courses and conferences A charge of f20 per entry is made for the following: Boards, Branches, Occupational and Clinical Interest Groups, schools of physiotherapy, physiotherapy departments, Health Districts and CSP validated courses. A charge of f50 per entry is made for all other course organisers. The closing date for this section is the 13th of the month preceding the month of publication. Organisers are reminded that course objectives must be stated for each entry under this section. Please ask the Journal Department for submission forms. DATE AND PLACE SUBJECT ORGANISER AND ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury Wheelchair seating seminars Gerald Simonds Healthcare Ltd, 9 March Place, Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 3UG (tel 0296 436557) Bristol Birmingham Bolton Newcastle Edinburgh A series of six educational seminars aiming to promote understanding of the benefits of specialist pressure- relieving wheelchair cushions and seating products highlighting the Jay Medical range of wheelchair cpshions. The seminars will include an audio-visual presentation and time will be allowed for the products to be demonstrated and tested. For details of dates and locations please contact Gerald Simonds, Healthcare Ltd at above address. Dates to be advised Exeter Bobath course in the treatment of adult hemiplegia A three-week course to provide the participants with skill in the treatment of adult hemiplegia. The course provides practical participation throughout and seeks to provide understanding of the Bobath concept. Syllabus: Normal movement, assessment of early and later stage patients, practical treatment sessions, treatment of patients. Fee: f450, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Application form from secretary. Closing date June 30. Secretary, Exeter Demonstration Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree), Gladstone Road, Exeter EX1 2ED April 18 Dorchester April 19 Portsmouth April 20 Southampton April 27 Guildford April 28 Woking April 29 Staines April 30 Croydon 10.30 am-2.30 pm or 6.30 pm-10.30 pm all days Laser treatment within physiotherapy practice Mr R St John, CB Medico, Burleighfield House, London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks HPlO 9RF (tel 0494 441674) Following a brief introduction to the theory of laser light, there will be in-depth presentation of indications for laser with clearly defined procedures for the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Emphasis will be attached to dosage, varying reactions to treatment and how reaction patterns should be taken into account when calculating dosage. The optimisation of rehabilitation periods to the mutual benefit of patient and therapist alike will be the theme of findings relating to acute states such as sports injuries, improving manual therapy and chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis and treatment of contractures as a preliminary procedure in the treatment of complaints such as hemiplegia, trigeminal neuralgia and others. Fee: €12, includes coffee, tea, biscuits and full course documentation, payable on application to 'CB Medico' at the above address. May 6 Respiratory care workshop Suffolk Branch lpswich Hospital, lpswich Mrs A M Orrock MCSP, 2 Lower Brook Street, lpswich IP4 1NP 9.40 am-5 pm Registration 9.15 am The aim of this course is to promote interest and discussion on a wide variety of subjects in respiratory care. Subjects covered will be chest assessment, intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery, medical chests, paediatrics, cardiac rehabilitation, negative pressure ventilation and pulmonary oxygen toxicity. We will be running two groups, a more basic lecture group and a discussion group for physiotherapists with more experience. Fee: f 20, includes tea and coffee, to be sent with application. Please indicate which group is preferred, with brief details of experience. Closing date April 30. 220 Physiotherapy, April 1989, vol75, no 4
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courses and conferences A charge of f20 per entry is made for the following:
Boards, Branches, Occupational and Clinical Interest Groups, schools of physiotherapy, physiotherapy departments, Health Districts and CSP validated courses.
A charge of f50 per entry is made for all other course organisers.
The closing date for this section is the 13th of the month preceding the month of publication. Organisers are reminded that course objectives must be stated for each entry under this section.
Please ask the Journal Department for submission forms.
DATE AND PLACE SUBJECT ORGANISER AND ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS
A series of six educational seminars aiming to promote understanding of the benefits of specialist pressure- relieving wheelchair cushions and seating products highlighting the Jay Medical range of wheelchair cpshions. The seminars will include an audio-visual presentation and time will be allowed for the products to be demonstrated and tested.
For details of dates and locations please contact Gerald Simonds, Healthcare Ltd at above address.
Dates to be advised
Exeter
Bobath course in the treatment of adult hemiplegia
A three-week course to provide the participants with skill in the treatment of adult hemiplegia. The course provides practical participation throughout and seeks to provide understanding of the Bobath concept. Syllabus: Normal movement, assessment of early and later stage patients, practical treatment sessions, treatment of patients.
Fee: f450, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Application form from secretary. Closing date June 30.
Secretary, Exeter Demonstration Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree), Gladstone Road, Exeter EX1 2ED
April 18 Dorchester
April 19 Portsmouth
April 20 Southampton
April 27 Guildford
April 28 Woking
April 29 Staines
April 30 Croydon
10.30 am-2.30 pm or 6.30 pm-10.30 pm all days
Laser treatment within physiotherapy practice
Mr R St John, CB Medico, Burleighfield House, London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks HPlO 9RF (tel 0494 441674)
Following a brief introduction to the theory of laser light, there will be in-depth presentation of indications for laser with clearly defined procedures for the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Emphasis will be attached to dosage, varying reactions to treatment and how reaction patterns should be taken into account when calculating dosage. The optimisation of rehabilitation periods to the mutual benefit of patient and therapist alike will be the theme of findings relating to acute states such as sports injuries, improving manual therapy and chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis and treatment of contractures as a preliminary procedure in the treatment of complaints such as hemiplegia, trigeminal neuralgia and others.
Fee: €12, includes coffee, tea, biscuits and full course documentation, payable on application to 'CB Medico' at the above address.
May 6 Respiratory care workshop Suffolk Branch
lpswich Hospital, lpswich
Mrs A M Orrock MCSP, 2 Lower Brook Street, lpswich IP4 1NP
9.40 am-5 pm Registration 9.15 am
The aim of this course is to promote interest and discussion on a wide variety of subjects in respiratory care. Subjects covered will be chest assessment, intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery, medical chests, paediatrics, cardiac rehabilitation, negative pressure ventilation and pulmonary oxygen toxicity. We will be running two groups, a more basic lecture group and a discussion group for physiotherapists with more experience.
Fee: f 20, includes tea and coffee, to be sent with application. Please indicate which group is preferred, with brief details of experience. Closing date April 30.
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May 6 -8 and June 3 - 5
Wembley Park, Middlesex
9 am-6 pm
Reflex zone therapy of the feet
This introductory course lays the foundations for this practical discipline as an adjunct to physiotherapy. Content includes the technique, treatment procedure, indications and contra-indications for treatment; relationship of the organs and structures of the body to the reflex zones in the feet; the difference between symptomatic and causal reflex zones and their appropriate treatment; the reactions and cross-reflexes. Open only to qualified staff.
