Garment offers help for autism and cerebral palsy
There is a new garment called TheraTogs that some therapists are finding helpful in other disorders, aside from cerebral palsy for which it was originally intended to be used for. It seems that the garment can also provide a soothing effect, much like when one is being swaddled.
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Physical therapist Beverly Cusick invented the garments called ‘TheraTogs’.
“If you turn your shoulder this way and you want to raise your arm, you’ll raise your arm, you’ll just use all the wrong muscles. So kids with movement disorders do that, purpose prevails over the way they use their bodies. They’ll recruit whatever they got to get to where they’re going. So with TheraTogs, we can say, ‘okay go, but do it with a better body.’”
Two and a half year old Emily has autism. Her occupational therapist had used TheraTogs in children with cerebral palsy, but after trying them on herself, she decided Emily might benefit as well.
“It kind of was the effect of swaddling an infant. It gives that calming soothing sensation that I thought, if that works, we need to try it.”
Emily’s mother Linda says her daughter seemed better able to concentrate and focus and it was something her speech therapist picked up on.
“She said that Emily wasn’t rocking back and forth anymore. That was the first time she had seen her with the TheraTogs.”
No clinical research has been conducted on TheraTogs, although there have been smaller studies measuring changes in the way children walk while wearing the garments. Cusick welcomes research, and in the meantime, enjoys the changes she sees in clients.
Source: ABC7 News
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SIPT Certification Course in Australia
There is going to be an SIPT Certification Course on Test Mechanics and Test Interpretation in Melbourne, Australia in February 2008. Details of said course are as follows.
Course Overview
The SIPT course includes the Theoretical, Administrative and Interpretative components of the SIPT certification process. Participants need to complete each component to be certified in the SIPT.
This 5-day Test Mechanics component provides intensive training in the administration of each sensory integration and praxis test.
The 2-day Test Interpretation component will be conducted immediately following the S.I.P.T. Administration course. It is designed to teach the process of interpreting S.I.P.T. results and to help participants make appropriate treatment recommendations. Case studies, lectures, small group exercises and discussions are used to teach the process.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be expected to arrange observation of their Test Mechanics and pass the SIPT exam to receive their certificate in SIPT. OT - Australia National will keep a record of all qualified therapists.
Presenters
Suzanne Wakefield, M App Sc, B App Sc, Grad Dip Neuroscience, Cert SIPT, Cert SCSIT
Lisa Scott, B App Sc (OT) Cert SIPT Cert NDT
When & Where
Monday, 4 February to Friday, 8 February 2008 (Test Mechanics)
Monday, 11 February to Wednesday, 13 February 2008 (Test Interpretation)
9am - 5:00pm
TBC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registration
$1,375.00 - Members Early bird (including OTA state associations) by 30/11/07
$1,550.00 - Members regular
$1,750.00 - Non Members Early bird
$1,850.00 - Non Members
* contact the association to discuss instalment options
Fee includes:
Closing date for registrations is Friday, 4 January 2008.
For more information, email Sharon at admin@otausvic.com.au
Source: OT Australia Victoria
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Training on Integrated Manual Physical Therapy of Spine and TMJ
Integrated Manual Physical Therapy, Philippines would like to invite everyone to a 2-day course entitled Integrated Evaluation and Manual Therapy of the Whole Spine and Temporomandibular Joints, a hands-on seminar workshop.
Course Description
This 2-day course aims to teach Physical Therapists the Integrated Evaluation and Manual Therapy of the Spine and TMJ and equip the participants with clinical reasoning through solid background and research. There will be a hands-on workshop (1st day) and a practical examination (2nd day). Those who would pass the examination will receive a Certificate of Completion and Transcript , and be eligible for membership to IMPT after fulfilling other criteria. Those who will not qualify will only be given a Certificate of Attendance. The course is open to only 50 participants.
Speakers
Mr. Valentin Dones III, PTRP, MSPT, DMS, IMPT,COMT, MP
Professor - University of Santo Tomas
Integrated Manual Physical Therapist
Master of Physical Therapy (orthopedics)
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Certified Dorn Therapist and Teacher
Mulligan Practitioner
Carmie R. Castelo,PTRP, DMS, COMT, MP, IMPT
Professor - Manila Central University
Integrated Manual Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Certified Dorn Therapist
Mulligan Practitioner
TMJ Therapist
Leomil P. Adriano, PTRP, DMS, PTAc, IMPT
College Secretary- Manila Central University
Integrated Manual Physical Therapist
Certified Dorn Therapist
Therapeutic Acupuncturist
Alternative Manual Therapist
When & Where
February 2-3, 2008
Manila Central University
Registration Fees
(Inclusive of Lunch and AM, PM Snacks)
Early Registration (on or before January 18,2008)
Professional - 2,000Php
PPTA members - 1,700Php
Students/IMPT/SOMATC members - 1,500Php
Late/On-site Registration
Regular fee - 2,500 Php
PPTA members - 2,200Php
Students/IMPT/SOMATC members - 1,800Php
For further inquiries, contact the organizers by sending them an email to letter4manther@yahoo.com or calling them at mobile phone numbers: +63927-4814155, +63917-8502292, or +63919-4077701.
Popularity: 38%
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