Ang Therapist

When & Where
March 28, 2010 (Sunday)
Clubhouse 28th floor
Burgundy Transpacific Tower,
Taft Ave., Malate, Manila (in front of De La Salle University Taft)

Speakers
Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP
Araceli Socorro S. Estose, PTRP

In the book Cerebral Palsy Treatment Ideas from Normal Development, Mr. Jung Sun Hong, author and Bobath Pediatric Instructor from South Korea stressed the important qualitative elements of motor development in infants and discussed in detail how these elements may be used by the pediatric therapist to improve the posture and movement problems of children with cerebral palsy.

Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, a student of Mr. Hong and Head of the Bobath Advocacy Group-Philippines will act as main facilitator in a seminar-workshop that will discuss problems and solutions important to the management of children with cerebral palsy.

In the afternoon, Ms. Araceli Socorro S. Estose, PTRP, core member of BAG-Philippines and a practicing pediatric therapist advocating Bobath many years will discuss orthotic and assistive devices for children with cerebral palsy.

Registration Rates
PhP1200 – onsite
PhP1000 – payment on or before March 21
PhP800 – Bobath Group members and students

No time to relax on your rustic furniture. It’s not often thaFor further information, please send your inquiries to +639177336409 or at bobath_philippines@yahoo.com.

When & Where
17-18 April 2010
Manila, Philippines (exact venue to be confirmed)

Postural exercises have significantly evolved through time. From the simple planar exercises, to a more advance functional trainings. Names like Robin McKenzie, Pete Egoscue, Mary Bond, Esther Gokhale and others are now becoming more synonymous with better and more efficient exercises. These exercises have proven their worth and have become more sophisticated through the years. And once you study, see, feel and hear the works of these exercise , you’ll realize that there are more to them that just protocol.

Sometimes, for a practicing therapist, it is not enough just to how to theoretically perform these exercises. It is highly important the reasons why and how to execute them properly. With proper execution, the effects are maximized and the probability for injuries is lessened.

With this seminar, we will learn what are the new ways in effective exercise prescription and how to properly execute different postural and functional exercises that would address common postural concerns like back pain, neck pain, shoulder dysfunctions, TMJ and even some neurological symptoms. More so, we will have a better understanding of which exercises would have better results if properly combined.

Registration Fee

Early Bird (until 20 March 2010): PhP 2,000
Regular Rate (after 20 March 2010): PhP 3,000
Students (4th years and interns): PhP 2,000 PESOS

BONUS: Early bird registrants will be given CD/DVD copies of selected exercises and techniques (first come, first serve basis and while copies last).

Surely this is something worth more considering than wedding favors. For inquiries, please contact Mr Leomil Adriano at (63) 9159096652 or leomil_mspt@yahoo.com.

We recently received an invitation from a colleague from Guide Inc.

When & Where
April 5 to 9, 2010
Wawa Elementary School, B
Brgy Wawa, Lumban, Laguna

“Understanding and Management of Children with Special Needs”
“SPED for Non-SPEd Teacher”

The seminars are intended for child caring and welfare officers, undergraduate and graduate students and newly graduates of psychology, education, social work, nursing, OT/PT, speech therapy; teachers, caregivers and other professionals who are in special education or planning to enter special education and those that are interested to practice therapy for children.

One time registration fee of P2,500 which includes certificate and training materials. P1,000 per day is charged to those who choose to take only those topics that they are interested.

You can make your reservation with Mr. Gerry Duwin A. Dela Zerna at mobile #0917-8437758 or with Ms. Beng Catangay at (02) 562-3181. You can also make your reservation at guideinc@hotmail.com.

P.S. If you cannot make it to the seminar, please pass the invite to your network. For those who are interested, we can make lodging and meals arrangement for you at very reasonable cost.

Certainly something worth considering (aside from term life insurance).

When & Where
Saturday, March 6, 2010 /8am-5pm
Emilio Aguinaldo College Mini Auditorium
4th Floor Bandonillo Bldg.
Manila, Philippines

TEST TAKING SKILLS FOR LOCAL AND NPTE EXAMS
Speaker: Edmond Sultan, PTRP, RPT
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am

CURRENT TRENDS IN US PRACTICE : What Should Filipino PTs and OTs prepare for?
Speaker: Danny Pacpaco, RPT, PTRP
Time: 10am -12nn

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE for PTs OTs : Learn it , Use It!
Speaker: Edward James Gorgon, MPhysio, PTRP
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Limited Seats available, not to mention that topics are certainly more interesting than protective clothing! Please contact Dean Nap Caballero or Cris Mercado at (63) 917-7933796 to register for this free event.

When & Where
16-19 June 2010
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts

• Engage in extraordinary programming from nationally and internationally recognized experts
• Participate in hot topic debates
• Network with colleagues and APTA leadership
• Investigate the newest products and services
• Observe the APTA House of Delegates in action
• Enjoy the camaraderie of old and new friends

Before you go off and read on youthology, make sure to check out the conference website for further information.