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ACUPUNCTURE

INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN ACUPUNCTURETHERAPY

Dr Gilbert GagnB, MD FSOM CAFC Past President of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, senior teacher, Fellow and International Vice-president of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine

(London). This course will introduce you to the neuro-

anatomical and neurophysiological basis of this millennium old therapeutic technique. You will be able to apply the knowledge acquired immediately in your practice of pain management using 20 basic points of acupuncture. The course is accredited by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada. which is planning futher more advanced courses in Britain.

Introductory course: December 2 - 4: Margaret McGarry. Superintendent Physiotherapist. South Birmingham Trauma Unit. The General Hospital. Steelhouse Lane. Birmingham E4 6NH (telO21-236 861 1 ext 5096).

Fee: E130. payable to 'South Birmingham Junior Education Fund'. The course is open to physiotherapists and medical doctors. Closing date when course is lull (a) and (1).

INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE

(South port) Tutor: George Chia MCSP DipTP RGN This very popular course covering the theory.

practice and application of acupuncture within physiotherapy will again be held in two parts:

Part A: CeNiCO-Shoulder and upper limb - November 5 - 6.

Pan 8 : Trunk and lower limb - December 3-4. Apply to Mr Ray Bramlord MCSP. Southport

Physiotherapy Services. 3 4 Tulketh Mews, Tulketh Street. Southport PR8 1BX (tel and fax: 0704 500635).

Fee: €125 per part. payable to 'Southport Physiotherapy Clinic'. Closing date one month prior to Part A.

AGM and seminars: Auricular acupuncture and energy balance; The Blotron and appllcatlons; Hlgh Peak College, Buxton, Derbyshlre - (November 20). Tutors: Messrs J K Andrews, J Lewis, R Rose, P Wesson. Apply to Mr J Lewis MSc DO DipAC CertEd, Associatlon of Auriculotherapy GB Ltd, 11 Level Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6TO. Fee: €20 members, €50 others, payable to 'Association of Auriculotherapy', (a), 3-course lunch, (b), (h). Closing date October 31.

Introduction to acupuncture for pain relief (10 PACE points); Arrowe Park Hospital, Wlrrall - (October 28-29. March 3-4 and

September 29, 1995). Tutors: Mrs T A Ball. Apply to Mrs T A Ball MCSP MMACP, Physiotherapy Department, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral L49 5PE (telO51-604 7045 ext 2228). Fee: €200, payable to 'Wirral Hospital NHSTrust', (b), (e), (h). Closing date October 21.

Laser acupuncture tralnlng; Princess Grace Hospltal, London - (October 29). Tutor: Mr T Harrison BSc LicAC. Apply to Miss J M Nelson, Omega Laser Systems Ltd. 211 New North Road, London N1 6UT (tel 071-490 1318). Fee: €45, payable to 'Omega Laser Systems Ltd', (a).

ADVERSE NEURAL TENSION Moblllsatlon of the nervous system: Theory

and practice of ANT; SPS Cllnlc, Southport -(November 19-20), Tutor: Alan John Leigh MCSP MMACP AdDipManip(N2). Apply to Mr Ray Bramford MCSP, Southport Physio- therapy Services, 3/4 Tulketh Mews, Tulketh Street, Southport PR8 1BX (tel and fax: 0704 500635). Fee: €85, payable to 'Southport Physiotherapy Clinic', (a), (b), (f).

AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy part I ISPA diploma; North

Manchester. This course aims to teach aromatherapy to a level which allows the practice of safe techniques in aromatherapy massage. Further courses are available to a higher level if desired. - (November 28- December 2). Tutor: Sandra Day MCSP.

CARDIAC REHABILITATION

Apply to Mrs Sandra Day MCSP MlFA MISPA, 4 Heaiey Hall Mews, Shawclough Road, Rochdale OL12 7HB (tel 0706 356328). Fee: €24750 (inc VAT), not to be sent with application, (c), (d), (g), (h). Closing date November 14.

BOBATH Introductory Bobath course: Normal movement

as a basis for treating patients with neurological problems; Royal Flee Hospital, London NW3 -(October 1-2). Tutor: Janice Champion, Bobath tutor. Apply to Sian Goldberg MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG (tel 071-794 0500 ext 4055). Fee: €65, payable to 'G305'. (a) excludes lunch, (b), (h).

Normal movement as a basis for understand- ing the Bobath concept; Actlvlty Unit, Whlston Hospital, Prescot, Memeyslde - (November 19-20), Tutor: Lynne Fletcher. Apply to Sue Grumley, Senior Physio- therapist, Marshalls Cross Unit, St Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens (tel 0744 26633 ext 8316). Fee: €60 (lunch excluded).

Normal Movement and Introduction to the Bobath concept; St Richards Hospital, Chichester - (November 19-20, January 28-29 and February 25-26, 1995). Tutor: Heather Bright MCSP, Bobath tutor. Apply to Mr I Wood MCSP, Willomead Day Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 4SE (tel 0243 788122 ext 2530). Fee: €180 (application only), (a), (9). Closing date October 25.

THE LDNDON CHEST HOSPITAL Education Centre

Current Trend in Cardiac Rebabilitation Wednesday 9th November 1994 This 4th conference is aimed at multidisciplinary professionals involved in the field and will explore current practices and trends, looking towards a positive and expanded future. Topics will include: Pre admission/surgery information; telephone helplines; facing life and death issues; Pharmaceutical changes; community focus and Workshops. Cost €50.00. Further details available from Mrs A Voysey, Postgraduate Administrator, Education Centre, London Chest Hospital, Bonner Road, London E2 9JX. Tel: 081 983 2342. Fax: 081 983 2202.

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CERVICAL SPINE AND SHOULDER PROBLEMS ACPC Autumn Study Days

December 1 - 2, London WC1 This two day course is for Physiotherapists who wish to update their knowledge of the management of cervical spine and shoulder problems in the community Content will include anatomy. pathology. assessment differential diagnosis. management including ANT

Tutors Alison Middleditch MCSP MMACP Jean Oliver MCSP MMACP Cosf ACPC members f60. others €80, includes colfee. lunch and tea on both days Application forms available lrom Hilary Walker, Superintendent Physiotherapist. Community Physiotherapy

Closing date October 31 Priority WIII be given to ACPC members Department, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. 369 Fulham Road London SW10

Please note that the ACPC AGM will take place on Thursday December 1 at 4 pm and is open to all ACPC members

CHAKRAENERGYSYSTEM

HEALING WITH THE CHAKRA ENERGY SYSTEM

Come and learn the most powerful and yet subtle system of 'hands on' therapy ever devised. Weekend, five-day intensives and advanced courses show how we can use the seven Major and 21 Minor energy centres to treat musculoskeletal, organic, endocrine and emotional imbalance by means of acupressure, reflextherapy and cranio-sacral therapy. For qualified therapists only who have a basic knowledge of the meridians. Tutor: John R Cross DrAc MCSP MRSH. Location: Moorlands Natural Medicine Teaching Centre, Devon. Dates: Various from November 1994 to December 1995 planned. Cost: Weekends from €120. Five-day intensive from €275, includes literature, coffee, lunch and tea.

Write or telephone for details from Moorlands, 24 South Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TO1 2 1 HQ (telO626 65493). Only 12 places available on each course. Come and learn the medicine of the future!

