October 29 is World Stroke Day

Better to turn on the bathroom lighting for this. Did you know that it is World Stroke day today?

World Stroke Day, which is held each year, aims primarily to improve global awareness of stroke prevention and encourage optimal management of stroke patients. The theme for this year is “Little strokes, big trouble.”  A description of silent stroke has been quoted from an American Heart Association article titled “Organizations to focus on ‘silent strokes’ on World Stroke Day 2008″.

Subclincial stroke, or “silent stroke,” is a brain injury likely caused by a blood clot interrupting blood flow in the brain. It’s “silent” because it has no symptoms. But doctors can detect brain damage with brain imaging tests. “Silent stroke” is a risk factor for future strokes and a sign of progressive brain damage that may result in long-term dementia.

The World Stroke Day 2008 proclamation says subclinical (silent) strokes can occur five times as often as strokes and can affect thinking, mood/depression and personality.

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October 29, 2008 | Filed Under Awareness Campaigns, Events, Making Ends Meet, News | Leave a Comment 


Workshop on Synthesized Manual Medicine Techniques For Somatic Dysfunctions of the Lumbo-Sacral Spine and Pelvis

The people at Manual Medicine invite you to their workshops on Synthesized Manual Medicine Techniques For Somatic Dysfunctions of the Lumbo-Sacral Spine and Pelvis.

When & Where
November 9 and 16, 2008 (Two consecutive Sundays)

Academy for International Culinary Arts (AICA)
2nd floor, Skyway Twin Towers, Capt Henry Javier Avenue, en route to Ultra, and between the Valle Verde Country Club and Bagaberde in Pasig City, Philippines

Participants
Mixed Manual Therapists / Specialists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, PT Aides, Bodywork Specialists

What’s in this Workshop?
Training modules feature both established evidence-based techniques as well as revolutionary new case-proven techniques that can almost instantly result in the elimination of pain, ablation of hyper-sympathetic/hypertonic/hyper-inflammatory cycles, significantly measurable gains in joint mobility, ROMs, muscle strength, and general sense of patient well-being.

Registration & Workshop Fees
Book your slot today via:
(63) 9274515589 — Harold
(63) 9052872175 — Rey

PhP 2,500 (Early Bird Registration)
PhP 3,500 Php (On site)
PhP 1,500 Php (per day Early Registration)
PhP 2,000 (per day, on-site)

Fee includes lunch, snacks, video and hand-outs. So between that dollar store franchise and this, we figure this is worth more the investment.

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October 27, 2008 | Filed Under Continuing Education, Events, Making Ends Meet, News, Physical Therapy | Leave a Comment 


WFOT International Day

It’s time to be a bit more productive, so leave your PS3 behind, and help raise awareness on the profession of Occupational Therapy. The 27th of October is designated as WFOT International Day.

International day is intended to showcase the global perspective of the profession. It is a time to focus on the many projects of the WFOT and its member organizations to promote the international development of occupational therapy education programs and services, the needs of clients in developing countries and emerging economies and the power of occupation in affecting well being and health.

International day is also intended as a vehicle to engage or introduce students to the WFOT. Universities are encouraged to support their student in fund raising for the international projects of their choosing.

Source: WFOT

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October 25, 2008 | Filed Under Awareness Campaigns, Events, Making Ends Meet, News, Occupational Therapy | Leave a Comment 


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