Archives for October, 2008
Bobath Philippines invites you to a seminar-workshop on the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy Based on Normal Development: Updates and Applications to Clinic and Home-Based Therapy. When & Where November 23, 2008, Sunday 2nd Floor Function Hall, EGI Tower, Taft Avenue, Manila (beside De La Salle University), Philippines Objectives Discuss relevant events in the maturation of [...]
Better to turn on the bathroom lighting for this. Did you know that it is World Stroke day today? World Stroke Day, which is held each year, aims primarily to improve global awareness of stroke prevention and encourage optimal management of stroke patients. The theme for this year is “Little strokes, big trouble.” A description [...]
The people at Manual Medicine invite you to their workshops on Synthesized Manual Medicine Techniques For Somatic Dysfunctions of the Lumbo-Sacral Spine and Pelvis. When & Where November 9 and 16, 2008 (Two consecutive Sundays) Academy for International Culinary Arts (AICA) 2nd floor, Skyway Twin Towers, Capt Henry Javier Avenue, en route to Ultra, and [...]
It’s time to be a bit more productive, so leave your PS3 behind, and help raise awareness on the profession of Occupational Therapy. The 27th of October is designated as WFOT International Day. International day is intended to showcase the global perspective of the profession. It is a time to focus on the many projects [...]
October is awareness month for a lot of campaigns. Incidentally, it also National Ergonomics Month as declared by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). So before you buy any new modern furniture, make sure they’re ergonomically correct. The world is a more efficient, productive, and safer place thanks to the science and practice of [...]
Here is an invitation to attend the NDTA Advanced Baby Course in Singapore. We’re pretty sure there will be lots of reading materials to be provided (and hopefully promotional items as well) on this course. KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital is hosting the NDTA Advanced Baby Course: An NDTA/BOBATH Approved Advanced Course in the Treatment [...]
Before you head out to see your Washington DC dentist today, please take a moment to read this workshop invitation we received from the people at Manual Medicine. Dear Colleagues and partners in patient-care and pain control, Greetings! You are hereby cordially invited to a join us at a workshop showcasing techniques that provide remarkable [...]
There is nothing wrong in considering things like orovo. But there are other matters worth more looking into especially when it comes to our health. October 13 – 19 is Bone and Joint Awareness Week. Quoted below is an excerpt of an article from the Philippine Information Agency. Pursuant to Proclamation 658 issued by President Gloria Macapagal [...]
Occupational Therapy (OT) Week 2008 will be celebrated in Australia on the 19th to the 25th of October. This year’s theme is “Occupation. More than your job.”, which hopes to define occupation in an effort to inform the general public and clients on the scope of “occupational” therapy. Click here to visit the OT Australia [...]
It doesn’t hurt to research on North Carolina health insurance, but it also pays to be armed with information. Autism Society Philippines will be offering back to back seminars for the month of October. When & Where 26 October 2008 Asian Social Institute (ASI) 1518 L. Guinto cor. Escoda Streets, Malate, Manila, Philippines A. HOME [...]
October, the National Occupational Therapy Month in Canada, is a time to celebrate occupational therapy’s contributions to helping people live healthier, more satisfying lives. Occupational therapists will be highlighting the importance of communities that are inclusive, diverse and that promote participation from all people, regardless of age or ability. So it is time to get busy and put on your [...]
A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Health System shows that an occupational therapist-led approach – called activity strategy training – could provide patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis the opportunity to lead more active lives (even the best diet pills can’t help) and even improve their overall health. Physical activity is [...]
2008 International Occupational Therapy Conference Guangzhou, China 13-17 November, 2008 This will be a 4-day conference, with the theme of “Development of occupational therapy in hospitals & community.” Sub-themes include: Occupational Therapy in Paediatric Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Work Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy in Neurological Rehabilitation Community Occupational Therapy services Development of Occupational Therapy [...]
Before you indulge in your appetizers, make sure to take note of this announcement first from the FSBPT. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) has recently announced that they will no longer be accepting bank checks as forms of payment when registering for an exam or purchasing related services from the Federation. [...]
‘The Getting Kids in Sync’ Workshop A sensory processing approach to challenges associated with Autism, ADHD, Learning and Behavioural Disorders This presentation is designed for therapists, teachers, parents, caregivers and other professionals who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of sensory processing and its impact on attention, behaviour, social engagement, creative thinking, purpose driven play [...]
Before you get busy and tinker with your cars and snowmobile exhaust, it pays to observe proper body mechanics. And just to raise awareness on taking more care on one’s back, the CSP brings you the following event. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy will be celebrating BackCare Awareness Week from 4 to 10 October 2008. [...]
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