CONFERENCES

THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY One-day conference and exhibition

to be held at the New Connaught Rooms, near Covent Garden. London

Tuesday, November 29, 1994 Delegate Fee: €70

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - TAKING 'IT' FORWARD

AIMS OF THE DAY: (a) This multidisciplinary conference aims to provide an opportunity for

therapists to explore new and existing information management and technology systems.

(b) To provide a forum focusing on the clinical environment in which to share knowledge and skills, and enable the building of networks.

(c) To consider the future of information management and technology in healthcare.

DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY: Registration, coffee and exhibition viewing

IT for Health Care Professionals - The present and the future Speaker to be confirmed An overview o f NHSIMG projects Dr R Horsley, Manager for Strategic Planning. NHSIMG PAM'S Perspectives on I T Christo Thiardt MCSP, Physiotherapy and Information Officer. South Kent Community NHS Trust Questions/plenary session Lunch and exhibition viewing

IT Truitiitig fiw Thrrq,isrs

IT in Therupy Munugrrttiwt Afternoon tea and exhibition viewing The future o f I T - Read Coding Project Dr James Read OBE. Director of NHS Centre for Coding and Classification Review of the day

9.30 am 10 am Welcome and introduction 10.10 am

10.40 am

11.10 am

I I .40 am 12 noon

Workshop A: Workshop B: dew lop in^ IT Sysretns Workshop C:

1.30 pm Concurrent workshop sessions:

3 Pm 3.30 pm

4.15 pm 4.30 pm Close o f conference For further information and application form please contact: The Events Unit. CSP.

14 Bedford Row, London W C I R 4ED (tel: 071-242 1941).

CEREBRAL PALSY Controvenles in Cerebral Palsy; Postgraduate

Medlcal Centre, Derrl ford Hospital, Plymouth - (November 18). Apply to Mr P E L Evans FRCS, 9 Fore Street. Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth PL7 3LZ (tel 0752 336945). Fee: €45, payable to 'Trengweath Trust', (a), (c), (e ) . (f).

CONTROVERSIES IN CEREBRAL PALSY Plymouth

Friday, November 18, 1994, 11.30 am-6pm This annual multidisciplinar Conference,

organised by the Trengweath {rust, aims to promote a wider understanding of cerebral palsy. Leading experts will be speaking on a wide range of subjects.

Fee: €45, including refreshments and lunch (optional course dinner €20), pa able to 'The Trengweath Trust', c/o The Old iectory, Fore St. Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth, Devon PL7 3LZ (tel 0752 336945).

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CLINICAL EDUCATION Movlng from the Present to the Future: One-

day workshop for clinical educators and clinical supervisors. Issues under discussion include the clinical co-ordinator's role in the future, changes in physiotherapy practice and their effect on clinical placements, and the accreditation of departments for placement purposes - (November 25). The Chartered Soclety of Physlotherapy, 14 Bedford Row, London WCIR E D . Application forms available from Diane Kinsella, Education Department, CSF! Fee: €15. Closing date October 24.

CONFERENCES The Allltt Inquiry; The International Hotel,

London Docklands - (December 1). Apply to Ms Beverley Willie, Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London W1M OAB (tel 071-409 3333 ext 295). Fee: €10 members, €5 students, €15 others, payable to 'The Royal College of Nursing', (a), (b), (e), (f), (h). Closing date November 18.

Falls and lnstablllty among elderly people. The course will investigate problems, posture control, psychological aspects, risk, medical assessment and intervention, rehabilitation assessment and intervention, coping with a fall, environment, national guidelines and local protocols. St George's Hospltal, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 - (November 8). Apply to Mrs Ann Cobb, Conference Co-ordinator, Division of Geriatric Medicine. St George's Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 ORE (tel 081-725 5327). Fee:f40, payable to 'St George's Hospital Medical School'. (a), (e), (h). Closing date November 7.

SCOTTISH BOARD Centenary Conference

PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE 21st CENTURY

December 6, 1994, Glasgow

Application forms from CSP Centenary Conference, Department of Physiotherapy, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

COUNSELLING Five-day counselling skllls course; Finchley,

London N3 -(November 24.25,28.29 and 30). Tutor: Dr Sandra Delroy. Apply to Dr S Delroy BS MA PsyD CPsychol AFBPsS, 3 Northumberland House, 237 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 1LB (tel 081-346 4010, mobile: 0956 297054). Fee: €250, (a), (b). (c). ( e l (a). Closina date as SOC~I as Dossible.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

THE UPLEDGER INSTITUTE EUROPE Training in CranioSacral Therapy The Upledger Institute Europe is the training organisation established under the authority of The Upledger Institute in Florida, and its founder Dr John Upledger, pioneer of CranioSacral Therapy, who personally approves the Institute’s instructors. CranioSacral Therapy’ is a gentle, safe but profoundly powerful modality which works through the fascia and cerebrospinal fluid, having as its core structures the cranium and the whole spine with the soft structures within and around them. It is effective in releasing and neutralising many of the causes of chronic pain, illness and disability, especially where physical or emotional trauma, whether sustained before, during or since birth, are involved. This recently-developed therapy appeals to therapists and advanced students who want to expand their skills and who like hands-on work. It offers particular advantages in treating babies and children, in mental health, with old trauma patterns and where a “whole person” approach is taken. A complete system of deep release techniques it also melds naturally with other hands-on routines. Cranio-Sacral Therapy is widely employed by Physiotherapists throughout North America and increasingly in Europe and Australasia. The training programme prepared by Dr Upledger is based upon intensive workshops of four or five days’ duration. The workshops may be taken at intervals to suit learning rate, practice pattern and other commitments. The first-level CranioSacral Therapy workshop (CST 1 - 4 days) will provide the therapist or advanced student with a substantial range of insights and techniques that will immediately integrate into their work. The next level, CST II, adds more cranial detail, energy cysts, whole body evaluation, introduction to Somato Emotional Release, and more. Fees: CST 1, f385; CST 11, f435, includes lunches. Programme: CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY I Edinburgh, October 13- 16, 1994 Warwick, January 26 - 29, 1995 CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY II Edinburgh, April 20 - 23, 1995

To register or for further details please contact:

52 Main Street, Bridgend, Perth PH2 7HB, Tel: (0738) 444404.

EUROPE

The Upledger Institute Europe,

ACCREDITATION No courses on these pages are accredited for Inclusion In the PACE structure unless thls Is stated by the organlsers. Members are advised to check the content of all

courses before making a commitment to attend.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Cranlosacral therapy postgraduate course;

London and Devon - (October to July every year - eleven seminars): Organised by the Craniosacral Therapy Education Trust. Apply for brochure to the Registrar, CTET, 19 Carterknowle Road, Sheffield, South York- shire S7 2DN; physiotherapy contact, Susan Hollenbery (081-440 8017).

London NW3 - October 1994 start of two-year course. Italy - November 16-20. Canary Islands - January 4-8, 1995. Full details from College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CCST), 160 Upper Fant Road, Maidstone. Kent ME16 8DJ (tel 0622 729231).

EDUCATION Neurology Study Day: Educational Issues for

teachers and clinical educators; Avon and Gloucestershlre College of Health, Brlstol - (November 9). Apply to Dianne Rees MCSP, Department of Physiotherapy Education, Avon and Gloucestershire College of Health, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 IDD (telOZ72 585655 ext 8617). Fee: €25, payable to ‘Avon and Gloucester- shire College of Health’, (a) (not lunch), (b). (d), (g), (h).

