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On this page we have included links to websites which you may find useful.Please remember that Pelvic Girdle Pain /Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction is a recognised, treatable condition and that the symptoms that people experience vary greatly. We include a wide range of links here in order that you may find something that may be helpful to your own particular situation. Pelvic Instability Network Scotland (PINS) is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Acupuncture
Alternative Therapies The Bowen Technique ChiropractersDeveloped 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 General Chiropractic Council Cognitive Behavioural TherapyA body established by parliament to regulate, develop and promote the chiropractic profession. Living Life to the Full General LivingWebsite written by a psychiatrist with many years experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Disabled Parents Network Disabled Parents Network is a national organisation for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents Red Cross HolidaysLending service offering loans of medical equipment including wheelchairs Center Parcs personally recommended by one of our members. Worth considering if you are looking for a holiday destination friendly to people with mobility difficulties. Mobility scooters available for hire and new comfy beds. Not the cheapest option but they have some good offers available Tourism for All Independent MidwivesFormerly Holiday Care.This site gives some information to help you with planning a holiday if you are experiencing mobility difficulties Independent Midwife Independent midwifery practice based in Ayr Independent Midwives Association Independent Midwives Website including a search facility fo find an independent midwife in your area Scottish Independent Midwives Internet SPD support sitesA team of independent midwives practising in the central belt of Scotland Babyworld Pelvic Pain Forum for spd on the babyworld site Bebo Group providing support and aiming to raise awareness of spd/pelvic girdle pain Delphi forums A forum which has been running for several years with members all over the world some of whom have had prolonged post natal spd SPD and DSP sufferers and friends A group for anyone who has been affected by this condition in the hope of raising awareness and providing peer to peer support SPD Pelvic Pain Support A support group for those suffering Symphysis Pubis Dysfunciton/SPD and/or Pelvic Pain related to pregnancy SPD Support and Awareness Maternity CareThis groups aims to provide friendly and informal support to those who have had SPD(Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) and those who currently have it and also to highlight public awareness of this debilitating pelvic condition 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 OsteopathyA 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 General Osteopathic Council Other Sites which you may find usefulFollowing 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 Birth Trauma Association Provides support to all those affected by traumatic births The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Other Support Groups for Pelvic Girdle Pain/Symphysis Pubis DysfunctionThe 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. Australian Pelvic Instability Association Based in Victoria, Australia and with over 100 members worldwide the Australian Pelvic Instability Association provides support and informaiton to people affected by Pelvic Instability New Zealand Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction Resource Group A support group based in New Zealand providing support and information to people affected by Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction Pelvic Partnership Pain ManagementA UK charity based in Oxford and run by volunteers with personal experience of SPD. They have a telephone helpline, email support via the website and produce information booklets about SPD. They hold an annual conference this year in Dublin, details of which are available on their website. Pain Association Scotland Pain Association Scotland have a network of support groups throughout Scotland which hold regular meetings given people a chance to talk about how they feel, be listened to, hear how others have coped with a similar problem and learn ways to actively control pain. Pain Concern PhysiotherapyProvides information and support for pain sufferers and their carers, telephone help line, free fact sheets and on line discussion forum Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health New Guidelines have recently been published on the management of Pelvic Girdle Pain (formerly Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) and the safe use of TENS in pregnancy Diane Lee Internationally renowned Canadian Physiotherapist who runs courses in the UK on the management of Pelvic Girdle Pain Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Post natal DepressionA 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 Depression Alliance Scotland Scottish Charity working to support people affected by depression. New Post natal Depression Helpline 0800 3457 457 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-5pm Tues 9-9 Postnatal Illness Support Formerly Veritee's Post natal Illness Website. Good website with useful information including personal accounts The Association for Post Natal Illness Practical Help and Financial AdviceA national registered charity providing support to mothers suffering from post natal Illness. They run a telephone helpline, produce information leaflets and have a network of volunteers. Citizens Advice Guide Proving information on a wide range of issues including benefits and employment rights Home Start With over 300 groups across the UK, home start volunteers offer support to any family that needs help as long as they have at least one child under the age of five. Jobcentre Plus Website contains information about benefits which may be available Working Families Working Families provides information on a range of issues including maternity leave and pay, employment rights, childcare and flexible working. |
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