Part 1: Introduction to Healthy Cooking – to be conducted by Mrs. Aimee Petras, mother of one of our students. An actual cooking demonstration will be shown to further appreciate and understand the concept of healthy cooking. This presentation is in cooperation with Royal Prestige Company, the leading carrier of Surgical Stainless Cookware.

Part 2: Biomedicine & Nutrigenomics – to be facilitated by Dra. Girlmar Leones, MD, DPPS, Pediatrics & Natural Medicine, Biomedical & Nutrigenomics practitioner. Dra. Leones will discuss a special diet for children with developmental delays needed to enhance their progress. This is a great opportunity for parents to know more about biomed and nutrigenomics.

For inquiries, contact Teacher Ting V. Patriarca (Directress) or Jane Estayan (Secretary) at (632) 361-9178 or 364-3460. No need to worry about your tuxedo, as this will surely be a casual event.

Postural exercises have significantly evolved through time. From the simple planar exercises, to a more advance functional trainings. Names like Robin McKenzie, Pete Egoscue, Mary Bond, Esther Gokhale and others are now becoming more synonymous with better and more efficient exercises. These exercises have proven their worth and have become more sophisticated through the years. And once you study, see, feel and hear the works of these exercise , you’ll realize that there are more to them that just protocol.

Sometimes, for a practicing therapist, it is not enough just to how to theoretically perform these exercises. It is highly important the reasons why and how to execute them properly. With proper execution, the effects are maximized and the probability for injuries is lessened.

With this seminar, we will learn what are the new ways in effective exercise prescription and how to properly execute different postural and functional exercises that would address common postural concerns like back pain, neck pain, shoulder dysfunctions, TMJ and even some neurological symptoms. More so, we will have a better understanding of which exercises would have better results if properly combined.

Registration Fee

Early Bird (until 20 March 2010): PhP 2,000
Regular Rate (after 20 March 2010): PhP 3,000
Students (4th years and interns): PhP 2,000 PESOS

BONUS: Early bird registrants will be given CD/DVD copies of selected exercises and techniques (first come, first serve basis and while copies last).

Surely this is something worth more considering than wedding favors. For inquiries, please contact Mr Leomil Adriano at (63) 9159096652 or leomil_mspt@yahoo.com.

When & Where
April 5 to 9, 2010
Wawa Elementary School, B
Brgy Wawa, Lumban, Laguna

“Understanding and Management of Children with Special Needs”
“SPED for Non-SPEd Teacher”

The seminars are intended for child caring and welfare officers, undergraduate and graduate students and newly graduates of psychology, education, social work, nursing, OT/PT, speech therapy; teachers, caregivers and other professionals who are in special education or planning to enter special education and those that are interested to practice therapy for children.

One time registration fee of P2,500 which includes certificate and training materials. P1,000 per day is charged to those who choose to take only those topics that they are interested.

You can make your reservation with Mr. Gerry Duwin A. Dela Zerna at mobile #0917-8437758 or with Ms. Beng Catangay at (02) 562-3181. You can also make your reservation at guideinc@hotmail.com.

P.S. If you cannot make it to the seminar, please pass the invite to your network. For those who are interested, we can make lodging and meals arrangement for you at very reasonable cost.

Certainly something worth considering (aside from term life insurance).

Key Note Speakers for “Starting the Gluten Free Cassein Free Diet and Biomedical Intervention for Children with Autism, PDDNOS, ADHD, ADD and other learning disabilities“:

• Renato P. Samera, MD, DPCOM
• Elaine A. Siangco – Samera, MD

Key Note Speaker for “Auditory Intergration Training: Sharing Results of Children on their 2nd year of AIT“:

• Mr Michael Borbe – AIT Practitioner

These are certainly very interesting topics (definitely more interesting than insurance quote) that therapists may want to learn more about Limited seats available. To register, contact Sound Therapy Learning Center at (632) 4661528 or (+63917) 8877852.

TEST TAKING SKILLS FOR LOCAL AND NPTE EXAMS
Speaker: Edmond Sultan, PTRP, RPT
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am

CURRENT TRENDS IN US PRACTICE : What Should Filipino PTs and OTs prepare for?
Speaker: Danny Pacpaco, RPT, PTRP
Time: 10am -12nn

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE for PTs OTs : Learn it , Use It!
Speaker: Edward James Gorgon, MPhysio, PTRP
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Limited Seats available, not to mention that topics are certainly more interesting than protective clothing! Please contact Dean Nap Caballero or Cris Mercado at (63) 917-7933796 to register for this free event.

Linda Hodgdon, publisher of AutismFamilyOnline.com, will be interviewing Eric Chessen, the leading expert in Autism Fitness, about the importance of fitness for individuals with autism and how it affects behavior, social skills and life routines.

Do you have students who spend too much time in passive activities such as watching TV or playing too many video games?

Many of our students don’t have the athletic or social skills to participate successfully in typical sports opportunities. But that should not keep them from successfully taking part in fitness activities.

Eric will share specific ways to help students achieve fitness goals, whether or not they have strong athletic capabilities.

Some of the questions discussed will be:
1. How and why does fitness affect social skills and behavior?
2. What is the difference between fitness and sports?
3. Why can sports be difficult for students with ASD?
4. What are the most important goals for fitness?
5. What is the best way to integrate fitness into a student’s life?
and lots more. . .

We will be answering some of your top questions about helping your students achieve health and fitness. Eric will provide specific strategies to make fitness activities fun and enjoyable for your students.

Don’t worry if your schedule does not allow you to attend at the time of the webinar. Everyone who signs up will be sent a link after the program so you can attend on your own time schedule. But you must be signed up to receive this link.

There is no charge for this webinar from AutismFamilyOnline.com, but there are limited spaces available, so sign up right away. Click here to register.

When & Where
16-19 June 2010
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts

• Engage in extraordinary programming from nationally and internationally recognized experts
• Participate in hot topic debates
• Network with colleagues and APTA leadership
• Investigate the newest products and services
• Observe the APTA House of Delegates in action
• Enjoy the camaraderie of old and new friends

Before you go off and read on youthology, make sure to check out the conference website for further information.

Medicare Part B therapy caps expired on December 31, 2009 and went back into place on January 1, 2010 eliminating the exceptions process. This has come about as a result of Congressional failure to act on health reform in a timely manner.

Your help is needed NOW to force Congress to address this important issue.

It is imperative that ACTION to repeal the cap or extend the exceptions process be taken IMMEDIATELY. Extending the exceptions process will prevent the rationing of care for clients in dire need of occupational therapy services.

Contact your Congressional representatives today and urge them to take action on the Cap because thousands of Medicare beneficiaries are currently reaching the Cap. You can access the name(s) and contact information for your Congressional representative(s) by clicking here. You can also call your Members of Congress using the Capitol Switchboard at: (202) 224-3121 and tell them Congress needs to extend the therapy cap exceptions process that expired on December 31, 2009.

So before you go and read on ephedra diet pill, make sure to do your part and contribute to this worthy cause first.

The Congress programme showcases the latest best practice, research, educational and professional developments in physiotherapy. The congress programme covers 5 themes:

• Musculoskeletal
• Cardio-respiratory
• Neurology
• Leadership and education
• Health, work and wellbeing

Keynote speakers

• Dr Steve Boorman – Chief Medical Adviser, Royal Mail Group
• Dr Jeremy Lewis – Consultant Physiotherapist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
• Dr Janice Eng – Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada

Online abstract submission is now open. Deadline for submission is on Tuesday 9 March to submit up to three abstracts.

So before you get all interested in kymaro body shaper, make sure to check out the CSP Congress website first.