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The links page allows you to create an organised collection of relevant links, arranged by category. Physiotherapy The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health (ACPWH) have produced guidelines on the management of pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and on the safe use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in pregnancy. www.acpwh.org.uk Diane Lee - is an internationally renowned Canadian physiotherapist who has lectured widely on the subject of sacro iliac joint dysfunction. Further details can be found on her website which also has details of courses she and her colleagues organise in the UK Other related websites: Pain Association Scotland - The Association runs support groups throughout Scotland. Details of the dates and venues are on their website. Joining a support group offers the oppoprtunity to be listened to, to talk about how you feel, hear how others cope with similar problems and learn actively to control pain. The association recognises that it is not only pain sufferers who experience distress but carers, relatives and friends may also need support. Pain Concern - provides information and support for pain sufferers and their carers, free fact sheets and leaflets, on line discusion forum and telphone helpline. Birth Trauma Association: Provides support to all those affected by traumatic births Other support groups for Pelvic Girdle Pain: Pelvic Partnership- A support group based in Oxford and run by volunteers who have personal experience of Pelvic Girdle Pain. They have a telephone helpline and email support via their website. They produce information booklets and hold regular support group meetings in the Oxford area. Pelvic Instability Association is a not for profit organisation staffed by volunteers based in Victoria, Australia with members worldwide. The Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction New Zealand Resource Group (SPDNZRG) Delphi forums - on line discussion forum for people experiencing Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) formerly Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) The following organisations offer practical help and financial advice: Home Start - With over 300 groups in the UK, home start volunteers provide support to support to any family that needs help, for whatever reason as long as they have at least one child under the age of 5. Further information about the organisation including finding a group near you can be found on their website www.home-start.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau - Advice Guide
Maternity Care
Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services(AIMS) AIMS campaigns for better understanding of the normal birth process and also provides support and information about maternity choices in the UK and Ireland Scottish Doulas Network Other Sites which you may find usefulA network of doulas based throughout Scotland and N England who work independently but share a commitment to supporting women before, during and after birth. The Bowen Technique Developed in Australia, the Bowen Technique uses a series of gentle, rolling movements over the soft tissues at certain points around the body. The aim of this holistic treatment is to encourage the body to heal itself. The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy The British Association of Couselling and Psychotherapy was founded in 1978. Extensive information on the different approaches to therapy is available on this website including a search facility to find a therapist near where you live. The General Chiropractic Council A body established by parliament to regulate, develop and promote the chiropractic profession. The General Osteopathic Council PhysiotherapyFollowing the Osteopaths Act 1993 the General Osteopathic Council was established to "provide for the regulstion of the Profession of Osteopathy" The website includes a search facility to check if an Osteopath is on the register Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists A group of over 1000 physiotherapists who are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and have undergone additional post graduate training and reached a recognised standard of excellence in the field of neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy |
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The information on www.pelvicinstability.co.uk is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified health professional. Contact us by email at info@pelvicinstability.org.uk | ||
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