Physio workshop 2011
PARAY MISSION HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL OF NURSING
Physiotherapy Departement
P.O. Box 2
Thaba Tseka 550
Lesotho
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APPLYING BASIC PHYSIOTHERAPY SKILLS IN RURAL AREAS, IN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTRES
A 4-DAY PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY-NURSES AND REHABILITATION WORKERS.
Date: Sunday 11th - Friday 16th of December 2011
Place: Paray Hospital, Nurse assistant School, Thaba-Tseka
KEY TOPICS OF THE WORKSHOP 2011
- Physiotherapy with disabled children
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Physiotherapy of the swollen leg
- Physiotherapy of foot deformities
 
Program overview:
Sunday 11. December 2011
Afternoon: arrival, 19.00-20.30 welcome, presentation and introduction to the study days
Daily schedule Monday to Thursday:
08.00 morning reflection
08.15 physiotherapy exercise class
09.00 physiotherapy assessment, recording and practical procedures in common clinical conditions
10.00 coffee break
10.15 - 12.00 physiotherapy practical class
12.00 lunch
14.00 applied physiotherapy with case demonstrations
15.15 coffee break
15.30 self treatment and home based physiotherapy in related clinical conditions
16.00 problem solving round-table (group discussion about daily difficulties when applying physiotherapy. Creation of resource based empowerment-strategies to overcome the identified daily obstacles)
16.50 evening reflection
20.00 sharing among us (video and foto documentation, facultative program)
Friday 16. December 2011: Departure
New students will be offered an extended day for individual teachings on basic subjects.
Application and Requirements:
This workshop is designed for participants who have at least some basic experience in applying physiotherapy skills.
A written application to Paray hospital, P.O. Box 2, Thaba-Tseka 550 or a Fax can be sent to (00266) 22900256 till 30th November.
Teacher:
Ntate Thuso Wolfgang Fasser, Switzerland
double qualified physiotherapist SRK, MMACP, specialised in basic physiotherapy in rural areas, assessment and rehabilitation for disabled children, music therapy and herbal medicine
Accommodation:
The participants will be accommodated at the compound of Paray hospital.
Requirements:
The participants are kindly asked to bring their professional uniform for teaching on the bedside, suitable clothing for the physiotherapy exercise class and their personal anatomy book.
Costs:
The workshop is free of charge. The costs for board and lodging can be inquired at Paray Hospital Office.
Aims of the 2011 workshop:
It is one of the aims of this workshop to develop further skills in applying physiotherapy. We intend to meet annually for a 4-day workshop at Paray, which allows to explore the potential of physiotherapy and its application in resource-limited settings.
Paray, Physiotherapy Department 2011-09-01
Nt. Thuso W. Fasser and staff
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