Courses and events
Courses and events
26 October 2023
Kinesiology taping for beginners – when , where , why , who ? NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm MCSP . The course will explore basic kinesiology taping techniques and tips along with the concepts supporting their use . Learning outcomes : Know the concepts and claims made for the use of kinesiology tape ; Know indications and contraindications for the use of kinesiology tape ; Know how kinesiology tape differs to other tapes ; Have practical experience in the application of kinesiology tape . CPD : 6 hours . Cost : £ 195 . Venue : Bethel Church , Hill House , Picton Terrace , Carmarthen , South Wales , SA31 3BT . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
8 November 2023
Multidisciplinary team management of Atypical Parkinson ’ s NCORE Lecturer : Sessions led by Derby Parkinson ’ s team . Learning outcomes : Gain an increased knowledge and understanding of atypical Parkinson ’ s conditions ; Understand the overall management of these conditions ; Understand and know how to implement therapy interventions ; Have an understanding of how such conditions can impact an individual : Multiple System Atrophy ( MSA ), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ( PSP ), Corticobasal Degeneration ( CBD ) and Lewy Body Dementia ( LBD ). MSA is a progressive neurological disorder , affecting mobility , balance and autonomic function . PSP is a progressive neurological disorder , impairment of movement , vision , speech and swallowing . CBD is a progressive , neurological disorder with impairments in cognition and executive function with upper limb dysfunction and other Parkinson ’ s features . Lewy Body Dementia is a progressive condition , causing impairments in , spatial awareness and executive function alongside motor features of Parkinson ’ s . CPD : 7 hours . Cost : £ 150 . Venue : Penta Hotel , Locomotive Way , Derby , DE24 8PU . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
21 November 2023
Aspects of functional anatomy , muscle physiology and fascia as they relate to the individual with neurological damage or disease ( Level 1 ) – QUALIFIED NCORE Lecturer : Erica Malcolm MCSP Grad . Dip . Phys . Post Grad Dip . ( Neurology ). Learning outcomes : Identify aspects of anatomy of particular relevance to movement control in the adult with movement difficulties ; Better understand aspects of relevant muscle physiology ; Better understand the influence of muscle physiology on movement control ; Better understand how changes in muscle structure and functioning can cause stiffness and movement difficulties ; Know what fascia is ( according to the current literature ) and how it functions as part of the human connective tissue system ; Understand how connective tissue can cause stiffness and movement difficulties . CPD : 7.5 hours . Cost : £ 220 . Venue : Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre , Ayrshire Central Hospital , Irvine , Scotland , KA12 8SS . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
22 November 2023
Occupational therapy interventions for autistic children NCORE Trainer : Alison Neal . A one-day introduction to working with autistic children for occupational therapists new to this field . Learning outcomes : Understand common sensory based problems of children with autism including modulation and praxis ; Be able to understand how sensory processing links with behaviour ; Have an understanding of tools that can be used to help ; Understand the effects of using typical sensory equipment . CPD : 7 hours . Cost : £ 160 . Venue : at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
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