Singapore, February 2023

Register here: www.scoliosisphysiotherapy.com.au

 

Date:                    Sunday 19 – Friday 24 February, 2023 (6 days)
Location:

BODYTREE STUDIO, 133 NEW BRIDGE RD

#20-06 CHINATOWN POINT

SINGAPORE 059413

Course participant numbers:  8 maximum

 

The Rigo Concept certification provides comprehensive education and skills regarding Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE).

 

General Objectives of the Rigo Concept (PSSE) certification course:

1. To provide the physiotherapist specific information and knowledge about scoliosis (assessment, natural history, prognosis and treatment) to become a qualified member of a multidisciplinary team, according to SOSORT (International Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment)
2. To develop clinical reasoning ability when facing the different theories regarding the causes and development of scoliosis, the assessment systems and the treatment strategies, specifically relating to non-surgical approaches (rehabilitation and bracing)

 

Specific Objectives of this Level 1 course:

• Describe the General Principles of the Rigo Concept (BSPTS)
• Establish Specific Principles of Correction to treat scoliosis and structural hyperkyphosis
• Learn the Correction Strategies needed for each specific case and their application in the different treatment positions
• Develop a treatment plan appropriate for a specific patient, considering their clinical and radiological aspects
• Learn the Unloaded Starting Positions (Semi-hanging, Supine, Prone on Knees, Prone on Stool, Side Lying) for the different curve patterns
• Carry out PSSE treatments applying the 3D BSPTS correction principles to create therapeutic tensions for each curve pattern.

 

This Level 1 course builds upon the online Base Course information (approx. 10 hours online) providing further education relating to the clinical and radiological examination (Cobb angles, vertebral rotation measures, Central Sacral Line, Transition Point, Risser stage etc) and curve classification as per the Rigo Concept Classification.

 

There is strong focus on providing deep understanding and application of, the 3D Principles of Correction using the Rigo Concept for treatment and working within treatment guidelines (as specified by the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment, known as SOSORT).

 

The goals of treatment are to facilitate correction of the altered posture and teach the patient to maintain corrections in daily life in order to minimize progression of the curve and optimize quality of life.  This Level 1 teaches ‘Unloaded’ exercises with transference into upright awareness and the activities of daily living (ADL’s) as well as the importance of ‘Looking after the person, not just the curve’ (Dr Manual Rigo MD).

 

The course includes patient demonstrations and additional topics include bracing, home program prescription, core stabilisation exercises as well as a lecture describing the Rigo Concept history and its development from Schroth origins.

 

Course numbers are strictly limited to 8 attendees to ensure high quality of teaching, student supervision and support.  Students complete a written examination at the end of the course.  On-going mentoring is provided after the course by way of free monthly zoom sessions for case specific management discussions.

At the end of this Level 1 course, you will be very equipped to manage idiopathic scoliosis in both adolescents and adults.   To continue on the certification pathway, Level 1 trained physiotherapists must take the Level 2 training course within 3 years.  In brief, Level 2 delves deeper into the Concept and introduces more exercise variations of the unloaded exercises, together with advanced facilitation techniques and teaches new specific exercises in upright positions.  There are more advanced bracing lectures as well as comprehensive lectures on adult degenerative scoliosis management.  The Level 3 course brings in surgical management (these are mentioned in earlier Levels when appropriate), complex case management and managing group classes amongst other things.

 

RIGO CONCEPT (PSSE) Level 1 SINGAPORE course 2023 

Further information and registration: www.scoliosisphysiotherapy.com.au

 

Date:                    Sunday 19 – Friday 24 February, 2023 (6 days)
Course Venue:  UMove, 2 Telok Blangah way #02-07, inside Safra Club, Mount Faber, Singapore
Start and finish times:   9am – 6pm daily
Course participant numbers: Strictly limited to 8 participants

Food included during the course: morning and afternoon tea refreshments (please advise of any dietary requirements)

Teacher:              Rebecca Harding, Rigo Concept (BSPTS) Scoliosis Teacher, Asia Pacific Regional Chair

Course cost:       $3860.00 Australian dollars (AUD)

Course language:  English

Click here for Information and Registration: www.scoliosisphysiotherapy.com.au

Enquiries relating to the course, please contact: Rebecca Harding rebecca.harding@bspts.net

Enquiries relating to the location, please contact our local host:  Cheryl Long cheryllong@gmail.com

Further information regarding the Rigo Concept (BSPTS) may be found at: www.bspts.net