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AUG. 24-25, 2012 PORTLAND, OR
SEPT. 22-23, 2012 SEWICKLEY, PA
OCT. 19-20, 2012 WATERTOWN, MA
Yoga and Pilates Therapy for
The Child with Special Needs
Learn how to integrate pilates and yoga exercise techniques
into your therapeutic intervention. These techniques will be
applied to the child with special needs from birth to school
age with the diagnosis of sensory impairments, tone issues,
autism, ADHD and spina bifida. Instruction will be completed
on how to include these techniques into your everyday practice
in pediatric rehabilitation. You will be able to design family
friendly home programs for your clients and participate
in labs so that you can better appreciate the use of these
techniques. Instructor: Angelique Micallef-Courts. Contact:
Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530
(outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com
AUG. 24-25, 2012 BURLINGTON, NC
OCT. 20-21, 2012 BAYSIDE, NY
NOV. 2-3, 2012 ROCHESTER, NY
Practical Intervention Strategies
For Children with ASD
With the increasing number of children with ASD it is essential
that therapists keep current on the latest research and
interventions to incorporate new knowledge and techniques
into their clinical practice. This course will assist practitioners
in identifying, selecting and prioritizing intervention strategies
to best support functional participation and successful
engagement in developmentally appropriate tasks. Case
analysis and group problem-solving will highlight strategies
that can be used immediately in treatment of children with
ASD. Instructor: Stacey Szklut. Contact: Education Resources,
Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.edu
cationresourcesinc.com
AUG. 25-26, 2012 FT. MYERS, FL
SEPT. 15-16, 2012 ATLANTA, GA
DEC. 1-2, 2012 BOSTON, MA
Sara Meeks Seminars
On Osteoporosis - Level I
Statistics show that over 55% of people over age 50 have low
bone mass (osteopenia/osteoporosis). Learn how to recognize
people with these conditions; get the latest information
on management; take home a comprehensive, safe, effective
intervention for this and other back pathologies including
spinal stenosis. Start Certification in The Meeks Method,
based on sound therapeutic exercise principles as reflected
in the research literature. An award-winning, international
presenter, Sara Meeks, PT, MS, GCS, teaches all locations.
CEUs provided. Contact: SARA MEEKS SEMINARS, 888-330-
7272; or www.sarameekspt.com
AUG. 25-28, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, TN
SEPT. 29-OCT. 2, 2012 BATON ROUGE, LA
OCT. 27-30, 2012 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Lymphedema
Management Seminar
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has pioneered lymphedema
management in the U.S. since 1994. This course
serves as an introduction to the management of upper and
lower extremity lymphedema (primary and secondary) and
is focused on increasing the understanding of proper lymphedema
management and the application of the techniques
known as Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder/Foeldi technique)
and Complete Decongestive Therapy for lymphedema and
other conditions. The 31 hour program is taught in only 1 1/2
working days; the course length is 3 1/2 days in total. The
program covers the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
of the lymphatic system and the introduction in the
current treatment techniques for upper and lower extremity
lymphedema. The textbook “Lymphedema Management”
authored by the Academy’s director was published in 2004
by Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers, NY, and is
included in the tuition. Discounts are available for APTA &
AOTA members. Contact: 800-863-5935; academy@acols.
com or www.acols.com
SEPT. 7-8, 2012 NAPERVILLE, IL
SEPT. 28, 2012 NAPERVILLE, IL
Kinesio Taping Method
KT1 & KT2 and KT3 Certification
KT1 & KT2: 2 days - Fundamental-Advanced Concepts,
Muscle Taping, Corrective Techniques. Instructor: Clementine
Carder, COTA/L, CMT, CKTI. Kinesio Tex Tape is the original
and industry standard in elastic therapeutic taping. Learn
to use this powerful modality to decrease pain, normalize
muscle tension, increase circulation, influence fascia, support
tendons and ligaments, and prevent pathological movement
patterns. KT3 - 1day (KT1 & KT2 required). Instructor: Gerard
Dysico, MD, CKTI (Physiatrist). CEUs for PT, PTAs, OTs, COTAs,
MTs. Approved by KTA. Package deals available. Contact:
Felicity Pine, Live and Learn Consulting, 914-263-1943;
Info@SpineSolvers.com or www.SpineSolvers.com
SEPT. 7-8, 2012 SACRAMENTO, CA
OCT. 26-27, 2012 STATEN ISLAND, NY
DEC. 1-2, 2012 DALLAS, TX
Intervention for the Medically
Complex Infant & Young Child
This comprehensive course will help clinicians make
the tough therapy decisions required when managing
the care of children with complex medical issues. It
will focus on applying evidence to decisions regarding
therapy priorities, predicting outcomes, treatment
modifications, and making appropriate discharge recommendations.
