courses and confwences The charge for each course listed in this section is f25, payable when the information is sent in. Please ask the Journal Department for submission forms. When filling in details please write clearly or type if possible, and where alternatives are shown, delete any part which is not required. The description of aims and content may be up to 100 words, in addition to the final paragraph about fees and application procedures. Longer descriptions may be cut at the editor's discretion. The closing date for this section is the 13th of the month preceding publication. DATE AND PLACE SUBJECT ORGANISER AND ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS 1991 Part-time distance learning: University of Keele, Staffs MA/diploma/certificate in industrial relations Mrs Linda Scott, Centre for Industrial Relations, University of Keele, Keele, Staffs ST5 5BG (tel 0782 621111 ext 3782) The Centre for Industrial Relations has established a range of part-time courses: a one-year certificate, a one-year diploma, and a two-year MA. These courses are ideal for industrial relations practitioners who wish to develop their knowledge and analytical and practical skills. Using distance learning materials, with short periods of residential teaching on the Keele campus, the courses are flexible enough to fit in with the demands of full-time employment. The foot British Association of Manipulative Medicine Dr P G Skew, Secretary, BAMM, 12 Green Lane, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2UN (tel 09274 25343/25583) April 20 The Portman Hotel, Portman Square, London W1 3.30 am The programme will include a talk by Barry Francis, podiatrist to the British Olympic Team; and a lecture and demonstration by Mr Peter Blagrave of The European School of Osteopathy, on manipulation of the foot. There will be time for demonstrations and discussion. The AGM will start at 6 pm for BAMM members only. At 7 pm a reception will be held, followed by a dinner at 7.30 pm with after-dinner speaker (dress informal). This meeting is open to doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths and in view of the new format, we hope as many as possible will attend and support us. All are cordially invited to join the dinner afterwards. Fee: €15 meeting, €25 dinner, €5 reduction for BAMM members. payable to 'BAMM', to be sent to the secretary at above address. Northern mobility day Exhibition of cars, car conversions, tricycles, electric wheelchairs and vehicles, powered scooters and lightweight wheelchairs. April 28 Wa kefield 10 am-4 pm Mrs J Abbey, National Demonstration Centre, Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield WF1 4DG Admission free. April 29-30 London N3 10.30 am-4.30 pm Monday 9.30 am-3.30 pm Tuesday Registration 10.20 am Monday Counselling skills workshop Dr Sandra Delroy BS MA PsyD CPsychol AFBPsS, 3 Northumberland House, 237 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 1LB (tel 081-346 4010) The two-day counselling skills workshop is aimed at health professionals who use counselling either as a primary or secondary part of their work, in their daily contact with patients. The purpose is to increase the therapist's level of confidence in his or her listening skills, so that the therapist feels better able to be with and respond to people in distress. The orientation of the workshop is humanistic and the focus is on skills practice. One-day and five-day counselling workshops and courses are also on-going throughout the year. Stress management workshops are arranged in-house when requested, two-day counselling skills workshop venue is Finchley. Fee: €60, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Dr S Delroy'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. May 1 and 15 Guy's Hospital School of Physiotherapy, London 1-5 pm Rebox II: A new approach in This half-day course is designed to introduce physiotherapists to the Rebox I1 unit. A new development in the treatment of soft tissue injuries, providing diagnostic capabilities as well as treatment modalities, the Rebox II combines with manual skills to provide a complete treatment programme. There will be practical demonstrations and practice sessions, so please wear suitable clothing. No fee, coffee and tea provided. Please send applications to the above address. Students welcome. Miss K Chesterfield MCSP, Rebox (UK) Ltd, Unit 4.12, 71 Bondway, London SW8 1SQ 270 Physiotherapy, April 1991, vol 77, no 4
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courses and confwences The charge for each course listed in this section is f25, payable when the information is sent in.
Please ask the Journal Department for submission forms. When filling in details please write clearly or type if possible, and where alternatives are shown, delete any part which is not required. The description
of aims and content may be up to 100 words, in addition to the final paragraph about fees and application procedures. Longer descriptions may be cut at the editor's discretion.
The closing date for this section is the 13th of the month preceding publication.
DATE AND PLACE SUBJECT ORGANISER AND ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS
1991 Part-time distance learning:
University of Keele, Staffs
MA/diploma/certificate in industrial relations
Mrs Linda Scott, Centre for Industrial Relations, University of Keele, Keele, Staffs ST5 5BG (tel 0782 621111 ext 3782)
The Centre for Industrial Relations has established a range of part-time courses: a one-year certificate, a one-year diploma, and a two-year MA. These courses are ideal for industrial relations practitioners who wish to develop their knowledge and analytical and practical skills. Using distance learning materials, with short periods of residential teaching on the Keele campus, the courses are flexible enough to fit in with the demands of full-time employment.
The foot British Association of Manipulative Medicine
Dr P G Skew, Secretary, BAMM, 12 Green Lane, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2UN (tel 09274 25343/25583)
April 20
The Portman Hotel, Portman Square, London W1
3.30 am The programme will include a talk by Barry Francis, podiatrist to the British Olympic Team; and a lecture and demonstration by Mr Peter Blagrave of The European School of Osteopathy, on manipulation of the foot. There will be time for demonstrations and discussion. The AGM will start at 6 pm for BAMM members only. At 7 pm a reception will be held, followed by a dinner at 7.30 pm with after-dinner speaker (dress informal). This meeting is open to doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths and in view of the new format, we hope as many as possible will attend and support us. All are cordially invited to join the dinner afterwards.
Fee: €15 meeting, €25 dinner, €5 reduction for BAMM members. payable to 'BAMM', to be sent to the secretary at above address.
Northern mobility day
Exhibition of cars, car conversions, tricycles, electric wheelchairs and vehicles, powered scooters and lightweight wheelchairs.
April 28
Wa kef ield
10 am-4 pm
Mrs J Abbey, National Demonstration Centre, Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield WF1 4DG
Admission free.
April 29-30
London N3
10.30 am-4.30 pm Monday
9.30 am-3.30 pm Tuesday
Registration 10.20 am Monday
Counselling skills workshop Dr Sandra Delroy BS MA PsyD CPsychol AFBPsS, 3 Northumberland House, 237 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 1LB (tel 081-346 4010)
The two-day counselling skills workshop is aimed at health professionals who use counselling either as a primary or secondary part of their work, in their daily contact with patients. The purpose is to increase the therapist's level of confidence in his or her listening skills, so that the therapist feels better able to be with and respond to people in distress. The orientation of the workshop is humanistic and the focus is on skills practice. One-day and five-day counselling workshops and courses are also on-going throughout the year. Stress management workshops are arranged in-house when requested, two-day counselling skills workshop venue is Finchley.
Fee: €60, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Dr S Delroy'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser.
