Pre- & Postnatal FAMO

About the Course

You will explore the fascial movement qualities, practice aims and the fascial ‘roundhouses’ of the pelvic floor, abdominal aponeuroses and thoracolumbar fascia. In addition, you will develop strategies for an invigorating and empowering fascia-focused movement approach. We also address the physical, mental and emotional changes and challenges that may arise during this special period, including prolapse, diastasis recti, incontinence, sacroiliac joint pain and pubic symphysis pain.

You will learn how the selected FAMO exercises are purposefully structured, modified and adapted. You will understand the difference between strengthening the muscles holistically and simultaneously training the resilience and tensional strength of the fascia. The core is activated in a deliberate manner, promoting ease and equanimity, while encouraging natural breathing and healthy posture.

Learning Outcomes

By participating in this course, you will:

• Understand the difference between muscle-focused and fascia-focused training
• Gain a deeper understanding of the fascial ‘roundhouses’ of the pelvic floor, rectus sheath and abdominal aponeuroses, and develop strategies for an invigorating and empowering myofascial movement approach
• Become familiar with selected FAMO exercises and their specific benefits during pregnancy and postnatal recovery
• Be able to purposefully structure the selected FAMO exercises and recognise when and how modifications and regressions are appropriate
  Become familiar with techniques used in a fascia-focused movement practice
• Learn how to consciously apply the 12 Fascial Movement Qualities and the 12 Practice Aims of the FAMO concept within the selected exercises

Prerequisite

You have completed a foundational training in movement training for women during pregnancy and postnatal recovery, or you are a midwife or physiotherapist.

Course Information

Live Online Equipment

For live online participation, you need the following equipment:

• Exercise mat
• 2 soft massage balls
• Stool or chair

Optional materials include:

• 2 soft massage domes
• Kneeling pad, cushion or folded towel
• Softball
• Yoga block or thick book

Training Tools

Our FAMO Fascia Movement Training Tool Set comprises:

• Massage Balls (pair)
• Massage Domes (pair)
• Trigger Balls (pair)
• Kneeling Pad (single)

Each item (pair) is individually available, or the complete selection can be purchased as a set.