Health & Birth

ProFESSIONALS

“An evidence-informed approach to practice can be defined as the integration of research evidence alongside practitioner expertise and the people experiencing the practice.  Blending knowledge from different sources is an inclusive and useful approach because knowledge is personal, context driven and evolving. This type of approach also allows for innovation and adaptation based on factors and context at individual, organisational and service levels, while reducing biases. Source

The above quote summarizes how I endeavour to approach my clinical practice.  I regularly adapt how I practice based on high quality research.  At the same time, I do not disregard clinical experience, practitioner intuition, and the lived experiences of my clients.

I find the world of research to be fascinating, ever evolving, and sometimes head-scratching. But it is encouraging that research evidence is finally catching up to what we in the field have known for a long time: pelvic health physiotherapy and biopsychosocial perinatal support significantly improves maternal health outcomes both pre and postnatally.  

Still, there are more good research questions to ask and more work to be done.  Most importantly we need to take what we already know from the body of evidence and allow it to actually transform how we practice.

I keep a running list of current research articles related to pelvic and perinatal health, birth work, obstetrics, pelvic anatomy and physiology, etc. Feel free to check out my NCIB Bibliography here.  

Health & Birth

ProFESSIONALS

“An evidence-informed approach to practice can be defined as the integration of research evidence alongside practitioner expertise and the people experiencing the practice.  Blending knowledge from different sources is an inclusive and useful approach because knowledge is personal, context driven and evolving. This type of approach also allows for innovation and adaptation based on factors and context at individual, organisational and service levels, while reducing biases.” Source

The above quote summarizes how I endeavour to approach my clinical practice.  I regularly adapt how I practice based on high quality research.  At the same time, I do not disregard clinical experience, practitioner intuition, and the lived experiences of my clients.

I find the world of research to be fascinating, ever evolving, and sometimes head-scratching. But it is encouraging that research evidence is finally catching up to what we in the field have known for a long time: pelvic health physiotherapy and biopsychosocial perinatal support significantly improves maternal health outcomes both pre and postnatally.  

Still, there are more good research questions to ask and more work to be done.  Most importantly we need to take what we already know from the body of evidence and allow it to actually transform how we practice.

I keep a running list of current research articles related to pelvic and perinatal health, birth work, obstetrics, pelvic anatomy and physiology, etc. Feel free to check out my NCIB Bibliography here.  

 

Upcoming workshops for health & Birth pros

Childbirth, Pushing & The Pelvic Floor

Learn all you need to know about stage 2 of childbirth, pushing, and its potential effects on short and long term pelvic health. 

Educate and teach strategies/principles to your clients that will promote pelvic health and wellness during pushing and beyond birth.

Audience: Health and birth professionals

When: Thursday, November 14th, 7:00 – 9:00pm EST (Toronto Time Zone)  

Where: Live virtual workshop

Investment: $97 USDs

The link below will take you to The Mama’s Physio Learning Vault for further details

Upcoming workshops
for health & Birth pros

Childbirth, Pushing & The Pelvic Floor

Learn all you need to know about stage 2 of childbirth, pushing, and its potential effects on short and long term pelvic health. 

Educate and teach strategies/principles to your clients that will promote pelvic health and wellness during pushing and beyond birth.

Audience: Health and birth professionals

When: Thursday, November 14th, 7:00 – 9:00pm EST (Toronto Time Zone)  

Where: Live virtual workshop

Investment: $97 USDs

The link below will take you to The Mama’s Physio Learning Vault for further details.

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It takes a village to come alongside families who are navigating the childbearing years – a healthcare village.  I believe in working collaboratively with other professionals and disciplines; and I so value the diverse perspectives I gain from of  varied practitioners.

let’s serve our mutual clients well.

professional Bio Ibukun Afolabi - PT

professional Bio Ibukun Afolabi - PT

Ibukun (Ibbie) is an Integrative Physiotherapist with a passion for women’s pelvic health and wellness.  Her clinical expertise lies in perinatal rehabilitation and childbirth.  She has been practising as a registered physiotherapist since 2007 and has worked in pelvic and perinatal health since 2012.  Additionally, Ibukun is a certified childbirth educator and a certified birth and postpartum doula.

Ibukun’s work is anchored on a bio-psycho-social-spiritual foundation; it prioritizes holistic and integrative care; is trauma informed; it takes a salutogenic approach to health and birth; and is evidence informed.

For six years, Ibukun owned and directed a highly regarded pelvic physiotherapy practice – the largest pelvic health practice – in London, Ontario.  She and her team of exceptional pelvic health physiotherapists treated clients with a wide variety of women’s pelvic health conditions. In 2022, she downsized and niched further to serve the perinatal population exclusively. 

Ibukun is a sought after speaker and an educator with years of presenting and teaching under her belt.  Most importantly, Ibukun is a proud mama of 5 beautiful children (ages 3-10 years old) who keep hands and heart full, and her life fun!

Reframe Rehab

Pain Neuroscience Applied to Childbirth 

This evidence-based course will enable learners to integrate pain science education into prenatal visits.  It will also share strategies that can help patients modulate pain perception – both prenatally and during labour itself.  Participants will leave feeling more confident with helping their pregnant patients to overcome fear and catastrophization, and to gain greater self-efficacy for better birth outcomes.

Next Offering: TBD 

Physio Plus

Womens Pelvic Health Programme

Physiopedia is a well known Wiki for all things physiotherapy. 

Plus is part of the Physiopedia family and offers continuing education and professional development opportunities for therapists around the world. I’m honoured to offer the official Women’s Pelvic Health Programme on the fabulous Plus platform.

When you sign up with Plus get 30% off my comprehensive program plus access to over 700 other world-class, accredited courses, books, journals, technique videos, and more!

Physio Plus

Womens Pelvic Health Programme

Physiopedia is a well known Wiki for all things physiotherapy. 

Plus is part of the Physiopedia family and offers continuing education and professional development opportunities for therapists around the world. I’m honoured to offer the official Women’s Pelvic Health Programme on the fabulous Plus platform.

When you sign up with Plus get 30% off my comprehensive program plus access to over 700 other world-class, accredited courses, books, journals, technique videos, and more!

a meeting of Minds

Two heads are better than one – so let’s put our heads together and figure out what you need to move forward with confidence in your work.

Book a meeting with me to discuss all things pelvic health, women’s health, birth, perinatal care, or business ownership.  Dialogue about a specific case, troubleshoot a clinical puzzle, or get resources to further your professional growth.

Ideal for health and birth professionals of any kind, and for students or clinicians seeking mentorship.

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— workshop for an involved & empowered birth —

The Labour Lab

Biomechanics & Birth.
Ready, Set, Push.

— workshop for an involved & empowered birth —

The Labour Lab

Biomechanics & Birth.
Ready, Set, Push.