May 1 and 15
Guy's Hospital School of Physiotherapy, London
1-5 pm
Rebox II: A new approach in
This half-day course is designed to introduce physiotherapists to the Rebox I1 unit. A new development in the treatment of soft tissue injuries, providing diagnostic capabilities as well as treatment modalities, the Rebox II combines with manual skills to provide a complete treatment programme. There will be practical demonstrations and practice sessions, so please wear suitable clothing.
No fee, coffee and tea provided. Please send applications to the above address. Students welcome.
Miss K Chesterfield MCSP, Rebox (UK) Ltd, Unit 4.12, 71 Bondway, London SW8 1SQ
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May 4
Bushey, Hertfordshire
10 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9.30 am
Laser for sports injuries Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Independent Hospitals
The course aims to cover theory and application for sports injuries. Tutor: Dr Mary Dyson, Guy's Hospital, and Mr Royce Menenzies MCSP.
Fee: €20 ACPIH members, €30 others, €10 students, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'ACPIH'. Please send SAE. Students welcome. Closing date April 26.
May 8-12 Newcastle
9 am-5 pm
Registration 8.30 am
Orthopaedic medicine (Cyriax principles): Module A
Orthopaedic Medicine International
Mrs P Smeeton, Course Organiser, The Old Rectory, Headley, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 8PW
This is the first part of an intensive three-part course in orthopaedic medicine for doctors and physiotherapists. It covers the diagnosis and effective treatment of soft tissue lesions (including deep frictional massage, mobilisation and manipulation). Each module lasts five days with a gap of approximately six months between each module. The format includes lectures, demonstrations and small, closely supervised practical groups ensuring precision of treatment technique. All the tutors are qualified in orthopaedic medicine, most having been teachers and student teachers with the late Dr James Cyriax. Module A deals with the basic principles, lumbar spine, knee, leg, ankle and foot. The course workbook is included in the cost of the course. PGEA accreditation has been applied for.
Fee: €195, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Limited places, so all applications are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.
May 11
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
Study day on sacro-iliac joint problems
This course aims to introduce a systematic approach to the assessment and management of mechanical dysfunction of the pelvic joints. Course tutor: Elizabeth Grieve MSc MCSP DipTP. Due to a large practical content course places are limited to 24; early application advised.
Fee: f 20, includes coffee, lunch, tea and appropriate handouts, to be sent with application, payable to 'Physiotherapy Equipment Fund'. Please send SAE for further details from course organiser. Closing date April 30.
Ms M Nicholson MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 4LF
May 11
Newcastle under Lyme
The Maitland concept and treatment of lumbosacral disorders (tel 0782 717047)
Ms C Mather MCSP, Friarswood Clinic of Physical Medicine, Priory Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 2EN
9.30 am-5.30 pm This course is directed at both newly qualified physiotherapists and those returning to the profession who require an update of their knowledge. Further courses continuing in the Maitland theme are to be arranged and those attending the first course will be given priority.
Fee: f 4 5 with buffet lunch provided.
Mav 11-12 Acupuncture Dr D L S Paine MB ChB MRCGP DipAdBeijing) MFHom,
A comprehensive basic course for qualified physiotherapists to learn the correct use and application of the principles of acupuncture for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in the field of physiotherapy by an experienced and qualified medical practitioner of acupuncture. Course includes basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine with particular reference to anatomy and point location with a full description of the channels on which the points lie. The uses of acupressure, TNS and some electrical methods are discussed.
Fee: €250, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Dr David L S Paine'. Application form from course organiser. Closing date May 3.
Mav 13 Approaches to incontinence Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Psychiatry - . .
A study afternoon covering causes and types of incontinence, development of incontinence and various regimes of treatment.
Fee: €2 ACPIP members, f 3 others, to be sent with application, payable to 'ACPP (WM)'. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome.
May 16-17 Tutor update
Belper, Derbyshire
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
The Pear Centre, De Bradelei House, Chapel Street, Belper, Derbyshire DE5 1AR (tel 0773 827707)
A two-day course for all those involved in teaching safe patient and load movement. Day 1 topics include the size and cause of the problem of musculoskeletal injury in the UK, the management of safety, practical biomechanics and load movement principles. Day 2 covers anatomy, physiology, biomechanical theory, assessment and practical safe patient and load movement.
Fee: €100 plus VAT, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Pear Centre'. Application form from course organiser.
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May 18
London E2
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
Practical workshop: Inhibitory casting techniques for paediatrics
Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists - London Branch
Ms D Coggings MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, Hackney Road, London E2 8PS (tel 071-739 8422 bleep 52)
This introductory one-day course is for applicants with minimum plastering experience. The workshop will cover basic plastering techniques, with hands-on experience, as well as an update on current approaches to inhibitory casting techniques in paediatrics.
Fee: €25 APCP members, €30 others, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'APCP London Branch'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Closing date April 30.
May 18 Nags and snags
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
9.15 am-4.30 pm
Ms L Exelby MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, North Hertfordshire SG1 4AB (tel 0462 679929)
This course will introduce the concept and use of nags and snags in the treatment of spinal musculoskeletal conditions as developed by Mr Brian R Mulligan MNZSP DipMT in New Zealand. This practically oriented course will enable the participants to use these simple and very effective mobilisation techniques on cervical, thoracic and lumbar conditions. Tutors: Toby Hall GradDipManTher MMTAA and Linda Exelby GradDipManTher MMTAA BSc(Physio).
Fee: f25, includes tea and coffee, to be sent with application, payable to 'Linda Exelby'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Closing date May 8.
May 20
Salford
9 am-4.30 pm
Eating disorders: Some issues surrounding management
Centre for Health Studies, Salford College of Technology
Mr H Wardle, External Relations, Salford College of Technology, Frederick Road, Salford M 6 6PU tel 061-745 8324)
This one-day course extends existing knowledge and understanding about eating disorders. Content includes aetiology, treatment approaches, eating disorders in young children, the role of self-help and support groups. Target population is nurses (general, psychiatric and children's), occupational therapists, social workers, psychology graduates and students, group workers and counsellors.
Fee: f30, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application.
May 30
Belper, Derbyshire
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
Safe patient movement
A one-day workshop for all those involved in moving patients. The morning session covers a brief review of anatomy and physiology, the principles of biomechanics and the latest legislation on safe patient handling. The afternoon will be taken up with practical patient handling and delegats are asked to wear flat shoes and comfortable clothing.
Fee: €50 plus VAT, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Pear Centre'. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome.
The Pear Centre, De Bradelei House, Chapel Street, Belper, Derbyshire (tel 0773 827707)
May 30-31
CSP offices, London WC1
9.45 am-5.45 pm Thursday
9.15 am-4.45 pm Friday
Registration 9.15 for 9.45 am
Management: Principles and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Independent Hospitals practice Miss F E Harris MCSP, 45 Westfields Avenue, Barnes,
London SW13 OAT (tel 081-878 1680)
This two-day non-residential course is open to those working within the private sector or NHS. It will be led by Miss Elizabeth Naylor, management consultant, who has wide experience in the hospital/medical field. Topics will include negotiating skills, budget construction, assertiveness, team building, and appraisal. The course will consist of lectures, group discussions and workshops.