FIRST AID First ald for physiotherapists (physiotherapists

applying for Euro Youth Olympics 1995 must hold current first aid certificate); Physiotherapy Department, Royal Unlted Hospltal, Bath - (November 6). Tutors: West Country Avon Services. Apply to Mrs S Ferguson. 33 Park Street, Bath, Avon BAl 2TF. Fee: €30 (ACPSM members), €35 (students), payable to ‘ACPSM-SW,’ (a), (b), (d). (f). Closing date November 1.

FELDENKRAIS METHOD Long, free back - Awareness through

movement exerclses for the back; The Open Centre, 3rd Floor, 188 Old Street, London EC1V 9FR - (October 8-9, 10 am-4 pm). Tutor: Barbara McCrea. Apply to Ms Barbara McCrea. at above address (tel 081-549 9583). Fee: €60, members, payable to ‘B A McCrea’, (b), (c), (e). (f). Closing date October 1.

DEGREES/DIPLOMAS BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy - To extend

diplomdprofessional development in physio- therapy to degree level; University of East London, Romford Road, London El5 4L2 -(two years part-time, beginning September 1994). Tutor: Dianne Thompson MSc MCSP. Apply to Dianne Thompson MSc MCSP (tel 081-590 7722 ext 4512/4476).

Seven-month course: Diploma In Academlc and Practical Physiotherapy for Sports (DlpAP Phys Sports), 1994-95; seven weeks full-time attendance - two threeweek terms (November 28-December 16, 1994, and June 12-30,1995) and one week clinical attachment to an approved sports clinic betweeq terms. 30 places available. 30 points, ‘M’ level, PACE scheme; re-accredi- tation sought in 1994. MCSPs and overseas physiotherapists with equivalent qualifi- cations. Department of Sports Medicine, London Hospital Medical College, London El. Apply to Mrs Joanne Marshall, Course Secretary, Department of Sports Medicine, London Hospital Medical College. Turner Street, London E l 2AD (tel 071-247 7636).

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DEGREEWDIPLOMAS ERGONOMICS Fit lo work: ACPOH course looking at physical

and mental aspects of occupational well- being; Nottlngham - (November 3). Further information from Ruth Hardman, Medipost Ltd, 100 Shaw Road, Oldham OL1 4AY (tel 061-678 0233). Fee: f65 (ACPOH members), €85 (others), (a). (e). (f).

Higher Degrees in Physiotherapy The University of Queensland

Australia Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy

Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy Neurological Physiotherapy

Paediatric Physiotherapy Ergonomics

Pain About the Department: Over 20 years experience in PhD and other postgraduate supervision Internationally recognised supervisors with clinical and research skills Modern research equipment and purpose built laboratories Engineering and statistical research support staff

We offer you: Postgraduate Research Degrees to Masters and PhD levels Master of Physiotherapy Studies (Manipulative Physiotherapy) Graduates Certificate (Paediatrics) Access to the teaching, library and recreational facilities of Queensland's oldest University The camaraderie of an active postgraduate student group

All this in one of Australia's most beautiful States, boasting the Barrier Reef, Tropical and Sub-Tropical rainforests, beautiful beaches and the country outback.

For more information, contact:

Dr Yvonne Burns, Head, Department of Physiotherapy, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA, 4072

Telephone: + 61 7 365 2019 Facsimile: + 61 7 365 2775

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PHSYIOTHERAPY

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANIPULATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY Applications are invited from physiotherapists with a minimum of two years'

clinical experience wishing to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy.

The graduate diploma is a fee-paying course which is conducted on a one-year full-time basis and forms the first stage of a two-stage Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Students with an average grade of B or better would have the option of graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy or upgrading their enrolment to the Masters, which would involve the equivalent of a further one year of full-time study.

Closing date for applications from overseas students is Wednesday, November 30, 1994.

Application forms may be obtained by writing to the Director, International Office, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria 3083, Australia.

For further information, contact the School of Physiotherapy, on 61 3 285 5259.

ORTHOPAEDIC & REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY

MSc and Diploma Courses by distance learning

These courses are designed for health care professionals working in the areas of orthopaedics and rehabilitation. Study is by distance learning over a 2-5 year period. For further information please Contact The Coordinator, Distance Learning Sedion. Department of Orthopaedic 8 Trauma Surgery, Fleming Building, University of Dundee, DD14HN, UK. Telephone: 0382 344825.

HAND Brltlsh Association of Hand Theraplsts' study

day and AGM; The Postgraduate Medlcal Centre, Charlng Cross Hospital, London - (October 19). Study topics: (1) The Wrist - Mechanics and treatment of carpal instability: (2) Peripheral nerves - Compression and entrapment syndromes. Registration 8.30 am, programme starts at 9 am. Apply to Mrs Susan Tooby, Hon Secretary, BAHT, Occupational Therapy Department, St Andrew's Hospital, Stock Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 OBH (enclosing cheque). Fees: f25 BAHT members, €35 others, includes lunch and refreshments.

HEMlPLEGlA Johnstone approach to adult herniplegla;

Alnwlck, Northumberland. Introduced by Dr James Cox MD MRCP, this course includes stroke patient participation showing reha- bilitation progressions using advanced pressure techniques. It includes stroke and other neurological impairment, showing a functional approach to management both in hospital and home - (October 15-16, 9.30 am-4.30 pm). Tutors: Margaret Johnstone FCSP, Ann Thorpe MCSP, Prue Smith MCSP and Sally Hogg MCSP. Fee: €80, payable to 'Margaret Johnstone Course', (a), (b). Closing date September 30.

HYDROTHERAPY Hydrotherapy In Neurology; Haywards Heath - (November 19-20). Tutors: Helen Whitelock and Jackie Pattman. Includes theory, practical, patient demonstration in neurological conditions and Halliwick-based techniques. Apply to Dee Knowles Physio- therapy Department, Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4EX (tel 0444 441881). Fee: €75, payable to 'Mid Sussex NHS Trust'. Limited places. Closing date October 31.

ELECTROTHERAPY Electrotherapy update; Wexham Park

Hospltal, Slough, Berkshlre - (November 18). Tutor: Mr Tim Watson. Apply to Mrs E Mills, Physiotherapy Department, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire SL2 4HL (tel 0753 633500 ext 3502). Fee: f35 members, €25 students, (a), (b), (f), (h). Closing date October 31.

INCONTINENCE Introduction to the management of stress

Incontinence; Whlttlngton Hospltal, London N19 - (December 3). Tutors: Julie McKenna, Dorothy Mandelstam and Mandy Wells. Apply to Mrs Ola Lawal, Physiotherapy Department, Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, Highgate Hill, London N19 5NF (tel 071-272 3070, bleep 2805 9.30 am-3 pm). Fee: €25, payable to the 'Whittington Hospital NHS Trust - Physiotherapy', (a), (b). (c). Closing date November 18.

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WORKING WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT Wedms&y October 12 1994

Eastwood Park Training and Conference Centre, FdBeM, Nr Bristol 'Ihis one-day meecing i s primarily intended for slaa involved in the use, maintenance or calihration of electrotherapy equipment. Specific topia referenced include

shotwave, ultmwund, interferential, ultra violet, TENS and phpiothempy ~AWIS. For speclc therapies the meeting will give insighht into equipment design and hnction, clinical role and mode of aLZiMtion and alw output checks and calibration options. With contributions from manufaaurers and a range of health a r c

professionals (bio-engineers, phpicists, cell biologists and phpiotherdpists) the meting will provide a useful update of equipment trends and also re-idorcement of hasic concepts of electrotherapy equipment and practice and associated health and safety considerations for therdpisb and patients.

