Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Workshop
2-Day Instructor Training Workshop
Facilitated by Master Trainer Ralph Dehner
Sat March 5th and Sun March 6th 2016, 9am – 5pm
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What is Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention? Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.
Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.
The TCAFP program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely.
This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialized module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls.
Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program. Thousands of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCAFP program.
Many scientific studies have shown that the program relieves pain, improves quality of life and make people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why it is deemed "Evidence Based Practice" for fall prevention by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.
The objective of the workshop is to develop participants into safe and effective instructors of the program, learn the "Step-wise Progressive Teaching Method", be able to demonstrate the movements safely and independently and understand the basic Tai Chi principles related to fall prevention.
Cost: $225 Early bird discount, if payment is postmarked by February 1, 2016... $250 after February 1, 2016
*Includes 13 CEUs from American College of Sports Medicine (must request CEUs in advance)
Registration Contact: Carolyn Shadrach
Email: [email protected] or call, Tel: 646 342 4107
Please contact Carolyn Shadrach if you have any questions.