This course will cover how to treat TMJ dysfunction and assess the relationship between cervical spine problems, headaches and the jaw.

“After this course I was surprised how many of my clients with neck pain and headaches also had TMJ symptoms. I found that I was much more effective at treating neck pain and headaches when I assessed and treated the TMJ” - Sydney Physiotherapist, Course Participant.

Tempormandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and associated problems of the craniomandibular region affects up to 60% of the general population. Manual therapy, active exercises and postural correction has been shown to be effective in treating the TMJ and reducing muscle tension.

Do you feel that you have the skills to assess and treat this area? Many of the challenging neck pains and headaches that we see clinically are often related to TMJ disorders. This comprehensive workshop will review the functional anatomy of the temporo-mandibular joint and cover manual therapy techniques to assess and treat TMJ disorders. Typical presentations of craniomandibular disorders seen clinically will also be addressed. These techniques are well suited to a physiotherapy or osteopathic approach.

An introduction to cranial techniques and how these can be a useful adjunct in treating headaches and neck pain will be covered.

About the Lecturer

Penny Elliott, M.H.Sc. (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), Member AAOMT, B. App.Sc (Phty), Physiotherapist, Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.

Penny is a senior associate of the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness Clinic and combines her clinical work with lecturing and taking classes. She completed her master’s degree in orthopaedic manipulative therapy at Charles Sturt University in 2006. Teaching at the University of Sydney’s School of Dentistry encouraged her further study on the TMJ during her master’s degree. In her clinical work she liaises regularly with dentists, prosthodontists and orthodontists.

Penny has spent several years in the development of a number of education programs for health professionals both nationally and internationally.

Additionally, Penny’s hands on and exercise based approach to treatment means that patients can really understand their problem and take an active part in managing their own health and fitness. When not in clinic, Penny will be found in all manner of activities, including Pilates, spinning, swimming, yoga and being a mum.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 3 November 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: 73 Tras St #02-01 Singapore 079012
Fees: S$400 per person (S$350 for registrations before 1 August 2010)
Closing date for registration: 21 October 2010

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MUSCLE ASSESSMENT AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUE USING TOM BOWEN’S PRINCIPLES.

SIMPLE AND EASY TO LEARN . . . GENTLE TO APPLY . . . NON-INVASIVE

You are invited to the extension of TBT101 A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
 

This is a three - day seminar to extend your learning.  It is for therapists with anatomical understanding to enhance their practice of Tom Bowen’s Therapy. 

Areas to be covered include * headaches (cause and effect), * shoulder (treatment variations), * balance and foot issues and * much much more….

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 16, 17 & 18 October 2010 (Sat-Mon)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #03-70 Work-Loft at Chip Bee, S278115
Fees: S$700 per person
Closing date for registration: 4 October 2010

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A MUSCLE ASSESSMENT AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUE USING TOM BOWEN’S PRINCIPLES.

SIMPLE AND EASY TO LEARN . . . GENTLE TO APPLY . . . NON-INVASIVE Learn the basics of Tom Bowen’s therapy over three days. NO pre-requisites necessary.

TOM BOWEN’S THERAPY 101 is a muscle relaxation technique used to balance the body and reduce discomfort. This is achieved by applying small rolling moves over muscles and connective tissue. Muscle tension is released and thus brings the body to a relaxed state.

TOM BOWEN’S THERAPY 101 is being taught over 3 days and is offered to qualified practitioners to use as an effective assessment and relaxation tool and to the general public to assist family and friends.

TOM BOWEN’S THERAPY 101 can be used in conjunction with many current training methods.

TOM BOWEN’S THERAPY 101 is offered to you by highly qualified Bowen instructors under the direction of Ross Emmett and with the support of Romney Smeeton.  Ross Emmett is the developer and founder of the Emmett Technique and a former Senior Bowen Instructor with Bowtech Australia. Romney Smeeton is a prominent Chiropractor in Geelong Victoria, who spent 5 years working and training under Tom Bowen. Romney has been in continuous practice since then using Tom’s technique and principles.
 