Fee: €95, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form. Closing date April 22.
Mrs A Lett SRN RNT, British School, Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet, 87 Oakington Avenue, Wembley Park HA9 8HY
May 11 Strapping West Surrey Branch
Chertsey, Surrey Mrs S G Fender MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 OPZ
This is a basic course aimed at teaching the theory of taping, and demonstration and practical application of taping both upper and lower limbs. Course tutor: Mrs Rose Macdonald BA MCSP MCPA from Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
Fee: €20. includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Application form from course organiser. Closing date May 2.
May 11-14
London W1
Basic back course Miss A-M Hassenkamp MCSP, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, 45-51 Bolsover Street, London W.lP 8AQ
This course is intended for physiotherapists with little or no experience in treating musculoskeletal disorders of the spine. The aproach will be problem-solving with emphasis on thorough examination, assessment and treatment skills. Basic mobilising techniques taught on the course will include the Maitland and McKenzie concepts.
Fee: €60, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form.
9 am-5 pm
May 12 Treatment of lower-limb amputees Ms S J Harding MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, West
9.15 am-5.30 pm Registration 9 am A one-day introductory course for physiotherapists and occupational therapists interested in the treatment
of lower-limb amputees. Aspects covered include levels of amputation, pre- and post-operative treatment and the role of the occupational therapist. Practical sessions will cover oedema control, patients and prostheses, plus a demonstration of the PPAM aid. Lecturers: Mrs P Buttenshaw, Mrs J Dolman, and Miss R Carwadine from the DSA Limb Fitting Centre, Roehampton.
Fee: €15, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to ’Physiotherapy Equipment Fund’. Please send SAE; no application form required.
May 12-13 Interferential, ultrasound and East Kent Branch
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Faversham, Kent ME13 8JL Canterbury
9 am-5 pm
Mrs K M Kesson MCSP, Preston Lodge, 1 The Mall, combination therapies
The course will cover the theory, principles of application and therapeutic effects of ultrasound, interferential and combination therapy. Practical sessions are included in the programme. It is sponsored by Nomeq. Course tutors: Miss K Barr, Mr P Standing MSc MCSP DipTP, Mrs V Clarke MCSP and Mrs A Woodward MCSP.
Fee: €30 both days, €20 one day, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application. Application forms available from course organiser. Closing date April 30.
May 12-14
Edinburgh
9.30 am-4 pm Friday and Saturday
9.30 am-12.30 pm Sunday
Registration 9 am Friday
Aspects of sports medicine Mrs L Thomson, Fitness Assessment and Sports Injuries Centre, Department of Physical Education, University of Edinbugh, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ (tel 031-677 1011 ext 4458)
This course is open to anyone with an interest or involvement in sports medicine, but in particular is aimed at physiotherapists and doctors. The programme has been designed to encourage discussion and knowledge exchange and will include the following subjects: conditioning for sport, middle and long distance running, podiatry, fitness assessment, assessment of the knee, compartment syndromes and specific sport-related injuries.
Fee: €45, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application. Application form from course organiser.
May 17
Headington, Oxford
Adults with cerebral palsy Mr D Jones, Course Administrator, Demonstration Centre, Mary Marlborough Lodge, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LD
9.30 am-5 pm Registration 9 am This one-day course is open to all health professions involved in the management of adults with cerebral
palsy. Topics to be covered include special problems of the severely disabled adult; bed comfort and positioning; problems of posture; wheelchair seating; wheelchair controls: surgical intervention; communication and swallowing; further education and employment.
Fee: €25, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to ‘Demonstration Centre’. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Closing date May 1.
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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May 19
Strathdon Hotel, Derby Road, Nottingham
Workshop on ergonomic applications in poultry processing Health
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational
Mrs M E Blagbrough MCSP, 209 Totan Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7JD
9.30 am-4.30 pm Registration 9 am
A one-day workshop on the causes of, and methods for eliminating hand/arm and back problems in the poultry processing industry with consequent improvements in performance. Co-ordinator: Dr S L Johnson, University of Arkansas, a leading consultant to the US poultry industry. He will be supported by speakers from the Health and Safety Executive and specialists in occupational ergonomics. Subjects to be covered: major musculo-skeletal problems in poultry processing; workplace design; handling and packaging work; design of tools and equipment; the roles of selection, training and administrative controls; practical implementations for performance improvement.
Fee: €75, includes tea, coffee and lunch (special rate for ACPOH members on request). Closing date May 12.
May 19-21
Keele University, Stoke on Trent
9 am-5 pm
Basic concepts of the biomechanics of gait
The three-day course is designed to introduce a sound understanding of the functional anatomy of the lower limbs and gait. By the teaching of fundamental terminology and creating an understanding of joints of the lower legs and foot, the participant will become better equipped to treat paediatric, sports or other patients. A strong emphasis during the three days is given to practical sessions and comprehensive lecture notes are provided..
Fee: €140, includes coffee, lunch, tea and accommodation, payable to 'Langer UK'. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Closing date May 15.
Mrs P J Morton, Manager of Educational Services, Langer (UK) Ltd, The Green, Cheadle, Stoke on Trent ST10 1RL
May 2 0 Safe load management Northumberland Branch
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mrs C Nixon MCSB Physiotherapy Dqpartment, Tynemouth Victoria Infirmary, Tynemouth, North Tyneside
10 am-4.30 pm Registration 9.30 am
The purpose of this course is to give up-to-date advice and practical experience of lifting as applied to the NHS. Please indicate on application if you have any experience of lifting/handling as each group of five requires a team leader and it would be helpful to the organisers to set this up in advance.
Fee: €15, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Northumberland Branch CSP'. Please send SAE. Closing date May 7.
May 2 0
Birmingham
9 am-4.30 pm
Sports injuries forum Miss C Bradburn MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, General Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham 8 4 6NH
This course aims to deepen and broaden the knowledge of injuries and treatment in the knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow associated with specific sports, ie skiing, football, cricket and javelin.
Fee: €22, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'CBHA'. Please send SAE. Closing date May 12.
May 20
Burton on Trent
9.30 am-4.30 pm Registration 9 am
'To be or not to be' Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - West Midlands
Mrs J Whirledge MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Burton District Hospital Centre, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent DE13 ORB
Another opportunity to come to one of our regular study days; this time concentrating on infertility and its associated problems, with opportunities also to see applications of electrotherapy (including NeuroTech).
Fee: €10.50 members, €11.50 others, €10.50 students, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'West Midlands ACPOG'. Students welcome. Closing date May 10.
