PROPRIOCEPTIVE TRAINING TECHNIQUES FOR POSTURAL DYSFUNCTION
1 day Workshop: Saturday June 27th, 2009
9 am - 5 pm

ADVANCED LEVEL

Approved for 6.5 Primary credits (MTAM) and 5 compentency credits (NHPC).

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Vertebrae Learning Outcome
Participants will gain knowledge in the assessment of static and dynamic postural faults/ dysfunctions, and various proprioceptive forms of treatment.
Theory of proprioception and proprioceptive treatment techniques, encompassing nervous system and muscular system physiology and anatomy, and kinesiological principles of postural awareness.
Functional assessment of postural alignment in the axial and appendicular musculoskeletal system will be utilized to isolate the cause/s of the postural fault/ dysfunction.
Both static and dynamic forms will be covered.
Causes of postural faults versus symptomatic treatment.
Proprioceptive cues useful in addressing both forms of faulty posture, including planes for movement and proprioceptive taping techniques.
Contraindications and special considerations for structural assymetries and progressive degeneration pathologies including scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis, surgical interventions and osteoporosis.

Prerequisites
Student in final year of training or graduate from a 2200 hour program in Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.

Post-Workshop Requirements
Written exam to evaluate participants learning.

Michael Harvey About the Instructor
Michael Harvey BPAS, EP, RMT
Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology-University of Regina
Advanced Remedial Massage Therapy Diploma-Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies Inc.
14 years experience as an Exercise Physiologist
10 years experience as a Clinical Massage Therapist
7 years experience as an instructor in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Massage Application and Physiology.

Registration

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REGISTRATION FORMS
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Contact
Contact Leanne Scatliff, Conference Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.

Payment must be made within 24 hours of submitting the registration form in order to reserve your space.

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Payment is available via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Personal or Business Cheque.

Payments can be made in person, via fax, email, over the phone, or through the mail.

Your receipt and confirmation will be mailed to you upon receiving your registration. NSF payments will be charged a $20 fee.

CANCELLATIONS
There will be a $50 processing fee for any cancellation prior to May 25th, 2009. After May 25th, 2009, there will be a $100 charge (or %50 of your conference fee - whichever is less).
NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE.