This 2 day course is designed for PT’s and OT’s who are treating babies born prematurely. The first day will focus on the NICU environment, common medical conditions and the premie, early brain development, therapeutic interventions in the NICU, and morbidity associated with the prematurity. Included will be strategies to accommodate for specific medical needs.

The second day will focus on the treatment of the ex-premie in the home environment. The TIMP and analysis of generalized movements (Prechtl system) will be presented. Symptoms of atypical development and the role of development of early vision will be included. Examples of case studies and outcomes will be presented.
A comparison of the development of infants born full and preterm will be provided.
An interactive lab will be included.

Enhance therapy outcomes in you pediatric clients by utilizing a combination of taping and strengthening techniques that will be presented in this course.  You will practice with a variety of materials on other class participants.  Strengthening strategies will be presented and practiced to enhance the new alignments through taping techniques.  Examples of interventions with children through pictures, videotape, case reports will reinforce learning.
What will be covered:

• Theory and principles of taping as adjunct to therapy
• Kinesiotaping techniques for improved function
• Rigid strapping taping techniques for improved alignment
• Strengthening activities including utilization of traditional exercises, Pilates, Theraband and Swiss ball to be used in conjunction with presented taping techniques
  
  

This workshop is designed for pediatric therapists working with children with postural and UE dysfunction. The course content will emphasize the biomechanical alignment of the trunk & shoulder girdle in both weight‐bearing and in space. Emphasis on the development of postural control and trunk and scapula mobility will be demonstrated via lecture and facilitation labs.

Participants will gain an understanding of the neurophysiological principles for strengthening the postural system, in conjunction with hands-on NDT treatment strategies for improving postural control in the trunk and shoulder girdle, that can immediately be applied to your clinical practice. This will be accomplished through lectures, slides, movement labs and treatment demonstrations. Level of content: Introductory to intermediate. Participants should have an understanding of typical vs. atypical development and experience working with children with neurological impairments.

Target audience: Licensed OT, PT and speech therapists, COTA’s and PTA’s.

Spend two days with Joan Mohr, internationally renowned NDT instructor. This course will focus on the neurological principles and clinical application of strengthening the postural system needed for functional outcomes. Focus will be on learning how to facilitate isometric, eccentric core activation using NDT principles.  Movement analysis and hands-on NDT facilitation labs will be provided. This course is applicable to OT and PT’s working with children to adults.  If your client population exhibits challenges in postural control, this  is the course you’ve been waiting for.

Fascia is a web of elastic tissue, which infuses continuously throughout the body. When atypical postures and movement strategies alter the integrity of our postural control and alignment the fascia adapts by contracting and bonding. This formation of fascia attaches itself to neighboring structures in an attempt to support the structural alignment in a maladaptive way.

You will learn to evaluate, elongate and release fascial restrictions gaining alignment, range, and fluidity of movement. You will integrate principles of Neuro‐Developmental Treatment and Myofascial Release to improve functional independence and facilitate efficient movement.

This introductory MFR course is useful for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists/Assistants who are working with either the adult or pediatric population. Familiarity with NDT concepts will be helpful.

This workshop is designed for pediatric occupational &  physical therapists working with children with UE dysfunction. The course will emphasize the biomechanical alignment of the shoulder girdle, UE and hand, necessary for optimal fine motor function.

We will analyze the movement components needed for grasp and digital manipulation in children with neuro-motor impairments & developmental delay. NDT principles and treatment techniques will be applied for facilitation of upper extremity function needed for refined hand skills. Specific analysis of distal muscle architecture and treatment principles appropriate to achieve optimal UE function will be demonstrated.

This is a hands-on course that unlocks the biomechanics needed for hand function.
Participants will learn  treatment strategies that can immediately applied with their patients.
 

This 2-day course is designed for physical & occupational therapists working with clients with neurological gait impairments. Participants will become familiar with the primary biomechanical, kinesiological and movement components of typical vs. atypical gait patterns.  These concepts will be reinforced through the course to enhance the participant’s observation and gait facilitation treatment strategies.

The Up N’Go walker will be introduced with the concept of partial body weight support training to facilitate functional gait.  The use of Thera-Togs to improve biomechanical alignment during assisted ambulation will also be explored.  Participants will have an opportunity to practice gait training using NDT facilitation techniques, Thera-Togs, and the Up’N’Go gait trainer during lab practicum.  The participants will develop an NDT- based, problem- solving approach for treatment of gait dysfunction while  becoming comfortable with the use of therapeutic adjuncts to enhance functional outcomes.

This 2-day course is designed for physical & occupational therapists working with adult clients with neurological impairments. Participants will become familiar with the primary biomechanical, kinesiological and movement components of typical vs. atypical movement patterns, mainly related to the clients following CVA.

These concepts will be reinforced through the course to enhance the participant’s observational skills and analysis of function, both gross and fine motor. These will be accomplished through lecture, hands-on movement facilitation and Instructor demonstrations and develop treatment strategies. The participants will develop an NDT- based, problem solving approach for treatment of clients with hemiplegia to enhance functional outcomes.