May 20-21
London NW3
9.30 am-4.30 pm Registration 9.15 am
Introduction to combined movements of the cervical spine
This course aims to teach the principles of examination and treatment using combined movements as described by Brian Edwards of Western Australia. It consists of lectures/demonstrations and supervised practical sessions. Applicants should be familiar with and experienced in the management of patients using the Maitland approach. Tutor: Miss K Sheehy MCSP.
Fee: €35, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application (no form required), payable to 'Special
Miss L Bryden MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3
. trustees G306'.
(A) May 20-21 Spinal mobilisation August 19-20
Miss R Crookenden GradDipPhys MCSP, Crookenden & Lewis, 31 South Street, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7PJ (tel 03727 45477)
(B) June 24-25 Sept 23-24
Oct 21-22
(A) Cervical. (B) Lumbar. (C) Thoracic. Course tutor: Miss F M K Lewis GradDipPhys MCSP. The aim of each course is to extend and improve practical skills in the treatment of spinal problems using assessment and mobilising techniques based on G D Maitland. The course is essentially practical and places are limited to ensure close supervision. Courses may be attended as separate modules if preferred.
Fees: €75 per weekend, includes tea, coffee and course handbook, to be sent with application, payable
(c) July 22-23
Epsom to 'Crookenden & Lewis'.
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June 22 (B)
July 13 (C)
Sept 21 (D)
Oct 12 (E)
10 am-4 pm
Manipulative therapy workshops
(A) Cervical spine. (6) Lumbar spine. (C) Dorsal spine. (D) Hip. (E) Shoulder. A series of one-day workshops to assist those with limited or no knowledge of manipulative therapy. The programme is based mainly on Maitland-style mobilisations and includes anatomy, assessment and basic techniques and their uses. Limited to six to ten participants to allow time for practical instruction and supervision.
Fee: €30 per day, or €140 for the whole course (five days) if paid in advance, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application and SAE. Preference will be given to those applying for the whole course.
Mrs R M Lovesey MCSP ONC, 6 Barncroft Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3NL
June 3 - 4 Introduction to Bobath approach Miss P G Mellor MCSP, Unit Superintendent Physiotherapist, to treatment of adult hemiplegia City General Hospital, Newcastle Road,
Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Stoke on Trent
am-5 pm (Saturday) am-2 pm
This 1 %-day course follows on from the normal movement patterns course held at Stoke on Trent City General Hospital May 6-7, 1989, and is designed to give participants a general introduction to the Bobath concept, enabling them to recognise abnormal posture and movement, and appreciate the importance of appropriate handling and movement.
Fee: €30, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application, payable to 'CGH Bobath Weekend'. Please send SAE for application form. Closing date May 13.
June 5-16
(two weeks block release)
Research methodology Ms A M Crews, Executive Officer, Birkbeck College, University of London Psychology Department, Malet Street, London WClE 7HX (tel 01-631 6215)
The aims of this certificate course for the remedial professions are to help develop a scientific approach to the practice and evaluation of various therapeutic techniques and evaluation of theoretical issues which may underlie therapy; and to promote an understanding of the principles behind experimental design and to establish a working knowledge of statistics. Students will be required to undertake a research project within their own area of clinical practice (ie within the institution at which they are currently employed). Successful completion of the course will lead to the award of a Certificate in Research Methodology. Closing date May 15.
Fee: €300. Please send SAE for application form. Closing date May 15.
June 8 -9
London
Motor neurone disease Ms A Brooke MCSP (Research). Physiotherapy Department, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF
A two-day course for physiotherapists based on experience gained from a four-year physiotherapy research programme with MND patients. The aim is to encourage awareness of the disease and what can be done to help. Topics include methodology and results of trial, physiotherapeutic implications, domiciliary follow- up, demonstrations and videos, management of bulbar symptoms, terminal care.
Fee: €25 (€30 after May 20), includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application (forms available from organiser). Closing date June 1.
June 8-July 20 lnterferential workshops (basic) Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3NL
Mrs R M Lovesey MCSP ONC, 6 Barncroft Road,
July 6 (advanced)
The basic workshop is suitable for therapists with little or no experience with interferential therapy and will include the theory and uses of interferential therapy as well as practical tuition. The advanced workshop will discuss some of the latest developments and ways in which interferential may be used as well as revising the theory and effects. This workshop is suitable for therapists with six months or more experience in this modality.
Fee: €30 per day, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application and SAE.
June 10 Influencing patients
Royal Devon and
Dr J B King CPsychol AFBPsS, Professional Development Associates, PO Box 618, Bristol BS99 1TQ (tel 0272 237355)
Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Exeter
10 am-4.45 pm Registration 9.15 am
This is a study day to develop skills in health promotion and in motivating and influencing patients. Lectures will cover the topics of the physiotherapist's role as health educator, the importance of patients' health attitudes, improving collaboration with general practitioners, and re-educating patients (with examples from a back and neck school). Speakers include a health educator, a GP, a physiotherapist and a psychologist. They will direct afternoon group work, helping delegates to develop the skills needed for their extended role as health educators. Experiential learning and discussion with individual feedback will be central to the course.
Fee: €35, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Professional Developmental Associates'. Please send SAE. Closing date May 31.
June 10-11
Chesterfield
Chronidoveruse soft tissue injuries of the lower limb
9 am-4 pm The aim of the course is to develop a basic understanding of the physiotherapy management of chronic/ overuse injuries of the lower limb. The course will include causes, biomechanics, examination. Differential testing and treatment of chondromalacia patellae, iliotibial tract friction syndrome, popliteus tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, Osgood Schlatter's disease, bursitis. Groin strains, pubic symphysis disorders, pyriformis syndrome, iliac crest disorders, bursitis. Achilles rupture, tendinitis, peritendinitis, 'shin splints', compartment syndromes, cuboid syndrome. Characteristics of good running footwear. Practical application of strapping support, Achilles tendon tibialis posterior strain, footballer's ankle, plantar fasciitis. Tutor: Mr E Morgan-Jones GradDipPhys MCSP DipTP.
Fee: €50, students €30, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Saltergate Physiotherapy Clinic'. Please send SAE. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome.
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June 10-11
Chesterfield
Developing creativity in the treatment of neurology workshop
Mrs A Cant MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, Derbvshire
10 am-4 pm Registration 9 am This workshop is aimed at Bobath trained physiotherapists who have completed a full three-week course
and who are wishing to expand their skills further. The course will be practically based. Some accommodation may be available, numbers limited to 12. Tutor: Mr Charlie Dean, Bobath tutor. For further information please contact Mrs Cant.
Fee: €75, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form. Closing date May 12.
