Description

The 15-day intensive Basic Bobath workshop will cover neurophysiology lectures on systems control, spasticity, neuroplasticity and more, as well as normal movement practical sessions. This series will cover all parts of the body: trunk, shoulder, hand, hips, feet and gait.

There will be patient demonstration treatments by tutors and treating clients in pairs under the guidance of tutors.

The course is accredited by the International Bobath Instructors Training Association (IBITA).

Please note

There is a single case design or essay component to be completed between the 2nd and 3rd week of the course.

Presented by Shauna Picard

Bobath tutor, Australian Bobath Training Association.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the principles of the Bobath Concept.

• Understand current neurophysiology relevant to the application of the Bobath Concept.

• Understand the range of normal movement and appreciate major causes of deviations of normal movement and posture.

• Analyse movement in terms of efficiency and recognise potential causes for lack of efficiency.

• Use enhanced observation, analytical and facilitation skills, acquired through the study of normal movement, to develop individual treatment strategies for patients with movement disorders.

Prerequisites

It is highly desirable to have completed the What is Normal Movement? workshop before undertaking the Basic Bobath workshop (ideally two or more workshops). Additional course information.

Register online

Complete the online registration form and pay securely by clicking the link below. For multiple attendees, submit registration for each person individually.

If the course is fully booked at the time of registration, please join the waitlist. We will contact you if a place becomes available or advise you of additional dates we will be running the same or similar course.

View the course registration terms here.

Transfer registration

To transfer registration from one individual to another, please submit the transfer registration form via the link below.

Contact

Contact courses@nrah.com.au for further information.