This course is further extended with Tom Bowen’s Therapy 101 - Professional Approach.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 7, 8 & 9 August 2010 (Sat-Mon)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #03-70 Work-Loft at Chip Bee, S278115
Fees: S$700 per person
Closing date for registration: 26 July 2010

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Developed by Paul Chek, the pioneer of Swiss Ball training for athletes, this course will teach you how to use this excellent tool to improve balance, posture and dynamic strength, plus train righting and tilting reactions. Used in rehabilitation since the 1960’s, Swiss balls are now becoming popular in training environments. There are literally hundreds of uses beyond performing a crunch over the ball! However, as with any training tool correct usage is essential to achieve the results you are seeking. In this comprehensive, highly practical course the personal trainer, athlete, athletic trainer and/or strength coach will learn:

• The science behind the application of Swiss balls.
• How to choose the correct size of Swiss ball for optimum training.
• Stretching techniques
• Beginner to advanced level exercises for the upper and lower back, abdominals, shoulder girdle, gluteals, hip musculature and lower limbs are included. The exercises cover the entire spectrum of intensity and complexity from the novice exerciser to those appropriate for elite athletes.
• Well explained precautions for orthopedic conditions.

CEU and CEC Information:

About the Presenter

Dan Hellman M.S. Physical Therapy, BS Athletic Training, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK HLC Level 3, CHEK Golf Biomechanic, P~P~S Practitioner, Advanced MTA and Certified St John’s NMT 1-5.

Dan is a registered physical therapist and owns Dan Hellman Holistic Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dan’s physical therapy degree comes from an osteopathic-based college, which included both traditional and manual physical therapy. Before opening his own business he worked in several outpatient physical therapy orthopedic centers specializing in sports medicine and spine rehabilitation. Dan had his thesis published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in January of 1999 titled “The Effects of Anterior Thigh Stretching on he Straight Leg Raise Measurement.”

Dan is an avid golfer and works with many golf clients from professionals to amateurs as well as designing individualized health and fitness programs for all types of individuals. During the PPS program, Dan learned that his legacy was to teach heath and fitness to others. He is most proud of his position as a CHEK Faculty member and has a true passion for teaching.

When not living his legacy in the classroom or treating clients in his beautiful studio, Dan loves to golf, travel and spend quiet time reading books on spirituality.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 10 July 2010 (Sat)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: TBA
Fees: S$410 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 May 2010

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Scientific Core Conditioning is the most comprehensive, in-depth course available on this subject. Fully updated, with many new sections, assessment techniques and exercises, this course builds upon the framework of the hugely popular Scientific Abdominal Training. Expand your knowledge of the abdominal musculature and its biomechanical relationship to the entire kinetic chain, when applied to the prevention of back pain, maintenance of good posture and optimal sports performance. You will learn:

• Functional anatomy
• Support mechanisms provided by the abdominals
• Why tongue position is crucial
• How faulty abdominal training can create postural problems
• How to assess core function
• How to reestablish activation of the abdominal wall after abdominal surgery such as caesarian section, hysterectomy and hernia repair, or in the deconditioned client.
• Understand why core coordination and strength tests are essential for your orthopedic patients and competitive athletes.
• Exercises suitable for the post-rehabilitation patient all the way to performance enhancing techniques used by Paul for training amateur and elite athletes.

This advanced program will streamline and empower your current approach to abdominal exercise prescription. It is a must for any professional involved in orthopedic rehabilitation, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, fitness instructors and athletic trainers.

CEU and CEC Information:

About the Presenter

Dan Hellman M.S. Physical Therapy, BS Athletic Training, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK HLC Level 3, CHEK Golf Biomechanic, P~P~S Practitioner, Advanced MTA and Certified St John’s NMT 1-5.

Dan is a registered physical therapist and owns Dan Hellman Holistic Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dan’s physical therapy degree comes from an osteopathic-based college, which included both traditional and manual physical therapy. Before opening his own business he worked in several outpatient physical therapy orthopedic centers specializing in sports medicine and spine rehabilitation. Dan had his thesis published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in January of 1999 titled “The Effects of Anterior Thigh Stretching on he Straight Leg Raise Measurement.”

Dan is an avid golfer and works with many golf clients from professionals to amateurs as well as designing individualized health and fitness programs for all types of individuals. During the PPS program, Dan learned that his legacy was to teach heath and fitness to others. He is most proud of his position as a CHEK Faculty member and has a true passion for teaching.

When not living his legacy in the classroom or treating clients in his beautiful studio, Dan loves to golf, travel and spend quiet time reading books on spirituality.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 8-9 July 2010 (Thu-Fri)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: TBA
Fees: S$810 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 May 2010

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With our youths getting more involved in competitive sports and with our school sports scene getting more competitive, it is advisable for us, as coaches and teachers, to learn more about properly managing their injuries to maximise the athlete’s potential contribution to the sport and encourage the athletes to continue the sport as a form of an active lifestyle. Improper initial management has been known to be the biggest cause of an athlete staying on the sideline for a long time. It’s always frustrating when we are not able to select our best athlete or team due to these injuries.