June 14 Rehabilitation technoloav Mr D Jones; Course Administrator, Demonstration Centre. -. Headington, Oxford Mary Marlborough Lodge, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre,
Headinaton. Oxford OX3 7LD " . 9.30 am - 5 pm Registration 9 am This one-day course is open to all health and other professions working with people with physical disabilities.
Topics to be covered will include communication in education; computers and voice recognition; Magpie - a foot-operated manipulator; equipment for FES; methods of analysing gait; robotics in medicine; lSlS - measuring back shape; and computer aided design of lower limb prostheses.
Fee: €25, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application to 'Demonstration Centre'. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome. Closing date June 1.
June 15
James Fawcett Education Centre, King George Hospital, Newbury Park, London
Nearest Underground station: Newbury Park (Central Line)
June 15
Oswestry
9.30 am-4.30 pm Registration 9 am
Introduction and orientation to community physiotherapy Connaughton MCSP
Organisers: Mrs R Chandresinghe MCSP and Miss
Applications to: Mrs A Shanks MCSP, District Physiotherapist, Redbridge Health Authority, The West Wing, King George
,Hospital, Eastern Avenue, Newbury Park 1G2 7SJ (tel 01-518 2299 ext 3560 - Monday to Thursday, 2-5 pm)
Open to newly-appointed community physiotherapists and senior staff who are considering community work. Aspects to be covered will include structure of community services, legal aspects, record keeping, care of the elderly in the community, treatment in the community, reprovision for mentally handicapped clients, what to expect 'outside the hospital gates'. Equipment by the sponsors Central Medical Equipment will be on display.
Fee: €5, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to Redbridge Health Authority Physiotherapy Department.
Management of rheumatic disease Mrs R Jones, Symposium Secretary, Demonstration Centre, Institute of Orthopaedics, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7AG
This day course will cover medical developments, research and treatment of rheumatic diseases, including nursing and paramedical care. The course is open to nursing and paramedical staff who are involved in the care and treatment of rheumatic conditions.
Fee: €15, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form. Students welcome. Closing date May 31.
June 16
London WC1
Study day on vestibular balance disorders
Ms J A Baldry MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG
The course will aim to familiarise physiotherapists with the treatment of vestibular balance disorders. It will consider physiology, pathology and possible treatment modalities, with particular reference to Cawthorne- Cooksey exercises.
Fee: €20, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'National Hospitals Endowment Fund'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Closing date May 12.
9.30 am-4.30 pm Registration 9 am
June 17 Laser therapy
Hexham
9.30 am-4.00 pm
Miss A Lambert MCSP, 7 Holly Close, Highford Park, Hexham NE46 2RF
The aim of this course is to provide physiotherapists with little or no experience in laser therapy with a basic introduction to the theory and practice of this modality. Laser in general use and as a non-invasive method of acupuncture will be described. Tutor: Sheila Sinclair MCSP. District Physiotherapist, Burton District Hospital Centre, Burton on Trent.
Fee: €30, includes coffee and tea. Application form from course organiser. Students welcome.
June 19-20 Bobath approach to the treatment Mrs A M Moran, Superintendent Paediatric Physiotherapist,
Manchester of children with cerebral palsy Lancasterian School, Elizabeth Slinger Road, Manchester M20 8XA
Registration 9 am A two-day introductory course for therapists working with children with cerebral palsy. No telephone bookings will be accepted. Early application advised. Tutor: Chris Barber, Bobath Centre, London.
Fee: €45, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form. Students welcome. Closing date May 29.
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June 23-24
Postgraduate Centre, Rotherham District General Hospital
9 am-4 pm (Friday)
Normal movement in orthopaedic rehabilitation
Objectives and content of course (maximum 100 words). The aims of the course are to provide physiotherapists with an interest in exercise, with the skills to analyse human movement. To give an insight into the implications of exercise on joint forces through the application of biomechanical principles. The physiological effects of varying training methods, and ways to improve, power, speed and stamina, etc, will be covered. Other lectures include 'Normal joint motion, spin, slide, roll, implication of close and loose pack joint positions', 'Practical fitness testing', and 'Principles of hydrotherapy', with a practical session.
Fee: €38 members, €45 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'A N Sweeney Physiotherapy Fund'. Closing date June 1.
Acutdtraumatic soft tissue injuries of the lower limb
The aim of the course is to develop a basic understanding of the physiotherapy management of acute/ traumatic injuries in the lower limb. It will include: Categories and mechanisms of injury - strains, sprains, bursitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis. Causes, biomechanics, recognition and physiotherapy management of acute quadriceps muscle contusion injury, acute hamstring strain; complications, testing for fitness, and prophylaxis. Anatomy, biomechanical mechanism of injury, recognition and differential examination of meniscus, collateral ligament, cruciate ligament, and posterior capsule damage. Physiotherapy management of tibia1 collateral ligament sprain - early, middle and late rehabiltation; acute ankle and calf injuries - causes, biomechanics, recognition and treatment of ankle sprain and associated injuries of the foot and leg. Support and strapping techniques for thigh, knee and ankle. Tutor: Mr E Morgan-Jones GradDipPhys MCSP DipTP.
Fee: f55, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Physiotherapy Centre'. Please send SAE. No application form required.
Mr A N Sweeney MCSP DipBioMech, Firbeck Rehabilitation Unit, Firbeck, near Worksop, Notts S81 8JS (tel 0709 812477)
pm (Saturday)
June 23-24
London SW6
9.30 am-4 pm Registration 9.15 am
The Courses Secretary, The Physiotherapy Centre, 39 Harwood Road, London SW6 4QP (tel 01-736 0193)
June 24 Normal movement
Sidcup, Kent
9.30 am-4.30 pm
Mrs L M Jones MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6LT
A one-day, practical introductory course on the basic understanding of normal movement and its application to the treatment of those with adult hemiplegia, by Bobath tutor Sue Edwards MCSP.
Fee: €20, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'Physiotherapy Department'. Places limited. Please send SAE.
June 25-28
Earlswood Stud, Shirenewton, Chepstow, Gwent
1.30 pm Sunday- 3pm Wednesday
The horse as a therapeutic agent: 'Know your horse'
Riding for the Disabled: Specific Interest Section
Mrs J Fowles, Riding for the Disabled Association, Avenue 'R', National Agricultural Centre, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LY
The course aims to help therapists improve their own riding and horse knowledge, as a base from which to study the movements of the horse and rider and the influence of the one upon the other. To observe and analyse the problem of disabled riders and the adaptation of techniques to exploit potential, and to make the fullest possible use of the horse. To examine the role of the therapist in an RDA group. The course is intended for physiotherapists working with disabled riders or likely to do so in the near future. It is sponsored by Lloyds Bank.