Fee: f100 ACPIH members, f120 others, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'ACPIH'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Early application advised; preference to applications received by May 5.
June 1991- September 1992 orthopaedic physiotherapy Chartered Physiotherapists
Polytechnic of East London
Postgraduate diploma in
(validation pending)
Polytechnic of East London and Association of Orthopaedic
Miss F Coutts MCSP, Institute of Health and Rehabilitation, Polytechnic of East London, Romford Road, London El5 4LZ (tel 081-590 7722 ext 4476)
The course aims to evaluate orthopaedic physiotherapy, engender a critical and analytical approach to orthopaedic practice and promote research in this field. For this purpose there will be an introductory two days followed by four one-week formal study blocks at PEL interjected with four independent learning phases which will incorporate evaluation of orthopaedic clinical practice from the student's work place. Applicants must have a minimum of three years' post-registration experience with one year in- or out-patient orthopaedic practice. All candidates must be in current practice. The course replaces the CSP validated course 'An evaluation approach to orthopaedic physiotherapy'.
Fee: €500. Closing date May 24.
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June 1
London ECl
10 am-5 pm
Introduction to the Feldenkrais method 188 Old Street, London EC1 (tel 081-549 9583)
This one-day workshop will offer a practical introduction to the Feldenkrais method. Participants will learn to move with ease and comfort and at the same time explore Moshe Feldenkrais's unique contribution to movement education and mind-body co-ordination. The slow, gentle, Awareness Through Movement exercises offer an ingenious way to release habitual tension and have had remarkable success in treating musculoskeletal and neurological complaints. A t the end of the day participants will experience a new sense of physical freedom and vitality and will be able to apply principles of the method in their own work.
Fee: €25. To book send f10 deposit payable to 'Barbara McCrea, The Open Centre'. Balance payable at start of group. Deposit non-returnable.
Ms L Williams MCSP and Ms B McCrea, Open Centre,
June 1
Babraham Hall, Babraham, Cambridge (morning)
Animal Health Trust, Cambridge (afternoon)
9.30 am-5 pm
Committee meeting 5.30 pm
Study day Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy
A Sutton, The Corner Cottage, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire
The format of this course will be a morning of lectures; followed by an afternoon tour of the Animal Health Trust, including explanations of the work carried out by the main lecturer, Miss Sue Dyson FRCVS, head of the clinical unit at the Health Trust. Course organisers: K Bloom MCSP, A Sutton MCSP. Early application advised, places strictly limited to 60.
Fee: €35 ACPAT members, €50 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea, payable to 'A Sutton Tr/ACPAT', to be sent with SAE for course details. No application form required. Closing day May 1.
June 1
Solihull, West Midlands
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
Trophic electric stimulation: Mr C J Plenty MCSP, BUPA Parkway Hospital, 1 Damson Parkway, Research and clinical practice Solihull, West Midlands B91 2PP (tel 021-704 1451 ext 255)
This one-day course introduces how the concept of controlled neuromuscular stimulation can dramatically and predictably effect the metabolism of the human motor unit. Returning a motor unit to the physiological norm prior to full function avoids many problems that may be encountered during rehabilitation. There will be a practical base and the effects of trophic stimulation on incontinence, peripheral nerve injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, sports injury, pre- and post-operative joint surgery, and rheumatoid arthritis will be discussed. Tutor: Diana J Farragher MSc FCSP GradDipPhys DipTP.
Fee: €25, includes coffee, lunch and tea. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Students welcome.
June 1-2
Woodford Bridge, Essex
9 am-4 pm
Registration 8.30 am
Computer problem solving Waltham Forest HA Physiotherapy Education Trust
Mrs A J Squires MCSP, District Physiotherapist, Room 28 South Block, Claybury Hospital, Woodford Bridge, Essex IG8 8DB (tel 081-535 6810)
If you have a problem with your personal or work computer, then bring your hardware, software and manuals to a problem solving weekend. Numbers limited to 10. Course trouble shooter: Mannas Datta, lecturer in computer studies, Redbridge Technical College. Venue near M11 and North Circular. Accommodation list on request.
Fee: €55, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'WFHA PT Education Trust'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Students welcome. Closing date May 17.
June 3 Work and expectations of a Redbridge Health Authority J~~~~ F~~~~~~ centre, community physiotherapist King George Hospital, Ilford, Essex
9.45 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9.30 am
Mrs A Shanks MCSP, District Physiotherapist, Redbridge Health Authority, The West Wing, King George Hospital, Eastern Avenue, Newbury Park, llford IG2 7SJ (tel 081-518 2299 ext 3560 - Mondays to Thursdays, between 2 -5 pm)
This one-day course aims to give an insight for physiotherapists working, or intending to begin working, in the community. Topics which will be covered are amputees, wheelchairs, cushion assessment, rehabilitation of endoprosthetic replacement patients (bone tumours), research on day-to-day clinical work.
Fee: €25, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Redbridge Health Authority Physiotherapy Department'. Application form from course organiser. Closing date May 24.
June 4 or 20
London SW17
10 am-4 pm
Registration 9.30 am
Hoists and small 'lifting' aids for physiotherapists
St George's Hospital Occupational Physiotherapy Service
Mr P R Jamieson MCSP, District Back Care Adviser, StaffKtudent Health Department, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 OQT (tel 081-784 2598)
Many new and innovative hoists and 'lifting' aids have recently been developed. This one-day course is designed to familiarise physiotherapists with the variety of hoists and 'lifting' aids suitable for hospitalhursing home use. The emphasis will be on promoting the use of 'lifting' aids as opposed to manual handling, in line with the pending EC regulations, as an important factor in the prevention of work-associated back injury. Of particular interest to those physiotherapists involved in teaching patient handling, this course will be largely practically oriented.
Fee: €30, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Wandsworth Health Authority'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Closing date May 17.
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June 5 -6
Bath
Recent advances in electrotherapy: The scientific and practical basis Bath BAl 1RL (tel 0225 465941 ext 257).
Mrs J Hall MCSP, Rehabilitation Laboratory, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Upper Borough Walls,
9.15 am-5 pm The scientific and practical basis of modern electrotherapy will be the subject of this two-day conference. The interdisciplinary nature of the conference will appeal to physiotherapists, physicists and biological researchers. Electrotherapy equipment in current use, including laser, ultrasound, transcutaneous nerve stimulation, ultraviolet radiation, functional electrical stimulation and pulsed shortwave will be considered in the light of proven and anecdotal evidence. The speakers are drawn from a wide range of disciplines and include medical consultants, physiotherapists, physicists, physiologists and bioengineers. An exhibition of electrotherapy equipment with practical workshops will be included. The programme and registration forms include a call for posters of any of the above topics and are available from Mrs J Hall MCSP. As the conference will be held during the famous Bath International Music Festival, early booking of accommodation is advised.
Fee: €85 before April 19, €110 after, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'BIRD'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Closing date May 17.
