The Study of Human Movement: A three-day introductory course on the relationship between postural control and functional movement. The Bobath Concept
The participant will be introduced to the analysis of movement on course participants as a basis for discussing the assessment and treatment of deviations of posture and selective movement. The information shared in this 3-day course is based on the Bobath Concept. The course will be largely practical with some formal lecture and informal discussion.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course the participant shall be able to:
- Recognize the importance of a problem solving approach in the assessment and treatment of movement dysfunction.
- Begin to observe and analyze human movement with reference to base of support, alignment and selective movement with respect to activity performance.
- To develop an understanding of balance with respect to predictive and reactive postural control strategies.
- Appreciate the influence of sensory information on motor output through an experience of facilitated movement.
- Begin to describe the relationship of neural and musculoskeletal plasticity to patient potential.
Course Length: 3-days, 19.5 contact hours