Typical Movement: Analysis and Integration into Paediatric

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-day course is designed to advance participants skills of observation, analysis and interpretation of task performance.

* Strictly no refunds provided if you are unable to participate in the course after registering. 

This course is 1 module of the complete Foundation Bobath Certification, and it incorporates frameworks of clinical reasoning and problem-solving.

It can also be completed independent of the overall training.

By the end of this course, participants will;

• Develop a systematic way to observe, analyse and describe task performance including detailed description of the postural and movement components.
• Understand biomechanical principles and theories of motor control relevant to movement analysis.
• Identify individual variations of posture and movement and analyse the impact on task performance and refined skill acquisition.  
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully guide others through various sequences of movement relevant to paediatric practice.  
• Develop ways of using specific therapeutic handling as well as other environmental influences to modify an individual’s typical movement strategies.
• Describe and evaluate their own and others’ experiences when using therapeutic handling.
• Understand how therapeutic handling is used within clinical practice.

The workshop is predominantly practical, and involves both observation and hands-on facilitation practicals. Please bring a soft doll to use during the facilitation practicals, and wear comfortable clothing.

Catering will be provided. Please advise in the registration form of any dietary requirements. 

COURSE TURORS

Sarah Foley - Physiotherapist - Senior Bobath Tutor

Kelly Reynolds - Physiotherapist - Bobath Tutor

Rosemary Mason - Physiotherapist - Bobath Tutor (Trainee )

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.

Melbourne, VICTORIA