Application form from RDA regional chairman, whose approval is necessary for sponsorship inquiries through Mrs Fowles, RDA (see above). The course is normally over-subscribed - preference will be given to early applications. Closing date May 19.
June 30-July 2 Community physiotherapy Welsh Board
1 pm Friday- 12.30 pm Sunday
The Welsh National Watersports Centre, Plas Menai, near Bangor, Gwynedd
Mr R Roberts MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Colwyn Bay Community Hospital, Hesketh Road, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd LL29 8AY
This course aims to provide the basic knowledge and skills required to set up and provide a community physiotherapy service. On completion participants should be able to identify the needs of people who would benefit from a community physiotherapy service; propose locations, structure and organisation to meet these identified needs; establish links with other relevant disciplines and groups; describe the role of the primary health care team; work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the community; plan and execute appropriate treatment/management programmes for patientklients; appreciate the social, psychological and legal aspects of domiciliary visiting. The three course tutors/facilitators will be led by Miss Brenda Samuels, District Physiotherapist, Tower Hamlets.
Fee: €50, full accommodation and meals for whole course (Friday dinner to Sunday lunch) €59; non- residential, lunch €3.50, dinner €4. Please send for application form. Closing date June 14.
June 30-July 2 London SW6
9.15 am-4.15 pm Friday
9.30 am-4.15 pm Saturday
9.30 am-1.30 pm Sunday
Examination, assessment and treatment of adverse neural tension in vertebral disorders
This course will update and upgrade the examination, assessment and treatment of vertebral problems in which adverse neural tension is contributing to the clinical picture. All spinal levels will be covered, to include symptomatic areas of the upper and lower limbs, the trunk and the head. The Maitland concept of assessment and treatment will be used as the core of the course and therefor2 it is essential that applicants are familiar with this approach. Tutor: Mr P E Wells BA MCSP DipTP.
Fee: €75, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Physiotherapy Centre (Courses)'. Please send SAE. No application form required. Students welcome.
The Courses Secretary, The Physiotherapy Centre, 39 Harwood Road, London SW6 4QP (tel 01-736 0193)
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June 30-July 2 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Training in sport and its medical implications
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine
Mrs R Macdonald MCSP, Superintendent Physiotherapist, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Norwood, London SE19 268 (tel 01-778 0131)
16th annual conference and AGM of ACPSM. Programme: Friday - 'The Olympic Games', Dr R Axon. Saturday - 'Sport and medicine - Unlimited?' Dr P Sperryn: 'Basic conditioning and training for track and field', Dave Johnson and Brad McStravick, BAAB national coaches; 'Coaching for swimmers', D Hicks and J Cardwell: 'American football', Steve Beercroft. Visit to sports injury centre - presentation on sequence training, Hans Cunnari and Olaf Evienth. Queen's Hotel - dinner and disco. Sunday - 'Aspects of training for competitive diving', Chris Snode.
Fees: €73 ACPSM members, €78 others, €30 students (residential, including dinner), part fees available. Closing date June 9.
July 3
Cardiff
9 am-5 pm Registration 8.45 am
July 7 - 9
London SW6
9.15 am-4.15 pm Friday
9.30 am-4.15 pm Saturday
9.30 am-1.30 pm Sunday
Communication aids and South Glamorgan Health Authority environmental controls Mrs C Ellis, The Lodge, Rookwood Hospital, Fairwater Road,
Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YN
This one-day course is open to all who would like to increase their knowledge of communication aids and environmental controls. The aims are to provide information on the availability and function of environmental controls, high and low technology communication aids: to outline assessment procedures and to allow for practical demonstrations and hands-on experience. The syllabus will include a description of communication aids and environmental controls: explanation of terminology; assessment and supply procedures; use of switches; role of Communication Aids Centres; demonstration and hands-on experience.
Fee: € 5 South Glamorgan HA employees, €20 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application, payable to 'South Glamorgan HA. Closing date May 22.
The knee: Assessment and treatment
This course will cover the examination, assessment and treatment of disorders of the tibio-femoral, patello- femoral and superior tibio-fibular joints. Familiarity with the concept gf examination, assessment and treatment devised by Mr G D Maitland is an essential pre-requisite for those applying for this course. Tutor: Mr P E Wells BA MCSP DipTP.
Fee: €75, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Physiotherapy Centre (Courses)'. Please send SAE, no application form required. Students welcome.
The Courses Secretary, The Physiotherapy tentre, 39 Harwood Road, London SW6 4QP (tel 01-736 0193)
July 9-11 Hand therapy British Association of Hand Therapists
York University Mrs A Leveridge, Occupational Therapy Department, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex
Second conference of the BAHT. Open to all physiotherapists, occupational therapists and surgeons. Invited papers, eg 'Recent advances in hand orthotics' by Maud Malick, Harmaville, Pittsburg, USA. Free papers. Workshops on 'Sensory re-education', 'Reflex sympathetic dystrophy', 'Tendon transfers and reconstructive surgery', 'The rheumatoid hand'. Also sherry reception and formal dinner.
Fee: €60 BAHT members, €75 others, includes coffee, lunch and tea: bed and breakfast accommodation €15 per night. Please send for application form.
July 14-15
London SW6
9.30 am-4 pm Registration 9.15 am Friday
Chronicloveruse soft tissue injuries of the lower limb
The aim of the course is to develop a basic understanding of the physiotherapy management of chronic/overuse injuries of the lower limb. It will include causes, biomechanics, examination: differential testing and treatment of chondromalacia patellae, patellar subluxation, iliotibial tract friction syndrome, popliteus tendinitis, patellar tendinitus, Sinding Larsen Johannson and Osgood Schlatters disease, bursitis, groin strains, pubic symphysis disorders and associated sacro-ilioac joint sprain; piriformis syndrome, iliac crest disorders, bursitis, shin splints, anterior and lateral compartment syndromes, support and strapping techniques. Tutor: Mr E Morgan Jones GradDipPys MCSP DipTP.
Fee: €55, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'The Physiotherapy Centre (Courses)'. Please send SAE; no application form required. Students welcome.
The Courses Secretary, The Physiotherapy Centre, 39 Harwood Road, London SW6 4QP (tel 01-736 0193)
July 14-15
Leicester
Registration 10 am
'Movement' through the specialties Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Exercise, Recreation and Preventive Therapy
Mrs H E Walker MCSP, Conference Co-ordinator, 14 Gagewell View,, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 6BT
Annual conference of ACPERPT - a practically based series of workshops which will appeal to physiotherapists, throughout most specialties, who are interested in updating their knowledge of recreational and exercise therapy. Workshops will include 'Exercise and mental health' and 'Recreational therapy for mentally ill people' by M King, Superintendent Physiotherapist, North Lincolnshire HA. 'Normal movement module with specific relationship to the rehabilitation of the elderly' by G Turner, Bobath tutor. July 15 full day workshop to include fitness testing, warm-ups, internal training, circuit training and recreational therapy techniques. (AGM and annual dinner at the end of the course on July 15).
