Physiotherapy For Infants (6 Months - 3 Yrs) With Cerebral Palsy And Developmental Delay (9:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

Date: 20-24th May 2013 Venue: Central Remedial Clinic, Clontarf, Dublin Course Leader: Ann Kennedy, MISCP & Brenda McLoughlin, MISCP Cost €390 This course is suitable for physiotherapists working in paediatric setting who have not completed the 8 week Bobath Course. Lectures will cover normal/abnormal development, assessment, goal setting, aetiology, investigations & practical treatment workshops.

Contact Info : Aoife Quinn 01-8542302 / aquinn@crc.ie Annette Johansson 01-8542282 / ajohansson@crc.ie Email : aquinn@crc.ie/ajohansson@crc.ie

Managing Dysfunction In The Pregnant & Postpartum Pelvis (10:00 AM)
Attn: Musculoskeletal Physios Sports Physios Orthopaedic Physios Workshop by Mary O’Dwyer Women’s Health Physiotherapist Author of ‘Hold It Mama’, ‘Hold It Sister’ and ‘My Pelvic Flaw’ Most physiotherapists treat women who may be pregnant, recently given birth or have ongoing problems since having children. Profound body changes impact on the mechanics and physiology of the pelvic region in the short and long term. This practical workshop is for non-women’s health physiotherapists to improve management of these clients, helping you develop safe and effective evidence based treatment plans for pregnant and postpartum clients who may present for back pain, sports injuries, postural or pelvic pain. Understanding the interconnected nature of pelvic and pelvic floor dysfunction is central to rehabilitation of musculo-skeletal conditions during childbearing years. Functional anatomy of the pelvic floor and its influence on pelvic joint pain and mechanics TOPICS TO INCLUDE Pelvic floor & pelvic conditions during pregnancy & post partum: • Pelvic Girdle Pain • Low Back Pain • Diastasis Rectus Abdominis • Postural Dysfunction • Incontinence in athletic, high impact women • Pelvic Organ Prolapse • Birth - pelvic floor risks and types of injury Identifying Red Flags for current and future dysfunction Indications for pelvic floor muscle training When to refer to a Women’s Health physio Practical Sessions: • Testing for lumbo-pelvic dysfunction in this patient group • Exercise progression and safe rehab guidelines • Breathing • Pelvic floor muscle training • Case studies

Contact Info : VENUE: Coole Chartered Physiotherapy ltd Coole co Westmeath 0449661104 COST: E130 includes cold lunch Email : pysio1@coolesurgery.ie Url: http://coolesurgery.ie

Managing Dysfunction In The Pregnant & Postpartum Pelvis (10:00 AM)
Attn: Musculoskeletal Physios Sports Physios Orthopaedic Physios Workshop by Mary O’Dwyer Women’s Health Physiotherapist Author of ‘Hold It Mama’, ‘Hold It Sister’ and ‘My Pelvic Flaw’ Most physiotherapists treat women who may be pregnant, recently given birth or have ongoing problems since having children. Profound body changes impact on the mechanics and physiology of the pelvic region in the short and long term. This practical workshop is for non-women’s health physiotherapists to improve management of these clients, helping you develop safe and effective evidence based treatment plans for pregnant and postpartum clients who may present for back pain, sports injuries, postural or pelvic pain. Understanding the interconnected nature of pelvic and pelvic floor dysfunction is central to rehabilitation of musculo-skeletal conditions during childbearing years. Functional anatomy of the pelvic floor and its influence on pelvic joint pain and mechanics TOPICS TO INCLUDE Pelvic floor & pelvic conditions during pregnancy & post partum: • Pelvic Girdle Pain • Low Back Pain • Diastasis Rectus Abdominis • Postural Dysfunction • Incontinence in athletic, high impact women • Pelvic Organ Prolapse • Birth - pelvic floor risks and types of injury Identifying Red Flags for current and future dysfunction Indications for pelvic floor muscle training When to refer to a Women’s Health physio Practical Sessions: • Testing for lumbo-pelvic dysfunction in this patient group • Exercise progression and safe rehab guidelines • Breathing • Pelvic floor muscle training • Case studies

Contact Info : VENUE: Coole Chartered Physiotherapy ltd Coole co Westmeath 0449661104 COST: E130 includes cold lunch Email : pysio1@coolesurgery.ie Url: http://coolesurgery.ie

People Handling Instructor Course (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

People Handling Instructor Course leading to a FETAC Level 6 Special Purpose Certificate delivered by Occupational Physiotherapy Solutions. This is a 9 day course delivered over 8 weeks. Course Dates April 10,11,12,24,25,26. May 9,10,29.

Contact Info : Trish Moore Email : info@oops.ie Url: http://www.oops.ie