This course is designed for physiotherapists with some experience of working with neurological patients, but who have little or no Pilates experience.

This course aims to introduce some Pilates exercises and equipment, the principles, and how they can be applied when rehabilitating clients with neurological conditions.

This lecture will explore the notion of how people living with dementia often “lack motivation” to participate in the rehabilitation process and the role the Physiotherapist can play to facilitate engagement and support therapeutic outcomes. The lecture will also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on engagement for people living with dementia across community, residential and acute settings.

Please note: This is a live webinar. Login instructions including link details will be sent to registrants on the day of the event. If login instructions are not received by midday on the day of the lecture, contact us on wa.pd@australian.physio.

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Rob Laird is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, who specialises in the management of persistent spinal pain.

During this lecture, he will discuss how biomechanics, pathoanatomy and movement can inform clincal decision making and management of these patients.

Please note: This is a live webinar. Login instructions including link details will be sent to registrants on the day of the event. If login instructions are not received by midday on the day of the lecture, contact us on vic.pd@australian.physio.

Currently there are few options for physiotherapists who wish to explore a holistic approach to needle-based therapies. Dry needling courses offer a model that permits pain modulation but none of the systemic benefits acupuncture offers that can improve mood, sleep, inflammation, appetite and digestive function and sense of well-being.

You don't have to miss out on the THRIVE experience! THRIVE Virtual Series brings selected presentations from THRIVE Conference to you live online. Running on Wednesday evenings over 12 weeks, the program will cover a broad range of topics, delivered by expert speakers. Each session will include multiple presentations.