Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Introductory Course in the Management and the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia 2022

Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Introductory Course in the Management and the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia is organized by Manitoba Physiotherapy Association (MPA) and will be held fromFeb 11 - 13, 2022 at College of Rehabilitation Sciences - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Rehabilitation Assistants.

Course Information:
This 3-day interdisciplinary course is designed to give participants basic knowledge about the NDT approach and how it is applied in rehabilitation to promote recovery of function following neurological damage. Core concepts from research in neuroplasticity and motor learning will be discussed. Hands-on lab practice and patient demonstration will be used to augment the learning process. All rehabilitation disciplines are encouraged to participate to ensure a cross-functional practice setting.

Objectives:
Course participants will be able to:
• Analyze normal and abnormal movement during functional activities
• Identify priority movement impairments restricting client performance and efficiency
• Understand basic treatment concepts of NDT
• Apply NDT framework when making treatment choices related to impairments and activities
• Gain handling skills for facilitation and inhibition to promote normal movement
• Apply activity analysis to guide environment and activity set-up during treatment sessions

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.