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November 7, 2020 - November 8, 2020
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS COURSE IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
Course Description
This is an introductory course for physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the clinical application of the contemporary Bobath concept with respect to the treatment and management of movement dysfunction post traumatic brain injury (TBI). Emphasis will be placed on the initial months following injury. The course will consist of lecture, discussion, patient demonstration and practical sessions.
The following topics will be explored and discussed:
- An introduction to biomechanics and motor control of functional movement with relevance to treatment of individuals following TBI.
- An introduction to human movement analysis with relevance to treatment of individuals following TBI
- An introduction to motor and sensory physiology underlying functional movement with relevance to treatment of individuals following TBI.
- An introduction to the physiology underlying abnormal movement following TBI.
- An introduction to intervention for biomechanical limitations.
Instructors
Libby Swain PT, MA, IBITA Advanced Course Instructor
Schedule
Saturday 7 November 2020, 9am – 5pm
Sunday 8 November 2020, 9am – 5pm
Detailed Schedule
Location
Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services
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.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in course fees. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided during breaks.
CBIA Cancellation Policy
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.
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.