Contact Carol Day on 0454 260207 for more details and booking forms.

KNEE Anterior knee pain - an introduction;

Western General Hospital, Edinburgh - (February 4, 1995). Tutor: James Selfe. Apply to Miss Karen Herlihy, Western General Hospital, Physiotherapy Department, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh (telO31-332 2525 ext 8247). Fee: €40, payable to 'Physiotherapy Endowment Fund', (b). (1). Closing date December 31.

Operative procedures of the knee and post- op rehabilitation: A two-day course for physiotherapists which focuses on rehabilita- tion following arthroscopic and open-knee surgery, and is based on the experience gained by the clinical team at the Droitwlch Knee Clinic - (September 30 and October 1). Apply to James Howe, Droitwich Knee Foundation, St Andrew's Road, Droitwich. Worcestershire. WR9 8YX (tei 0905 794858. fax 0905 795916). Fee: €145, includes lunch and refreshments.

LASER TREATMENT DysonlOmega Series of Lectures: Torbay

Hospital, Torquay - (November 19). Tutor: Dr Mary Dyson. Apply to J M Nelson, Omega Laser Systems, 211 New North Road, London N1 6UT (telO71-490 1318). Fee: €20, payable to 'Omega Laser Systems Ltd', (a).

Dyson/Omega Series of Lectures: Princess Grace Hospital, London - (October 1). Tutor: Dr Mary Dyson. Apply to: J M Nelson, Omega Laser Systems, 211 New North Road, London N1 6UT (telO71-490 1318). Fee: €20, payable to 'Omega Laser Systems Ltd', (a).

LYMPHOEDEMA Lymphoedema in breast cancer patients

(introductory course): The Royal Free Hospital, London - (November 24-27). Apply to Mrs G Freilich, Co-ordinating Director, Cancerkin, The Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG (tel 071-794 0500 ext 3608). Fee: €400 payable to 'Cancerkin', (a), (b). (c). (e), (g), (h). Closing date October 20.

MASSAGE Learn Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy or

Reflexoiogy. Intensive recognised diploma courses. Prospectus: The London Therapy Centre (tel 071-823 4955 (24 hours).

MOBlLlSATlON TECHNIQUES B a s k ANT; Elwood Centre, Erdington,

Birmingham - (December 3-4). Tutor: Sarah Counsell. Apply to Ms B Spilsbury MCSP, Soh0 Health Centre, Louise Road, Handsworth, Birmingham 821 ORY (tel 021-523 5352). Fee: €100, payable to 'NBC Physiotherapy Study Fund', (a), (c), (d). Closing date November 4.

MAITLAND

GRADE V MANIPULATIONS January 23 and 24, 1995

The Rotherham Physiotherapy Centre This two-day course aims to introduce physiotherapists to Grade V High Velocity Thrust Techniques as used within the Maitland Concept. and to explore their place in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The course will include the princi?les of manipulation, including protocol and safety procedures; indicationsl precautionslcontraindications; PPIVMS; and closely supelvised practice. A working knowledge of the Maitland Concept is essential.

Tutor: Mr K Banks BA MCSP instructor in the Maitland Concept. Fee: f 100, includes coflee and tea. payable to 'The Rotherham Physiotherapy Centre'. Places limited.

Applications to 'The Course Organiser'. Rotherham Physiotherapy Centre. Shelford. Green Lane, Wickersley, MCSPs only.

Rotherham S66 OBS (tel 0709 7021 11, lax 0709 703599).

McKENZlE INSTITUTE (UK) McKenzie lnstitute courses are held with the following provisions: Mini mu m ti me periods between courses: A to B four months; B to C and C to D six months. Maximum permitted time between courses until December 31. 1994, FIVE years, from January 1, 1995, TWO years. Participants exceeding these periods will need to repeat either part A or B in order to continue. Any person wishing to receive a current list of future courses should send a stamped addressed envelope to the McKenzie lnstitute Course Go-ordinator at 92 Lindridge Road, Whitehouse Common. Sutton Goldfield, West Midlands 875 6HJ. McKenzie: Part A - The Lumbar Spine; Royal

Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter - (January 11-14, 1995). Tutor: Stephen Painting GradDipPhys MCSP DipMm. Apply to Mrs S Gorfin, Demonstration Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2ED. Fee: €175, payable to 'Royal Devon and Exeter Health Care Trust', (a), (b). (c), (d). jf), (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Part A - The Lumbar Spine: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds - (January 11-14, 1995). Tutor: Steven Young GradDipPhys MCSP DipMDT. Apply to Jane Prentice, Physiotherapy Department, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX. Fee: €165, payable to 'ULTH (NHS Trust)', (a), (b), (c), (d). (f), (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Part A - The Lumbar Spine; Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham - (January 11-14, 1995). Tutor: Alan Mugglestone GradDipPhys MCSP DipMDT. Apply to Mrs Avis Gilmore, Physiotherapy Department, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham. Lancashire OL1 2JH. Fee: €170, payable to 'Oldham NHS Trust, Physiotherapy Department', (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Pail A - The Lumbar Spine; King's College Hospital (Dulwich), London - (January 19-22, 1995). Tutor: Juliet Moss

MCSP DipMDT Apply to Lorna Rose, Super- intendent Physiotherapist, King's College Hospital (Dulwich). East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 5PT. Fee: €170, payable to 'King's Health Care NHS Trust', (a), (b), (c), (d). (f). (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Part B - The Cervical & Thoracic Spine; Royal Infirmary, Blackburn - (January 5-7, 1995). Tutor: Alan Muggiestone GradDipPhys MCSP DipMOT. Apply to Ms Ruth Squire, Physiotherapy Department, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Bolton Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BE2 3LR. Fee: €150, payable to 'BEEF (Physiotherapy)', (a), (b), (c), (d), (9, (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Part C - Problem-solving practical workshop; Kemback Street Clinic, Dundee - (January 23-25, 1995). Tutor: Alan Mugglestone GradDipPhys MCSP DipMDT Apply to Mrs Karen Bruce, Physiotherapy Department, Kemback Street Clinic, 3 Kemback Street, Dundee DD4 6PG. Fee: €175, payable to 'Dundee Health Care NHS Trust', (a), (b), (c), (d). (f), (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Part C - Problem-solving practical workshop: Kidderminster General Hospital, Kldderminster - (January 19-21, 1995). Tutor: Malcolm Robinson GradDipPhys MCSP DipMDT. Apply to Mrs J Moses, Physiotherapy Department, D Block, Kidderminster General Hospital, Kid- derminster, Worcestershire DYll 6RJ. Fee: €175, payable to 'Kidderminster Health Care NHS Trust', (a), (b), (c). (d). (f), (h). There is no closing date.

McKenzie: Part C - Problem-solving practical workshop; Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield - (January 12-14, 1995). Tutor: Malcolm Robinson GradDipPhys MCSP DipMDT. Apply to Miss Annette Bishop, Physiotherapy Department, Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B75 7RR. Fee: €180, payable to 'Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust', (a), (b), (c). (d). (f), (h). There is no closing date.

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MANIPULATION

THE MANIPULATION ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Programme 1995 - 1966 The MACP weekend courses are designed to enable participants who attend all the weekends and complete the course to sit the membership examination of the MACP. The course will be held in the physiotherapy department. St George's Hospital, Tooting, London SW. This year the course consists of 11 weekends and includes anatomy dissections in the medical school attached to the hospital. The course will be structured as below; please note that the dates are still provisional and will be confirmed on application.

