The 1st Philippine National Symposium on Wound Care 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, and other clinicians involved in treating and managing patients with wounds.

For registration, you can log on to www.woundcarephilippines.com.Early bird rates are P2000 for Professionals/Clinicials/Faculty, P1500 for Students. Early bird rates apply for participants who will pay before March 30,2011. Regular rates are P2500 for Professionals/Faculty/Clinicians and P2000 for students. On-site registration is P3000 for Professionals/Faculty/Clinicians and P2500 for students.

You won’t be getting any beauty tips at this event. That’s for sure. For further inquiries and special rates on hotel reservations please contact Michelle Santos at 0918-9269951/m1chellesantos@yahoo.com or Christine Caibiran at 0915-6146440/cpenalosacaibiran@yahoo.com.

Click here to view the event brochure.

KT1 Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Test, & Muscle Applications
(To be taken in conjunction with KT2)
The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping® Method. Over the course of this 8 hour class, the instructor will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling. In addition to instruction provided by a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI), the attendee will receive 2 full-color Kinesio Taping® Workbooks (KT1 Workbook 1) to augment their training. Each attendee also receives one year membership to the Kinesio Taping® Association which includes access to a reference data base.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques(Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course)
The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions. Attendees will receive Workbook 2 (KT Correctional Techniques and Clinical Applications) to augment their training.

Fee
P25000 per participant

Fee is inclusive of workbook, all the Kinesio Tex tape that they can use and 1 year membership to the Kinesio Website Database.

Please contact Sanjeeb Gopaldas of Kinesio Philippines for application form and reservation details at 5269861 / 09175336449 before you go researching on a Mesothelioma lawyer. Click here to view the Seminar Attending Guide.

Muscle Tape Philippines, the official therapeutic tape of the PBA and other Philippine teams, together with Somatic healthcare providers will hold the Muscle Tape Accreditation Course. With the increasing needs for more muscle tape users, muscle tape Philippines felt the need for an accreditation course, which will standardize the practitioners’ knowledge and skills. Courses that will aid the practitioners have a practical knowledge and clinical reasoning using the tape. Together with Somatic, they have designed a 2 day accreditation course, that is based on the biomechanics and current evidences.

Module 1- muscle tape for the upper extremities
Module 2- muscle tape for the lower extremities
Module 3- muscle tape for the spine and other joints

Objectives

• Study the different modern biomechanics of the joints and tissues (nerve, soft tissues, ligament, tendons and fascia)
• Correlate these biomechanics knowledge with the properties and characteristics of muscle tape
• Understand the rationale for the different taping techniques
• Understand the indications, contraindications and precautions of using therapeutic tapes
• Discuss common injuries and dysfunctions that would benefit from using muscle tape
• Create a pool of practitioners for easier referrals

The accreditation course does not wish to have control over accredited practitioners. Instead, we want to create a pool of tapers that we could refer to because we are confident that the practitioners know what they are doing! As an add-on benefit, we are giving muscle tape products in a discounted price to its accredited practitioners! Eventually, we will have their names in the accredited list in the official website once it is launched (www.muscletape.net). We are also giving support to those who wish to ask pertinent questions. Furthermore, research will be conducted once the practitioners have a more solid skill and understanding. We will also give product support to those who would run researches.

Fees
On or before February 28,2011 – Php 3,800
Onsite registration – Php 4,000
Somatic members – Php 3,500

Fee includes 2 tapes, hand outs and certificate. Additional tapes are available on site at discounted rates — more stuff to put in your medicine cabinets!

For inquiries, you may contact Leomil Adriano through mobile phone (09159096652) or through email (leomil_mspt@yahoo.com).

The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) focuses on programming designed by all 18 of APTA’s specialty sections. This spectacular event will bring together more than 7,500 physical therapy professionals from around the nation for 5 stimulating days of exceptional programming, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with products and services (and possibly textbooks as well) at the Ernest Morial Convention Center and the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans.

For more information, please visit the American Physical Therapy Association website.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 310 out of 627 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and Cebu this January 2011 .

The members of the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy who gave the licensure examinations are Dr. Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias, Chairman; Raul G. Agustin, Bernadette M. Reyes, Delia R. Pabalan and Rolland Lyle D. Duque , Members.

The results were released in three (3) working days from the last day of examinations.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examinations as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, CCP Complex Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc. (PPTA) and Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines, Inc. (OTAP) will take place after registration as a Professional with the Board and the Commission.

Source: PRC

Indeed a time for celebration. You all deserve Valentine’s florist flowers !