June 6-12
Thursday, Friday, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Finchley, London N3
Five-day counselling skills workshop Dr Sandra Delroy BS MA PsyD CPsychol AFBPsS, 3 Northumberland House, 237 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 ILB (tel 081-346 4010)
The five-day course aims to improve counselling skills and is aimed at health professionals who use counsellling either as a primary or secondary part of their work in their daily contact with patients. The course includes skills practice, videos of published counselling sessions and discussions. The purpose is to provide an overview of issues in counselling and to take an in-depth look at the complexities involved in two-way interactions between therapists and patients in health settings. Issues of working with physically disabled are addressed although participants come from various settings. The orientation of the workshop is humanistic (client-centred). Lectures on other major approaches are included.
Fee: €200, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Dr S Delroy'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser.
June 6-14 (9 days)
Upton, near Andover
9 am-6.30 pm
June 8
National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes
9 am-4.30 pm
Aromatherapy Mrs E Jones OBE MCSP, Blakes House, Upton, near Andover, Hampshire (tel 0264 76384)
Aromatherapy combines the use of pure essential oils of aromatic plants with therapeutic techniques, in particular specialised forms of massage such as lymphatic drainage and Shiatsu acupressure. Aromatherapy is particularly successful in the treatment of stress and stress-related problems. The aim of this postgraduate course is to give thorough theoretical and practical tuition so that treatment may be given with confidence.
Fee: f395, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser at above address. Closing date when course is full; first come, first served, as places are limited to 12. Nearby accommodation may be recommended.
A day workshop, aiming to introduce and expand on those areas that will enable physiotherapists dealing with sports injuries and rehabilitation to provide a more complete management of their patients. Topics covered include exercise physiology, training and detraining in rehabilitation, overuse injury recognition and correction, prescribing sports footwear, and isokinetics. A practical session will cover warm-up and flexibility, fitness testing and isokinetics. Tutors are physiotherapists and an exercise physiologist who have a wide experience both professionally and competitively in sport and feel there is a need for a better understanding of the sportsperson's rehabilitation with a more holistic view.
Fee: €40, includes drinks and lunch. Payable with application to 'Mr C Angus'.
June 8 Introduction to chronic pain Chichester Branch
Chichester
9.15 am-5 pm
Registration 9 am
Miss K Foreman MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, St Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex (tel 0243 788122 ext 493)
control
A one-day course designed to update the physiotherapist's knowledge of current theories of pain, including the sociological and psychological aspects. The assessment, evaluation and treatment of chronic pain will be covered, and will include the use of TNS (practical), acupuncture, and stress managementlrelaxation.
Fee: f 15 Branch members, €20 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Chichester Branch CSP'. Please send SAE. Students welcome. Closing date May 17.
June 8 or 9
Grantham
9.30 am-4 pm
Registration 9 am
Anterior knee pain: The McConnell approach
This one-day course will cover the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee and predisposing causes of anterior knee pain. Practical demonstrations will include the McConnell assessment, taping procedure and specific exercise regime. Time will be allocated for supervised practical sessions. Tutor: James Selfe, senior physiotherapist, Hope Hospital out-patient department, who has spent several years working in Australia using this technique.
Fee: €25, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Grantham Hospital Physiotherapy Trust Fund'. Please send SAE. Students welcome.
Mr V Portas MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Grantham and Kesteven General Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 8DG (tel 0476 65232 ext 4253)
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June 12-14
Doncaster
School for bravery Mrs J A Wade, Secretary, Physiotherapy Department, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5LT (tel 0302 366666, ext 237).
9 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9.15 am The School for Bravery is an exercise-based behaviour modification programme for patients with chronic disability and inappropriate pain behaviour. The typical patient will have a long-standing history of exaggerated pain and disability and a thick medical file and will have found no treatment helpful so far. The School for Bravery programme principles can however be used by individual physiotherapists to provide a new approach to pain, disability and lack of confidence for many patients in any setting. The course will include the theoretical research framework but will concentrate on the practical techniques, assessment and problem-solving.
Fee: €60 per individual, f l l O for two, includes coffee, payable to 'Doncaster Physiotherapy Education Fund'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Closing date May 31.
Quality for clinical autonomy: Nuffield Institute for Health Service Studies
Miss A Jackson, The Nuffield Institute, 71-75 Clarendon Moving physiotherapy forward in the '90s Road, Leeds LS2 9PL
This two-day seminar is primarily for senior 11s to superintendent Ills to address quality-related issues in the changing environment of health care. Maximum number of participants 45.
Fee: €125, includes full residential facilities, not to be sent with application. Application form from course organiser.
June 13-14
Leeds
June 13-16
Meyerstein Theatre, Westminster Hospital, London SW1 London SW12 8LW
9 am-5 pm
McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part A: The lumbar spine
Physiotherapy Department, Westminster Hospital, and McKenzie Institute UK
Course organiser, Ms J Moss MCSP, 3 Calbourne Road,
This four-day course consists of lecture and demonstration followed by examination and treatment of patients with complaints of lumbar pain. The patient categories of posture, dysfunction and derangement are described in detail. Appropriate treatment plans are outlined with emphasis on the use of self-treatment procedures. The clinical effectiveness of the self-treatment approach is demonstrated through the use of multiple patient demonstrations. This approach encourages therapists to perform thorough mechanical assessments, enabling them to identify mechanical categories which respond quickly to the use of self-treatment and prophylactic methods and those which require additional manual therapy. Tutor: Juliet Moss MCSP.
Fee: €110, includes coffee, tea, juice and biscuits, to be sent with application, payable to 'McKenzie Institute UK'.
June 15
Brighton
Normal movement Mrs E K French MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove. Briahton BN2 3EW ltel 0273 696011 ext 3086) . "
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am The day will include an introductory lecture, followed by a workshop and practical sessions on the analysis of movement in normal subjects. It is designed to introduce physiotherapists to the effective analysis of movement and to use this as a basis for the treatment of people with physical disability. Tutor: Sue Edwards, Bobath tutor.
Fee: f 25, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Physiotherapy Education Fund'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Closing date May 10.
June 15 Amputees and prosthetics South East Kent Health Authority
Ashford, Kent
10 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9.30 am
Miss C Wickes MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 OLZ (tel 0233 633331 bleep 405)
The aim of the course is to develop a basic understanding of the physiotherapy management of the total care of the below- and above-knee amputee from the immediate post-operative phase to the prosthetic rehabilitation. The course will be a practical one and will cover exercise therapy, early walking aids and the detailed account of prosthetic hardwear and the successful application of its use. Tutor: Miss Pam Barsby MCSP.
Fee: f15, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Trust Fund'. Please send SAE, no application form required.
