This course is primarily intended for physiotherapists managing people with spinal cord injuries and similar neurological conditions that result in long-term paralysis. The course will provide an evidence-based approach to the physiotherapy management of these patients with a strong emphasis on the use of the motor relearning approach.

Presenters

Dr Lisa Harvey
Senior Lecturer, Rehabilitation Studies Unit
University of Sydney

Ms Joanne Glinsky, Ms Claire Boswell-Ruys
PhD Candidates, Rehabilitation Studies Unit
University of Sydney

Mr Adrian Byak
Senior Physiotherapist, Seating Clinic
NSW State Spinal Injury Service

Ms Lyndall Katte
Senior Physiotherapist, Spinal Outreach Service
NSW State Spinal Injury Service

Mr Shane Chee, Ms Sophie Dennis, Ms Julia Batty
Senior Physiotherapists, Spinal Injury Unit
Prince of Wales Hospital

Mr Craig Jarvis
Sport & Recreational Officer, Spinal Injury Unit
Prince of Wales Hospital

A/Professor Jack Crosbie
Discipline of Physiotherapy
University of Sydney

Ms Jenni Barker, Ms Jayne Yeomans, Ms Jill Eyles
Senior Physiotherapists, Spinal Injury Unit
Royal North Shore Hospital

Ms Marsha Ben
Senior Physiotherapist, Moorong Spinal Unit
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney

What is covered in this workshop?

• Goal setting
• The medical essentials
• An overview to management
• Respiratory management
• Training for strength, skill & neural plasticity
• Management of the hand
• Shoulder pain
• Gait and orthoses
• Outcome measures
• Wheelchairs, cushions and backrests
• Practical - wheelchair skills
• Practical - 3-D gait testing and analysis
• Practical - bed mobility and transfer training
• Tutorial - ASIA assessment

This workshop is both a theoretical and practical workshop.

Workshop registration fees:

Full registration: $100.00
NSW State Spinal Service: free
(all fees are inclusive of GST)

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