The Balance Course: Assessment & Intervention

 Balance Course for Physiotherapists and health care providers

Course Overview

Using the newly published :  World Guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: A global initiative:  As compass for directional change. Along with guidance from  ParticipACTION Canada, Parachute; Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative, Seniors Division of the CPA and the World Health Organization Global Action Plan on Physical Activity.

This course will embrace a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practice, blending  clinical expertise with client-centred care and the latest research on falls and balance.

• We will be Challenging the Norms. Moving beyond the conventional mindset of "zero falls" and explore the nuanced balance between safety and maintaining or improving gait and balance. Our course challenges traditional approaches by emphasizing the importance of daily movement.
• Practical Application: Gain practical skills to assess and address balance and agility impairments intentionally. Explore targeted and intense exercises designed to optimize functional ability even in complex health scenarios.

Research Integration:

We bridge the gap between clinical practice and emerging research. Explore the latest findings, understand the implications, and integrate this knowledge into your daily physiotherapy practice.

Redefining "Safe" Together:

As physiotherapists, let's redefine what "safe" means within our discipline. Focus on optimizing physical health, especially in terms of gait and balance, while respecting the safety guidelines of our multidisciplinary colleagues.

Course Benefits for Physiotherapists:

• Elevate your skills in falls prevention through intentional, evidence-based exercises.
• Collaborate with a community of like-minded physiotherapists seeking positive change in falls management.
• Stay at the forefront of the field with insights into the latest research and Practical applications.

Why Focus on Balance

• Gait and balance impairments are powerful predictors of falls, and as healthcare professionals, we play a pivotal role in mitigating this risk.
• The global shift towards a sedentary lifestyle demands a proactive approach to maintaining mobility and independence well into advanced age.

Take the Lead in Falls Prevention:

Join us in taking the lead in falls prevention. Embrace the challenge of optimizing functional ability, empowering your clients to move confidently and age actively.

Secure Your Spot:

Secure your spot!  Register for The Balance Course and become a trailblazer in falls prevention within your physiotherapy practice.

Elevate your skills, redefine "safe," and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve.

Course objectives

• Understand the principal components of balance in the human body.
• Identify key balance deficits in patients with common neurological disorders.
• Determine which assessment tool is most appropriate in specific situations
• Benefit from evidence based tools
• Guide therapist to effective assessment and  treatment planning
• Understand the principal theories of human movements
• Understand the principals of motor learning and neuroplasticity
• Understand principals of frequency, intensity and duration of treatment

Dates and Location

May 17-18, 2024 ( Ottawa) ( Also the weekend of the Ottawa Tulip Festival)

Location : RA Center

Hours:

This course is two full days ( 8 hrs) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm/each day

Cost: 

per participant  $615.00 ( hard copy binder , lunch , snacks and goodies provided  )

Hosting

You can also choose to host this course at your facility! Invite a minimum of 12 participants at your location and I will come to you to give the course. As a host you get to participate in the course for free 🙂

Audience :

All health care providers working with persons with balance issues can benefit from the course.

All courses have a maximum of 30 participants which will enable the instructor to spend quality time with the participants either via video or in person.