Synapse SPRING 2000 - acpin

SYNAPSE ● SPRING 2000UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDONMaster of Science &Graduate Diploma inNeurophysiotherapyONE YEAR FULL TIME OR UP TO THREEYEARS PART TIME MODULAR COURSECourse tutor: Margaret Mayston PhD MCSPPhysiology Department,University College London &the Bobath Centre, LondonThe course will provide physiotherapists working withneurological movement disorders (adult and paediatric)with a theoretical basis for clinical practice. The coursewill also include a major skills component to enabletherapists to gain greater expertise in the managementof clients with neurological disorder. It will enhance thephysiotherapists’ awareness of other aspects of clientmanagement and will provide them with a framework todevelop evidence-based practice. The full MSc optionprovides the opportunity to carry out an in depth investigationof a particular area of interest. The course isbeing presented in association with The Bobath Centre,London, giving participants the opportunityto gain a basic Bobath qualification inaddition to the MSc.For further details and anapplication form please contact:Mrs Fiona CookMSc AdministratorInstitute of Human PerformanceRNOHTBrockley HillStanmoreMiddlesexHA7 4LPThe Managementof Spasticity inthe CommunityMAY AND JUNE 2000REGIONAL STUDY DAYSLast September, ACPIN was approached by Ian EllisDirector of Athena Neurosciences Business Unit, to cohosta series of regional study days on the theme of‘The management of spasticity in the community’ withthe emphasis on neurophysiotherapy and MultipleSclerosis. Following much debate ACPIN decided thatthis was an excellent chance to promote neurophysiotherapy.Six regions volunteered to host the days, and the datesare as follows:■ Liverpool 26th April■ Stirling 22 May■ Poole 5th June■ Bristol early June■ Norwich 30 June■ Kent date to be confirmedLater in the year the course will also be available inLondon and Northern Ireland.All of the regions have been actively involved in planningthe programme in conjunction with AthenaNeurosciences. A stimulating day has been organisedincorporating a Medical Update as introduction, andtopics such as neurophysiology, seating and posture,and neurophysiotherapy with a case study example.The aim of each day being to provide the opportunityfor acute and community based physiotherapists to joinforces to expand their knowledge of spasticity management,highlighting problems experienced in primarycare.The study days will include refreshments and lunch. AllACPIN members will be able to attend free of charge,but places will be limited. The whole venture has beensponsored by Athena, to whom we are extremelygrateful for such an invitation.For further information please contact: Lucie Flint atAthena Neurosciences, Letchworth SG6 2HU or by fax on01462 707273.E X P A N D I N G H O R I Z O N S20–22 October 20002000 Congress and Exhibition of the Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyInternational Convention Centre, BirminghamREGISTRATION FORMPLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALSTitle Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss/Dr/Prof (DELETE AS APPROPRIATE)First name....................................................................... Surname .............................................................................................................Job Title (eg Senior 1P.T, senior lecturer or private practitioner).........................................................................................................................Address.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Town/Country .................................................................................... Post code........................................................................................Telephone number................................................ Fax ................................................................................................................................THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL APPEAR ON THE DELEGATE LIST AND YOUR NAME BADGE.Do you have any dietary/special requirements? ■Would you like details about creche facilities? ■If YES, please detail ......................................................................................................................................................................................IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE 15 SEPTEMBER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SET OF BUSINESS CARDSFirst name....................................................................... Surname .............................................................................................................Job Title .................................................... Town/city(eg London or Glasgow)...............................................................................................THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL APPEAR ON YOUR BUSINESS CARD.A · REGISTRATION DETAILSB · SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUP PROGRAMMESAre you a:If you are registering for the conference sessions pleasestate which programme you will be mainly attendingPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY(for room allocation).■ CSP memberPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY. You can swop between sessions.■ non CSP member■ acupuncture■ neurology■ Physiotherapy student■ learning disabilities ■ pain■ Retired/unwaged CSP member■ occupational health ■ reflextherapy■ orthopaedics ■ sports medicine■ Free-paper speaker■ older people■ therapeutic riding■ SIG speaker■ mental healthcare ■ undecided■ Exhibitor............................................................................Are you a member of a SIG■ Exhibition visitor only (NO FEE)YES ■ NO ■exhibition will be open on Friday and Saturday onlyif YES which one? .................................44