Join us for a one day hands on course to learn a unique type of low impact rehab exercise (Seated Tai Chi) for those suffering from back, neck and/or shoulder pain and weight bearing restrictions. Whether patient complaints are from permanent physical disabilities or simple sprain/strain injuries, this hands on course will introduce you to the benefits of Seated Tai Chi for your patients. Labs will be used to demonstrate Seated Tai Chi forms designed to help with back pain and neck/shoulder strain. Learn how to introduce Seated Tai Chi into your clinical practice. Discussion will include time allotment, staffing, CPT coding, single vs. group therapy and home therapy DVDs.
Instructor(s)
William R. Johnson, D.C., F.A.C.O
Course Developer Zibin Guo, PhD. is the head of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is a Tai Chi Master and the developer of “Seated Tai Ji”. Dr. Guo was honored to have his “13 Moves of Wheelchair Tai Ji Quan” included in the festivities of the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. This form is now officially recognized and promoted throughout all of China.
Course Instructor William R. Johnson, D.C., F.A.C.O. is a Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists and a practicing doctor of chiropractic with over 28 years of experience in treating patients with acute/chronic pain and disabilities. He is a Tai Chi practitioner and teacher who has studied for years under the tutelage of Dr. Zibin Guo..
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course participants will be able to::
Discuss some of the challenges facing the mobility impaired population
Discuss the benefits of incorporating a Chinese/Eastern approach to healthcare
Discuss key concepts in the practice of Tai Chi
Discuss a Western explanation for the benefits of Tai Chi practice
Identify the primary muscles involved in back pain rehabilitation
Perform the four moves of “Seated Tai Ji for Back Pain”
Identify the primary muscles involved in neck and shoulder pain
Perform the four moves of “Seated Tai Ji for Neck and Shoulder Pain”
Agenda
DAY 1
07:30 - 08:00
Registration (Continental Breakfast)
08:00 - 09:00
Tai Ji Quan: definition, history and principles
09:00 - 10:00
Seated Tai Ji: history, development and importance-Case Study: Stroke and Spinal Chord injured patients
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 11:15
Lab: Seated Tai Ji Form for Back Pain
11:15 - 12:00
Seated Tai Ji movements - targeting specific muscles of the back
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch (on your own)
01:00 - 02:00
A Western explanation for the benefits of Tai Ji
02:00 - 03:00
Lab: Seated Tai Ji Form for Neck and Shoulder Pain
03:00 - 03:15
Break
03:15 - 04:15
Seated Tai Ji movements - targeting specific muscles of the neck and shoulders
04:15 - 05:00
Introducing Seated Tai Ji into the clinical practice:
05:00 - 05:30
Questions and Answers
CEU's
Contact hours pre-approved for:
CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
9.5 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (FLPT#CP100014641) CE Broker #20-239161
Approved for 8 hours by the Georgia Chiropractic Association #09-181
8.0 Hrs. PT/PTA's in AL, MS, LA
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
This activity is provided by the TBPTE Accredited Prov. #CIAO032010TPTA2013009
This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
Course meets requirements for:
• 8.0 OT/COTAs in GA
• 8.0 PT/PTAs in GA
• Call CIAO 888-909-CIAO(2426) if you have questions about CE Approval
• Therapists in states that do not require pre-approval of courses can check with their State Board for rules
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CIAO is regognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
CIAO has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102
