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When & Where 4 March 2012 12 noon to 6 PM Prime Movers Review Center 2 Kaimo Building Santo Domingo corner Quezon Avenue Quezon City, Philippines Speaker: Anna Yap Tan Pascual, MRS, OTR, OTRP Click on the above image for more details, or contact the speaker directly at yapotrp@yahoo.com. Source: OTAP Inc.


Workplace injuries such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) account for 42% of all lost time claims and 50% of all lost time days. To increase awareness on these issues, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers is pleased to offer the 13th annual RSIPLUS Awareness Day on Wednesday February 29, 2012 at no fee. With [...]


As part of World Confederation for Physical Therapy’s continued efforts to facilitate information exchange across the profession it is pleased to be able to offer this opportunity free of charge. The following four discussion panels and eight focused symposia have been selected. Discussion panels include a video recording of the session with an option to [...]


Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST) Thursday, February 9, 2012 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Philippine Time) Presenter Rita Fleming-Castaldy, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA Dr. Fleming-Castaldy is an associate professor in the occupational therapy department at the University of Scranton and editor of the National OT Certification Review and Study Guide and [...]


PPTA Cebu Congress 2012

Theme – Future Begins Now: Physical Therapy for Cebu and the Visayas Overview PPTA Cebu Congress 2012 aims to provide a venue to discuss the present significant issues being confronted by the physical therapy profession and its individual professionals regarding regulation, education, service delivery, and professional organization representation. A featured forum aims provide an opportunity [...]


January 22 to 29, 2012 Theme: “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” was adopted as the theme for this year’s celebration to give emphasis on the realization of the rights of individuals affected with autism and to support the campaign of the United Nations to [...]


March 23-25, 2012 8:30 Am – 5 Pm Three day course Overview: Day 1 AM Lecture on TCM Pulse – this is a focus on pulse qualities and there relationship to the organs -TCM pulse taking is based on distinct palpation of pulse qualities, such as rolling, wiry, taut, etc.. -Objective is to learn how [...]


When & Where February 12, 2012 (1:00 pm to 8:00 pm) AMV Hall, College of Accountancy , University of Santo Tomas The Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine will be holding a Post-Convention Workshop entitled, “ Current Trends on Spinal Manipulation and Stroke Rehabilitation.” SPEAKERS: The invited speakers for this workshop are members of the Department [...]


22nd Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) Annual Convention PARM Probes: Stroke and Low Back Pain Implementing Global Evidence to Clinical Practice Parallel Session for Allied Health Professionals February 11, 2012 8:00 am – 12nn Venue: St. Louie University- Center for Culture and the Arts (SLU-CCA), Baguio City Registration fee: Php 400 This parallel session [...]


When & Where February 9-10, 2012 Century Park Sheraton, Pasay City Theme: “Revisiting Wound Care: Principles and Management in the Clinical Setting” The Philippine Wound Care Society’s 1st Annual Convention is the premiere educational event and gathering of wound care professionals in the Philippines. The conference is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, [...]


Family 101

Therapy Talks presents “FAMILY 101″, a seminar-workshop for parents, families, occupational therapists, speech therapists, special educators, pre-school, elementary teachers, and students. February 19, 2012 @ 8-12nn. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Michael P. Sy is a licensed occupational therapist working in Skill Builders Therapy Center and Multiple Intelligence International School. He is also the executive director of [...]


Somatic Dry Needling Course

When & Where 14-15 January 2012 Venue to be confirmed Dry needling is a technique of inserting fine needles into trigger points or nodules in order to decrease pain, improve mobility and increase function. This is like basic acupuncture but the insertion of needles is not based on meridian and acupuncture points. Rather, the insertion [...]


When & Where Resources for Educational & Allied Consultancy Habitat (R.E.A.CH.), Inc. 2F Metromall Uniwide Sales, Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona, Las Pinas City 9:00AM – 4:00PM November 26 – Applied Behavioral Analysis The principles of ABA have been around for quite some time, and have myriad uses outside the scope of teaching children with autism. ABA [...]


