Extending the Continuum of Care: Cont Ed for Physical & Recreation Therapists Tai Chi
Approved by CT Physical Therapy Association, and NEW! the American Therapeutic Recreation Association for Cont Ed for Physical & Recreation Therapists Tai Chi:
- extend the continuum of care beyond initial therapeutic intervention into the rehabilitation, prevention, and wellness stages,
- reduce the impact of this chronic condition(fall and related injury/ illness) on people and cost,
- establish tai chi wellness and fall prevention programming in the community.
- improve clinical outcomes: balance, gait, posture, fall prevention
Be in the forefront:
- establishing a usable standard for the community tai chi teacher, rehabilitation professional, and the community activities programming manager
- Using The Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance Program for balance, strength, posture and gait training in the clinical setting,
- Using The Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance Program for wellness and fall prevention training in community settings.
Bring an evidence based, CDC recommended, Tai Chi program into clinical practice. Relax and have some fun with peers while learning a brief Tai Chi form; how it fits as a treatment option or adjunct in a therapy plan, how it fits into the continuum of care, how to evaluate a community based Tai Chi class or program as a referral resource.
Course manual, DVD provided.
CT Physical Therapy Association Has Reviewed this Course and Approved Continuing Education Credit: 8 CEH’s (http://www NULL.ctpt NULL.org/ContinuingEducation/)
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (IACET Provider # 406) has reviewed and approved this workshop for up to .70 CEU
Video: Tai Chi: Movements for Better Balance training workshop with the researcher who developed the tai chi fall prevention program. 5/12-13,2011
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“The low cost, ease of application, and great potential for socialization” make an evidence-based Tai Chi program a powerful intervention for improving physical ability, health, and quality of life. ” Allied Health Professionals, after learning and practicing; with this brief training, are able to:
- Practice a short, CDC recommended, Tai Chi Form
- Incorporate elements of evidence based TC into intervention programs, as Treatment Option or Adjunct. (Teach TC Movement 1 on 1 or small group)
- Assess appropriateness of TC as a next step following Rx, and refer to community TC program.
- Evaluate/Certify community based TC programs to determine value as Rx adjunct, or
- Establish community based TC programs
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What’s been said:
Community based tai chi programs vary considerably; they emphasize different elements of the Tai Chi practice and they utilize varying models of instructional delivery. It is very important to find the right match for persons seeking to join a movement- based activity program in the community. Laddie Sacharko is a master Tai Chi instructor who delivers exceptional programming to multiple age groups. Laddie has a keen ability to analyze movement that is on par with trained physical therapists. He conveys knowledge holistically throough cognitive, visual and kinesthetic activities that enhance the learner’s awareness and execution of movements. Everyone leaves his training session having experienced a new appreciation for movement.