Tai Chi in Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders (Part 3 of 3 for Tai Chi Rehabilitation Certification)

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Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Sports Medicine professionals, Falls Prevention professionals, Massage Therapists, acupuncturists and other health professionals that work in the management of patients with orthopedic conditions

Description

Workshop Date & Time:
Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

PRE-REQUISITE:
For Tai Chi certification, the Part 1 and Part 2 courses are required. If you are not interested in the certification, you may take any of the three courses.

This Part 3 course is the final course in this certification series. The Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Certification is organized into three one-day courses requiring completion of 24 credits hours.

This course will present the evidence-based research for Tai Chi and the foundational principles of Tai Chi exercise in the care and rehabilitation of neurologic disorders. The main focus of the course is the application of Tai Chi form movements and Qigong exercises in neurologic conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer disease, and Parkinson disease.

This course is designed for physical therapists, occupational therapist, sport medicine, fitness and exercise instructors, and health professionals involve in the care and rehabilitation of neurologic disorders.

*****Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes to move in and dress in layers*****

Speaker
Camilo Sanchez, L. Ac, MAOM
Licensed Acupuncturist
Master’s degree in Oriental medicine
20th generation lineage Tai Chi instructor

Charlotte AHEC, NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

This course has been approved by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy for Continuing Competence Activity.


NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.

The North Carolina AHEC Program, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. An application for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially receive up to 8.0 hours total Category 1 continuing education contact hours.

Objectives

• Review the evidence-based research for Tai Chi in neurological disorders
• Explain how Tai Chi influences the nervous system
• Introduce the foundational principles for effective Tai Chi practice
• Learn Tai Chi postures for neurological disorders
• Understand the three main components of Tai Chi movements
• Demonstrate foundational Tai Chi and Qigong exercises for neurological health
• Execute Tai Chi single movement exercises for neurological disorders
• Apply principles of Tai Chi form movements for neurological conditions
• Selecting, assessing, and administering Tai Chi and Qigong exercises for neurological disorders
• Implement Tai Chi and Qigong protocols for neurological disorders

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