OMTA - Upcoming Events

Lumbopelvic Motor Control Deficits - 3/14/2010 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Lumbopelvic Motor Control Deficits

EVENT DATE: Sunday, March 14, 2010
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, FCAMT, CAFCI
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.omta.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=54

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to recognize and treat common low back stability dysfunctions in the clinic. Techniques will be focused on assessing the inner unit muscles of the low back (diaphragm, transverse abdominus, multifidi and pelvic floor) for decreased control, decreased endurance and imbalances. The therapist will learn how to identify patients with motor control deficits that will benefit from a stability exercise program. This
course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the
therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

* Please wear appropriate clothing (shorts and t-shirt) to the course as the back and pelvis area will need to be exposed during the practical component.

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Joint Mobilizations: The Hidden Key to Patterns of Disharmony - 4/17/2010 - Holdiay Inn Barrie Hotel

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Joint Mobilizations: The Hidden Key to Patterns of Disharmony

EVENT DATES:Saturday, April 17, 2010 through to Sunday, April 18, 2010
TIME: 8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Holdiay Inn Barrie Hotel
SPEAKER(s):David Schroevalier RMT, D.Ac
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.omta.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=56

7 CEUs (Category A)

This two-day course helps you gain a new appreciation of different styles of Joint Mobilizations. Emphasis is placed on the theory of joint anatomy and practical approaches to mobilizations. The first day focuses on the axial skeleton, with special attention to spinal and sacroiliac mobilizations. Day two provides further theory into the anatomy of the limbs and their mobilizations. The latter part of the course will synthesize the techniques and apply them to postural dysfunctions and patterns of disharmony. Topics include fascial integration and specific soft tissue techniques to assist in the overall treatment approach.

* If available, please bring a Massage Table to the hotel for use during the practical component of the course.

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Charting Skills: Detail Effective and Time-Efficient - 4/25/2010 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Charting Skills: Detail Effective and Time-Efficient

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 25, 2010
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus
SPEAKER(s):Donald Dillon, RMT
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.omta.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=57

3.5 CEUs (Category A)

Massage therapists would rather provide care than notate their finidings and treatment plans. Yet with growing regulation and a real need to serve patients better, we need good records to provide good care.

Outline:

Discuss the dimensions of pain, and why simply asking about "pain" is not enough;
Examine challenges and special considerations when taking a case history;
Identify yellow and red flags in the intake;
Easily document postural distortions, range-of-motion and palpatory findings;
Review CMTO guidelines for record-keeping;
Create better treatment plans;
Clarify the symptom picture through the use of pain and disbility questionnaires;
Track the downward spiral of soft-tissue dysfunctions.

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Better Business Agreements - 5/16/2010 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus

Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Better Business Agreements

EVENT DATE: Sunday, May 16, 2010
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus
SPEAKER(s):Donald Dillon, RMT
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.omta.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=58

Bad agreements cost time and money. The therapist who associates in an existing practice invests a great deal of time, energy and money in getting established. It's a challenge to shift the practice elsewhere when it's discovered that the agreement is no longer ideal. With the right reference points, it's possible to create a better business agreement.

Outline:

Steps to increase your �Financial Intelligence�;
The true cost of running your business;
Is your business sustainable? Measure these three factors;
Three strategies for clinic managers who discover their agreements are not financially sustainable;
Discover a model that can help you maximize your facilities and generate more passive income;
Find out why straight percentages don't work!;
Looking to associate? How to assess your options;
Discuss a four-point method to negotiate a better agreement;

*Registration fee includes: Light breakfast, Lunch and session materials

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