June 15
Birmingham
10 am-4.30 pm
Pre- and post-natal exercise to music workshop
Mrs R J Davies MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Birmingham Maternity Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham 815 2TG (tel 021-472 1377 ext 4161)
Calling all physiotherapists: Would you like to exercise to music in your existing pre- and post-natal sessions? Take this exceptional opportunity to participate in a day consisting of workshops designed to develop your teaching skills. Jill Gaskell (deputy director for training and development, YMCA) has been instrumental in setting up courses for pre- and post-natal exercise sessions to music. She has featured on television, radio and video and has run courses and workshops throughout the British Isles. Do come along and partake in what is expected to be a very enjoyable and interesting day.
Fee: €15, students f7 , includes tea and coffee. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Places limited. Closing date May 20.
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June 15-16 Comprehensive approach to Mrs S Breaden, Citisport Orthopaedic Medical Centre, chronic soft tissue injury to the lower limb
The aim of this course is to develop an improved understanding of lower limb function in gait related to the potential for injury, and therefore an effective approach to treatment. The course begins with a full biomechanical analysis, which progresses into identification of problem areas. Differential diagnosis techniques will be covered in detail, numerous conditions explained and discussed, and the treatment procedures, including practical demonstrations, carried out. All pelvic and lower limb lesions will be covered. Dr John Reynolds will also outline the place for injection techniques, including a 14-day programme of rehabilitation post-infiltration, trigger point acupuncture and neural tension techniques. Tutor: Neil Black MCSP.
Fee: €55 including tea and coffee. Candidates dealt with on first-come first-served basis. Closing date May 15.
9 am-5 pm
June 15-16
Wolverhampton
9 am-4.30 pm Saturday
9 am-3.30 pm Sunday
Adverse mechanical tension in the nervous system
The course presents a model of adverse mechanical tension in the nervous system, based on the teaching of Elvey, Butler and Gifford. The course is suitable for physiotherapists who have a working knowledge of the Maitland concept. Theory content will include a review of the literature of anatomical, biomechanical and pathological basis for the use of tension test in assessment, treatment and prognosis. There will be an emphasis on the practical application of tension techniques including a demonstration of a patient. Tutor: Robin Blake MCSP DipTP, ir,structor in the Maitland concept.
Fee: €60, includes coffee, lunch and tea, both days. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Closing date May 6.
Ms K Shaw MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, New Cross Hospital (Acute Unit), Wolverhampton WVlO OQP
June 16-18 Clinical anatomy of lower limb Norwich Health Authority
Norwich Mrs B A Simpson, Course Administrator, joints
Registration 9 am A three-day course designed for small numbers at some depth and with much discussion. Half a day will be spent on each joint or area, first the biomechanics, next specially prepared anatomical specimens, and then the clinical relevance. Introductions will cover the physics and physiology of joint tissues, the mechanisms of joints, and injury and repair. The last part covers the limb as a whole and relevant spinal effects. Clinical aspects will always predominate. Dissected specimens will be available at all times for inspection. Tutors: Philip Evans MB BS, Keith Tomes MCSP, Debbie Kay DipPodM and Sue Montgomery MCSP.
Fee: f100, includes coffee and tea. Please send SAE for application form. Closing date May 31.
June 26
Belper,
Safe load movement The Pear Centre, De Bradelei House, Chapel Street, Belper, Derbyshire (tel 0773 827707)
Derbyshire
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
A one-day workshop for all those involved in moving loads. The morning session covers the anatomy of the spine and how it works, the principles of biomechanics and the legal aspects of safe load movement. The afternoon will be taken up with practical load handling and delegates are asked to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Fee: €50 plus VAT, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Pear Centre'. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome.
June 29
Bath
Multiple sclerosis study day MS Course Organiser, Physiotherapy Department, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, Avon BAl 3NG
This dynamic day course seeks to revise and update participants on current research and developments in MS with particular regard to MRI and patterns of the disease. It will also consider patients' attitudes to their disability and principles underlying effective assessment and physiotherapeutic intervention. This will be illustrated with patient videos. In addition to academic interest it is intended to be of practical use to those working with MS and therefore questions and discussion will be welcomed. Lecturers include Dr A Thompson, consultant neurologist with special interest in neurological rehabilitation, Julie Baldry MCSP and Heather McKibbin MCSP, all of whose experience with MS includes work at the National Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London.
Fee: €25, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Closing date May 24. No telephone applications.
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
July 1-2 Rehabilitation of the hand South Glamorgan Health Authority Cardiff
9 am-5 Dm Mrs C Ellis, Disabled Living Centre, Rookwood Hospital, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YN (tel 0222 566281 ext 3751)
The aims of this two-day course are to review the anatomy and function of the hand; to consider causes of hand dysfunction, and to discuss principles of rehabilitation of the hand. The syllabus will include causes of hand dysfunction; assessment and rehabilitation; principles of splinting; surgical intervention and resettlement of patients with hand disabilities.
Fee: €34 South Glamorgan HA employees, €70 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application, payable to 'South Glamorgan HA. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Closing date May 20.
Registration 8.45 am
No course is validated by the Chartered Society unless this is stated under the title. It is impossible for the CSP to assess courses published here except for those which are validated.
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July 1-2 Halliwick method Ms A Moran MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Part A
September 9-10 Part B
Manchester M20
(Parts A and B) Lancasterian School, Elizabeth Slinger Road, Manchester M20 8XA
This four-day course will introduce participants to all aspects of the Halliwick method. This will include introduction to the concept, basic handling skills and their application. Tutors: Alison Moran and Beverley Denny, senior lecturers, Association of Swimming Therapy. Early application is advised as numbers are limited.
Fee: €70, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Closing date May 31.
July 4 -7
Edinburgh
9 am-5 pm
McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part A: The lumbar
Physiotherapy Department, Princess Margaret Rose Hospital, and McKenzie Institute (UK)
spine Mrs Sheppard, Physiotherapy Department, Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital, Frogston Road, West Edinburgh
This four-day course consists of lecture and demonstration followed by examination and treatment of patients with complaints of lumbar pain. The patient categories of posture, dysfunction and derangement are described in detail. Appropriate treatment plans are outlined with emphasis on the use of self-treatment procedures. The clinical effectiveness of the self-treatment approach is demonstrated through the use of multiple patient demonstrations. This approach encourages therapists to perform thorough mechanical assessments, enabling them to identify mechanical categories which respond quickly to the use of self-treatment and prophylactic methods and those which require additional manual therapy. Tutor: Juliet Moss MCSP.
Fee: €110, includes coffee, tea, juice and biscuits, to be sent with application, payable to 'McKenzie Course, PMROH'.
July 6
Cambridge
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Registration 9 am
Practical use of the gymnastic ball with neurologically damaged patients
Cambridge Health Authority, Physiotherapy Services, Post-registration Committee
An introductory course to give participants practical experience of gymnastic ball technique; to observe patient demonstrations and gain insight into the theory of Klein-Vogelbach. Principal tutor: Janice Champion, Bobath tutor. Numbers limited to 24.
Fee: €20 Cambridge HA employees, €25 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea, payable to 'Cambridge Health Authority'. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Closing date June 7.
