Cascade Children's Therapy
16030 Bothell - Everett Hwy.
Suite 140
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Holiday Inn & Suites: 425.609.4000
Residence Inn: 425.771.1100
November 12th & 13th
Philadelphia Area THIS IS A FRIDAY/SATURDAY
The Arc of Montgomery
3075 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403
March 25th & 26th
2011
Baltimore, MD
Care Conference Center,
1026 Cromwell Bridge Road,
Baltimore, MD 21286, 410-583-2490
Towson Place Hotel & Suites, 1110 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore 21286.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
·Perform a full body TMR® evaluation
·Perform TMR® treatment exercises for most musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunctions
·Use the TMR® documentation format to evaluate, treat and instruct in home programs
·Describe the neuromuscular basis for Total Motion Release®
·Design and assess home programs using the TMR® philosophy
Agenda: 30 hours/3 CEUs
Includes 16 hours of face-to-face instruction and 14 hours of home study
Day One
One morning and one afternoon break, each 15 minutes
7:30 am Sign-in and continental breakfast
8:00 am Morning program: Learning the TMR System
TMR program overview
Treatment demonstration on a patient
Demonstration and case study: how the process works
The Fabulous 5 basic exercises – single plane movements
Assessment: the 5 step process; identifying and ranking issues, using the Issue Scale, self-awareness in static positioning and motion, effective testing
Treatment progression – knowing when to continue treating
Home exercise programs
ADLS and therapeutic positioning to incorporate treatment into daily routines
Assessment lab and practice
12:30 Lunch (on your own)
1:30 Afternoon program: practicing the method
Lab: assessment and treatment practice in small groups
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two
One 15-minute break in morning and in afternoon
7:30 am Sign-in and continental breakfast
8:00 Morning program: applying the method to specific issues
Case examples and videos (seen in children with CP, Torticollis, gait asymmetries, hypotonia, Spina-Bifida and Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Problem-solving and discussion: assessment and treatment for specific issues
How to use techniques for strength and ADLS for special issues
Treatment lab
12:30 Lunch (on your own)
1:30 Afternoon program: modified techniques and introduction to advanced techniques
Review patient demo video
Two- and three-dimensional exercises and treatment
Lab: practice modified techniques
More on ADLS
Instructor
Susan Blum, PT, has provided pediatric PT services and consultation for over 25 years in outpatient, school and home settings. She provides Early Intervention services as well as treatment for children using natural learning environments. She consults with other physical therapists treating children with torticollis and gait/bracing issues. Susan incorporates TMR® in treatment of her patients with diagnoses such as developmental delay, cerebral palsy, other neuro-motor disorders, orthopedic issues, gait asymmetries and torticollis.
What Therapists Say About This Course
* Great new way of looking at old issues
* I can't wait to get back and try this on my kids!
* I have never been able to touch my toes before--after the first treatment on myself, I was able to touch my toes!!
* After 30 years of attending seminars, no other course has made such a dramatic difference as TMR. Don't miss it!
* This course gives you a tremendous way to empower families to help their children
* It is exciting to learn a new treatment approach with faster results
Who Should Attend
PTs & PTAs. Also approval for OTs & OTAs is pending
What to Bring/Wear
REQUIRED: Doll with flexible joints such as a therapy doll or a large Raggedy Ann doll. Baby dolls with rigid joints won't work. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
