NEURO-IFRAH® Advanced Upper Extremity (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)
Hong Kong ONLY OPEN TO HONG KONG THERAPISTS
September 16-20 2023
TBA
Tel. 8585501455
hkotaeomail@gmail.com
Waleed Al-Oboudi MOT, OTR Originator of the Neuro-IFRAH® Approach
NEURO-IFRAH® Advanced Upper Extremity (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)
Rancho Los Amigos
November 04-08 2023
2300 or 4100 Combo with Hand Course
Tel. 562 385-6280
rchu@dhs.lacounty.gov
Waleed Al-Oboudi MOT, OTR Originator of the Neuro-IFRAH® Approach
This 5-day Course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. As a prerequisite to attending this course, participants must have completed a Neuro-Dynamic Therapy Certification course or a Neuro-IFRAH® certification course. This course consists of lecture and intensive lab sessions. Lab sessions will focus on development of advanced patients handling skills through working with other participants and actual patient treatment by participants. Lecture and Lab session are complemented by visual aids demonstrating the application of concepts and techniques provided in a clinical setting. Patient demonstration and individual attention by the instructor to participants during patient treatment session will be provided to enhance the participants handling and problem solving skills. This course meets one week of 6-weeks requirement for the Neuro-IFRAH Specialist® program.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the Neuro-IFRAH Approach Framework and handling guidelines as related to facilitation of upper extremity function.
2.
Identify concepts related to facilitation of fine motor skills
improving hand alignment and decreasing or preventing hand impairments
and functional limitations.
3. Identify concepts related facilitation
of upper extremity use/function for support, manipulation, balance,
expressions, sensory and functional tools, emotional release, comfort,
containment, protection and propulsion.
4. Identify concepts related
to facilitation of upper extremity control in the development of reach
in all directions improving shoulder alignment and decreasing or
preventing shoulder impairments and functional limitations.
5.
Demonstrate effective application of handling techniques in realignment
of the scapula and facilitation of scapula control in coordination with
trunk and upper extremity movements.
6. Apply handling techniques to facilitate upper extremity function in coordination with the whole body.
7.
Apply handling technique to facilitate upper extremity function in
control of posture, transitional movement, and functional activities in
postures.
8. Identify concepts related to the restoration of upper
extremity automaticity and carryover in functional use during ADL’s and
other functional activities.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Advanced Trained®.
Please
note that the criteria to be admitted into Neuro-IFRAH® advance courses
REQUIRE that the applicants be Neuro-IFRAH Certified® and are using the
information learned in the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course in the
treatment and management of Stroke and Brain Injury patients
Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains
(Sponsor reserves the right to cancel course for unforeseen reasons), cancellation policy: No refunds if applicants cancel less than 45 days prior to the course. Full refund of tuition paid if the course is cancelled by the sponsor for unforeseen reasons. Final decision on course status will be made 35-40 days prior to the start date of any course.