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Seminars & Courses This area is devoted to providing information on seminars and courses of interest to the physiotherapy community. Ads up to ten lines are no charge. 11 to 19 lines - $50.00 plus gst. 20-30 lines - $150.00 plus gst. Links to pdf files, web sites or e-mail links, are an additional $50.00 regardless of number of lines. Ads will remain up for a maximum of 60 days at which time renewal fees will apply. Alterations to ads after they appear on the OPA web site will be charged at $50.00 for each occurrence. Contact Harry Lewington for more information by e-mail at hwl1@idbt.com, or by phone at (905) 477-5588. Vestibular Rehabilitation - A Practical Approach Instructor: Bernard Tonks Dates: June 12-13, 2010 Location: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Cost: CPA Members $385, Non-members $425 Contact: Bashir Versi, bversi@stjoes.ca or 905-522-1155, ext 33355. For more information and to see our brochure please click here Soft Tissue Release Training Workshop April 10-11 (9am-5pm) – Sarnia; May 1-2 (9am-5pm) – Thunder Bay May 15-16 (9am-5pm) - Kingston; June 5-6 (9am-5pm) – Ottawa. Cost: $310 (includes a workshop manual, certificate and PP notes) Soft Tissue Release (STR) is a dynamic, highly effective technique that has an immediate and powerful effect on muscle and connective tissue. STR is a combination of Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Massage, and Active Assisted Stretching. This two day hands–on workshop covers the entire body. Many physiotherapists have recommended this workshop to their colleagues! To register and for more information visit www.softtissuerelease.ca Matrix Repatterning Introductory Program Matrix Repatterning: clinically-proven, breakthrough treatment program focused on normalizing underlying causes of many structural conditions and founded on the ground-breaking tensegrity model of the cell. This hands-on, clinical workshop, will allow the practitioner to apply 'basic level of treatment' to help patients with common structural conditions.. Date: April 12 & 13 - Monday: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 9 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Cost: $397.00 CAD (GST included) website: www.matrixrepatterning.com Location: Matrix Repatterning Center, 33 Victoria St., Aurora ON L4G 1R1 Contact: Nikki Bult, 905-726-8770, ext. 229 or email seminars@matrixrepatterning.com The Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant Date: April 24 & 25th Location: Guelph Contact: stephanie@eramosaphysio.com or call 519 846 9919 Details: This two day seminar deals with Brian Mulligan’s concept of the application of mobilization with movement (MWM), a new and exciting approach in manual therapy. Seminar participants can expect a syllabus high on practical application with a clear understanding of the rationale for use of MWM’s in both the spine and lower extremities. Following this course, therapists should be able to effectively apply the techniques in their own practices and expect immediate positive patient outcomes. Bands, Balls and Balance Bands, Balls and Balance is designed to improve clinical rehabilitation skills using a scientific, evidence-based approach. The main goal of the course is to improve clinical effectiveness, using inexpensive & readily available equipment. This course combines 50% lecture with 50% hands-on training in prescribing resistive and balance training using elastic resistance, exercise balls, and balance tools. Instructor: Karen Orlando, PT Date and Location: May 1st, 2010 in Toronto Cost: $375 +GST Physiotherapists; $325 +GST Students Contact: romano.sulit@semisportmed.com The Lower Quadrant in 3D - Myofascial/Mobilization Tecnhiques for Lower Quadrant Dysfunction Presenter: Murray MacHutchon Date: March 27/28th Location: Guelph Cost: $ 400 + gst Contact: stephanie@eramosaphysio.com Kinesio Taping Methods, KT1-2 Location: Toronto, ON Date: May 29-30th, 2010 Instructor: Jennifer Illes Contact: ktcourse@rogers.com Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab, Provocation and Motion (FAKTR-PM) Instructor: Andre Labbe, PT, MOMT and Gregory Doerr, DC, CCSP, ART Date: March 20-21, 2010 Location : Toronto For more information: faktr.pm@rogers.com TRIGENICS® SPINE MANIPULATION COURSE Date & Location: April 10, 2010 in Toronto Description: 1 day, 6 hours. Intensive hands-on course. Remarkable palpatory and osseous spinal manipulation skills. Learn how to easily feel and find spinal lesions and intervertebral dyskinesia; Learn 7 Master Manipulation Procedures which enable you to competently and safely manipulate all major areas of the spine, including the atlas, cervicals, cervicothoracics, thoracics, thoracolumbar, lumbar and sacroiliac joints. Cost: Doctors: $270; for OPA-members: 10% off Students: $170; for OPA-members: 10% off Contact: 416 481 1957 or yury.gerasimchuk@trigenicsinstitute.com Integrated Lymph Drainage Level 1 This 5-day course teaches the anatomy and physiology of the normal lymph vessel system, manual lymph drainage (MLD) sequences for most of the body and its indications and contraindications. MLD is beneficial for orthopaedic conditions, post-surgical edemas, pain and inflammation reduction, accelerating the healing process and with additional levels of training the treatment of lymphedema. Presenter: Janet McFarland, PT Location: Toronto Lymphocare Centre, 244 Dupont St., Toronto, ON Date and Time: May 10 – 14, 2010 8:30 - 4:30 Cost: $670.00 + GST To register: (416) 531-7612 or email wellness@bconnex.net For more information torontolymphocare.com "Musculoskeletal Assessment: What is important?" Lecturer: DR. DAVID MAGEE - (author of the book,"Orthopedic Physical Assessment") Date: May 15, 2010 (9am-12noon) Venue: OISE Auditorium, University of Toronto For contact information, e-poster and how to register, please click here for more info or e-mail lectureday@yahoo.ca Lakeridge Health Geriatric Conference Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Ajax Convention Centre Cost: $100.00 early bird (before Feb. 28) $125.00 after Feb. 28. Presenters : Dr. R. Mehta, Dr. B. Liu, Dr. M. Mason, Dr. C. Greenwood, Dr. R. Zacharias, Michelle Acorn NP, Connie Roberts (Arthritis Society) and Elyse Sunshine (solicitor) Topics: Driving, Falls, Medication Use, Botox, Cognitive Retention & Nutrition, Arthritis Up-dates, Memory Impairment and Pain ** CME credits pending To register: contact Lynda Dus at: ldus@lakeridgehealth.on.ca Metriks Education presents: The lecture series is tailored for clinicians working with motor vehicle accident clients, and provides hands-on instruction on how to perform specific assessments and write reports. An overview of the role of assessments within the rehabilitation process is provided. Instruction on how to use the measurement instruments, document clinical observations, data interpretation and report writing is included in the lectures. The lecture series includes FCE certification, ADL assessment, and Workplace assessment. Please view our course calendar ( click here )or for more information visit www.metriks.ca or contact Kevin Cairns toll free (866) 722 4722. Kinesio® Taping Method KT1-KT2 Instructor : Roger Berton, DC, CKT1 Instruction on the concepts of Kinesiotaping, a time efficient method to relax overuse syndrome/spasms, to stimulate weak muscles and to decrease pain and swelling, to do taping to gain mobility and stability. Early Bird Fee: $550 (by February 25) Fee thereafter $600 Date: March 27-28 7:45 – 5:40 Location: Partners Physiotherapy Service Hanover Ontario Contact Sandra Miller (519) 364-7667 Register online at www.kinesiotape.ca Early registration is encouraged. Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant Date: May 1-2, 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Contact: mulligancourse@rogers.com Mobilization of the Nervous System Instructors: Sam Steinfeld & Laurie Urban Dates and Times: May 15, 16, 2010 8:30-4:30. Registration starts at 8:00 on Saturday May 15 Location: Tentatively IAHS building -McMaster University. Hamilton, ON. Fees: CPA Members: $400, Non-members: $450 Contact: Bashir Versi. bversi@stjoes.ca or 905 522 1155 ext 33355. For more information and see our brochure please click here Post MVA Cervical Dysfunctions- The First Six Months Instructor: Jim Meadows. Date: March 26-28, 2010 Location: Brooklin Village Physiotherapy Cost: $475. Contact: (905)655-7776 or visit the website at www. brooklinvillagephysio.ca for more information. Barral Institute : Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 Organ Specific Fascial Mobilization (VM1) Dates & Locations: Mar 11-14, Edmonton, AB • Apr 15-18, Ottawa, ON Cost: Call to receive your special OPA discount. Description: An integrative approach to treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction requires assessment of structural relationships between viscera, and their fascial/ ligamentous attachments to the musculoskeletal system. Contact: Barral Institute • barralinstitute.com • 866-522-7725 MelioGuide Level I Workshop Description: This is an intensive and interactive two-day workshop designed specifically for Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Certified Athletic Therapists and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) who deal with clients at risk of low bone density wanting to find a means to improve their bone health. Locations, Dates & Costs: Brochure and Online Registration: www.melioguide.com/seminars.asp
Instructors: Margaret Martin BSc PT, CSCS & Lesley Hughes MSc PT, ASCM Certified. Contact: Richard Martin Phone: 613-697-8276 Email: richard@melioguide.com Website: www.melioguide.com/seminars.asp
“This course should be a mandatory part of all Physiotherapy training programs!”- Karen Ginsburg, Physiotherapist, Community Rehab Therapy, Hamilton, Ontario First Interprofessional Forum on Patient Safety Issues for Rehabilitation Professionals Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:00am – 4:00 pm The Canadian Patient Safety Dictionary defines patient/client safety as “the reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the health care system, as well as through the use of best practices shown to lead to optimal patient/client outcomes.” Regardless of practice setting, rehabilitation professionals continually work to provide safe care to their patients/clients and families. Attending this conference will enable participants to learn the essential characteristics of a patient/client safety program such as adverse events and enhance practitioners’ ability to put these concepts into practice. To register online, go to: www.oha.com/conferences Myofascial Release: "It's all about the Connections" Instructor: Lori Zeltwanger, PT, Arizona: 20 + years of Myofascial Release experience Evaluation of posture and tissue texture from a myofascial perspective.
Learn to find and connect with restrictions, feel barriers and determine appropriate pressure for maximum effectiveness. Location and Date: May 29-30, 2010 : Toronto -
A 2-day practical exploratory workshop Cost: $445 USD, $395 USD if registered 2 weeks prior to course. Contact: Wendy Redfern (905) 484-6136 Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc) The 100% online, Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc) is comprised of ten course and an action research project focusing on solving a work-based problem. It is designed for practicing rehabilitation professionals and can be completed without interrupting your work. Graduates from our program have used their new skills and knowledge to further develop and lead the field of rehabilitation in program development, education, improved assessment and measurement practices, knowledge translation, and reasoning. Many graduates are now in leadership positions formerly out of reach without a graduate degree. No need to take time off and/or cope with a reduced income. Choose to study full-time or part-time and complete the degree in two or up to five years respectively. For more information, visit www.mrsc.ubc.ca. McMaster University Clinical Behavioural Sciences Program, Certificate Program in Medical Acupuncture at the University of Alberta - Click Here for More Information
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