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December 8, 2018 - December 9, 2018
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Description
An introductory course on the clinical application of the contemporary Bobath concept with respect to the treatment and management of the incomplete spinal cord injured patient. The course will consist of theoretical information, patient demonstrations and practical sessions.
This is an introductory level course designed to expose the course participant to the assessment and treatment of the Incomplete Spinal Cord Injured Patient based on the principles of the Contemporary Bobath Concept. Theoretical information shall be covered in a formal lecture as well as informal discussion thru the weekend
The course instructor will demonstrate the clinical application of the Bobath concept through assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment of a client(s) who has sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury.
The course participants, under the supervision of the course instructor, will have the opportunity to develop their movement analysis and handling skills through daily practical sessions. All course participants should wear appropriate clothing for undressing during practical sessions.
The course is open to PT’s and OT‘s.
Instructor
Catherine Eustace BAppSc(PT), Member of CPA, Advanced IBITA Instructor
Course Schedule:
Saturday, December 8, 2018: 8:30 am – 5.00 pm
Sunday, December 9, 2018: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Waiver:
All participants must sign a waiver and a manual handling disclosure to participate in practical component.
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.
Lunch:
Lunch is not included in course fees. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided during breaks.
Venue: Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services, Vancouver BC
Venue Website: http://www.neuro-ability.ca
Address:
Description:
- Neuro-Ability is located at 1156 Kingsway between Glen Drive and Inverness Street.
The building is wheelchair accessible from the front door (Kingsway) and the rear door (back alley), however during the course the back door shall be locked, please enter through the front entrance.
- Address:
- 1156 Kingsway, (Unit 100)
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C8
- Bus:
- http://tripplanning.translink.ca/
The “#19 bus” stops very close to our front door.
The “#22 and 25 busses” stop within 3-4 blocks.
- Driving and Parking Information:
- 1) Free parking is available on Kingsway until 3pm. Cars will be towed after 3pm. Access the clinic through the Kingsway ‘front’ door.
2) Off-street free parking is available on the quiet neighbourhood streets.
3) Three (3) free parking stalls for Neuro-Ability are in the back lane (between Glen Dr. and 21st Ave.). Access the clinic through the rear door. Please leave these spaces for our patient volunteers participating on the course- Note 1: Please use the 3 east spaces (right side when facing the clinic wall). The west parking stall at the rear of the building is only for Chairstuff.
- Note 2: The large roller door is a very active delivery lane for Chairstuff. It can only be used for very temporary drop-off and pick-up.
- Please visit google maps link provided below for more detailed driving directions
- Food in the area – All of the following offer take away
- Bean bahn mi, 1198 Kingsway – Vietnamese subs
- Thu Hien Deli and Sandwich Shop, 1388 Kingsway @ Knight – Vietnamese, recommend their number 1 special Banh Cuon pork rice rolls
- Green Lemongrass, 1086 Kingsway – Vietnamese food (salad rolls, noodles)
- Do Chay, 1392 Kingsway – Vegetarian food
- Sal y Limon Mexican Cuisine, #5, 701 Kingsway @ Fraser – Mexican – short DRIVE
Local park with park benches – Glen Park on Glen Drive between E22nd and E23rd Ave.