Please send SAE for application form. Workshops may be booked individually. Accommodation, meals available. Prices for individual workshops, meals, accommodation, full booking, available on request. Closing date June 16.
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July 17-18
Manchester
Confusion and dementia South Manchester - Rehabilitation Demonstration Centre
This multidisciplinary course is intended to look at the concept in depth, to work logically through the varying definitions, and to find a more positive and practical way to approach the problem. Aphasias, apraxias and agnosias will be explained and common behaviours related to these impairments will be highlighted. The aim is to help staff not only recognise them but to have skills which would improve rehabilitation programmes and goal setting.
July 31 -August 1 - 2
London SE5
Neonatal intensive care Mrs A E Parker MCSP, Physiotherapy Department, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS
The purpose of this course is to update knowledge of senior physiotherapists working in this area and to increase awareness of recent developments in neonatal care. Topics include respiratory problems of the newborn, ventilation, chronic lung disease, nutrition, control of infection, cerebral haemorrhages, psychological aspects and the role of the physiotherapist in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Fee: f75, includes coffee and tea, to be sent with application, payable to ’Education and Research Fund’. Please send SAE; no application form required. Closing date May 31.
Basic reflextherapy course with a
9 am-4.30 pm
September 9-10 part I holistic approach 5 Church Street, Warwick CV34 4AB
Christine Jones MCSP, Midland School of Reflextherapy,
September 23-24 Part I1
October 7-8 Part 111
October 21 - 22 Part IV
December 1 Refresher
December 2-3 NutritionEtress
Warwick Hospital
The Midland School of Reflextherapy offers professional, intensive and in-depth teaching of reflextherapy (micro-acupressure) which, when applied by a disciplined and knowledgable practitioner, will have a safe and profound effect not only on local symptoms but on the healing ability of the whole person. The full basic course teaches the principles, effects and practice of reflextherapy, equipping the practitioner with safe, competent, effective treatment. All tutors are fully qualified and experienced in orthodox, complementary and alternative disciplines. The course is open to those with prior qualification in medicine and allied professions. Further advanced and associated study weekends available.
Fee: €430, to include handouts and refreshments. Please send SAE for further information. Closing date September 1.
September 15-17
University of Reading
3 pm Friday- 2 pm Sunday
Obstetrics and gynaecology Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Mrs D Fry MCSP, ’Enborne’, Brimpton, Reading, Berks RG7 4TG
The 1989 ACPOG study weekend will cover various topics related to obstetrics and gynaecology, including anatomy of the female pelvis, management of second stage, neonatal physiotherapy and the latest research into incontinence.
Fee: €75 ACPOG members, €77 others, includes coffee, lunch, tea and residential accommodation (non- residential and Saturday only fees available), not to be sent with application, payable to ’ACPOG Study Weekend 1989’. Please send SAE for application form. Students welcome. Closing date August 9.
September 18-19
Birmingham
October 6-7
Nottingham School of Physiotherapy
10 am-5 pm and 9 am-1 pm
Normal movement as a basis for the West Birmingham Health Authority: Physiotherapy Services
Mrs M E Read, District Personnel Department, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham 818 7QH (tel 021-554 3801 ext 4670)
development of treatment techniques with neurologically damaged patients
The aim of the course is to develop a basic understanding of normal movement and its relevance to the treatment of patients with abnormal postural tone and patterns of movement. The course will include: how movement is produced by the central nervous system; volitional versus automatic movement function and development of postural tone and movement patterns; postural sets; analysis and application in treatment; understanding Key Point control; and analysis of balance mechanisms. Emphasis will be on practical sessions. Tutor: Miss M Lynch MCSP, senior tutor, Bobath Centre.
Fee: f55, includes coffee, lunch and tea, not to be sent with application. Application form from course organiser.
Educating for problem-solving Ms C Spedding BA MCSP CertEd DipTP, Mrs J Pitt-Brooke MCSP CertEd DipTP
Nottingham School of Physiotherapy, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PG (tel 0602 606993)
A workshop for those involved in the education of physiotherapy students and who are interested in a problem- solving approach to learning. Tutor: Dr Colin Coles, senior lecturer in medical education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, assisted by Angie Titchen.
Fee: €45 includes teakoffee and lunch on Friday. Please send SAE for programme and application form to Mrs J Pitt-Brooke. Closing date August 31.
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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October 14 'On-call': respiratory study day Mr C Conroy MCSP, Senior Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy
Birmingham Department, East Birmingham Hospital, 45 Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5ST
9.30 am-4.30 pm Registration 9 am This study day is designed to give an insight into the on-call situation. It also aims to revise and refresh
respiratory knowledge and skills. Fee: €20, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application, payable to 'East Birmingham
Physiotherapy Department'. Please send SAE; no application form required. Students welcome. Closing date August 14.
October 16-20 Foundation post-registration Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Obstetrics and course in obstetrics and gynaecology (CSP validated)
St Thomas' Hospital, London
9 am-5 om
G ynaecology
Mrs A Gill MCSP, 49 Finchley Lane, London NW4 1BY
Registration 9.30 am This validated foundation course consists of four modules over 18 months for physiotherapists working for full membership of ACPOG. Module I I consists of five study days at St Thomas' Hospital, to be preceded by Module I , a pre-course distance learning package sent to all applicants. Module 111 consists of 12 months clinical experience under the guidance of ACPOG area tutors. Module IV will be two more study days, in London, in October 1990.
Fee: €200, includes coffee and tea, not to be sent with application. Please send SAE for application form. Closing date May 31.
October 24
Postgraduate Medical Centre,
The concept of body-image will be explored in a day course led by Dr Pat Hartley who teaches psychology Whitchurch Hospital,
to professions allied to medicine and who also heads the eating +.orders project at Salford College of Cardiff
9.30 am-4.30 pm Technology. Different speakers will present various aspects of body-image and the course will be of relevance Registration 9 am to physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists. A workshop format will facilitate
interdisciplinary exchange of information. Fee: €20 qualified physiotherapists, €15 students, includes coffee, lunch and tea, to be sent with application,
payable to 'Psychology and Physiotherapy Workshop'. Please send SAE; no application form required. Closing date September 30.
