Fellowship in Women's Health and Rehabilitation

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Fellowship in Women's Health and Rehabilitation - FWHR

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01/Feb/2026
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The Fellowship in Women’s Health and Rehabilitation (FWHR) is an advanced, specialized program designed for physiotherapists seeking expertise in the assessment and rehabilitation of women’s health conditions across the lifespan. The course focuses on evidence-based physiotherapy management of pelvic floor dysfunctions, antenatal and postnatal care, gynecological and obstetric conditions, menopausal health, osteoporosis, and chronic pelvic pain.

The fellowship emphasizes a holistic and patient-centered approach, integrating musculoskeletal, neurological, and psychosocial aspects of women’s health. Through structured theoretical learning and clinical application, participants develop advanced clinical reasoning, manual therapy skills, and rehabilitation strategies to enhance functional outcomes and quality of life for female patients.

This program prepares BPT graduates for advanced clinical practice in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, women’s health clinics, and multidisciplinary healthcare settings.

Advanced assessment and rehabilitation of pelvic floor dysfunctions
Antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy management
Management of urinary and fecal incontinence
Physiotherapy for gynecological and obstetric conditions
Rehabilitation strategies for chronic pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse
Musculoskeletal health issues in women, including osteoporosis and postural disorders
Menopausal health and age-related functional changes
Evidence-based clinical decision-making in women’s health physiotherapy
Patient education, lifestyle modification, and preventive care strategies

Awarded as per institutional / professional body guidelines
Supports continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for physiotherapists
Enhances professional credibility and advanced clinical competency
(Exact CPD credit allocation subject to regulatory authority approval)

Sample Certificate

To develop advanced clinical skills in women’s health and pelvic rehabilitation
To enhance knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for female-specific conditions
To promote a holistic, patient-centered approach to women’s health care
To improve clinical reasoning and assessment skills for complex women’s health conditions
To prepare physiotherapists for specialized roles in women’s health rehabilitation settings
To encourage ethical practice, patient education, and long-term wellness promotion