Empowering pregnant and post-partum athletes: Q&A with Sonia Fierro
27 Nov 2024
The STA Therapy Update Theatre
Professional Sports
Women’s Health
This interactive Q&A session will provide an opportunity to dive deeper into the topics covered in Sonia's presentation, addressing specific questions on strength training, functional fitness, and high-intensity exercise during pregnancy and post-partum recovery. Attendees will have the chance to seek clarification on exercise safety, myth-busting, and return-to-sport strategies, as well as share their own experiences working with pregnant and post-partum athletes.
- Clarify specific concerns related to exercise safety during pregnancy and post-partum recovery.
- Deepen understanding of practical strategies for supporting athletes in returning to sport post-partum.
- Address common challenges faced by sports therapists when working with pregnant and post-partum clients.
- Engage in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing through real-world scenarios and professional experiences.
- Gain tailored insights to apply evidence-based practices in the unique cases of individual athletes.