July 11-12 Bobath approach to adult Mrs J Cook BSc MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, East
Registration 9 am This introductory level two-day course on adult hemiplegia will provide a basic grounding in the Bobath concept. There will be patient demonstrations and lectures on spasticity, principles of treatment and the neurophysiological basis of the Bobath concept. Places will be limited to 30. Tutor: Miss Mary Lynch, senior Bobath tutor.
Fee: €55, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Physiotherapy Trust Fund'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Closing date June 21.
July 14-16 Issues in the training of postural Eastern Motor Group control Cambridge
4-8 pm 14th
Mrs A Turton, Occupational Therapy Department, Level 2, Acute Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 2 0 0
9.30 am-5 pm 15th 9.30 am-4 pm 16th
Registration 4-5 pm 14th 9 am 15th
This conference is an opportunity for clinicians, therapists and behavioural scientists to exchange information in the important area of training postural control. It is intended that there will be an emphasis on the application of recent research findings in motor control to the rehabilitation of neurological patients, both adults and children. The conference will include formal papers and poster presentations as well as allowing informal small group discussion, exhibiting of videos and equipment concerned with the training of postural control. Attendance will be limited to 50. The conference is sponsored by GEC Marconi.
Fee: €35, includes teakoffee and lunch on Monday and Tuesday. €20 for one day attendance, inclusive of same. Eastern Motor Group members - €5 for each half-day session, includes teakoffee. Accommodation available at €29.10 per night B&B. Please send SAE for application form and programme. Closing date for accommodation plus conference April 30; for conference only May 31.
July 24-26
London ECl
Manpower issues of the 1990s: WCPT 1991 pre-Congress course Physiotherapists
Association of District and Superintendent Chartered
9.30 am-4.30pm
Registratian
Ms M Downton MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London EClA 7BE (tel 071-601 82421
9-9.30 am The course aims to address the issues of manpower by examining aspects of staff development, manpower planning and accreditation. It will build on the experience of qualified physiotherapists with a managerial role, by extending the knowledge of the theory and practice of manpower issues, and thus enabling them to apply it to local situations. Participants may attend for individual days or for the whole course.
Fees: €100 three days, €75 two days, €40 one day, includes coffee and lunch. Application form and programme from course organiser. Students not accepted. Closing date May 31.
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July 24-26
School of Physiotherapy, Bath
Neural tension: A new approach Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists - South West Branch
Ms Susan Young MCSP, 32 Pinewood Close, Westbury on Trym, Bristol (tel 0272 623013)
This course expands the Maitland concept to include a more detailed assessment and treatment of mechanical disorders of the nervous system. Emphasis on relevant anatomy, biomechanics and physiology of the nervous system will lead to a detailed practical analysis of assessment and treatment of the disorders which can arise. Some common vertebral and peripheral syndromes will be discussed in detail. A good working knowledge of the Maitland concept is essential for participants of the course. Principal speakers: David Butler MAPA MMTAA; Louis Gifford MCSP.
July 25-26
NSPCC Residential Training Centre,
Pre-WCPT Congress course: Introductory Benesh Movement Notation as a recording tool
Benesh Movement Notation Clinical Development Group
An introduction to Benesh Movement Notation to demonstrate its use as a reliable clinical recording tool. At the end of the two days participants will have a basic understanding of the notation and will be able to read and record simple postures and walking patterns. The course is open to non-WCPT registrants and could be non-residential at an appropriate pro rata reduction in fee.
Fee: €210, includes lunch, tea, supper (July 24, 25 and 26). breakfast (July 25-26) and residential accommodation. Application form from course organiser. Closing date May 31.
August 5 and August 23
Benesh Movement Notation: Foundation module (CSP validated)
Benesh Institute London, with Coventry Polytechnic
Mr A Grater, Benesh Institute, 12 Lisson Grove, London NW1 6TS (tel 071-258 3041)
This is the first module of a series leading to completion of a Coventry Polytechnic professional development diploma course in Benesh Movement Notation for clinicians. This is a joint validated course between Coventry Polytechnic, the Benesh Institute and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Successful completion of the course gains 120 credits at Level 3.
Fee: €370, not to be sent with application. Further details and appiication form from course organiser. Closing date June 30.
Coventry Polytechnic
August 6 - 7 Post-WCPT course: Clinical MACP Northern Branch
University of Liverpool Mrs J McCluskey MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department, St Helen's Hospital, St Helens, Merseyside WAS 3DA
This course will review the pioneering work by Mr Elvey on studies of neural tension in the upper quadrant. The content will include biomechanics, dynamics, differential diagnostic testing techniques, treatment techniques and principles. Principal speaker: Mr R L Elvey BAppSc GradDipManipTher.
Fee: €75, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'MACP Post-WCPT Course'. Please send SAE, no application form required.
relevance of adverse mechanical tension of the upper quarter
September 1991- MSc Physiotherapy Seotember 1993 (validation pending)
Miss S Beeston, Physiotherapy Division, Polytechnic of East London, Romford Road, London El5 4LZ
Polytechnic of East London
(tel 081-590 7722, ext 4476)
This course aims to provide opportunity for the review, evaluation and development of physiotherapy practice and to give experience in research. The structure is modular, with foundation modules on the research process, and the basis of human movement. Further modules will be chosen in light of individual interest. Possible pathways cater for all those interested in human movement, and for those working with specific client groups. Attendance will be for one afternoon and evening a week over a two-year period. A research project will be undertaken during the second year. Candidates should be physiotherapists with a first degree or evidence of appropriate continuing education.
Septem ber 7 - 8 and October 19-20
Western. General Hospital, Edinburgh
9 am-4.30 pm
Registration 8.30 am
Introduction to Bobath concept in treatment of adult hemiplegia
The first weekend aims to develop an understanding of normal movement and co-ordination as a basis of treatment with neurologically damaged patients. The second weekend aims to give participants a general introduction to the Bobath concept and includes lectures, practical sessions and patient demonstrations. Tutors: Alan Bass, Bobath tutor; Sharon Williams, Bobath tutor.
Fee: €100, includes coffee, to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form from course organiser. Closing date July 26.
Miss M Boyter MCSP, Senior Physiotherapist, Royal Victoria Hospital, Craigleith Road, Edinburgh EH4 2DN
No course is validated by the Chartered Society unless this is stated under the title. It is impossible for the CSP to assess courses published here except for those which are validated.
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September 28-29
Rotherham
9 am-4.30 pm Saturday
9 am-3.30 Pm Sunday
Adverse neural tension of the nervous system: Upper and lower limbs Rotherham S60 2UD
The course will investigate adverse neural tension with regard to upper and lower body quadrants. Emphasis will be on biomechanics, examination and neurophysiological mechanisms of effective treatment techniques. There will be practical demonstrations of brachial plexus movement on cadaveric specimens by Dr Philip Evans, clinical anatomist. Practical sessions will provide course members with an opportunity to develop examination and treatment skills. Familiarity with the Maitland concept of examination and treatment by passive movement is a course pre-requisite. Tutors: Mr A N Sweeney MCSP DipBioMech and Dr Philip Evans, clinical anatomist.
