Archives for “Physical Therapy”
Following this introductory level course, the physical and occupational therapist will be able to define lymphedema and identify current and key effective interventions according to evidence-based research. At the end of the course, the learner will also be able to teach their patients lymphedema safety factors and risk reduction practices. The learner will also be [...]
Course Date and Length: November 7-18, 2011 2 weeks (5 days on and 2 days off respectively) After the course The Academy of Oriental Medicine will issue each participant a GRADUATE DIPLOMA (postgraduate award following the successful completion of an academic programme) in Acupuncture for Pain Relief & Structural Dysfunction. This diploma is especially designed [...]
Thursday, July 14, 2011 – 1:00PM to 2:00PM ET (US) Friday, July 15, 2011 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Philippines) Learn about the mental health recovery journey of healing & transformation. Presented by Kay Bensing, MA, RN, & Debbie F. Plotnick, MSS, MLSP, LSW Recovery from a mental health condition is an individualized holistic process [...]
When & Where July 1, 2011, Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM Room 209 UST Medicine Building Speakers Lawrence Ramiscal, PT Gemmarie Loja-Ramiscal, PT UST-CRS Alumni Batch 1997 This course will focus on biomechanical mobility testing and treatment. Assessment will utilize the Movement Impairment System, with emphasis on cervical and lumbar spine syndromes. Biomechanical joint testing [...]
The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) cordially invites physical therapists, physical therapy students, allied rehabilitation professionals and physicians to Implicit Motor Learning: Theories and Applications in Pediatric Physical Therapy Catherine M. Capio, MSc, PTRP Institute of Human Performance, The University of Hong Kong 22 July 2011 (Friday) 2nd Floor Broadcast Studio, Building 5, Emilio Aguinaldo [...]
When & Where 31 July 2011 Great Eastern Hotel Manila 1403 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines Click on above image for more details.
When & Where October 14-16, 2011 Greenhills Elan Hotel Prerequisite None, since this quantum will start a new set of topic. Anybody interested to learn Cranial Osteopathy and osteoarticular techniques may join provided they have BS or MS with comprehensive anatomy and physiology subjects in healthcare or allied health. Course Content Osteopathic College of Ontario [...]
When & Where June 18, 2011, 8AM-5PM Health Manifest Clinic 3B Cavite St cor West Avenue, Quezon City Objectives 1. Learn to classify the different shoulder dysfunctions based on specific differential testing 2. Observe the different movements (both physiologic and pathologic) and determine which causes the dysfunction 3. Effectively choose the appropriate manual therapy and [...]
WHO says… Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) focuses on enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, meeting basic needs and ensuring inclusion and participation. CBR was initiated in the mid-1980s but has evolved to become a multi-sectoral strategy that empowers persons with disabilities to access and benefit from education, employment, health and [...]
A. Certificate Course on Clinical Neurodynamics (Upper and Lower Quarter) – August 21-24, 2011 ‘Clinical Neurodynamics’ is a vastly emerging concept and offers solutions to many commonly encountered painful musculoskeletal and neural disorders such as Carpal tunnel syndrome, Sciatica, Piriformis syndrome, Thoracic outlet syndrome, peripheral nerve root pain, Heel pain, muscular achy pains, etc. This [...]
When & Where 1st Offering: 14 May 2011 (Saturday), College of Allied Medical Professions, UP Manila 2nd Offering: 28 May 2011 (Saturday), Velez College, Cebu City (to be confirmed) Speakers John Tiu, PT, OCS, Cert MDT Andrei Altavas, PT, COMT, Cert MDT About the Seminar This one-day seminar/workshop will address current evidence-based literature in the [...]
When & Where April 9, 2011 (Saturday) – 9am to 5pm Kingswood Tower Condominium, Pasong Tamo corner Vito Cruz Extension, Makati City This one-day course teaches you fast and effective relief from cramps, spasms, neck pain, back pain, tennis & golf elbow and even tired and swollen feet. It is considered to be a First [...]
When & Where 10-11 August 2011 NEC, UP Diliman, Quezon City RATIONALE Better safe than sorry. Decent and safe workplaces are a necessary prerequisite to a firm’s lasting productivity and viability. Work-related injuries and accidents account for numerous lost man-hours as well as substantial amounts for employee compensation and rehabilitation. In general, ergonomics is concerned [...]
When & Where April 17, 2011, 8AM-5PM Venue: TBD (most probably somewhere in Quezon Ave or West Ave. Area) Objectives - know the current strategies in management of lower extremity conditions - present scientific validation and evidences on the different strategies - develop clinical reasoning for patients with lower extremity conditions - experience using the [...]
The World Report on Disability is a major publication from the World Health Organization and World Bank, to be launched on 9 June 2011 in Geneva. The Report explores current evidence about disability, identifies needs, and highlights what works to improve the lives of people with disabilities in areas including health, rehabilitation, support, environments, education [...]
Guided and Unified Interaction for the the Development of Children, Inc invites 100 volunteer caregivers for children with special needs (mentally, physically and emotionally handicapped including orphaned, abandoned and street children) to join “Gabayan,” a ten-day summer camp in City of Tayabas, Quezon on April 29 to May 8, 2011. Attend the Orientation, Caregiving & [...]
When & Where May 28-29, 2011 (8am – 5pm) Moro Lorenzo Sports Center, Ateneo De Manila Katipunan Campus, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 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 [...]
When & Where February 9-12, 2011 New Orleans, U.S.A. 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 [...]
Please be advised that the Dry Needling Workshop has been postponed from 29-30 January 2011 to 19-20 March 2011. The said workshop will be held at Phesco House, 491-495 Quezon Avenue, QC (this is situated before Sto. Domingo Church when traveling from University of Santo Tomas). For more details on this workshop, click here. For [...]
When & Where November 29, 30 & December 1, 2011 Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines Theme “CBR: Building Communities for Everyone” Sub-Theme: “Mainstreaming Disability in the Development Agenda” Congress Objectives: Promote the practice of community-based inclusive development in Asia-Pacific Region; Promote multi-sectoral partnerships for the implementation of UNCRPD, MDGs and other development initiatives; Promote the [...]
Congratulations to all our new board passers! We wish you continued success in your career in the years to come! 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 [...]
When & Where January 30, 2011 (8AM-5PM) Phesco, 491-495 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City 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 [...]
When & Where January 29 and 30, 2011 9AM – 5PM Venue to be advised (Manila area) Course objectives In the course, you will learn the principles of Dry Needling, the safety issue about this technique, and have practical session of assessing and treating the problems of muscle strain, muscle tightness, tendonitis, sprain, swelling, Neck [...]
When & Where January 23 and May 8, 2011 College Of Rehabilitation Sciences Computer Barn University Of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines This is to invite Filipino physiotherapists to be one of the participants in a continuing education training and update in physiotherapy practice entitled: Effectiveness of an Evidence Based Practice (EBP) program for Filipino Physiotherapists. [...]
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