Body-image and self-image in health and ill-health
Psychology and Physiotherapy Working Group
Ms R Payne BSc MCSP, 1 St Michael's Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2AL (tel 0222 563826)
1990 January 22-26
Institute of Child Health, London
Paediatric respiratory care Ms S A Prasad and L Hayward, Superintendent Physiotherapists (Southwood Block), Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WCIN 3JH
Advance notice: a one-week course aimed at physiotherapists who have a special interest in respiratory care and would like to update their knowledge in the field of paediatrics.
Further details, with application information, will be announced in the September issue of the Journal.
Overseas May 22-24
Stockholm, Sweden
Towards mobility as a human right
Fifth international conference on mobility and transport for elderly and disabled persons. Target audience: decision makers, planners, scientists and elderly and disabled people.
Catarina Arwidsson, Bohmersweg 19, D-2000 Hamburg 13, West Germany
August 13-19 Football and medicine
Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish Association of Sports Medicine
International Congress of Football and Medicine, Rigshospitalet, 2002, Section of Sports Medicine, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen 0, Denmark
Broad spectrum conference to facilitate contact between physiotherapists, doctors, trainers, coaches, referees, journalists, athletes, manufacturers, etc. Main subjects: coaching, traumatology, rehabilitation, prophylaxis, biomechanics, rulesheferees, ethics/press, accessories/environment, performance. Abstracts invited.
September 15-16 Endurance exercise
Arnhem, Netherlands
Dutch Medical Athletics Association, PO Box 85968, 2508 CR The Hague, Netherlands
September 15: Seminar on medical aspects of endurance exercise. Topics include clinical expression of overtraining, endocrine system, metabolic aspects, psychology, immune system, nutrition, osteoporosis and cardiovascular aspects. September 16: First official world championship medical marathon.
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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1992 September 28- October 1
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Quantity or quality of physiotherapy in the year 2000 A conference to mark the quatercentenary of Trinity College. Details to be published later.
Mr P S Wagstaff, Director, School of Physiotherapy, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
courses in brief 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 20-22 (Buxton) Caring and sharing (January)
April 21-23 (London SW6) Adverse mechanical tension in the nervous system: Advanced courses (January)
April 22 (Ashford, Kent) Clumsy children (February)
April 22 (Oxford) Approaches to back pain (February)
April 22-23 (Cheltenham) The handicapped child in the family (October1
management of sport related soft tissue injuries (February)
April 26 (Southampton) Getting back pain moving (February)
April 26-28, June 6-9, November 13-17 (Aberdeen) An approach to quality assurance for physiotherapists (February)
April 27 (Manchester) Behavioural approaches with elderly people (normalisation and role planning) (February)
April 28-30 (London SW6) The sacroiliac joints: Examination, assessment and treatment (January)
April 28-30 (11, May 19-21 (2) (Jersey, CI) Soft tissue injuries - assessment and treatment (December)
combined movements in the upper cervical spine (January)
May 3, repeated November 22 (Putney) Seating for the severe posturally impaired wheelchair user (February)
May 4-5 (Hexham) An introduction to spinal injuries (January)
May 4-7 (Edinburgh) McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part A: The lumbar spine (March)
May 5-6 (Hull) lnterferential therapy update (February)
May 5-6 (Aberdeen) Exercise to music (March)
April 22-23 (Southport) Prevention and
April 29 (Uxbridge) Introduction to
May 6 (Kingswood, Surrey) Biomechanical assessment applied to the management of lower limb sports injury (March)
May 6 -7 (Romford, Essex) Introduction to combine movements in the lumbar spine (March)
May 6 -7 (Chesterfield) Acutekraumatic soft tissue injuries of the lower limb (March)
May 6 - 7 (Stoke on Trent) Normal movement patterns (March)
May 8 (Manchester) Medical chest conditions: Their treatment and management (March)
May 8 -9 (London SW151 Physical management of patients with severe multiple sclerosis (February)
May 10 (Manchester) Orthoptics (March) May 10-12 (three-day workshops)
(London N5) Counselling skills and stress management (December)
May 11 (Manchester) Sensory stimulation for people who have severe learning difficulties (March)
advances in the management of elderly orthopaedic patients (March)
May 12-14 (Prescot, Merseyside) McKenzie: Problem-solving workshop (February)
May 12-14 (London SW61 The cervical spine: Assessment and treatment (March)
May 13 (Chesterfield) How to teach safe lifting and moving of loads (March)
May 13-14 (Harrogate) Vertebral manipulation (V) (February)
May 13-14 (London NW9) The Halliwick method: Basic parts A and B (March)
May 15-16 (Brighton) Manipulative medicine (February)
May 16 (Southampton) Physiotherapy in terminal care (January)
May 16-17 (A), June 13-14 (B), July 18-19 (C), August 15-16 (D), October 24-25 (El (London SE5) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (March)
patient (February)
(Paisley) Maitland concept (March)
Wheelchairs (March)
lumbar spine (February)
May 11 (London E9) AGM and recent
May 17 (Aylesbury) Care of the burns
May 17-19 (A), June 27-29 (8)
May 18 (half day) (Manchester)
May 18-21 (Cambridge) McKenzie: The
May 19-21 (London SW6) The thoracic spine: Cervico-thoracic, thoracic and thoraco-lumbar (March)
mechanical tension in the nervous system (February)
May 20- 21 (Shrewsburyl Normal movement as a basis for treatment of neurologically damaged patients (February)
8-9 (Za), July 15-16 (2b), September 9-10 (3a), September 16-17 (3b) (London SEl) Dr James Cyriax’s international course in orthopaedic medicine: Parts 1-3 (March)
May 22-24 (London WC1) The clinical application of asssertiveness training (22/89) (March)
approaches to work with elderly people (February)
medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module B (December)
physiotherapy (February)
fitness testing (February)
peripheral musculoskeletal disorders (February)
medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module A (December)
(March)
May 20- 21 (Harrogate) Adverse
May 20-21 (la), May 27-28 (lb), July
May 23 (London E15) Behavioural
May 23-27 (Newcastle) Orthopaedic
May 26 (Harrogate) Update in respiratory
May 26 (Harrow) Exercise physiology and
May 26-29 (Sheffield) Treatment of
May 28-June 1 (Newcastle) Orthopaedic
June 2 -4 (London SW6) The shoulder
June 3 (Bolton) lnterferential (February) June 3 - 4 (Hexham) Adverse mechanical
tension in the nervous system (March) June 3 - 4 (Warrington) Treatment of the
adult hemiplegia patient (March) June 5 (Manchester) Stress: Its meaning
