Archives for August, 2008
It is time to get up and be active (and think twice about that diet pill) for the eighth of September. September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day, as designated by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. The theme for this year is Movement for Health. The intention is that this day be used to [...]
It’s hard enough taking control of your life (talk about moms with rollercoaster progesterone levels) and being in charge of your child’s welfare. Laro, Lapis at Libro Center for Learners will be conducting a series of seminars in the following months, which will benefit both parents and professionals who handle kids with special needs. Seminar [...]
Two of the latest updates shared by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) to its members are “Colors of Autism” and “ALYANA” – Now on YouTube. Colors of Autism Spectrum Get your custom picture frames ready as this is an event worth remembering. “Colors of Autism Spectrum” is a photo and painting exhibit aimed at promoting autism [...]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has recently recognised new research on the effectiveness of the Alexander technique in dealing with chronic back pain. Study Findings More than 500 patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain took part in the study over a year. They were given either normal GP care (control), six sessions [...]
Tools for Living Well is a joint project of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the University of Ottawa, sponsored by Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada. About the Project Assistive devices can enable seniors and veterans to remain safe and active: A cane can allow people to continue to walk and maintain their leisure and fitness so [...]
The Philippine Association for Behavioral Analysis invites you to a two-day conference on August 28-29, 2008 at 9am to 4pm at the Institute of Social Order of the Ateneo de Manila University in Loyola Heights , Quezon City, Philippines. The theme for this month’s conference is Autism, ABA and Evidence-Based Practices: A Developmental Pediatrician’s Perspective. [...]
1st Asia-Pacific Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Congress When & Where 9-11 December 2008 Bangkok, Thailand Theme: “Community-based Inclusive Development: Persons with disabilities and their families” The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the Royal Thai Government welcome you to the 1st Asia-Pacific CBR Congress, [...]
The University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences cordially invites you to its third module of their Certification Course in Manual Therapy. Topic is on the Thoracic Region: Manual Therapy Evaluation and Treatment Techniques. When & Where August 31, 2008 8AM to 5PM Room 209 (Physical Therapy Skills Laboratory), Medicine Building University of Santo [...]
Here is an important announcement from the organizers of the First North Luzon Child Care Development Convention, which will be held on 22 August 2008 in Dagupan, Philippines. Medialink Events Management after its momentous success in bringing the Information Communication Technology Congress in the region last February will once again launch a new informative and [...]
24-30 August 2008 is Speech Pathology Week in Australia. This year’s theme is: ‘Communication: More than just words’. Speech Pathology Week will showcase the speech pathology profession and highlight how timely and specialist intervention from a speech pathologist can assist individuals and their families. What is a Speech Pathologist? According to Speech Pathology Australia… A [...]
When & Where November 7 & 8, 2008 Boston/Natick, MA Pre-symposium Workshop – November 6, 2008 “Interweaving the Cognitive Disabilities Model with other Intervention Models” Program Highlights Featured Guest Speaker: Joan Toglia, PH.D., OTR Dr. Toglia is Associate Professor and Program Director of the Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, [...]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy will be holding the CSP Congress with “Moving physiotherapy forwards for patient health and well-being” as its theme for this year. When and Where 17-18 October 2008 Manchester Central Convention Complex Manchester, UK What is Congress 2008? This high-profile two-day event showcases the latest best practice, research, educational and professional [...]
Before you go and wash your hands on those bar sinks, check out this new announcement from the NBCOT. There is new information for candidates who wish to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination in 2009. OTR Examination: Beginning January 2009, the OTR certification examination will consist of three (3) [...]
Reading stories from children’s book, especially those which are personalised, is a good way to bond with your kids. These are usually done right before bedtime, but any time actually is a good time. It is also a great way to distract and entertain your babies during tummy time. Speaking of tummy time, quoted below [...]
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Inc. will be holding it’s 14th Annual State Regulatory Conference with “The State of Continuing Competency” as its theme. This year’s conference features speakers covering a variety of topics, including: • Effective Rule Writing • Renewal Requirements for Professional Licensure and Certification • The Central Principle [...]
Bobath Philippines would like to invite everyone to a workshop titled Tone Influencing Patterns for Feeding and Oromotor Function in celebration of the Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week (September 6-10, 2008). This is the third of a series of workshops on assessment and management of the child with cerebral palsy based on the Bobath [...]
Get online with your laptop computer and check out the latest World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) News, which is now available for download at their website. Inside Physical therapists urgently needed in world disaster zone World health professions’ conference on regulation Breakthrough on professional recognition in Israel Reports of major meetings by WCPT regions [...]
Here is an invitation from our friends at Ovspring in Singapore to their 3-day workshop on Advanced Therapeutic Listening with the Whole Body to be held in December of this year. Dear Colleagues, Vital Links, USA (http://www.vitallinks.net) will be in SINGAPORE to run a combined 3-day Advanced Therapeutic Listening with the Whole Body Certification workshop [...]
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