CC Promoted Courses

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Course Title: The Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program

Presenter: Dr. Henry Zheng and Alice L Yuan

Sponsor: Exercise Medicine International, American College of Sports Medicine Approved Provider

CCUs: 15 CCUs (approved by TPTA)

Dates: Ongoing

Location: Self-paced online learning and live training via Zoom are available

Course Description: Fall is by far the most common cause of injury in the elderly population. It is the leading cause of injury-related deaths and injury-related hospitalizations in the elderly population. Fall is, however, preventable. There is compelling research evidence that Tai Chi us effective in improving health, postural control and balance.

Based on compelling evidence, informed by exercise science and guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines, the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program (Beginner level) is a safe and targeted evidence translation program for improving health and preventing fall in healthcare, community and residential settings. It is designed to increase the strength of lower limb muscles and knee and ankle extensors, expand motion range, improve mobility, toe clearance, dynamic balance and postural control, improve proprioception, overcome the fear of falling, and improve overall health and the quality of life.

This course involves step by step teaching and practice of the program, research evidence and exercise science underpinning the program and teaching and practice guidelines. It is easy to learn and practice by allied healthcare practitioners.

Course Registration Link: https://exercisemedicineinternational.org/course/tai-chi-for-health-and-fall-prevention-beginner-level/

Posted 1/16/2023

Course Title: The Clinical Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Program

Presenter: Dr. Henry Zheng and Alice L Yuan

Sponsor: Exercise Medicine International, American College of Sports Medicine Approved Provider

CCUs: 17 CCUs (approved by TPTA)

Dates: Ongoing

Location: Self-paced online learning and live training via Zoom are available

Course Description: Over 30 randomized control trials demonstrated that Tai Chi significantly improved clinical symptoms of a range of of chronic conditions, functional ability and the quality of life of patients with chronic conditions.

Based on compelling research evidence, informed by exercise science and guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines, the Clinical Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Program is a safe and targeted evidence translation program for rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions in healthcare, residential and community settings. The program is designed to reduce clinical symptoms, prevent functional decline and disability, regain functional ability and independence, and improve physical and mental health and the quality of life for patients living with chronic conditions. It is easy to learn and practice by allied healthcare practitioners.

The course involves step by step teaching and practice of the program, research evidence and exercise science underpinning the program and application of the program to rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions.

Course Registration Link: https://exercisemedicineinternational.org/course/clinical-tai-chi-for-rehabilitation/

Posted 1/16/2023

Course Title: Premature & Medically Complex Neonates: Applying Critical Thinking to Support Long-Term Outcomes

Presenter: Kati Knudsen, PT, MPT, CNT, PCS, DCS

Sponsor: Education Resources, Inc.

CCUs: 14 CCUs

Dates: January 28-29, 2023 beginning at 8:00am

Location: Texas Children's Hospital - Feigin Center, 1102 Bates Avenue, 1st Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, TX 77030

Description: Learn strategies to support infants with extreme prematurity, complex neurological diagnoses, and in-utero substance exposure using advanced problem-solving techniques. Tools will be provided to support an expanded role of therapy in the NICU by establishing the benefits of strong developmental perspective, focus on long-term outcomes, increased role of therapists from admission through discharge, and team collaboration.

Registration Link: https://www.educationresourcesinc.com/courses/2023-01-28/premature-and-medically-complex-neonates-applying-critical-thinking-to-support-long-term-outcomes-live-webinar-two-sessions-8/

Posted 12/27/2022

 

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