and management (March) June 5 (Cardiff) Counselling skills
(March) June 8 (Manchester) A multidisciplinary
approach to the management of the disabled in hospital (March)
June 10-11, September 23-24 (Basingstoke) Acupuncture for the relief of pain (February)
June 10-11 (Manchester) Shiatsu (March) June 10-11 and June 24-25
(Warrington) Treatment of lumbo-sacral musculoskeletal disorders with manipulation (grades I-V1 (March)
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June 12-14 (Keele) Industrial relations for physiotherapy managers (March)
June 12-August 2 (London N12) Assessment and manipulative treatment of spinal musculoskeletal problems (CSP validated) (March)
June 15 (London WC1) Introducing creative drama (28/89) (March)
June 16 (London WC1) Developing creative drama (29/89) (March)
June 16-18 (London SW6) The lumbar spine: assessment and treatment (March)
June 17 (Harrogate) lnterferential (February)
June 17-18 (Bolton) Adverse mechanical tension in the nervous system (March)
June 21-22 (London WC1) Coping with stress (31/89) (March)
June 21-25 (London NW3) Combined movements intermediate course (March)
- management (March)
McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy. Part A: The lumbar spine (March)
June 24- 25 (Sheffield) Physiotherapy management of the cardiothoracic patient (March)
June 26 (London WC1) Decision making (32189M) (March)
June 29-30 (Manchester) Normalisation (social role valorisation) (March)
July 1-2 (Melrose) Practical management of the stroke patient (January)
July 6 -9 (London SW1) McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy - Part A: The lumbar spine (March)
July 7 - 8 (Birmingham) The assessment and treatment of painful shoulder in adult hemiplegia (March)
July 17-28 and October 23-27 (London
June 22 (Manchester) Multiple sclerosis
June 22-25 (Coleraine, N Ireland)
WC1) Bobath approach to the treatment of adult hemiplegia (March)
August 7-11 (A), December 4 -8 (B) (Burnley) The Cyriax approach to orthopaedic medicine (part A) (March)
August 24-27 (Stockport) Kaltenborn techniques on joints, muscles and soft tissues (February)
medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module B (December)
refresher course in orthopaedic medicine (March)
February 12-16, 1990 (Exeter) Foundation course for physiotherapists working with elderly people (February)
September 25-October 13 (Surrey) Refresher course (March)
September 26-30 (Sheffield) Orthopaedic medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module B (December)
September 27 (Exeter) Parkinson's disease (March)
From October (Keele) Part-time MA/diploma in industrial relations (distance learning) (March)
October (Chester) Eleventh annual course of Western acupuncture (March)
October 11 (Exeter) Arthritis in old age (March)
October 26-30 (London) Orthopaedic medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module B (December)
medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module A (December)
medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module B (December)
November 13-December 1, March 19-30, 1990, May 14-25, 1990 (Southampton) Diploma in community physiotherapy (February)
September 6-10 (Preston) Orthopaedic
September 15-17 (York) International
September 18-22, November 13-17,
November 1-5 (London) Orthopaedic
November 6-10 (Coventry) Orthopaedic
November 22 (Exeter) Multiple sclerosis (March)
December 15-21, March 19-23 (five- day course) (London N3) Counselling skills and stress management (December)
Orthopaedic medicine (Cyriax principles) - Module C (December)
December 18-22 (Newcastle)
International June 5-9 (Madrid, Spain) Freedom and
disability (March) June 13-16 (The Hague, Holland)
Profession in action (January) June 13-16 (Hamburg, West Germany)
The challenge of health (February) June 29-July 2 (Amsterdam, Holland)
Back pain (October) July 12-15 (Adelaide, South Australia)
Manipulative therapy (January) July 20-21 (Newport Beach, California,
USA) McKenzie conference (March) July 22-23 (Newport Beach, California,
USA) Modern interactive spine care (March)
September 18-22 (London, England) Musculoskeletal medicine (March)
October 2 -6 (Ostende, Belgium) International congress in physical therapy (March)
November 12-17 (Kobe, Japan) Prosthetics and orthotics (October)
November 26-December 4 (Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Jerusalem, Israel) Fifth international seminar on the treatment of rheumatic diseases (February)
1990 January 26-29 (Bombay, India) Annual
June 18-22 (Hong Kong) Joining hands conference (March)
- sharing skills (March)
Aberdeen: Wednesday, May 3, 7.30 pm; Grampian School of Physiotherapy. Woolmanhill; Mr 0 M Fenton FRCS on 'Hand surgery'.
Bath and District: Monday, May 15, 7 for 7.30 pm; Kohn Hall, St Martin's Hospital, Bath; Mrs J Hall MCSP, research physiotherapist, on her role as honorary physiotherapist to the Great Britain Rhythmic Gymnastic Team; coffee before lecture.
physiotherapy department, Craigavon Area Hospital; Dr I Banks on 'Hypnosis'. Includes wine.
Birmingham: Tuesday, April 25, 6.30 pm; research centre, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Woodlands, Northfield, Birmingham; Mr K P Porter FRCS, consultant in orthopaedics and trauma, will give presidential address.
Brighton: Tuesday, May 9, 7 pm;
Belfast: Tuesday, May 9, 8 pm;
postgraduate centre, Brighton General Hospital; Mrs P R Robinson MCSP, director of professional affairs, CSP, on 'Legal aspects of physiotherapy'.
Alice Fisher lecture theatre, Addenbrooke's Hospital; Mrs E Jones, chief speech therapist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, on 'Swallowing and the neurological patient'. Preceded by business meeting.
Chester: Wednesday, May 10, 7.45 pm; physiotherapy department, Countess of Chester Hospital, general wing; Dr P J M Milroy MB ChB, general practitioner, Frodsham, on 'Sports injuries'. A charge of 50p will be made to cover coffee and expenses.
Derby: Tuesday, May 2, 7.30 pm; PGMEC, Derby Royal Infirmary; Mr R Quinnell, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, on 'Recent developments in the
Cambridge: Wednesday, May 17, 7 pm;
treatment of backs'. Followed by Branch business meeting, including election of conference representative.
East Surrey: Tuesday, April 25, 8 pm; physiotherapy department, East Surrey Hospital, Three Arch Road, Redhill, Surrey; Mrs B Rogers MCSP, paediatric physiotherapist, on 'Paediatric Bobath'.
Tuesday, May 23, 8 pm; Harrowlands Young Disabled Unit, South Terrace, Dorking, Surrey; Ms P Vargeson MCSP, director of Harrowlands, on 'Harrowlands and its function'.
East Warwickshire: Wednesday, May 24, 6.45 pm (wine and cheese); physiotherapy department, Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry; Mr J Aldridge FRCS, consultant orthoapedic surgeon in Coventry, on 'My experiences at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games'.
Essex: Wednesday, May 17, 7 for 7.30 pm; academic centre, Southend