When an injury has been managed quickly and appropriately, it promotes better recovery and a safe return to sports. In addition, preventive management like sports taping and rehabilitative exercises helps to lower the risk of a recurrent injury.

In this module, we will revise basic principles and learn intermediate principles of sports injury prevention and management. These include management concepts such as TOTAPS assessment, R.I.C.E.R, H.A.R.M as well as preventive exercises and sports taping for the shoulder, wrist, thumb, fingers, knee and ankle. Quick assessment tips for common injuries would also be shared. At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Appreciate the principles of sports injury management
2. Appreciate the principles of sports injury prevention and rehabilitation
3. Appreciate the role of sports taping in prevention and rehabilitation of sports injury
4. Demonstrate an assessment of a sports injury
5. Demonstrate proficiency in using an injury record form
6. Demonstrate proficiency in sports taping

Course Duration:  8 hours (2 sessions of 4 hours each).

Instructors - Back2Sports

As the Core Concepts Group’s sports physiotherapy division, Back2Sports, our motto is getting our patients – better, faster. With a large number of client being competitive athletes, we understand they need to get back to their sports as quickly as possible to minimise the performance decay.

In 2008, Back2Sports was the official physiotherapist for the Pre-Olympics Water Polo Invitational held in Singapore. We provided support the top nine Olympics team including world champions, Montenegro and Crotia.

Back2Sports physiotherapists have been conducting the long running and popular sports taping course by Human Principles.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 4 & 5 February 2010 (Thu/Fri)
Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm (2-d
Venue: 73 Tras Street, #02-01
Fees: S$400 per person
Closing date for registration: 26 January 2010

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Power output is an essential skill for clients of all types. For the athlete, or weekend warrior, it is necessary to help improve sports performance, but is also essential in injury prevention. Power is also one of the first physical abilities that disappears with ageing, making it a fundamental training component for any anti-ageing, or fitness training program.

This 2-day Power Trainer Course is for Certified Personal Trainers and Coaches who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in helping clients improve Speed and Power output while using the traditional equipment generally available to them at Fitness Centres.

This course is broken down into a number of lectures and practical training workshops and will cover topics such as:

• The Scientific Foundations of Power
• Practical Methods for Testing Power Output
• Olympic Weightlifting Progressions for clients of all ages and fitness levels
• Plyometrics Training Principles and Exercises
• Medicine Ball Training for Developing Speed and Power
• Planning Power Training Programs

By the end of this course, you will understand how to assess your clients’ power output, or lack of it, and to improve speed and power by progressively building from traditional weight training exercises to dynamic power training exercises while using equipment that is generally available in any commercial gym. This in turn will provide you with an extended database of knowledge and exercises that will keep your clients motivated, stimulated, and adapting, for years to come.
 

ABOUT THE TRAINER: MARCEL DAANE

Marcel has a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Complementary Medicine coupled with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Nutrition and 15 yrs. of experience in the performance coaching field. His credentials also include:

• NSCA Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist,
• an ACE "Gold" Certified Advanced Fitness Specialist,
• ACE certified Mat Pilates instructor,
• AFPA Sports conditioning specialist, "Master Trainer" for Freemotion Sports,
• IDEA International Fitness Presenter, and
• an American Red Cross First Aid CPR Instructor.

Marcel is also a lecturer for the Singapore Sports Council’s Sports Medicine and Sports Science Centre which is responsible for standardization and education of the Singapore Fitness Industry.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 21 Feb & 28 Feb 2010 (two-day course)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Weightlifting Federation Training Centre @ 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal S(399658)
Fees: S$499 per person
Closing date for registration: 12 February 2010

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This comprehensive program will provide you with the confidence and skills to work safely with pregnant and postnatal women. This course is fully accredited with Fitness Australia, so you will gain certification which carries an international level of recognition.

By the end of this course you will:

• Have an understanding of the anatomical and physiological changes that the body goes through during pregnancy and how to modify your training program in response to these changes.
• Know the effects of exercise on a woman and her foetus and the modifications necessary.
• Understand how to maximize spinal health and maintain good postural alignment throughout pregnancy.
• Learn practical and alternative ways to work with pregnant women.
• Learn the precautions that need to be taken into account and contraindications to consider. 

About the Lecturer

Penny Elliott, M.H.Sc. (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), Member AAOMT, B. App.Sc (Phty), Physiotherapist, Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.

Penny completed her qualifications in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 1993 and completed her Masters of Health Science (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) at Charles Sturt University, with Distinction, in 2006. The major focus of this Masters degree was on the work of Kaltenborn and Evjenth.  Penny was co-founder of the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness Clinic in 1999. She has been a Senior Associate of the clinic for the past 11 years. 

