Upcoming Medical Conferences in Derby

The Midlands Conference 2019 is organized by The British Psychological Society (BPS) and will be held on Sep 05, 2019 at Derby Enterprise Centre, Derby, England, United Kingdom. Description: This one-day event has something for everyone and will bring together academics, students, researchers, practicing psychologists and anyone with an interest in psychology from across the midlands for a day of inspiration, expertise, and opportunities. What to expect: • Keynotes • Oral presentations, posters, 5 minute challenge • Round table discussion • Careers exhibition / networking • Psychology in the pub  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

East Midlands ACS Day is organized by Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd and will be held on Sep 06, 2019 at Royal Derby Hospital : Education Centre, Derby, England, United Kingdom. Description: Acute coronary syndrome management is at the core of contemporary practice in general and interventional cardiology. While advances in treatment have been rapid over recent years, areas of controversy and divergence in clinical practice persist. One day seminar aimed at all members of the multidisciplinary cardiology team and for registrars in training and consultants in medicine and cardiology. Trainees will be invited to present cases for interactive review and discussion. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Posture & Balance as it Relates to Selective Control of the Upper Limb is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held from Sep 09 - 10, 2019 at London Road Community Hospital, Derby, England, United Kingdom. CPD: 11.25 hours. Who will Benefit: This course is likely to appeal to qualified therapy staff working with adults with acquired neurological damage who have a basic level of understanding of assessment from a 'normal movement' perspective. Introduction: This course is for qualified therapists (Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists) 'Specifically aimed at those working with neurological conditions but may be of interest to those working in other areas'. Course Aims: By the end of this course the participant should be able to: • Understand the terms posture and balance as they relate to a 'normal movement' perspective. • Identify key aspects involved in maintaining the integrity of the upper limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA. • Relate the ability to control 'selective' movement of the upper limb to overall posture and balance. • Structure an assessment of the upper limb taking into account alignment, tone, patterns of movement, and relate this to potential for function. • Identify when an upper limb is/is not able to be facilitated and why. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

BBTA Problem Solving Workshop: Ataxia is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held from Sep 11 - 12, 2019 at London Road Community Hospital, Derby, England, United Kingdom. CPD: 8.5 hours Who will Benefit: The course is aimed at qualified therapists with some previous neurological experience. Prior attendance on the BBTA Introductory modules would be an advantage, but is not essential Course Aims: This 1.5 days Workshop will focus on optimising rehabilitation of the client with ataxia. It will consist of a lecture including an update on research on the cerebellum, relevant systems control and underpinning therapy rationales for clinical interventions. Practical movement control sessions will explore optimal ways of influencing postural control and stability including central vestibular integration for balance. There will be a patient focussed Clinical Workshop exploring assessment, clinical reasoning and intervention. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

A Life to Be Lived: An Update on Physiotherapy with the Ageing Person is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held on Sep 13, 2019 at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5 CPD Hours. Course Aims A one-day course combining theory and practical application for physiotherapists: • To update them on neuro-musculo-skeletal aspects of the ageing body (with a focus on changes in gait and balance) of relevance to clinical practice with this population. T• o review contemporary research evidence about the benefits of physical activity, exercise for falls prevention, and recognition and management of frailty. • To consider commonly used assessment tools and outcome measurement. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, participants will be able to: • List common changes that occur in the ageing nervous, muscular and skeletal systems. • Discuss and consider the appropriateness of assessment tools, treatments and outcome measurement commonly used with their ageing patients. • Access research evidence about the benefits of physical activity, falls prevention and frailty to inform their clinical practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Practical Assessment and Management of Acute Hand Injuries is organized by Pulvertaft Hand Centre and will be held on Sep 13, 2019 at Royal Derby Hospital : Kings Treatment Centre, Derby, England, United Kingdom. Target Audience: The course is suitable for all A&E staff, CTS,  ST1-3, ENPs, Nurses & Therapists,covering practical aspects of acute hand injuries, when to treat and when to refer. Objectives: Examination of the Hand—in a real trauma clinic Tips and tricks on: •  Reading X-rays •  Dressing and Splinting •  Primary Management •  Kids injuries Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Unravelling Strength & Conditioning for Therapists is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held from Sep 14 - 15, 2019 at London Road Community Hospital, Derby, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is clinicians working in physical rehabilitation/pain management settings including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Nurses, Counsellors, Psychologists, Dieticians, and Doctors. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CPD hours. This intensive 2-day course will give you an introduction into how S&C can transform your current practice both with athletic and non-athletic patients. Learning Outcomes: • Understanding the key principles of S&C & how you can implement these into early, mid and late stage rehab (from post op to pole vault if that's your sport) • Why exercise prescription is more than just 3 sets of 10. • How to identify the correct strength-training goal for your patients (& not just the sporty ones). • Understand the biomechanics of strength training (This is more fun than it looks, I promise) • How to increase your patient's strength without hypertrophy or needing a gym membership. • Why rest intervals during strength training are so important for the recovery of the nervous system & how manipulating this can affect the quality of your exercise programme. • How you can adjust exercise programmes for pathological conditions & get better, faster results (including guidelines on return to sport). • The difference between strength and power movements & why knowing the difference is essential in return to sport from injury. • Why adjusting load is the key to managing overuse injuries & why light load can sometimes be not as effective as heavy load. • Why fundamental movement patterns are essential for all your patients.

Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches to Physical Rehabilitation: Intermediate Level Workshop is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held on Sep 16, 2019 at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Hours. Who will Benefit Suitable for clinicians working in physical rehabilitation/ pain management settings including (Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, dieticians, and doctors) who have either attended my introductory CBT workshop (CBT Approaches to Physical Rehabilitation) and/or have some base knowledge and experience of CBT approaches. Introduction The study day will provide an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills relating to CBT approaches to physical rehabilitation in the context of adults presenting with chronic pain and other chronic illness conditions. Course Aims Specifically, the day will cover: • The theoretical background to CBT • Assessment tools and procedures • How to formulate clinical problems using the CBT framework • CBT treatment strategies • How to deal with treatment roadblocks Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held from Sep 17 - 18, 2019 at Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, England, United Kingdom. Who will Benefit: Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to be certified as an instructor, you should be one of the following: a physical therapist or physiotherapist, Tai Chi teachers or advanced students, Exercise instructor, or other similar profession. Course Aims: Reasons to come • Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely • Discover how Tai Chi improves health and wellness • Learn Dr. Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method • Learn a relaxing safe Tai Chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people • Learn about the essential principles of Tai Chi • Improve your level of Tai Chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment Learning Outcomes: • On completion of the workshop you will • Know the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation movements at a deeper level • Understand how Tai Chi improves Health and Rehabilitation • Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely • Have improved your Tai Chi skill and knowledge • Have learned how to safely modify this program for those who teach participants with chronic conditions Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Complete Upper Limb Course with Andrew Cuff and Thomas Mitchell is organized by National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) and will be held from Sep 17 - 18, 2019 at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 CPD Hours. Who will Benefit This course is suitable for all musculoskeletal practitioners that assess or rehabilitate Upper Limb conditions. It will be particularly useful to Newly Qualified, Junior, Senior Physiotherapists or Sports Therapists within musculoskeletal practice or aspiring ESP clinicians within First Contact Roles of MSK/Orthopaedic triage. Introduction This two-day course will introduce a systematic approach the assessment of the Upper Limb, and offer options for the management of Upper Limb conditions including exercise-based rehabilitation, manual therapy and discussion around the reasoned use of other therapeutic adjuncts. This course aims to equip the attendee with immediate 'clinic-ready' strategies, and to consider the person beyond the pathology. Andrew and Thomas will draw upon their combined experience of assessing and managing Upper Limb conditions in a variety of settings including NHS Practice, Private Practice, Musculoskeletal Service, First Contact Primary Care and Elite Sport. Andrew is a member of the British Elbow & Shoulder Society (BESS) and Thomas is a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT). Course Objectives: To provide the MSK practitioner with the core skills on: • Assessment and differential diagnosis of Upper Limb conditions. • Rationalisation of diagnostic interventions for common disorders as appropriate Including: • Red flags and Masquerades • Ruling out the Cervical Spine in Upper Limb conditions • Advanced Neurological Examination • 'Special tests'- which have clinical utility? • Imaging - when, what and why? • Symptom modification - including the use of the Mulligan Concept to inform both diagnostic and treatment utility • Rehabilitation of common disorders affecting the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand including (amongst others): • Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain • The Unstable Shoulder • Tennis Elbow • Golfer's Elbow • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.