When and Where
25 May 2008
9 AM to 4 PM
Function Hall, 2nd Floor, EGI Tower, Taft Avenue, Manila (near Dela Salle University), Philippines
The lectures aim to:
- Discuss basic characteristics and differences of the four main types of cerebral palsy based on the Bobath Concept: spasticity, athetosis, hypotonia, ataxia.
- Discuss the content of the Bobath Short Guide to Assessment.
- Discuss the principles and methods of assessment of the child with cerebral palsy based on the Bobath Concept.
- Discuss and show sample assessment results.
Workshop Objectives
- Analyze component of postural control in terms of postural tone and postural patterns within a group.
- Differentiate and identify clinical classification of the child with cerebral palsy.
- Identify main and associated problems and discuss their relationship to each other.
- Discuss aims of treatment and activities that will promote improvements in the child’s function in daily life.
Schedule of Activities
8:30- 9:00 REGISTRATION
9:00-11:00 Bobath Clinical Classification of Cerebral Palsy (with working break)
11:00-11:50 Bobath Short Guide to Assessment
11:50-12:00 BAG-Philippines Announcements
12:00- 13:00 LUNCH BREAK
13:15 -14:30 Workshop: Assessment Exercise (Group Work)
14:30-14:45 B R E A K
14:45-15:45 Discussion of Workshop Output
15:45-16:00 Integration
Seminar Fee
Pre-registration (until May 19, 2008): 1,000 PhP
On-site registration: 1,200 PhP
Registration fee includes 2 snacks and handouts.
For reservations and inquiries, please text or call BAG-Philippines at (63) 917 733 6409 or email them at bobath_philippines@yahoo.com.
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It is great that this is scheduled during the summer vacation. They will probably expect more attendees to this workshop as more people are usually available during the summer months. The organizers better make sure that their printers don’t break down in the midst of all their preparations.
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