Case studies will be used to advance
clinical problem solving skills needed to address the
complications and complexities of care that is constantly
interrupted by medical issues, hospital stays
and surgeries. The material will apply to children in all
practice settings. Instructor: Jonathan Greenwood, PT,
MS, NDT, PCS. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508-
359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.educa
tionresourcesinc.com
SEPT. 8-9, 2012 SOMERVILLE, NJ
Neural Mobilization:
Examination and Intervention
Strategies
Discover how neural mobilization can enhance your treatment
outcomes. Learn basic to advanced concepts for examination
of restricted neural mobility and intervention strategies
to address the dura, nerve bed, and peripheral nerves.
Instructor: Mark Butler, PT, MPT, OCS, Cert MDT. Contact:
Rehab Education, LLC, 845-368-2458; info@RehabEd.com
or www.RehabEd.com for details and registration.
SEPT. 8-9, 2012 MIAMI, FL
SEPT. 14-15, 2012 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Geriatric Neurology:
Falls Prevention and Balance
Are the interventions you are using to improve balance in
geriatric and neurologic patients the most effective, up-todate
and relevant for your individual patient? This course
will teach you to select and use the most appropriate tools
to assess the risk for fall, evaluate function and assess
balance. Therapists will learn to differentiate normal aging
from pathology and develop effective evidence-based treatment
strategies to improve functional balance outcomes to
optimize the environment. (Medically complex patient
- Stroke - Dementia - Balance & Frail Elderly) Instructor:
Carole Burnett. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508-
359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.education
resourcesinc.com
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SEPT. 8-9, 2012 CHICAGO, IL
NOV. 3-4, 2012 HARTFORD, CT
Best Practices in
Home Health Care
Home health care assessment and treatment has become
more complex and requires specialized, advanced skills.
Do you have the skills to provide your patients with the
safest, best possible care? This course is designed to
provide physical & occupational therapists with up-to-date,
evidenced-based techniques for assessment & treatment of
the medically complex geriatric home care patient. Instructor:
Suzanne Clark. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 800-
487-6530; 508-359-6533 (within MA); www.educationre
sourcesinc.com
SEPT. 8-11, 2012 HOUSTON, TX
SEPT. 13-16, 2012 PITTSBURGH, PA
SEPT. 21-24, 2012 DETROIT, MI
Intro to NDT Part I
Improving Gait Faster Part II
Achieve functional outcomes for adults with hemiplegia.
Content includes the principles of NDT, facilitation of sitto-stand,
use of the LE in functional activities, transfers, UE
weight bearing remediation of pain and subluxation of the
hemiplegic shoulder. Bed mobility will be demonstrated.
Treatment ideas and a framework to document goals
based on functional outcomes using NDT will be provided.
Get to results faster when improving gait. Increased clinical
reasoning will enable you to know what to expect and
what to predict. You will be able to assess the cause of
the problem and have more immediate influence. You will
have a better understanding of the normal components of
gait and then understand why your patient with hemiplegia
has tendencies in gait. You will practice with “hands-on”
how to increase ROM of the hip and foot. Concepts for
use of self-exercise program and use of orthotics will be
discussed. Additional treatment ideas related to gait and
more examples of documentation will be provided. Both
parts include videotapes, “hands-on” experience and live
patient demonstrations. Cathy Runyan, OTR, & Peggy
Miller, PT, NDTA Inc. Certified Instructors. Audience: PTs,
PTAs, OTs, COTAs. Contact hours: 30. Contact: Recovering
Function, 408-268-3691; or www.RecoveringFunction.com
for complete brochure of introductory, advanced, and certification
courses as well as information about additional
course dates/locations, group rates, & free registrations
when hosting courses at your facility.
SEPT. 14, 2012 SPRINGFIELD, MO
NOV. 9, 2012 GLEN MILLS, PA
Geriatric Strength
Building for Function
Many clinicians are fearful of injuring geriatric patients with
strength exercises and therefore these patients are often
under-exercised. With a thorough understanding of the
research, optimal strength exercises can be applied to virtually
all senior patients. Whatever setting you work in, this
practical, clinically applicable seminar will help you get great
strength exercise results. Instructor: Mark Richards. Contact:
Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530
(outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com
SEPT. 15-16, 2012 RICHMOND, VA
Therapeutic Ultrasound and
Electrical Stimulation
This two-day course thoroughly covers ultrasound & electrical
stimulation from theory to application. Through a
combination of interesting lecture and hands-on labs, this
course provides information and skills that can be utilized in
the clinic the very next day. Using top-of-the-line equipment,
this course includes numerous application labs for ultrasound
and electrical stimulation, as well as a three-hour simulated
treatment lab. Cost: Only $350 for 16 hours. Please call for
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