1996 Introduction~theory January 20 - 21 Reviewlmock examination

Clinical placements (minimum four weeks)

1995 February 18- 19 March 18-19

Lower quadrant

April 14 (pm), 15, 16 May 19 (pm), 20, 21 June 16 (pm), 17, 18 July 14 (pm). 15, 16

August 18 (pm), 19. 20 1

Submission of abstracts and case histories

Theory viva-voce (spring)

Practical examination (autumn)

September 15 (Pm). 16, 17 October 13 (pm). 14, 15 November 17 (pm), 18, 19

The course will be based on the Maitland approach to examination, assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. The weekends will also include other aspects of manipulative physiotherapy including grade 5 techniques, mobilisation of the nervous system, muscle imbalance and other schools of manipulation. In order to achieve the high standard required, students are expected to do a large amount of home study and practice. Applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post-registration experience.

Fee: f1.300 (excluding examination and clinical supervision fees). Cheques to be sent with application and made payable to 'MACP'. Please send either one cheque for the full amount, or one cheque for €650 and another post-dated to February 1, 1995, for the remaining f650. Unsuccessful applicants will have their cheques returned. No application form necessary.

Please send application to include CV, a large SAE and payment to Yvonne Watkins, Course organiser, 353 Reigate Road, Epsom. Surrey KT17 3LT. All queries in writing please. Closing date November 25, 1994.

MUSCULOSKELETAL

THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE & THE SOCIETY OF ORTHOPAEDIC

MEDICINE Cornblned Syrnposlurn o n

December 10, 1994, at Church House Conference Centre,

Dean's Yard, Westmlnster. Reglstratlon 7.45 am - all day meeting Back In Progress: Recent Advances In

Splnal Therapy Ttle British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine and The Society of Orthopaedic Medicine were set up with the aim of disseminating knowledge of musculo- skeletal medicine to and from doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, etc.

This year's symposium will outline recent advances in spinal therapy. Professor Robert Maigne, a specialist in rheumatolcgy and physical medicine and past president of the International Federation of Manual Medicine, will present the keynote lectures.

Other lecturers include Mr Martin Kni ht, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Rochjale Infirmary; Mr Laurence Butler, lecturer in neurology at the British School of Osteopathy; Mr Louis Gifford, physio- therapist in Falmouth; Mark Comerford, physiotherapist, Civil Service Occupational Health Department.

Lunch, coffee and tea provided. Registration fee (to include lunch etc):

Members f40, nonmembers f50. physio- therapists f35 (if qualified less than two years).

Contact: Elaine Murphy, Medipost, 100 Shaw Road, Oldham, Lancs OL1 4AY. Conference organisers: Elaine Atkins and. Simon Petrides.

Haemophllla study day; Great Orrnond Street Hospital for Sick Children NHS Trust, London WClN - (November 7). Apply to Miss S C Chillingworth MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WClN 3JH (telO71-405 9200 ext 5147). Fee: €30, payable to 'HPCA', (a), (b), (c), (d). (1). (h). Closing date October 21.

Differentlation In neuro-musculoskeletal dlsoders: Aim - To explore the role of differentiation in the clinical examination and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders within the Maitland Concept; includes a high practical componenVpatient demonstration. Walton Hospital, Chesterf ield - (November 19-20). Tutor: Kevin Banks MCSP, lecturer for the International Maitland Tutors Association. Applications to Jon Cousins, Walton Hospital Physiotherapy Department. Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield S40 3HN. Fee: f90 inclusive, payable to 'CHCS (N Derbyshire) NHS Trust', (a), (b), (g), (h).

The shoulder - cornblnlng Malt land examination and mobillsation with Cyrlax technlques; School of Physlotherapy, Manchester - (November 26-27). Tutors: A Jackson, C Dobson, C Ingham. Apply to Course Organiser, 14 Brooklawn Drive, Didsbury, Manchester M20 8LZ (telO61-445 1575). Fee: f70, payable to 'MPCC', (a), (b),

Master classes o n muscle structure and function: Four days with the MSc in Physiotherapy students. Topics covered: Muscle architecture, tone, efficiency, energy, fatigue, damage, recovery strength, endurance, hormonal and ageing effects. University College London, The Mlddlesex Hospital, London - (October 24-28. excluding Wednesday, October 26). Tutor: Professor Roger Woledge. Apply to Ann Thompson MSc BA MCSP DipTP, School of

(c). (d), (0, (h).

Physiotherapy, The Middlesex Hospital, Arthur Stanley House, 40 Tottentiam Street, London WIP 9PG (tel 071-380 9139). Fee: f100, payable to 'The Middlesex Hospital Special Trustees D121', (b). (c), (e), (g), (h). Closing date October 17.

BASIC BACK COURSE A Pathoanatomical Approach

Mllton Keynes 0clob.r 28 - 20 and Novemlmr 25 - 26

This course is for physiotherapists who hnve linle or no exwrience in mobilisation. Lectures include pathoanalomy. biomechanics of gait, assessment. self help. exercises and ergonomics.

Practical sessions will cover examination of the lumbar spine. sacroiliac and hip iomts. mobilisal!on technlques, and adverse neural tension. Both weekends must be allended

Tutors: Alison Middiedilch MCSP and Jean Oliver MCSP (Members of the MACP)

FBB' C150. includes lea and coffee Please send SAE lor application lorm and course programme to' Helen Taylor. Physiotherapy Deparlment. Stony Stratlord Health Centre. Market Square. Stony Stratlord. Milton Keynes M K l l 1YA

NAGSANDSNAGS Nagshags: Pain release phenomena, mobl-

Ilsatlons with movement and seat-belt techniques; SPS Cllnlc, Southport - (October 8-9). Tutor: Alan J Leigh MCSP MACP Advanced DipManip(N2). Apply to Mr Ray Bramford MCSP, SPS Clinic, Southport Physiotherapy Services, 3/4 Tulketh Mews, Tulketh Street, Southport PR8 1BX (tel and fax: 0704 500635). Fee: C85, payable to 'Southport Physiotherapy Clinic', (a), (b). (f).

I MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION

(14 weekend modules) April 1-2, 1995, then the first weekend of each month until June 1996

(9 30 am - 4.30 pm. registration 9 am) Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London S W l O

This course aims (1) to prepare the physiotherapist for the MACP vwe voce examination (2) to develop understanding and use 01 the Maitland concept Content will cover anatomy. biomechanics. physiology pathology. examination skills and techniques lor peripheral and spinal joints There will be mock assessments throughout the course for practice Tutors will be MACP members A J Guymer. M Thacker. and others

Apply to the Course Secretary (Weekend Courses), Physiotherapy Department, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Fulham Road, London SWlO 9HN

Fee E90 per weekend. not to be sent with application. payable to 'Chelsea and Westminster Physiotherapy Fund Please send SAE for application lorm from course organiser

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NERVOUS SYSTEM PAEDIATRICS

Nertru Orrhopuerlic Insricure LI. K. * ! ! i lnltlal level courses. Moblllsatlon of the Nervous System: Venue Dates Tutors Fee Norfolk 8 Nowich Hospital. Norwich October 8-9 Michael Shacklock. Philippa Ttndle €110

Please nole amended dates tor the above course. Wexham Park Hospital. Slough December 3-4 David Butler, David Fitzgerald €110

No application form necessary. please send cheque made payable to the 'Neuro Orthopaedic Institute'. to the Secretary. Neuro Orthopaedic Institute. Kestrel. Swanpool, Falmouth. Cornwall TRll 5BD (tel 0326 312156, fax 0326 211149)

NERVOUS SYSTEM Adverse neural tendon with appllcatlon to

neurologlcal patlenta: Upper and lower Ilmbs; Physiotherapy Department, Cardlff Royal Inflrmary, Cardlff - (October 1-2). Tutor: Mr A N Sweeney MCSP. Apply to Mr Alun E Morgan, Superintendent Physio- therapist, Rookwood Hospital, Cardiff CF5 2YN (tel 0222 566281). Fee: €50 ACPIN members, €65 others, payable to 'ACPIN', South Wales', (a), (b). Closing dale September 24.

