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 recognise the work that physical therapists do for their patients and their community, and to support them in their efforts to promote the profession and to advance their clinical expertise.
This day marks the unity and solidarity of the physical therapy community from 101 countries around the world.
Celebration of the day is voluntary and activities & materials to celebrate the day are left to Member Organisations so that they can be developed to reflect key national priorities & messages.
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 1: Behavior Management
Sept 20, 2008 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Rooms 5 & 6
Walter Hogan Conference Center
ISO, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Seminar 2: Academic Coaching
November 29, 2008 (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Walter Hogan Conference Center
ISO, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Seminar 3: Emotion Coaching
January 24, 2009 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Walter Hogan Conference Center
ISO, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
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 awareness according to ASP.
When & Where
August 29 to 31, 2008
The Block, SM North EDSA, Quezon City
You have just viewed the Alyana Trailer. It will be in VCD/ DVD format in the near future.
Made within a span of two-and-a-half years, the film traces the history of autism in the Philippines dating back to the 1970s when awareness about the disability was practically nil. It shows the plight and the struggle of persons with autism, their families, and those involved in their lives, especially focusing on the experiences of Mothers in handling and coping up with the situation of having an autistic child.
Oral history in treatment, the filmmaker Ms. Mirana Medina takes the audience along with her in a personal quest to find out what autism really is, starting with the case of her grand niece Alyana, the only member of their family with autism.
ASP continues to share hopes and dreams to families of children with autism. Interested parties may email us at admin@autismsocietyph.org or autismphil@pldtdsl.net or call 926-6941 or 929-8447 to request for the ALYANA Road Show in your area.
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 of massage, or six or 24 lessons on the Alexander technique. A doctor also prescribed half the patients in each group exercise.
Compared with the control group, all interventions showed ’significant’ reductions in days in pain at three months, but the benefits of massage did not last beyond that.
The study found that the Alexander technique and exercise were ‘helpful in the long term’.
Six lessons in the Alexander technique followed by exercise prescription were almost as effective as 24 lessons.
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 there’s no need for diet pills.
Bath safety devices, including grab bars, non-slip bath mats, and bath seats can enhance safety and allow seniors continued independence when bathing or showering.
Hip protectors can help prevent hip fractures if falls do occur.
The intention is that this day be used to recognise the work that physical therapists do for their patients and their community, and to support them in their efforts to promote the profession and to advance their clinical expertise.
