Hands that Feel and Heal Diagnostic Palpation of the Cervical Spine
Christopher graduated as a physiotherapist in Australia in the 70’s and started practicing as a manipulative physiotherapist since the 80’s. He was one of the fore-fathers of manipulative physiotherapy in Hong Kong. He is returning to Hong Kong for a short time and this seminar is an excellent learning opportunity for all physiotherapists especially if you are keen to improve your clinical skills in the examination and treatment of the cervical spine.
Part I Subjective Examination that leads to directional objective examination in arriving at a diagnosis. *Focus on getting a rapport and confidence from the clients *The importance of a thorough subjective examination is, “You need to find the problem before you can fix it”.
Part II Objective Examination that confirms the diagnosis (with intense practicals) 1. Find the sorest, stiffest comparable level – the problem. 2. Confirm the subjective symptoms comparable to the objective findings. 3. Palpation of soft tissue muscle tension or spasms corresponds to the cervical level – articular pillar. 4. How to explain your findings in arriving in your diagnosis of the clients symptoms (problem). 5. How to make use of the movement diagrams (Maitland). 6. Emphasize the exercises in self-treatment and self-progress.
CPD 3 points pending – Physiotherapists Board of HK
Fee: $580 Date: 14 November 2024 (Thursday) Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Venue: Shop B, G/F, 250 Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
For additional information & enquiries, please contact Institute of Holistic Healthcare Tel: (+852) 2537 2083 / 9740 9143 WhatsApp / WeChat: (+852) 9886 8085 / 9740 9143 E-mail: info@iholistic.org Website: www.iholistic.org
This course is accredited by the International Acupuncture Association for physiotherapists (IAAPT) to meet the standard of basic acupuncture education for physiotherapists. Physiotherapists undertaken the course should be able to perform acupuncture and related techniques based on a contemporary evidence based approach safely and effectively in the treatment of common musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
This program will be conducted in English (except for clinical attachment where patients may probably communicate in Cantonese)
CPD 15 Points (PT Board of HK)
Instructor: Kerry Fung BHSc, BCM, MSc, MSc, PDPT, PCSMT, PCPMT, PCCO, DipAc, CBP, OStJ Dean of The Institute of Holistic Healthcare President of The International Acupuncture Association of Physiotherapists Registered Physiotherapist (HK, UK, AU) Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (HK, AU) Registered Acupuncturist (AU)
Date: 17-19/1/25 21-23/2/25 21-23/3/25 25-27/4/25 2 Days Clinical Placement (16hrs)
Venue: Shop B, G/F, 250 Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon(MTR Prince Edward Station Exit A)
Fees: HK$24,800 5% Early Bird Discount (Registered before 7/12/24) 5% Students/New Graduates Discount (Proof required) / Group Discount (2 or more students applied together)