With a personal background in dance, one of Penny’s main interests has been in movement analysis and postural assessment. In the past, she has worked with a variety of sports people at The Sports Clinic at Sydney University – including; the Sydney University Rugby team, Olympic level rowers, runners and triathletes. She uses this expertise in designing individual and small group exercise programs. Currently her work at the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic includes teaching Clinical Pilates in two fully equipped Pilate’s studios and the use of Real Time Ultrasound for specific rehabilitation of the deep trunk stabilisers. 

Penny has spent several years on the development of a number of education programs for health professionals. This has included teaching the Posture, Soft tissue and Exercise course for physiotherapists; teaching and designing the sports massage programs at the NSW School of massage; and teaching personal trainers around Australia and in Singapore. Since having her own child 3 years ago, she has also been teaching pre and post natal exercise prescription. 

Penny’s other areas of interest include lower limb analysis and biomechanical assessment, which has arisen from her work making orthotics with a well known Sydney podiatry group. Additionally, teaching posture at the University of Sydney’s School of Dentistry has encouraged her further study on the TMJ during her Master’s degree. 

Penny’s hands on and exercise based approach to treatment means that patients can really understand their problem and take an active part in managing their own health and fitness. When not in the clinic, Penny will be found in all manner of activities, including Pilates, dancing, swimming, jogging, and yoga and 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 1-2 November 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University
Fees: S$800.00 per person (S$750 for registrations before 1 August 2010)
Closing date for registration: 21 October 2010

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The use of myofascial and soft tissue massage techniques is helpful for reducing tightness and pain in soft tissues. Myofascial techniques can assist the client in achieving their goals, whether they are training to improve their performance or undergoing rehabilitation.

In this course you will learn myofascial techniques, trigger point techniques, and deep soft tissue massage techniques. These techniques differ from other massage techniques, which offer mainly a generalised relaxation effect. The techniques introduced will be aimed at promoting recovery from muscle sprain or strain. These techniques will also assist in improving sports performance through improving body alignment and biomechanics and therefore prevent recurrent injuries and/or pain.

This course is appropriate for newly graduated physiotherapists, Pilates instructors, personal trainers, and massage therapists wanting to expand their skills in the area of myofascial therapy. 

About the Lecturer

Penny Elliott, M.H.Sc. (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), Member AAOMT, B. App.Sc (Phty), Physiotherapist, Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.

Penny completed her qualifications in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 1993 and completed her Masters of Health Science (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) at Charles Sturt University, with Distinction, in 2006. The major focus of this Masters degree was on the work of Kaltenborn and Evjenth.  Penny was co-founder of the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness Clinic in 1999. She has been a Senior Associate of the clinic for the past 11 years. 

With a personal background in dance, one of Penny’s main interests has been in movement analysis and postural assessment. In the past, she has worked with a variety of sports people at The Sports Clinic at Sydney University – including; the Sydney University Rugby team, Olympic level rowers, runners and triathletes. She uses this expertise in designing individual and small group exercise programs. Currently her work at the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic includes teaching Clinical Pilates in two fully equipped Pilate’s studios and the use of Real Time Ultrasound for specific rehabilitation of the deep trunk stabilisers. 

Penny has spent several years on the development of a number of education programs for health professionals. This has included teaching the Posture, Soft tissue and Exercise course for physiotherapists; teaching and designing the sports massage programs at the NSW School of massage; and teaching personal trainers around Australia and in Singapore. Since having her own child 3 years ago, she has also been teaching pre and post natal exercise prescription. 

Penny’s other areas of interest include lower limb analysis and biomechanical assessment, which has arisen from her work making orthotics with a well known Sydney podiatry group. Additionally, teaching posture at the University of Sydney’s School of Dentistry has encouraged her further study on the TMJ during her Master’s degree. 

Penny’s hands on and exercise based approach to treatment means that patients can really understand their problem and take an active part in managing their own health and fitness. When not in the clinic, Penny will be found in all manner of activities, including Pilates, dancing, swimming, jogging, and yoga and 

Level 1

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 30 October 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University
Fees: S$400.00 per person (S$350 for registrations before 1 August 2010)
Closing date for registration: 16 October 2010

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Level 2

Level 1 is a pre-requisite for Level 2. 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 31 October 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University
Fees: S$400.00 per person (S$350 for registrations before 1 August 2010)
Closing date for registration: 16 October 2010

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The latest research on where pain comes from in soft tissue, on pain inhibition, and on the treatment of tendinitis and tendinopathies is covered. Soft tissue techniques of the spine, shoulder, and upper and lower limb are also covered. 

