Neurodynamic Solution, Australia in cooperation with Somatic Philippines and Integrated Manual Physical Therapy invites you to the very first Certification Course in Neurodynamic Solution in the Philippines.
When & Where
April 24-27, 2009
Venue – to be announced
Course Instructor
Kiran Challagundla, BPT, MPT, MIAP, FAGE
Master of Orthopedics, Sport and Manual Physiotherapy
Currently:
Consultant Physiotherapist – Spintas HealthCare, Hyderabad .
Member – Global Teaching Group, Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS).
Director & Course instructor – Maitland’s Foundation for Sports & Manual Therapy
Former Physiotherapist for:
Deccan Chargers (DC), Indian Premier League (IPL).
Hyderabad Heroes, Indian Cricket League (ICL).
CBCOC – The Dolphins Football Club, Adelaide , Australia .
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Our colleagues in India have sent us an invitation to a course they are conducting for therapists who want to be certified practitioners in Sensory Integration. Details are as follows:
Be an internationally known Sensory Integration Certified Therapist!
Course approved by the Department of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science, University of Southern California, USA & Western Psychological Services, USA
Complete All Required Four Courses:
Course I: The Sensory Integration Perspective
Course II: Specialized Technique for measuring Sensory Integration
Course III: From Interpretation to intervention
Course IV: Sensory Integration Intervention
Hands On Therapy Concepts™ is proud to announce ALL FOUR courses to be held on the following dates with the following speakers:
Course I – Gretchen Reeves: January 16th through January 20th, 2009
Course II – Shay McAtee: January 22nd through January 26th, 2009
Course III – Erna Blanche: January 30th through February 3rd, 2009
Course IV – Sue Trautman: May 15th through May 19th, 2009
COURSE FEE: US$695/PER COURSE OR (INR 33708)
Last date of payment: 31st December, 2008.
For more details visit http://sensoryindia.tripod.com/.
U.S. News has released their “Best Careers 2009” list which is a profile of 30 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction. It’s great to see OT and PT on the list.
Best Careers 2009: Occupational Therapist
By Marty Nemko
Posted December 11, 2008
Overview. We take for granted our ability to button a shirt, use a computer, or drive a car. But many people—injured adults, children born with disabilities, elders beset by aging—cannot assume those skills. The occupational therapist helps such people live as fully and independently as possible. Thirty percent of OTs work in schools, helping, for example, autistic kids learn how to interact with other children. The majority of OTs work in hospitals or visit patients in their homes.
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Best Careers 2009: Physical Therapist
By Marty Nemko
Posted December 11, 2008
Overview. Next to the clergy, physical therapy ranked highest in job satisfaction, according to a survey conducted by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. More than three quarters of physical therapists reported being “very satisfied” with their occupation. In a similar survey by the Wall Street Journal’s Career Journal, physical therapy rated one of the eight best careers.
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Merry Christmas everyone! We are sure that you are now ready with your silk ties and party dresses. But, for this special occasion, allow us to pay a tribute to our schools as we celebrate this season of unity and happiness.
Credits to GG for drawing up this comprehensive list. 
If we missed out on your college or university, please leave a comment here so we can add it to our list.
Have a wonderful holiday once again, and we thank you all for your continued support. 
When & Where
9-12 February 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
About Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)
The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) is a unique conference that focuses on programming designed by all 18 of APTA’s specialty sections. This spectacular event brings together more than 7,000 physical therapy professionals from around the nation for 5 stimulating days of cutting-edge programming, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with products (maybe even promotional products too) and services to keep you current.
For more information on this event, click here.
