Hot Topics in Cerebral Palsy – Muscle Research Forum

The AusCP-CTN invites you to join us at the “Hot Topics in Cerebral Palsy – Muscle Research Forum – 30th November 2018” for a day of presentations from a panel of national and international experts, on the topics of muscle and biomechanical research in cerebral palsy.

The AusCP-CTN CRE aims to foster and develop current and future leaders in cerebral palsy research and clinical practice. The CRE’s vision for the future workforce for children with Cerebral Palsy is national capacity building comprising individuals (Medical/Allied health) with expertise in more than one key area of research and/or training (basic science/neuroscience, epidemiology, clinical/health services initiatives, and translation/implementation).

International Keynote Speaker

Professor Richard L. Lieber, PhD.
Professor & Chief Scientific Officer, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab & Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Biomedical Engineering. Northwestern University, Chicago.

Topic: Biological & Biomechanical Studies of Skeletal Muscle Contractures in Cerebral Palsy.

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Date: 30 November - 30 November

Location: Centre for Children's Health Research, Brisbane

Prechtl’s Method of the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements- Basic Course

This three and a half day course provides an introduction into Prechtl’s Method on the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements in young infants. This new assessment method has shown its merit for the prenatal and postnatal evaluation of the integrity of the nervous system. Compelling evidence is now available that qualitative assessment of General Movements (GMs) at a very early age is the best predictor for cerebral palsy. This method has become a potent supplement to the traditional kind of neurological examination.

Who should attend? Medical specialists, neonatologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, and other professionals in the field of infant neurology

Date: 1 November - 4 November

Location: Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 187 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights NSW

Prechtl’s Method of the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements: Basic and Advanced Course

This three and a half day course provides an introduction into Prechtl’s Method on the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements in young infants. This new assessment method has shown its merit for the prenatal and postnatal evaluation of the integrity of the nervous system. Compelling evidence is now available that qualitative assessment of General Movements (GMs) at a very early age is the best predictor for cerebral palsy. This method has become a potent supplement to the traditional kind of neurological examination.

Who should attend? Medical specialists, neonatologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, and other professionals in the field of infant neurology

Both courses fulfil the standards specified by the General Movements Trust (http://general-movements-trust.info). Assessment is conducted on the last day of the course. Attendees may be able to receive up to 22.75 hours of CPD with professional bodies.

Date: 7 November - 10 November

Location: Alan Gilbert Building, University of Melbourne