Archives for November, 2007
On December 1st. Take the Lead. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise. Building on from last year’s theme of accountability, the 2007 and 2008 World AIDS Day theme is “leadership”. This theme will continue to be promoted with the campaigning slogan, “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.” The World AIDS Campaign (WAC) is encouraging everyone to show leadership [...]
This one-day seminar will discuss the Bobath clinical classification of cerebral palsy and treatment of the needs and problems of children with spasticity, athetosis, hypotona and ataxia. This seminar also includes an introduction to the Bobath Short Guide to Assessment. About the Speaker: . Since 2005, Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, a certified Bobath therapist [...]
The Canadian Institute for Health Information released a report titled Workforce Trends of Occupational Therapists in Canada last November 20, 2007. Quoted below was the response of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists to this report as posted on their website. Reported increase in occupational therapists in Canada is insufficient to meet rising demands A [...]
There is a new process called Response to Intervention that is being introduced in schools in the United States. Its purpose is to “provide a safety net for at-risk readers, some of whom have learning disabilities. The idea is to catch students when they begin to struggle, so they can succeed without being ‘labeled.’” Here [...]
The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines Inc. (OTAP) will hold its 43rd Annual Convention on March 29-30, 2008 at Angeles City, Philippines. OTAP invites you to share your innovation, experience in the areas of education, clinical training, practice, professional development, management, and networking by submitting proposals for presentation at the Annual Convention. Type of [...]
Ever wondered what Kinesio Taping was all about? It was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in Japan some 25 years ago. According to KinesioTaping.com, it involves: … taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. The first technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while [...]
It is not unusual for persons aged 75 years old and above to drive their car in the US (or anywhere else for that matter.) Although driving is a complex skill, it may represent freedom, control, and competence. It may be important economically and socially. However, the ability to drive safely may be affected by [...]
The following excerpts were adapted from materials provided by the American Physical Therapy Association media page: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION NAMED SCIENCE PARTNER TO THE PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) formally named the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as Science Partner on Friday, Nov 16, during [...]
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), with the support of TransCanada Corporation, RBC Financial and other partners, has launched a campaign titled My Mental Health. This campaign aims to increase awareness of mental illness in an effort to eliminate the misconceptions surrounding it. Their website, www.mymentalhealth.ca, presents the five-step plan. Learn about mental health by reading about [...]
Sensory Tools Australia presents M.O.R.E. – Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions with Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA and Eileen Richter, MPH, OTR, FAOTA as speakers. This seminar is recommended by Patricia Wilbarger. About the Speakers Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA is a pioneer in the field of sensory integration and an internationally [...]
Autism 2007 The Third Awares international online autism conference will start on November 26, 2007. It officially lasts for a week but Adam Feinstein of Autism Cymru is sure that it will be extended a number of times, as it was for the past two years, due to popular demand. This world online conference will run within the AWARES [...]
Posted below is an excerpt of a recent news item from OFWGuide. This is definitely good news for all concerned. Senate Approves 61,000 visas for RNs and PTs - Reuben S. Seguritan, Nov 13, 2007 An amendment to provide additional 61,000 immigrant visa numbers for nurses, physical therapists and other Schedule A workers was passed [...]
The Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Series focuses on evidence-based approaches to patient/client management, with an emphasis on examination and selected interventions. Top instructors help you build on your knowledge and skills with practical information that you can put to use in your practice right away. 1 to 2 December 2007 – Indianapolis, IN (University of [...]
The 37th annual meeting of the Society of Neuroscience was held last November 3-7, 2007 in San Diego, California. Neuroscience 2007 provided opportunities for learning and professional development as scientists from around the world gathered to present and share ideas. The Society for Neuroscience, with more than 38,000 members, is the world’s largest organization of basic [...]
Let’s take a little breather from all the professional stuff, shall we? Here’s a little passage that was forwarded to me via email. It is written in Filipino and it talks about life in the States (or anywhere overseas for that matter). I’m pretty sure it will pull on your heartstrings. If you beg to [...]
Life Skills Therapy Center and Therapy Works Inc. present the fourth course in the Sensory Integration Workshop Series entitled Implementing Sensory Integration-Based Intervention on the 18th of November 2007 at Therapy Works Inc. in Paranaque City. Course Description Intervention using a sensory integration framework has several distinct characteristics. Many practitioners confuse sensory integration intervention with other [...]
In Proclamation No. 889, former Pres. Corazon Aquino declared November 10 – 16 of every year as Deaf Awareness Week. Ms. Lila Simon, the information officer of the National Council For The Welfare Of Disabled Persons(NCWDP), personally provided us with information on this event. The theme for this year is “Silence Speaks Beyond Barrier through…. Collaboration for Advocacy and [...]
You may want to consider a career in Ergonomics. A typical professional fee for an ergonomic evaluation can range from $75 to $250 per hour, depending on the geographical location of the work site (Opp). Not bad for a day’s work if you’ve got say 3-4 evaluations to do. So what is Ergonomics? According to [...]
Babies on treadmills? A new study from University of Michigan Division of Kinesiology has revealed that starting Down syndrome infants on treadmill training for just minutes a day can help them walk up to four or five months earlier than with only traditional physical therapy. Moreover, the study suggests that infants who do high intensity treadmill training [...]
The Neurology-Gerontology Special Interest Group of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association invites physical therapists to a pre-convention activity of the 2007 Annual Convention of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association with the theme of “Advancing Physical Therapy Practice Through Specialization.” Skin and Wound Care Speaker: Wesley Inso, MA, PT, CWS About the Lecturer Mr. Inso has [...]
The 6th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Treatment was held last November 7 – 10, 2007 with the theme “The Balance between Research and Clinic.” Venue was the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Initiated in 1991 by Drs. Andry Vleeming and Vert Mooney, the World Series on Low [...]
Start: Nov 25, ’07 09:00a End: Nov 25, ’07 5:00p Location: To be announced This one-day seminar will discuss the Bobath clinical classification of cerebral palsy and treatment of the needs and problems of children with spasticity, athetosis, hypotona and ataxia. This seminar also includes an introduction to the Bobath Short Guide to Assessment. Speaker: [...]
There are two international conferences happening in the Washington DC area. The first one is the 19th Annual / 20th Anniversary CHADD International Conference which is from November 7 – 10, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, VA at Reagan Washington National Airport. Sharon W. Weiss, M. Ed, the Conference Chair, has summarized the topics that will [...]
A few days ago, we featured information for occupational therapists on how to get around working in the UK. Today, we are providing valuable information from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) which may be useful for physical therapists (or physiotherapists) who are interested to practice in the UK. Registration in the UK All physiotherapists [...]
Let us all celebrate the first United Nations observed World Diabetes Day (WDD) on November 14, 2007. The General Assembly of the United Nations passed a landmark Resolution last December 20, 2006 recognizing diabetes as a chronic, debilitating and costly disease. World Diabetes Day as a United Nations Day is to be observed every year starting [...]
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