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(THIS COURSE IS FULL - NO SPOTS AVAILABLE)Cette activité de formation continue, ayant respecté tous les critères de l`Ordre, est admissible en tant qu`activité de formation dirigée dans le cadre de la Politique de formation continue des membres de l`Ordre professionel de la physiothérapie du Québec. http://www.oppq.qc.ca/PMamelioPolitFormConB3.php?id=3 Using the Therapy Ball to Treat the Pediatric Patient (English Course) Date: November 5-6th, 2009 (Thursday, Friday) Hôtel Auberge Universel 5000, Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, Québec, Canada H1V 1A1 Réservations: Formations E.P.A.T. Tel: (514) 664-1255
Hôtel: Informations & Réservations sans frais: 1-800-567-0223 Site web: www.auberge-universel.com Tel : 514-253-3365 / Fax : 514-253-9958
The Course: This 2 day lab experience focuses on the use of gymnastic balls in therapy to promote development and function in patients. Posture and balance reactions are evaluated as well as motor planning transitions and movement on the ball. This is a participatory workshop so comfortable clothing is suggested. This course is beneficial for therapists from novice to experienced. The new therapist will find the information invaluable in helping them to develop a repertoire of treatment strategies based on a firm foundation of logical problem solving. The experienced therapist will be challenged to refine their skills and move away from their entrenched comfortable techniques as well as share their expertise.
1. Evaluation of various posture and movement of classmates on ball. 2. Presentation of equilibrium reactions on ball versus stable surface. 3. Presentation of basic ball techniques for variety of pediatric patients by using partners and dolls. 4. Participation in lab experience on mock patients.
1. Describe differences of weight shifting on stable vs. Mobile surface. 2. Describe significance of extension and flexion with rotation for balance and equilibrium reactions 3. Demonstrate on partners, techniques to elicit weight shifting with control on the ball. 4. Demonstrate two techniques each for mobility, elongation, activity and control using the ball. 5. Demonstrate transitions for sequencing therapy activities on the ball..
Barbara is a graduate of Indiana University and lives in Wisconsin. She has treated in a variety of settings including out patient rehabilitation center, hospitals and school settings. She currently works at an outpatient pediatric therapy center treating children ranging in age form newborn to young adult. Barbara has contributed an appendix to the book IMPROVING UPPER BODY CONTROL -AN APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF TONAL DYSFUNCTION, 2 sections to PARENT ARTICLES- FOR EARLY INTERVENTION, and written a book on treatment using the ball called: FACILITATING DEVELOPMENT AND SENSORIMOTOR FUNCTION- TREATMENT WITH THE BALL. Barbara has produced 15 educational DVD’s on treatment and in 2008 completed work on a new book titled, HEADS UP ON HYPOTONIA. Language: ENGLISH
**Participants are requested to bring a 18-24 inch jointed rag doll to practice treatment activities on smaller children.**
Course Schedule
1) Course manual 2) A *DVD (see below for description) 3) Continental Breakfasts , morning and afternoon refreshment breaks 4) A therapy ball (size and shapes may vary) 5) Parking at the hotel
Each patient is treated for part of a taped therapy session using the ball to accomplish case specific goals. Components of control such as range of motion, joint mobility, muscle strengthening, synergistic motor control, joint alignment , motor planning new movements, and enhancing reactions to weight shift are highlighted on the videotape with each of the patients. The intent of this video is to provide a structure for using the ball as a therapy tool. For each patient, a diagnosis will be provided followed by showing and discussing a variety of ball techniques that can be used to address specific concerns.
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course for 11 contact hours.
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a mat or large towel for floor work.
Testimonials: ''Barbara is an excellent lecturer whose dynamic style and engaging presentation keeps control over the topic as well as the progression through the course material''. ''lecturer is excellent. She was very articulate and easy to understand. She welcomed all comments and questions''. ''Course had good balance of lecture/ lab time''. ''I enjoyed use of personal anectodes and examples as well as her use of video and live demonstration''.
Cette activité de formation continue, ayant respecté tous les critères de l`Ordre, est admissible en tant qu`activité de formation dirigée dans le cadre de la Politique de formation continue des membres de l`Ordre professionel de la physiothérapie du Québec. 09.A.ES01.0010Using the Therapy Ball to Treat the Pediatric Patient
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Barbara is a physical therapist trained in both pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment and baby treatment. She has been treating pediatrics since 1981 and teaching continuing education seminars since 1985. She currently teaches courses for therapists, teachers and parents throughout the United States and Canada. Topics for teaching currently focus on treatment with the ball, treating the child who has neurological impairments and treating hypotonia.