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PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Continuing Education Courses

  

Three Day Intensive on Treating the Child with Hypotonia
October 31-November 2, 2008

Course Description
This three day intensive workshop on treating the child with hypotonia will focus on specific strategies to improve motor control in this population.

Techniques to improve proximal control, sustained postural movements against gravity, and symmetrical alignment will be demonstrated through use of videotapes, as well as 3 patient demonstrations and practice labs.
Lecture and video material will cover key deficits in the motor and sensory development of the hypotonic child.

Course Objectives
Coming soon

About the Instructor

Barbara Hypes

Course Schedule
Coming soon

Course Fee
$525.00

Registration
Online registration

Location
TBA

Hotel Accommodations
Residence Inn Marriott
7710 Main St.
Houston, TX 77030
713-351-1399
Contact: Mary Fonseca
Rate: $85/night, queen suite w/ full kitchen
Full breakfast buffet
Hotel Shuttle Hours: M-F 6:30am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm

Airport Shuttle Information
Super Shuttle
713-523-8888
*Call for rates

For More Information
Mitzi Wiggin, MS, PT
832-826-6107
mmwiggin@texaschildrenshospital.org

 
     
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