NEUROLOGY Faclal day course: Trophlc electrical

stimulation for facial condltlons; Hemel Hempstead General Hospltal - (November 5). Tutor: Diana Farragher MSc GradDipPhys DipTP FCSP. Apply to C Knapman MCSP. Physiotherapy Department, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4AD (telO442 213141 ext 2145). Fee: €20, payable to 'West Hertfordshire Communitv NHS Trust', (a), (b), (e), (1). (h). Closi6g date October 27.

Problem-solvlng workshop for the treatment of neurologlcally damaged patients; Nunnery Fields Hospital, Canterbury - November 29-30). Tutor: Sue Edwards. Apply to Mrs Janet Fry MCSP. Physiotherapy Department. Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3NG (tel 0227 766877 ext 4382). Fee: f60. payable to 'Kent and Canterbury Hospital NHS Trust', (b). (d), (9). (h). Closing date November 11.

Analysls and training of standing up from a chair followlng a stroke (weekend course aimed at physiotherapists and occupational therapists working in neurology); Sollhull Hospital - (November 12-13). Lecturers: Paulette Van Vliet. David MacKenzie. Apply to Mrs J Millichap MCSP. Senior Neuro Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department, Solihull Hospital, Lode Lane, SolihullB92 2JL (tel 021711 5047 ext 4053). Maximum 16 places, allocated on a first-come. first-served basis. Fee: f75, payable to 'Respiratory Care Fund', (a), (b), (c), (e). Closing date October 1 2 .

Basic Normal Movement; Regional Rehablli- tation Unit, Northwick Park Hospltal, Harrow, Mlddlesex - (December 10-11). Tutor: Lynne M Fletcher, Bobath Tutor. Apply to Miss Lisa White MCSP. c/o Regional Rehabilitaticn Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ (tel 081-869 2810 ask for Lynda Wheeler). Fee: €70, payable to 'Regional Rehabilitation Unit Trust Fund', (a) not lunch, (b). (e), (g), (h). Closing date October 3.

TROPHIC ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

November 11, 1994 The Natlonal Hospltal for Neurology and

Neurosurgery A one-day practical and theoretical course covering peripheral nerve injury, central nervous system damage and the treatment of spasticity.

Lecturer: Diana J Farragher. Fee: €35, includes tea and coffee. to be Sent with

application. payable lo 'The Multidisciplinary Training Fund'.

Apply to Miss P Carter. Therapy SeMces, NHNN. Queen Square. London WClN 3BG. Please send SAE. No application form required.

The rough gulde to outcome measurement: A look at the uses and abuses of measure- ment tools; Neurorehabllltatlon Unit, Natlonal Hospltal for Neurology and Neurosurgery - (October 25). Apply to Dr J Hobart/J Freeman, Neurorehabilitation Unit, Great North Road, East Finchley, London N2 ONW (telO71-837 3611 ex1 3341). Fee: €40, payable to 'Multi-disciplinary Training Fund', (a), (b), (e), (f), (h).

Muscle Imbalance: An approach to the neuro- logically lmpalred patlent; Wexham Park Hospltal, Slough, Berkshlre - (October 28-29). Tutor: David Firtzgerald MCSI? Apply to Ms Sarah Atkinson MCSP. Physio- therapy Department, Heatherwood Hospital. Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8AA (tel 0344 23333 bleep 2401). Fee: f75, payable to 'Heather- wood Physiotherapy Training Fund TF 82605', (a), (b), (d), (g), (h).

Splinting for patients with neurological dlsablllty; Mayday Healthcare, Croydon - (November 26). Tutor: Sue Edwards. Apply to Nicola Penny, Physiotherapy Department, Mayday Healthcare, Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR4 7YE (tel 081-401 3093). Fee: f45, payable to 'Mayday Healthcare', (a), (b), (e), (9). Closing date October 26.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH physiotherapy, the law and occupational

health: ACPOH course with speakers including Prof D Stubbs and Brian Fletcher; Nottlngham - (November 4). Further information from Ruth Hardman, Medipost Ltd, 100 Shaw Road, Oldham OL1 4AY (tel 061-678 0233). Fee: f65 (ACPOH members), f85 (others), (a), (e). (f).

ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE Management of shoulder, elbow, wrist and

hand, cervical spine; St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon b n e - (November 8-12). Tutors: Robert Packham and the tutors of Orthopaedic Medicine International. Apply to Mr R J Packham BSc(Hons) MCSP. 359 Durham Road, Low Fell, Tyne and Wear NE9 5AJ. Fee: students €215, payable to 'R J Packham Course NC', (a).

The Portland Hospital, London W1; Movement assessment In Infants under 12 months - (November 25-26). A practical course designed lo give paediatric physiotherapists skills in the objective measurement of motor development in term and pre-term infants. Participants must be experienced in working with infants under one year. Lecturer: Roslyn Boyd, Superintendent Paediatric Physio- therapist, Newcomen Centre, Guy's Hospital. Apply to Kate Roylance. Superintendent Physiotherapist, The Portland Hospital, 207-209 Great Portland Street. London W1N 6AH (tel 071-580 4400 ext 2098). Fee: f120, includes Movement Assessment of Infants (Chandler) manual from US, comprehensive course notes, lunch and refreshments. Please telephone the course organiser for application form. 20 participants and waiting list for future courses.

Postural management of motor Impairment In adults and children; Charlng Cross Hospltal, London - (November 28-30). Tutors: Sandy Clarke and Noreen Hare. Apply to M S Goy MCSP, Child Development Centre, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF (tel 081-846 1615 - 1609 message). Fee: €90, payable to 'Chelsea and Westminster Physiotherapy Fund', (a), (b), (c), (e), (h). Closing date November 18.

Serlal castlng workshop - An APCP SE Region 'hands-on' study day; Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1 -(November 19). Tutors: Roslyn Boyd MCSP and Diane Coggins MCSI? Apply to Mrs Ginny Hancock MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EG (tel 0372 726100 ext 6202). Fee: €40, payable to 'APCP SE Region', (a), (b), (c). Closing date November 4.

PATELLOFEMORAL Anterlor knee pain: An lntroductlon; Hexham

General Hospital - (November 12). Tutor: James Selfe MCSP. Apply to Mrs F Saunders. Physiotherapy Department, Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1OJ (tel 0434 606161). Fee: f 30 payable to 'Hexham Physiotherapy Training Fund', (b). (c), (d), (f), (h). Closing date October 16.

Palellofemoral pain management - the McConnell Concept; BUPA Hospital, Bushey - (November 19). Tutor: Sandra Harding GradDipPhys MCSP. Apply to Mrs J Bailey, c/o Beiersdroft UK Ltd, Yeomans Drive. Blakelands. Milton Keynes MK14 5LS (tel0908 211444). Fee: €40 ACPIH members, f 50 others, payable to 'Beiersdorf UK Ltd', (a). Closing date November 9.

