Why Mummy MOT® Training?
Mummy MOT Fit Pro Training is ideal for any Pelvic Health Care Professional wanting to work with the perinatal population. The course introduces the principles of rehabilitation specific to the perinatal population, examining common symptoms and conditions, how we can use advanced functional assessment techniques to inform our exercise prescription.
How is a Mum’s anatomy and physiology affected by growing and birthing a baby?
How can we increase our internal vaginal assessment skills to learn how the pelvic floor is performing in function?
How can we elevate our diastasis assessments from a gap check to truly understanding the capacity of the abdominal wall?
What can we learn from analysing running and movement patterns that would help understand the presenting symptoms?
How can we use exercise in pregnancy to be fit for birth and recovery?
What impact does pregnancy and birth have on her ability to exercise postnatally?
What impact do conditions such as diastasis, prolapse, incontinence have on a Mum’s recovery?
How do we know when we are optimally loading a Mum to improve safely but effectively?
How do we safely reintroduce higher skilled movements and get a Mum competition ready?
Course Aims:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology of the perinatal population, as well as common postnatal conditions and symptoms.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the current best available evidence in perinatal exercise.
3. Conduct functional pelvic floor and abdominal assessments and interpret your findings alongside presenting symptoms to inform your treatment plan.
4. Assess the readiness of a postnatal patient to return to higher level activities.
5. Demonstrate safe exercise programming for a perinatal client within the scope of your role as a health care professional, underpinned with an understanding of the precautions for the individual.
6. Critically reason your exercise programming and progression based on the condition or dysfunction.
7. Objectively measure the success of an exercise programme, adapt to client feedback and identify when to refer onto other medical professionals.
How will the course run?
Once you have enrolled in the course you will gain access to our online learning platform. Here you will find the online modules to complete prior to the practical day (the course dates you enrolled for).
The in-person days will then put all the theory into practice, after this practical day you will have a case study assignment to complete.
A full brief will be given on the practical day and materials needed to complete on the online platform.
Pre Requisites
- A degree level qualification in physiotherapy or osteopathy
- Clinical experience in assessing and treating the perinatal population
- Competent in internal vaginal examination with previous clinical experience*
*If a health care professional is specialised in musculoskeletal care without the internal vaginal examination skill set then they are welcome to apply for the course as a Fitness Professional.
If you have any questions about our prerequisites or are unsure of your eligibility, please contact [email protected].
How do I pass the course?
To ensure participants have sufficient knowledge to apply on the practical day, the online learning includes short theory tests, which must be passed prior to the practical days. After the completion of the practical days all participants will be required to submit a case study assignment to pass the course and be eligible for Mummy MOT Fit Pro status. Once the case study assignment is passed you will receive your certificate and details of how to apply to become a recognised Mummy MOT Fit Pro.
Benefits for your Business
The Mummy MOT training program is an excellent opportunity to grow your business and provide valuable services to postnatal women. Upon completing the training, you have the option to purchase a license to use the official Mummy MOT branding on your company's website and marketing materials, as well as access marketing opportunities
on our social media platforms. If you are already a Mummy MOT Practitioner than your Fit Pro status will be included in your current license fee.
Here are some of the benefits of becoming a part of the Mummy MOT community.
· The opportunity to grow your business and provide valuable services to postnatal women.
· The option to purchase a license to use the official Mummy MOT branding on your company's website and marketing materials.
· Access to marketing opportunities on Mummy MOT's social media platforms.
· The Mummy MOT brand has a strong presence on social media and has gained attention through good will activities, national media coverage, and national news coverage.
· The ability to generate local leads and have them sent directly to your inbox.
· The opportunity to promote your business on Mummy MOT's Instagram page, which has over 50k followers mostly mums in the UK.
· Assistance with national news coverage and PR activities.
· Access to branded merchandise.
The Mummy MOT brand has a strong presence on social media, and has gained attention through good will activities, national media coverage, and national news coverage. By registering your business with MMOT, we can also generate local leads and send them directly to your inbox. Our Instagram page, with 50k followers mostly mums in the UK, is another opportunity for local promotion of your business. Mummy MOT can also assist with national news coverage and PR activities.
As a licensed Mummy MOT Fit Pro, you will have access to all of this. These resources can provide endless opportunities to market your business and generate leads. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Refund Policy:
In the event that you later cancel your place, you will be funded in accordance with the following terms:
· More than 90days before the event: full refund minus a £47 admin fee.
· More than 30 days before the event: 75% refund.
· More than 14 days before the event: 50% refund.
· Less than 14 days before the event: No refund is given.
