WALK TALL! Newsletter Oct-Dec 2008

NEW IN 2007

Special Seminar

 

Outline: Level 2

Day 1

8:00 - 9:00 am Welcome and Discussion/Questions/Sharing of Experience with The Meeks Method
9:00 - 10:00 am Floor Exercise Program
Some Review of Level 1 and introduction to new exercises
10:00 - 10:15 am Break
10:15 - Noon Use of "Tools" to augment exercise programs
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm GAIT Training with Walking Poles - Nordic Trekking
1:45 - 3:00 pm Active-Isolated Stretching with Foam Rollers and Multi-Looped Stretching Strap
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 5:00 pm Continuation of Active-Isolated Stretching
 

Day 2

8:00 - 10:00 am Presentation of Latest Research Regarding Osteoporosis, as it Relates To Physical Therapy Management
10:00 - 10:15 am Break
10:15 - Noon Continuation of and Finishing Up Active-Isolated Stretching
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 pm Advanced Movement Concepts
Introduction to Safe Spinal Rotation, Yoga, Pilates, Seated Exercise Routines
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 4:00 pm Stick Stretches/Free Weights
4:00 - 4:45 pm Brainstorming Session
"Putting it all together" Integration of the new techniques into various physical therapy settings including acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, out-patient, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility and home care settings, pediatric and adult; discussions of marketing and re-imbursement according to the needs and desires of the group.
4:45 - 5:00 pm Course Evaluations, Closure and Certificates.

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