PNWMUSCULOSKELETAL

PNFUPDATECOURSE For Lower Extremity and Galt Problems

November 26, 1994 Nuffleld Orthopaedlc Centre, Oxford

Redscover the use of PNF This one-day practical course aims to stimulate your use of PNF and update your techniques and application of PNF to orthopaedic problems in the lower limb

Fee €35, payable to 'The Maggie Knott Fund' Apply to Jane Moser. Physiotherapy Department.

Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Windmill Road. Headington. Oxford OX3 7LD Closing date October 31

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REHABILITATION SPINE

THE CLINICAL APPROACH TO REHABILITATION USING ISOKINETICS

f ea tu r ing p resen ta t i ons on

GENERAL REHABILITATION and SPORTS INJURY

by Leading physiotherapists using isokinetic equipment supplied by

BIODEX & HNE AKRON

Location: Keele University, Staffordshire, October 14 - 15, 1994. Cost: TEA, includes evening meal and B&B in hotel-style

accommodation. For further information call 'Seminars' on 0473 749544. Fax 0473 483096,

or write to 'Seminars' HNE AKRON, 1 Farthing Road, lpswich IP1 5AP

REHABILITATION Study day: Rehabilitation of the older person;

United Bristol Healthcare Trust, Bristoi - (October 27). Tutors: Various national speakers. Apply to Ms Ruth Bailey MCSP. Physiotherapy Department, Bristoi General Hospital, Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6SY (tel 0272 286121). Fee: €35 members, f25 students, C35 others, payable to 'Physio- therapy Department BGH', (a) includes lunch, (b), (e), (f), (h). Closing date October 14.

Pain: How are we responding to the challenge? RNOH Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP - (October 14). Tutors will include various speakers including Prof P D Wall. Apply to Mrs Carol Winston, Postgraduate Manager, RNOHT, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middiesex HA7 4LD (telO81-954 2300 ext 349). Fee: €50, (a), (c), (e). (f), (h). Closing date: October 10.

The gymnastic ball: Concepts and application in neurological rehabilitation; Regional Rehabilltation Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow - (November 19-20). Tutor: Yvonne Lewis. Apply to Mrs Fiona Ross, Senior Physotherapist, Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ (tel 081-869 2799). Fee: €70, payable to 'Regional Rehabilitation Unit Trust Fund', (a), (b). Closing date October 17.

RESEARCH Measurement in physiotherapy; Physiotherapy

Research Society 'Workshop Meeting'; Manchester School of Physiotherapy - (November 10). The meeting will include keynote speakers, poster presentations. workshops and trade display. Delegates are invited to bring measurement tools for inclusion in the workshops. Apply to Mrs Carol Shacklady, Manchester School of Physiotherapy, Manchester Royal Infirmary. Manchester. Fee: €20 members, El0 studentshetired. f25 others, payable to 'Physiotherapy Research Society', (a). (b). Closing date October 21.

RESPIRATORY Pmblem-solving approach to respiratory care;

Stoke Mandevlile Hospital NHS Trust - (December 3). Tutor: Alexander Hough BA MCSP DipTP. Apply to Mrs L Lee, Senior Physiotherapist, Ward 2, Physiotherapy Gymnasium, Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Ayiesbury. Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL (tel 0296 315000 ext 6678). Fee: f35 members and students, (a), (c). (f). (h). Closing date November 19.

RESPIRATORY

Bloomsbury Institute of Intensive Care Medicine

ADVANCED UPDATE IN INTENSIVE CARE FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

November 26 - 27, London

Third annual weekend course. Lectures given by physicians and

physiotherapists. Fee: €1 10, includes all refreshments

and a copy of 'Crit ical Care Algorithms'.

For details and application form telephone Leanne Woods (071-380 9654)

MANIPULATION: A Complete Approach to the Lumbar Spine

October 8 - 9 and 15 - 16 Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry Incorporating the many approaches to assessment of neuromuscular-skeletal dysfunction This course is aimed at updating previous knowledge improving clinical reasoning and further developing manual therapy skills This is a practical course based on problem solving using a variety of techniques including muscle imbalance so11 tissue techniques and ANT concept

Tutors MACP members Midlands Branch Fee €150. includes teakoffee payable to

MACP Please send SAE and payment to Karen Smith

72 South Avenue. Ullesthorpe Leicestershire LE17 5DQ Closing date September 26 (places limited)

SPINE

On-call respiratory care; Leeds General Infirmary, George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX - (November 14). Tutors: Various consultants and physiotherapists. Apply to Miss K JoycelC Lovelady. Physiotherapy Department, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX (tel 0532 923272). Fee: f 30 members, f 20 students. payable to 'ULTH NHS Trust', (b), (c), (d), (f). Closing date October 14.

Hyperventilation syndrome - A practical workshop for people with a basic knowledge of hyperventilation syndrome; London - (October 15). Tutors: Diana innocenti. Anne Pitman. Apply to Ms Anne Pitman, Physio- therapy Department, Princess Grace Hospital, 42-52 Nottingham Place, London W1M 23FD (telO71-486 1234, bleep 62). Fee: f30, payable to 'Physiotherapy for Hyperventilation', (a). (b), (c), (e), (9). Closing date October 10.

SPINE

THE SPINE: INTRODUCTION TO GRADE V (THRUST) TECHNIQUES

Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead October 22 - 23

GradDip ManipTher. Tutor: Mark Silvester MCSP

Apply to M Silvester. Physioworks, 16 Balderton Street. London W1Y 1TF (tel 071-409 1539).

Fee: E100. payable to 'M Silvester'. to be sent with application. includes refreshments. Please send SAE. Places limited.

The Cervical Spine: Assessment and treatment (Mait land Concept); The Physiotherapy Centre, London SW6 - (October 7-9). Tutor: Peter E Wells BA FCSP DipTF? Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the Maitland Concept and the techniques commonly used. Apply to the Courses Secretary, Physiotherapy Centre, 39 Harwood Road, Fulham, London SW6 40P (tel 071-736 0193). Fee: €110, (b), (c).

The Shoulder: Assessment and treatment (Maitland Concept); The Physlotherapy Centre, London SW6 - (December 2-4). Tutor: Peter E Wells BA FCSP DipTF? Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the Maitland Concept and the techniques commonly used. Apply to the Courses Secretary, Physiotherapy Centre. 39 Harwood Road, Fulham, London SW6 4QP (tel 071-736 0193). Fee: f110. (b). (c).

The Lumbar Spine: Assessment and treatment (Maitland Concept); The Physio- therapy Centre, London SW6 - (September 23-25). Tutor: Peter E Wells BA FCSP DipTP. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the Maitland Concept and the techniques commonly used. Apply to the Courses Secretary, Physiotherapy Centre, 39 Harwood Road, Fulham. London SW6 4QP (tel 071-736 0193). Fee: f110. (b). (C).

Essential information code letters (a) Includes refreshments. (b) Send with application. (c) Send SAE for further details. (d) MCSPs only. (e) Multidisciplinary. (1) Students welcome. (9) Students not eligible. (h) Wheelchair access.

SHOULDER THERAPY I

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE SHOULDER AND RELEVANT

REHABILITATION December 16- 17 1994

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore Postgraduate Centre

This two-day course is aimed at physiotherapists with an interest in both the conservative and surgical management of shoulder complex dysfunction. It will include lectures on the treatment of impingment. soft tissue repair, management of shoulder instability as well as revising the anatomy and biomechanics.

