Available Courses
Neck and Shoulder
This course provides a comprehensive functional anatomy review that will permit you to identify and immediately treat the cervical or thoracic spine if it has tested positive to contributing to a shoulder problem. The integration of neural, muscle and joint techniques to treat neck and shoulder pain and corrective exercise programming that the patient will enjoy understanding and doing comprises the practical component of this course.
Presenters: Francine St George and Associates
This workshop is part of PCAA's Strand 1 accelerated upskilling workshops, which help make treating even the most complex patient both easier and more rewarding! We invite you to our Private Practice Upskilling workshop which is run on the Friday prior to the 1.5 clinical days. For details please refer to Strand 2
Neck and Shoulder Techniques Workshop Content
- Refine neural and muscle tests
- Identify significant trigger points
- Significance of 01/C1 contribution to shoulder pain
- 2 minute Tq's to eliminate the Cervical or Thoracic Spine component of a shoulder problem
- Quick tips for the client to learn how to downtrain phasic muscles prior to even commencing any stability work
- Basic neck and shoulder stability and stretching and progressions - many fun exercises for excellent patient compliance
- Simplifying shoulder taping for postural correction
All our workshops offer innovative exercise, assessment and treatment techniques based on current available research. After completion of even one workshop, both your patients and you will notice your expertise will move to a new level.
* Limited places for 2012 * Personalised tuition!
Video Downloads and DVD's and books are also available if you cannot attend our courses!
See our 2012 Schedule.
To enrol, simply download and fax an enrolment form. 
If you require further details, or would like to be kept updated on our new training downloads and other workshop dates, please also complete an enquiry form online. Or contact the PCAA Course Coordinator now at (02) 9399 7399!
We look forward to welcoming you to our accelerated upskilling workshops!
TMJ/CSpine and
Intro to Cranial Techniques
Are you missing out on dental referrals?
This information is invaluable for treating TMJ, headaches, whiplash injuries or neck pain!
* Limited places for 2012 * Personalised tuition!
Presenters: Francine St George and Associates
This workshop is part of PCAA's Strand 1 accelerated upskilling workshops, which help make treating even the most complex patient issues both easier and more rewarding! You may combine this workshop with the Strand 2 - Private Practice Upskilling Workshop, Topic 2.
TMJ/Cranial Techniques Workshop Content
The first half of this workshop will review the functional anatomy of the temporo-mandibular joint and cover techniques to treat TMJ disorders. Typical problems of TMJ seen clinically will also be addressed.
An introduction to craniosacral therapy techniques will comprise the second half of the workshop. How these techniques can be used to treat headaches, whiplash injury, and other musculoskeletal problems will be covered.
Integrating TMJ and cranial techniques to treat cervical spine conditions will complete the course.
All our workshops offer innovative exercise and assessment and treatment techniques based on current available research. After completion of even one workshop, both your patients and you will notice your expertise will move to a new level.
See our 2012 Schedule.
To enrol, simply download and fax an enrolment form.
If you require further details, have questions about training your staff as a group, or wish to be kept updated on our new training downloads and other workshop dates, please also complete an enquiry form online. Or contact the PCAA Course Coordinator now at (02) 9399 7399!
We look forward to welcoming you to our accelerated upskilling workshops!
We offer video downloads and DVD's -- click on the Video Downloads or DVD links to the left side of this web site.
Advanced notice - TMJ downloads soon to be released! Click on Enquiries and submit an enquiry form to be kept updated.
Personalised Tuition (small groups) - limited places -- don't miss out!
Exercise and Pregnancy Workshop
Presenter: Penny Elliott
This Strand 1 workshop is suitable for all levels of graduates, and is designed to provide both male and female physiotherapists and allied health professionals with the confidence to work safely with pregnant and post-partum women. It is particularly appropriate for newer physiotherapy graduates and allied health professionals working with women during and after pregnancy.
- Do you feel confident teaching specific exercise to pregnant clients?
- Do you know how to apply the latest research on managing low back pain during pregnancy?
- Do you know how to assess and advise your client when and how it is safe to exercise after delivery?
- What are the best stability belts / taping techniques to use with your pregnant clients?
This workshop will not only get you up to date with the latest research on pregnancy, exercise and stability but will also offer practical tips you can use immediately. You will also have the opportunity to use Real Time Ultrasound to assess stability muscles specific to pregnancy related problems.
Workshop aims and objectives
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- understand the aims and benefits of exercise training for pregnant women.
- understand the following changes that occur in the pregnant state:
- musculoskeletal
- cardiovascular
- respiratory
- hormonal
- metabolic
- nutritional
- musculoskeletal
- demonstrate their understanding of how the above changes affect maternal exercise tolerance and also how these changes affect the foetus.
- understand how to appropriately modify their exercise prescription based on the above information.
- apply the current guidelines on exercise prescription for pregnant women
- show their knowledge of the precautions and contraindications to exercise during pregnancy.
- apply various exercise options appropriate to each stage of pregnancy
- understand the specific requirements of women returning to exercise post birth.
- understand when to refer their client for medical or physiotherapy review.
All our workshops offer innovative exercise and assessment and treatment techniques based on current available research. After completion of even one workshop, both your patients and you will notice your expertise will move to a new level.
See our 2012 Schedule.
To enrol, simply download and fax an enrolment form.
If you require further details, have questions about training your staff as a group, or wish to be kept updated on our new training downloads and other workshop dates, please also complete an enquiry form online. Or contact the PCAA Course Coordinator now at (02) 9399 7399!
We look forward to welcoming you to our accelerated upskilling workshops.