Extending the Continuum of Care with Tai Chi Continuing Education for Physical Therapists

Approved for CPTA Continuing Education credit, Physical Therapists learn Tai Chi as they prepare to bring an evidence based, CDC recommended, Tai Chi program into clinical practice.  Relax and have some fun with peers while learning a brief Tai Chi form; how it fits as a treatment option or adjunct in a therapy plan, how it fits into the continuum of care, how to evaluate a community based Tai Chi class or program as a referral resource.

Course manual, DVD provided.

CT Physical Therapy Association Approved Provider: 8 CEH’s

Location: Nathan Hale Inn, Storrs CT UCONN Campus             06/18 8-5
Location: Farmington Marriott Hotel,Farmington, CT                09/10 8-5
Location: Hartford Marriott Hotel,Rocky Hill, CT                        10/15 8-5
Location: Danbury Marriott Hotel,Danbury, CT                          11/12 8-5

Video:  Tai Chi: Movements for Better Balance. I did actually get to participate in a training workshop with the researcher who developed the tai chi fall prevention program.  5/12-13,2011
View/Download Workshop BrochureV4

“The low cost, ease of application, and great potential for socialization” make an evidence-based Tai Chi  program a powerful intervention for improving physical ability, health, and quality of life. ” Allied Health Professionals, after learning and practicing; with this brief training, are able to:

• Practice a short, CDC recommended, Tai Chi Form
• Incorporate elements of evidence based TC into intervention programs, as Treatment Option or Adjunct. (Teach TC Movement 1 on 1 or small group)
• Assess appropriateness of TC as a next step following Rx, and refer to community TC program.
• Evaluate/Certify  community based TC programs to determine value as Rx adjunct, or
• Establish community based TC programs