Fee: f70. (a). (b). (c). For application form please apply to Miss

S E Twiss. Physiotherapy Department RNOH, Brockley Hill. Stanmore. Middiesex HA7 4LP (tel 081.954 2300 ext 519).

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SPORTS MEDICINE

National Sports Medicine Institute Lecture Series - Autumn Term 1994

Wednesdays 7 - 8 p m October 5 Sports Nutrition Foundation Lecture: Nutrition for

the Young Athlete - Ms lona Smeaton. Sports Dietitian

Muscle Fibre Types and Performance in Sport - Neuroscience, University College, London

Fitness for Cardiac Rehabilitation and the Unfit Adult - Mr Al Murray

The Science of Stretching - Ms Nancy Laurenson, Exercise Physiologist

November 2

November 9

The Disabled Athlete - Dr John Reynolds, Chief Medical Officer to British Paralympic Association

Exercise Dependence - Dr David Veale, Consultant Psychiatrist

Mr Jon Nicholl, Director of Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research

Annual Guest Lecture: The importance of Some Amino Acids in Athletic Performance - Dr Eric Newsholme, Department of Biochemistry, Oxford University

October 12 Professor Greta Vrbova' Professor Of Developmental November 16 The Epidemiology of Exercise Related Injuries -

October 19

October 26 November 23

All lectures will be held at St Bartholomew's Medical College, Charterhouse Square NOT THE HOSPITAL (nearest Underground - Barbican), and are open to anyone with an interest in sports medicine. Admission is free and without pre-registration. The library is open until 7 pm on lecture evenings.

London EC lM 6 6 0 (tel 071-251 0583).

Videos are available of all lectures - please contact the MSMl for further details. Further information may be obtained from National Sports Medicine Institute, c/o St Bartholomew's Medical College, Charterhouse Square,

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES Soli tissue mobilisation and sports injuries;

Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield - (November 5-6). Tutor: Glen Hunter. Application forms available from Miss Annette Bishop. Physiotherapy Department, Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield 875 7RR (telO21-378 2211 ext 2040-41). Fee: f 60 (includes tea, coffee and biscuits). Places limited, allocated on first-come first-served basis. Closing date October 10.

SPORTS INJURIES

Fit to play: Sports rehabilitation; Green Park Clinic, Bath - (November 12). Tutor: Duncan Pearson MSc MCSP. Apply to Katrina Pitt MSc MCSP, Green Park Clinic, 24 Green Park, Bath BAl 1HZ (tel 0225 422999). Fee: f40. payable to 'Green Park Clinic', (a) excludes lunch, (b), (c), (e). Closing date November 8.

Management of the severely injured sports- person o n the field of play; Castleford RLFC, West Yorkshire - (October 23). A one-day course covering the treatment of the acutely traumatised sportsperson. To include simulated injured stituations concentrating on head, chest, neck, eye injuries and basic life support. Apply to Leeds Sports Injuries Clinic, 1A Cumberiand Road, Leeds LS6 2EB (telO532 786281). Fee: f75 (includes lunch), (a). (b), (e), (1).

STRAPPING AND SPLINTING FOR SPORTS INJURIES October 8 - 9, 1994

Please note corrected date Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton

A mainly 'hands on' course to teach the practical skills of strapping and splinting Tutors Ray Herd MCSP, physiotherapist to Somerset County Cricket Club, Wendy Hooper DipCot, Head OT (Orthotics), Musgrove Park Hospital

Fee f80, iicludes lunch, refreshments, materials, patterns, handouts

Apply to Wendy Hooper, 14 Cypress Close, Heathfield, Honiton, Devon EX14 8YW (tel 0404 45735)

I Please ask the Journal Department for 1 STROKE submission forms.

The closing date for this section is the 20th of the month preceding publication.

STRAPPING AND TAPING Theory + demonstration and practical

appl icat ion of strapping for sports injuries; Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford - (December 10). Tutor: Mrs Rose Macdonald, Director, Sports Injury Centre, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Apply to Ms Anne Richards BSc MCSP, Physio- therapy Department (After-care), Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LD (tel 0865 227269). Fee: f45, payable to 'After-Care Trust Fund', (a) not lunch, (b), (c), (d), (1). Closing date November 11.

Strapping and taping of joints: Use of tape (protective, preventive and prophylactic) in soft tissue injury and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Theory of taping will be covered but mainly practical; please bring scissors! West Norwich Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich - (November 26). Tutor: Mrs Rose Macdonald BA MCSP. Fee: €35, payable to 'Norwich Community Health Partnership NHS Trust', (a), (c), (f). Closing date October 28.

Treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal Injuries using taping and strapping techniques; Physiotherapy Department, Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital - (October 22). Tutor: Rose Macdonald. Apply to Mr Darren Carrott BScHons MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry (tel 0203 224055 ext 4131). Fee: f35. payable to 'Physiotherapy Education Fund', (a) tea and coffee, (b). (c), (d). (9). (h).

Advanced strapping for the sportsperson; Guys Hospital, London SEl - (October 22). Tutor: Judy Wright MCSP Apply to Miss Amanda Watt, Physiotherapy Department, Finsbury Health Centre, Pine Street, London EClR OJH. Fee: €35 ACPSM members, f45 others, (a), (b). (9). Closing date October 1.

Normal movement in the treatment of adult hemiplegia; SPS Clink, Southport - (October 15-16). Tutor: Mr Campbell MacKeller. Apply to Mr Ray Bramford MCSP, Southport Physiotherapy Services, 3/4 Tulketh Mews, Tulketh Street, Southport PR8 1BX (tel and fax: 0704 500635). Fee: f85, payable to 'Southport Physiotherapy Clinic', (a), (b), (0.

SUPERVISION Supervision workshop for occupational

therapists, phsylotherapists and nurses (participants will have opportunity to explore supervision as a process, examine super- vision as a relationship. and investigate the role of the supervisor and the supervisee); Committee Room D, Cheshire Family Health, 1829 Building, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1UL - (October 17, 9 am-4 pm). Facilitators: Julie Shorrocks and Ann Curran. Apply to Janet Bignall. Therapy Services Secretary, Therapy Services, West Cheshire NHS Trust, Liver- pool Road, Chester (tel 0244 364057).

SWIMMING (HALL1 W ICK) Group leader's course, tutor instructor's

couffie (pre-requisite Halliwick basic); East Hull Pools - (November 5-6 and 19-20), Tutor: Beryl Kelsey. Apply to Mrs Rose Mulchinock. AST Region 5 Course Organiser, 8 Woodcroft Avenue, Hull, North Humber- side, HU6 8LH (tel 0482 807812). Fee: f20, payable to 'AST/ASTRA', (b). (f). Closing date when course is full.

WHEELCHAIRS Mobility and function of the wheelchair user;

Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury - (October 22). Tutors: Lone Rose, Jan Shakespeare, Alicon Woollard. Apply to Miss J Shakespeare GradDipPhys MCSP, Physio- therapy Department, Ward 2, Stoke Mande- ville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL (tel 0296 315096). Fee: f50, payable to 'SMH Physio- therapy Training Fund', (a), (b), (c), (e). (f), (h).

ACCREDITATION No courses on these pages are accredited for Inclusion in the PACE structure unless this is stated by the organisers. Members are advised to check the content of all

courses before making a commitment to attend.

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