Fee: €70, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Rotherham Health Authority'. Closing date September 1.
Course Organiser, Physiotherapy Department, Rotherham District General Hospital, Moorgate Road,
October 1991 Diploma in rehabilitation
Tuesdays pm, plus six weekends
Department Administrator, Department of Health and Paramedical Studies, West London Institute of Higher Education, 300 St Margaret's Road, Twickenham TW1 1PT (tel 081-891 0121 (24 hours))
counselling (validated by Brunel University)
Isleworth, Middlesex The course is a response to the growing recognition of a need for skilled counselling in the rehabilitation
setting. It offers an extensive grounding in counselling skills with a humanistic/existentialist value base and is open to anyone who sees rehabilitation as a part of hidher role. The course has a holistic perspective with four units in each year: counselling approaches, rehabilitation studies, bodywork, creativity, and personal and professional development. The college is close to M 3 and M 4 connections and the Piccadilly Line.
Fee: f 6 0 0 (subject to review). Application form from departmental administrator at above address.
November 25- December 13
and
June 1-19, 1992
The London Hospital, Whitechapel, London E l
Diploma in academic and practical physiotherapy for sports (Dip APP Sports)
The London Hospital Medical College
Mrs D Blake, Administrator, Department of Sports Medicine, First Floor, Fielden House, Stepney Way, London E l 1BB (tel 071-377 7389)
Attendance on this new course is limited to Chartered physiotherapists or overseas physiotherapists with an equivalent qualification in their own country. The course requires a total of seven weeks full-time attendance, consisting of two taught terms each of three weeks duration (beginning November 25, 1991) and June 1, 1992) and a week of clinical attachment to an approved sports clinic during the interval between these taught terms. PACE accreditation is being sought, contributing points towards the ADP. The LHMC diploma will be awarded to students who are successful in the final assessment.
International April 19-20
Lyon, France
Eurokine 91 Transit Communications, 29 rue Ed Herriot 69002, Lyon, France
First European assembly of physiotherapists. The programme will include symposia on lymph and peripheral vascular circulation, airway drainage, ligaments of the knee, and re-education of the perineal sphincter. Several sessions will be devoted to the structure of the physiotherapy profession throughout Europe, comparing education and administrative systems. There will also be a free paper session. Official language: French.
May 17-19
Marseille, France
Mezieres method in rehabilitation
Fourth international congress of Amik.
Valadou-Mottet Congress, 73 Canebiere, 13001 Marseille, France
XXlll congress of psychology XXlll lnteramerican Congress of Psychology, PO Box 8238, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica
July 7-12
San Jose, Costa Rica. W lndies
August 23-24
Dallas. Texas
Second McKenzie Institute international conference
State-of-the-art information from the scientific and clinical communities supporting the McKenzie concepts of mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine. Conference presenters will include noted physicians, researchers, physical therapists, and chiropractors involved in active, non-surgical spinal care, as well as members of the McKenzie Institute and Robin McKenzie. The conference is open to physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors, who have completed one or more courses sponsored by the McKenzie Institute. The programme will include didactic and workshop sessions.
Ms Ann Carlton, The McKenzie Institute International, 4025 Deep Valley Drive, Dallas, Texas 75244-7232
September 30- Clinical epidemiology: Principles, F Hine, Clinical Epidemiology Course, October 4
Maastricht, The Netherlands
methods and applications Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limburg, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands (tel 31-43887396, fax 31-43255643)
Topics covered will include occurrence measures for disease events, validity and reliability of diagnosis prediction, and measurement of prognosis implementation of study results in daily practice.. It is intended for doctors, nurses and physiotherapists in teaching, clinical and research work. English language.
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October 5 - 6
Montreal, Canada
Evaluation scales in rehabilitation medicine
The principal theme of this 2nd international congress will be reliable methods of evaluation. It will particularly address the topics of vertebral dysfunction (cervical, thoracic, lumbo-sacral) and head trauma.
M P Boivin, 6300 Darlington Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3S 2J4 (tel 514 340-2089, fax 514 340-2149)
October 11-12
Grenoble, France
First spine internationial congress
Day one will be a scientific and multidisciplinary with four sessions: spinal imaging and therapeutics, rehabilitation, sports and spine, and work and spine. Day two will be an international meeting on prevention, for organisations and professionals working in public health.
Asporaid, Spine International Congress Organisation, 7 Rue Elisee Chatin, 38100 Grenoble, France
October 18-19 Tenth conaress of wor ts Dienst Revalidatie and SDortaeneeskunde. AZ Sint-Jan.
Brugge, Belgium medicine i f the A2 'Sint-Jan Ruddershove 10, B-8000 Brigge (tel (32) (050) 45.29.00, fax (32) (050) 45.22.38)
Subjects covered will include the young football player; nutritional and energy demands; ankle and foot lesions; the knee; the referee; and soft tissue lesions. There will also be an extensive social programme. Simultaneous translation into English.
1992 February 2 - 7
Chamonix and Grenoble, France
Mountain sport sciences
In relation to the Winter Olympic Games, this international pluridisciplinary congress is devoted to sport sciences, in relation to the mountain sports. Keynote lectures, round tables and oral presentations on free subjects will create a forum for those involved in biological, medical, physical, human and social sciences. Bringing together professionals, experts and scientists from around the world, this international scientific congress is intended to promote international co-operation among members of the scientific community. An interdisciplinary session will bring together participants in the two sessions.
Congres Scientifique International, CERNA, BP 35, 73202 Albertville Cedex, France
May 2 -3 Human gait
Seebruch, Dresden, Germanv
Staatlich annerkannte, Lehranstalt fur Krankengymnastik an der Weserland Klinik, Seebruchstrasse 33, 4973 Vlotho Bad, Seebruch, Germany
Theoretical and practical course for physiotherapists and students. Simultaneously in German and French.
July 15-17 October 28- November 2 April 27- May 2, 1992
Tours, France
The MBzibre method Association MBzieriste lnternationale de Kinesitherapie, Secretariat, Residence Montcalm, 49, rue Robespierre - 33400 Talence, France
Three sessions - an initial fortnight plus two weeks - teach the holistic method of re-education originated by Mlle F MBzibres in 1947. It is based on the theory that muscles are linked in chains, so that tension in one area causes problems elsewhere. Treatment is by restoring the equilibrium of posture.
August 12-16 Looking ahead
Limerick, Ireland
ICHPER World Congress, Thormond College, Limerick, Ireland
This is the 34th World Congress of the International Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreatib. Contributions are invited on the general theme: 'Looking ahead to the 21st century'.
August 18-22 Medical law
Gent, Belgium
Prof Dr R Dierkens, Congress President, Apotheekstraat 5, 8-900, Gent, Belgium
This Ninth World Congress on Medical Law will deal with topics related to patients, health care providers, society, medical advances in relation to law and ethics, and international co-operation.
