Introductory Bobath course for the treatment and management of children with cerebral palsy (2 days)
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech & language therapists who have a special interest, or who are involved in the treatment and management of children with cerebral palsy.
Price:
£399
Course Description:
This two-day course aims to provide an overview of the transdisciplinary nature of assessment and treatment within the Bobath Concept.

Learning Objectives:
At the tend of the two-day course you will:
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Discuss the basic principles that underpin the Bobath approach to treatment.
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Understand the interdisciplinary nature of assessment and treatment using the Bobath Approach.
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Discuss the relevance of an understanding of child development to the treatment of cerebral palsy.
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Identify the features of spastic hypertonus and dyskinesia and the principles of treatment of children with these clinical features.
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Demonstrate safe handling on a person with typical tone and movement and understand how this can be applied to treatment of children with cerebral palsy.
Course Activities:
The course will explore aspects such as classification of cerebral palsy and principles of treatment in a series of Tutor led treatment demonstrations and discussions in conjunction with lecture and video PowerPoint presentations.
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Opportunities are given for handling of other participants to understand more about typical movement and how we can influence this and apply the techniques to the treatment of children with cerebral palsy.
Due to the introductory nature of this course, there will not be an opportunity for practical handling of children with cerebral palsy by course participants.