Archives for January, 2012

As part of World Confederation for Physical Therapy’s continued efforts to facilitate information exchange across the profession it is pleased to be able to offer this opportunity free of charge. The following four discussion panels and eight focused symposia have been selected. Discussion panels include a video recording of the session with an option to [...]


Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST) Thursday, February 9, 2012 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Philippine Time) Presenter Rita Fleming-Castaldy, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA Dr. Fleming-Castaldy is an associate professor in the occupational therapy department at the University of Scranton and editor of the National OT Certification Review and Study Guide and [...]


PPTA Cebu Congress 2012

Theme – Future Begins Now: Physical Therapy for Cebu and the Visayas Overview PPTA Cebu Congress 2012 aims to provide a venue to discuss the present significant issues being confronted by the physical therapy profession and its individual professionals regarding regulation, education, service delivery, and professional organization representation. A featured forum aims provide an opportunity [...]


January 22 to 29, 2012 Theme: “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” was adopted as the theme for this year’s celebration to give emphasis on the realization of the rights of individuals affected with autism and to support the campaign of the United Nations to [...]


March 23-25, 2012 8:30 Am – 5 Pm Three day course Overview: Day 1 AM Lecture on TCM Pulse – this is a focus on pulse qualities and there relationship to the organs -TCM pulse taking is based on distinct palpation of pulse qualities, such as rolling, wiry, taut, etc.. -Objective is to learn how [...]


When & Where February 12, 2012 (1:00 pm to 8:00 pm) AMV Hall, College of Accountancy , University of Santo Tomas The Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine will be holding a Post-Convention Workshop entitled, “ Current Trends on Spinal Manipulation and Stroke Rehabilitation.” SPEAKERS: The invited speakers for this workshop are members of the Department [...]


22nd Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) Annual Convention PARM Probes: Stroke and Low Back Pain Implementing Global Evidence to Clinical Practice Parallel Session for Allied Health Professionals February 11, 2012 8:00 am – 12nn Venue: St. Louie University- Center for Culture and the Arts (SLU-CCA), Baguio City Registration fee: Php 400 This parallel session [...]


When & Where February 9-10, 2012 Century Park Sheraton, Pasay City Theme: “Revisiting Wound Care: Principles and Management in the Clinical Setting” The Philippine Wound Care Society’s 1st Annual Convention is the premiere educational event and gathering of wound care professionals in the Philippines. The conference is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, [...]


Family 101

Therapy Talks presents “FAMILY 101″, a seminar-workshop for parents, families, occupational therapists, speech therapists, special educators, pre-school, elementary teachers, and students. February 19, 2012 @ 8-12nn. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Michael P. Sy is a licensed occupational therapist working in Skill Builders Therapy Center and Multiple Intelligence International School. He is also the executive director of [...]