September 29- October 4
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Arts and medicine Medart International, Hoboken Congress Organisation, Erasmus University, POB 1738, 3000 DR' Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The programme will include about eight courses and workshops on: 1. The relationships of arts and medicine: phenomenology, philosophy, aesthetics, neuroscience, biology, bioengineering, etc. 2. Medicine for artists: specialised medical and allied health care for performing and visual artists, aiming to diagnose, treat and prevent their occupation-related or job-threatening disorders. 3. Arts as medicine: numerous applications of the arts as treatment, namely music therapy, dance therapy and other creative arts therapies.
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After the first announcement of a course, its date, place and title will normally be given in subsequent issues of the Journal unless the closing date falls on or before the 20th of the month of issue, or the organiser sends in notification that it is fully booked. Further details may be obtained by referring to the issue of the Journal given after the title of the course in parentheses.
April 22-23 (Manchester) Effective explaining and lecturing skills (February )
(January)
mechanical tension in the nervous system (January)
April 25-27 (Sunderland) McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part B: Cervical and thoracic spine (January)
April 26-27 (Wadhurst, East Sussex) Conductive education approach for head-injured adults (March)
April 26-28 (London SW6) The cervical spine: Examination, assessment and treatment (January)
April 27 (Chesterfield) How to teach safe lifting and moving of loads (January)
April 27 (Manchester) Electrotherapy update (February)
April 27-28 (Otley, West Yorkshire) Care of the elderly patient (February)
April 28 (Glasgow) Common sports injuries and strappings (March)
April 30 (Bath/Bristol area) Resource management (March p 189)
May 3 (Belper, Derbyshire) What is ergonomics? (March)
May 9-10 (Edinburgh) Clinical interest groups conference (March p 189)
May 10-11 (London E l ) Sports injury in children: Theory and practical application (March)
May 10-11 (A) and May 12-13 (B) Four-day course (London NW3) Management of craniomandibular and craniocervical disorders: A multidisciplinary team approach (March)
May 11 (Halton, Runcorn) Normal movement as a basis for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions (February)
May 11 -12 (Harrogate) Mobilisation of the cervical spine (Maitland concept) (February)
overuse soft tissue ,injuries of the lower limb (March)
approaches to work with people with profound/multiple handicap (February)
approach to rehabilitation of the amputee (February)
medicine: The Cyriax approach: Part C (January)
movement as a basis for understanding
April 25 (Leeds) The management of pain
April 25-26 (Harrogate) Adverse
May 11-12 JAshford, Kent) Chronic/
May 13-14 (Reigate, Surrey) Practical
May 13-17 (London SW15) Team
May 13-18 (Birmingham) Orthopaedic
May 14-15 (Manchester) Normal
the Bobath concept (March) May 15 (Aberdeen) Study day on
promotion of continence (March) May 16 (Bath) Seating for people with
arthritis and back pain (February) May 16-17 (Belper, Derbyshire) Tutor
update (March) May 16-18 (London) McKenzie:
Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part C: Problem-solving practical workshop (February)
Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part A: The lumbar spine (February)
May 17 (London) Information retrieval, literature searching and what next? (March p 189)
May 17-18 (Oswestry) Orthotics for the severely handicapped (January)
May 17-18 (Bristol) Basic hand therapy course (BAHT validated) (February)
May 18-19 (Chesterfield) Acuteitraumatic soft tissue injuries of the lower limb (February)
May 18-19 (Sheffield) Acupuncture (March)
May 18-19 (Surbiton, Surrey) Manual therapy in sports medicine (March)
May 20 (London) Legal issues seminar (March p 189)
May 21 (London) 'Coming and going': The international aspects of physiotherapy (March p 189)
May 22 (Headington, Oxford) Respiratory failure in progressive neuromuscular disease (March)
Physiological approach to neuromuscular stimulation in neuromuscular disease (March)
iliac joints: Assessment and treatment (March)
rehabilitation: The way forward (January)
May 28-31, July 22-26, November 25-30 (Aberdeen) Approach to quality assurance for physiotherapists (CSP validated) (March)
May 29 (London) Physiotherapy and disability (March p 189)
May 30-31, June 27-28, July 25-26 (Doncaster) Assessment, examination and treatment of the lumbar spine, sacro-iliac, hip and knee joints using the Maitland concept (March)
June 1 (Coventry) Who's afraid of ITU? (March)
June 1 (Southampton) Acupuncture study day (March)
June 1 - 2 (Harrogate) Introduction to the Alexander technique (February)
June 3 -5 (Glasgow) Functional electrical stimulation: Practical aspects for clinicians (March)
June 5 (Leeds) Therapists' employment: The effects of NHS changes (February pp 112, 115)
June 6 -9 (London W1) Basic back care (March)
June 8 (London SE5) Positive pressure: A
May 16-19 (Kidderminster) McKenzie:
May 23 (Lister Hospital, Stevenage)
May 24-26 (Condon SW6) The sacro-
May 28 (Salford) Neurological
renaissance? (March) June 8 - 9 (Cheltenham) Research
methods for physiotherapists (March) June 8 - 9 (Harrogate) Mobilisation of the
lumbar spine (Maitland concept) (February)
June 8 - 9 (Chesterfield) Chronic/overuse soft tissue injuries of the lower limb (March)
June 8-10 (Sutton Coldfield) McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part B: Cervical and thoracic spine (March)
June 10 (Cardiff) Guillain-BarrB syndrome (March)
June 10-11 (Manchester) New concepts in critical care management (March)
June 10-12 (South Wirral, Cheshire) Steps in the right direction, 1991 (February)
June 10-12 (London W6) Leadership and management (March)
June 12 (Manchester) Motor neurone disease (March)
June 14-16 (The Physiotherapy Centre, London) The knee: Assessment and treatment (March)
June 14-17 and November 1-4 (Telford) Orthopaedic medicine parts A and B (March)
soft tissue injuries (March)
Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part B: Cervical and thoracic spine (March)
June 22-23 (Telford) Introduction to lower limb amputees (March)
June 22-23 (Torquay) Adverse mechanical tension in the nervous system (March)
June 24-25 (Birmingham) Perceptual and cognitive problems following brain damage (March)
June 26 (Headington, Oxford) Scoliosis: Conservative and surgical management (March) I
spine: Assessment and treatment (March)
June 28-July 1 (A), October 4-7 (B) (Telford) Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders (March)
June 29-30 (Harrogate) Mobilisation of the shoulder (Maitland concept) (March)
July 8-19 and September 6 (Southampton) Introduction and orientation to community physiotherapy (CSP validated/accredited) (January)
July 9 (Salford) Study day on urinary incontinence (January)
.July 22-26 (Part A), August 5-9 (Part B) (Canterbury) Pre- and post-WCPT Congress course in orthopaedic medicine (February)
July 24-25 (Bradford) Physiotherapy management of incontinence (January)
July 24-25 (London NW3) Motor relearning programme for stroke (March)
