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November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Study of Human Movement: A 2-day Introductory Course on the Relationship between Postural Control and Functional Movement – The Bobath Concept
Prerequisite: Entry level qualification and college registration.
Course Description:
This course provide the therapist with an introduction to the Bobath Concept. The Human Movement Course lays the foundation knowledge on which all other Bobath courses are based. The participant will be introduced to the analysis of human movement on course participants as a basis for discussing the assessment and treatment of deviations of posture and selective movement. The course comprises lectures, patient demonstrations, practical workshops as well as informal discussions.
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 behaviour through an experience of facilitated movement.
- Begin to describe the relationship of neural and musculoskeletal plasticity to patient potential.
Instructor:
Julie Vaughan-Graham Registered PT, MSc, PhD, Advanced Course Instructor
Schedule
November 7, 2025 – November 8, 2025
Location:
Modern OT and Neurologic Physiotherapy (Lifemark)
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.
Refreshment 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.
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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:
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Participants attending are from different healthcare institutions
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There will be close contact during practical and treatment sessions
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- 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.
Venue: Modern OT and Neurologic Physiotherapy (Lifemark)
Venue Phone: 613-454-0121
Venue Website: https://www.lifemark.ca/neurologic-st-laurent/get-directions
Address:
Description:
Lifemark Neurologic Physiotherapy St-Laurent
2255 St-Laurent Blvd. Suite 120
Ottawa, ON K1G 4K3
Tel: 613-454-0121
Fax: 613-454-0122
[email protected]
Parking Instructions:
Our location at 2255 St-Laurent Blvd is in the Ottawa Business Park in South-East Ottawa, near the corner of St. Laurent Blvd. and Walkley Road. Our suite #120 is on the main level, just down the hall from the accessible side entrance door facing the parking lot. Please note the front entrance is not wheelchair or walker accessible.
From the 417, take exit 110, Walkley Rd West.
Parking is free.
Paratranspo drivers should pull up to the side entrance door.
We are on OC Transpo route 40.