Related links:
List of Successful Physical Therapy Examinees for January 2011.
List of Successful Occupational Therapy Examinees for January 2011.

Speaker
Leslie Derwin Baruch, OTR/L
University of Virginia Health South Rehab

Lecturer Profile: Leslie Derwin Baruch is currently working at the University of Virginia HealthSouth Rehab as an occupational therapist providing out patient scar management and burn rehabilitation. She holds bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University – Boston School of Occupational Therapy with honors. Her extensive direct patient care experience in the field of burn rehabilitation spans for more than 20 years. Aside from being a healthcare provider, she is also an accomplished researcher. A number of her researches has been published in credible journals.

Registration
On or before JANUARY 21, 2011
Seminar fee – Php 500.00
Inclusive of snacks and certificates (no need to think of long term food storage here!)

Slot is limited to 30 participants.
For inquiries, please contact Hero Yason or Camille Bella at 5548400 loc. 2413 (Mondays to Fridays, 9:00AM to 4:30PM).

Program
Pain and Manual Therapy
Understanding Pain
Level of Pain: A Manual Therapy Perspective
Positional Release Techniques
How It Works and How To Make It Work?
Tension Pain Elimination Techniques

Fees
Somatic members – PhP1200
Other Professionals – PhP1400

Fee includes handouts and certificate of attendance. Those that finished modules 1-2 can schedule for hands on evaluation after module 3. Whether you wear your nba shirts or not, it doesn’t matter.

For particulars, contact 09159096652 / 09233274606 / leomil_mspt@yahoo.com.

When & Where
14-17 April 2011
Philadelphia, PA, USA

Philadelphia will be a powerful gathering place in April 2011 for occupational therapy leaders, practitioners, educators, researchers, and students from across the country as we meet for the AOTA 91st Annual Conference & Expo. Occupational therapy in high definition will be broadcast there as we share a desire to celebrate our profession, a hunger to learn, an eagerness to participate, and an unconquerable determination to communicate the power of occupational therapy.

Expect the Best and Earn Up to 24 Contact Hours!

• Advanced-level quality content in pre-conference institutes and seminars;
• Unforgettable celebration of OTs on opening night in the Welcome Ceremony and Expo Reception;
• 650+ expert-led educational sessions on a broad spectrum of practice areas and topics;
• Key motivational message from AOTA’s President Florence Clark; and
• Incredible energy filling the Convention Center and infusing OTs for 3-1/2 fabulous days!

Source: AOTA

Registration and housing is now open. It’s an opportunity also to score some promotional products from exhibitors at the conference.

Speaker
Mr. Jung Sun Hong, PT
Senior International Bobath Pediatric Instructor
Vice Director, Bobath Children’s Hospital, South Korea
Vice Chairman, Asian Bobath Pediatric Instructors Association

Facilitators
Ms. Kyeung Sook Park, PT
Chief PT, Bobath Children’s Hospital, South Korea

Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP

Rates
PhP3500 – onsite
PhP3000 – payment on or before Jan. 5
PhP2000 – Bobath Group members

Certainly something to help you update on your basic knowledge about the Bobath technique (unlike www.fatburnersformen.org). Limited slots only. Please text +63917 7336409 or email bobath_philippines@yahoo.com for inquiry regarding availability of slots.

Events in the Philippines – World AIDS Day 2010

Light for Rights – Manila City
Remedios Circle, Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines
1 December 2010
3:00 pm-8:00 pm

The Manila Social Hygiene Clinic of the Manila Health Department through the support of the Global Fund R6 Project will be commemorating the World AIDS Day 2010 in partnership with Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance Inc. (YAFA) and other partner government and non-government institutions. See you in Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila on December 1.

World AIDS Day 2010 Celebration organized by the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines Camarines Sur Chapter
Plaza Quince Martires, Naga City, Philippines
1 December 2010
8:00 am

HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a complex and challenging global health issue. While it has generated many responses, more effort is required if the disease is going to be conquered. In the Philippines, a number of young people 15 to 24 years of age are already infected. There have been efforts to educate young people about the disease process, prevention, and management of HIV/ADIS and other sexually transmitted diseases. However, a lot of people especially young people who are believed to be the vulnerable group are oblivious of the situation because of their risky behaviors. A strong advocacy and implementation of HIV/AIDS programs is a must.

Before you go and research on Phentermine 37.5, please take the time to read more on this important campaign. For more information, please visit World AIDS Campaign and Light for Rights website.