IBITA Certified 5-Day Advanced Course: Postural Transitions – A Therapeutic Opportunity. The Bobath Concept

Course Description:
This 5-day advanced level IBITA-certified course is designed to deepen participants’ clinical reasoning and therapeutic skills related to postural transitions applied to individuals with a range of neurological conditions.
The theoretical component of this course will discuss the neurophysiology underpinning the interactive relationship of postural control and selective movement for postural transitions. Through patient demonstrations, patient treatment sessions, and practical sessions, the course participant will gain an opportunity to translate theoretical knowledge into clinical practice. The model of Bobath clinical practice will be utilized to explore clinical reasoning at an Advanced level.

Prerequisite:
IBITA/NDTA certified Basic Bobath course

Course Objectives
IBITA Advanced Course Objectives
On completing an advanced course, each participant is expected (within the Bobath concept) to be able to:
a. Articulate a clear understanding how a change at the impairment level can impact on the patient’s clinical presentation and level of functioning.
b. Initiate and implement problem-solving strategies for persons with neurological disorders.
c. Validate specific handling skills, environmental modifications and the use of verbal cues through self-evaluation.
d. Identify patient potential and achieve optimal function
e. Consider the theoretical evidence base and in-depth movement analysis to assist treatment intervention.
f. Evaluate response to treatment using relevant outcome measures.

Additional course specific objective
g. To gain an increased theoretical understanding of postural control and postural transitions
including associated biomechanics, motor control and neurophysiology.

Course Dates:

Instructors:

Libby Swain, PT, MA, IBITA Advanced Course Instructor

Venue:

Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services Directions

Waiver:
All participants must sign a waiver and a manual handling disclosure to participate in the practical components.

Dress:
Please wear appropriate clothing for undressing during practical sessions, e.g. shorts, sports bra.

Certificate:
A certificate cannot be issued if non-attendance to the course is > than 2 hours less than the course schedule.

Refreshments and Lunch:
Refreshments and lunch shall NOT be provided.
Please bring your own drinks/snacks and lunch.

• A $150 cancellation fee will be charged if the participant cancels up to one month prior to course commencement.
• If the participant cancels within one month of course commencement, a refund will only be granted (minus $150 cancellation fee) if the course place is filled by another registrant.
• The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course if a minimum number of course registrants is not met. Course registrants are responsible for their travel expenses including changes to bookings, please take the above into consideration when booking flights and/or reserving accommodation.
• CBIA reserves the right to substitute CBIA Instructors if any one of them is rendered unable to teach

• Thank you for understanding that due to Covid-19, course participants need to be adaptable and prepared for the possibility of last-minute changes. Short-notice course cancellation may be unavoidable. Participant costs
  associated with cancellation of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the course participant.
• Precautions may vary depending upon PHO orders and college recommendations at the time of the course.
• No one may enter the venue if (1) they have Covid-19 symptoms; or, (2) are Covid-19 positive.
• At this time there are no masking requirements, participants may choose to wear a mask. Be aware that:
  • Participants attending are from different healthcare institutions
  • There is close contact during practical and treatment sessions
• It is highly recommended that course participants have up-to-date booster vaccinations for COVID-19.
• To help in keeping all course participants and patients healthy, please respect public health guidelines by washing/sanitizing your hands whenever appropriate and cough or sneeze into your arm!
• Please refer to local PH guidelines should you have any questions.