Seated Tai Chi for the Back & Neck

Based on hundreds of years of incorporating a Chinese/Eastern approach to healthcare learn through watching this introduction to Seated Tai Chi. A recent study at Siskin Hospital demonstrated how this unique type of low impact rehab exercise benefits those suffering from back, neck and/or shoulder pain and weight bearing restrictions. Whether patient complaints are from permanent physical disabilities or simple sprain/strain injuries, this course will introduce you to the benefits of Seated Tai Chi for your patients. Video demonstration of Seated Tai Chi forms designed to help with back pain and neck/shoulder strain will be viewed and practiced. .

Cryotherapy and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Soft

This course will inform the clinician of the latest research on the use of cryotherapy for soft tissue injuries. In addition the clinician will learn about the emerging field of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and its combination with cyrotherapy. This combination is being used for soft tissue injuries throughout the body as well as patients recovering from surgery (from total joints, ACL reconstruction, to speeding the healing of ankle sprains). Finally the clinician will take this new found knowledge of cyrotherapy combined with IPC and see how it is applied in the rehabilitation of common orthopedic diagnoses.

Edema Management in Long-term care facilities

In the long term care facility, efficient reduction of edema significantly enhances functional outcomes in rehabilitation. This course will discuss how to evaluate edema and use available resources in order to treat it effectively. Participants will learn the evaluation process, how to determine the course of action, required testing and which team members should be involved. Discussions will include how to move treatment into proper channels of care for long term management and appropriate applications with consideration to staff and costs. Resources for modalities that will help with short term edema will also be given.