This the fourth webinar of a series of educational webinars initiated by Stroke. Steven C. Cramer, MD, MMSc, Presenter January 26, 2012, at 11:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM PDT | 3:00 PM GMT Back Up U.S Attendee Phone: (866) 832 – 6378 Conference ID: 15679541 The natural history of ischemic stroke survivors is to [...]


When & Where Sunday, December 11, 2011 8:00am – 5:00pm Basilio Valdez Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital 46 P. Sanchez Street Sta. Mesa, Manila WHO ARE INVITED TO JOIN? Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Sports Scientists and students alike RESOURCE SPEAKERS: Mr. Sandro Strix Toledo, MD Mr. Rheysonn Cornilla, PTRP * Limited slots: 100 participants [...]


When & Where November 20-21, 2011 (Sunday & Monday) Buildabilities Inc, Cebu City GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED SEMINAR- WORKSHOP: Understand the updated definition, characteristics, classification, and pathophysiology of cerebral palsy based on the Bobath Concept/ NDT. Understand the basic principles and theoretical framework of the Bobath Concept relevant to the assessment and management [...]


Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST (US) Fri, Nov 18, 2011 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM (Philippine Time) Speaker: Peter K, MS, PT Peter K is the creator of the lifestyle program “5 Minutes to Fitness+” As a therapist, nutritionist, mind/body success coach, author and professional speaker, Peter empowers his clients [...]


When & Where Friday, November 18 · 4:00pm – 6:00pm UST Medicine Building, Room 209 Manila, Philippines UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY In cooperation with the UST-CRS ALUMNI AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Invites you to attend the seminar on BONE HEALTH ISSUES AFTER STROKE By: Dr. Marco Pang of the [...]


DATE: Nov. 8th, 2011 TIME: 8:00 pm ET Worksheets are everywhere, and they can be a great tool for educators. However, using the wrong worksheets can actually interfere with a child’s education and school success. During this seminar, you will: Uncover the most common myths and assumptions about worksheets in the classroom Discuss standards for [...]


The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines, Inc., in collaboration with Cebu Doctors’ University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, University of the Philippines-Manila and University of Santo Tomas, proudly presents a workshop entitled “The Kawa Model: An Asian Model for OT Practice.” This is in line with OTAP’s agenda of enhancing OT practice and responding to the [...]


When & Where 23 October 2011 (10AM to 12 NN) Therapy Works Inc. Parañaque City In solidarity with occupational therapists around the world who will be celebrating World OT Day, OTAP, Inc. will be hosting the third of its FREE Public Lecture Series entitled “Water Works! An Introduction to Aquatic Rehabilitation.” For more information, please [...]


When & Where 13 November 2011 Dolce Latte Quezon Avenue, Quezon City (near C&E Bookshop) A. STRATEGIES IN TREATING FAILED LOW BACK PAIN SYNDROMES (8AM-12NN) Failed Low Back Pain Syndromes are low back pain conditions that seem hard to treat if not impossible to treat. It usually last for months or even years without giving [...]


When & Where 12-13 November 2011 8 AM to 5 PM Moro Lorenzo Sports Center Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights, Quezon City


The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines (OTAP), Inc. is inviting their members to attend Professor Anita Bundy’s workshop on 22 October 2011 at a discounted rate of P950 (normally P1000). Forty (40) slots have been reserved for the organization. This workshop is just one of the many other workshops to be presented at the [...]


When & Where 22 October 2011 (Saturday) Quorum Centre, Pasig City A one-day seminar designed to address the increasing need for knowledgeable clinicians in the treatment and preventions of injuries to the growing number of running enthusiasts. Participants will learn: 1. Body mechanics of running vs. walking 2. Gait pattern with footwear analysis, gait analysis, [...]