Identifying postural and muscle imbalances and incorporating the appropriate stretches, stability and strengthening exercises, for both acute and chronic conditions is a key focus of the course. 

This course was designed by Francine St George and has been run for over 20 years both nationally and internationally. It has continued to evolve and be updated to incorporate the relevant research on muscle interrelationship, fascia and pain. 

There is both a theoretical and practical component to the course. It runs over 2 days and is taught in four sections. 

Course Aims and Objectives

Aims: 

• To evaluate the interrelationship between pain, posture and soft tissues
• To assess and treat postural and muscular imbalances using soft tissue techniques
• To understand the concept of neurological inhibition and its influence on   muscles    and soft tissue and how specific exercise techniques can restore function 

Objectives:

• To understand the role and importance of connective tissue in the body and how it may cause pain
• To review the physiological properties of soft tissue and identify the mechanisms  whereby soft tissue can be altered using manual techniques
• To assess posture; static, dynamic and functional 
• To review functional and integrated anatomy of the major muscle groups of the body and apply this to the upper limb, pelvis and spine and to the lower limb
• To learn Soft Tissue Mobilisation Techniques (STMT) for the major muscle group
• To establish how soon after injury STMT may be used
• To learn how to incorporate STMT into current treatment regimes, including specific exercise prescription
• To learn how to apply an integrated approach to treatment to identify muscular and postural imbalances to prevent recurrence of musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in clinical practice 

Course Content 

This course consists of four sections taught in lecture and practical components. The course runs over 2 days. 

• Day 1

Soft Tissues and posture

Provides an overview of the physiology of soft tissues, their physiological response to injury, to abnormal biomechanical loading and explains the mechanisms by whereby soft tissues can be affected by manual therapy techniques. This section also presents a model of posture which can assist identifying muscle and postural imbalances.

Cervical spine/shoulder

Provides an anatomical overview for the upper limb; including the head, neck and shoulder. Clinical assessment for these regions using a posture and muscle imbalance approach is demonstrated. Soft tissue techniques and corrective exercise prescription for these regions are provided.

• Day 2

Iliopsoas and Spine

Covers the trunk and spine. A brief anatomical overview for these regions is provided. Soft tissue techniques and innovative methods of corrective exercise prescription are also provided, considering the integration of the upper limb and lower limb. This approach also permits the patient to have an understanding of how to correct and manage their own muscle imbalances.  

Lower Limb 

The final section relates to the lower limb; an anatomy review is presented, clinical assessment of lower limb biomechanics and soft tissue techniques and exercise prescription is again covered. 

About the Lecturer

Penny Elliott, M.H.Sc. (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), Member AAOMT, B. App.Sc (Phty), Physiotherapist, Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.

Penny completed her qualifications in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 1993 and completed her Masters of Health Science (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) at Charles Sturt University, with Distinction, in 2006. The major focus of this Masters degree was on the work of Kaltenborn and Evjenth.  Penny was co-founder of the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness Clinic in 1999. She has been a Senior Associate of the clinic for the past 11 years. 

With a personal background in dance, one of Penny’s main interests has been in movement analysis and postural assessment. In the past, she has worked with a variety of sports people at The Sports Clinic at Sydney University – including; the Sydney University Rugby team, Olympic level rowers, runners and triathletes. She uses this expertise in designing individual and small group exercise programs. Currently her work at the Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic includes teaching Clinical Pilates in two fully equipped Pilate’s studios and the use of Real Time Ultrasound for specific rehabilitation of the deep trunk stabilisers. 

Penny has spent several years on the development of a number of education programs for health professionals. This has included teaching the Posture, Soft tissue and Exercise course for physiotherapists; teaching and designing the sports massage programs at the NSW School of massage; and teaching personal trainers around Australia and in Singapore. Since having her own child 3 years ago, she has also been teaching pre and post natal exercise prescription. 

Penny’s other areas of interest include lower limb analysis and biomechanical assessment, which has arisen from her work making orthotics with a well known Sydney podiatry group. Additionally, teaching posture at the University of Sydney’s School of Dentistry has encouraged her further study on the TMJ during her Master’s degree. 

Penny’s hands on and exercise based approach to treatment means that patients can really understand their problem and take an active part in managing their own health and fitness. When not in the clinic, Penny will be found in all manner of activities, including Pilates, dancing, swimming, jogging, and yoga and 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 27-28 October 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University
Fees: S$800.00 per person (S$750.00 for registrations before 1 August 2010)
Closing date for registration: 16 October 2010

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