Introductory 2-day Course: Treatment and Management of the Hemiplegic Shoulder and Upper Limb – The Bobath Concept

Course Description

This is a 2-day introductory level course open to Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists. Participants will be exposed to the treatment and management of the hemiplegic upper limb based on the principles of the Contemporary Bobath Concept and an understanding of human movement.

The course will include theoretical evidence presented in lecture format, clinical expertise through client demonstrations and hands on practical sessions

Skills will be readily translatable to the clinical setting whether you are working in acute care, inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation or the community. The goal is to expand participants’ clinical assessment and treatment skills to optimize functional recovery of the upper limb for their clients.

Course Objectives: 

On completion of this 2-day course, the course participant will have been introduced to:

• Key aspects of postural control underpinning human upper limb function.’
• Biomechanics of reaching activities including the shoulder girdle complex for stability and mobility and gleno-humeral range of motion and limiting factors 
• The neurophysiological bases required for reach and grasp of the upper limb.
• The hand in performing dexterous grasping and manipulation.
• Causes and treatment/management strategies of the painful hemiplegic shoulder

Instructors
Catherine Eustace BAppSc(PT), IBITA Advanced Course Instructor

Schedule

February 21 – 22, 2026

Course Schedule 

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue:

Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services Directions

Waiver:
All participants must sign a waiver and a manual handling disclosure to participate in the practical components.

Dress:
Please wear appropriate clothing for undressing during practical sessions, e.g. shorts, sports bra.

Certificate:
A certificate cannot be issued if non-attendance to the course is > than 2 hours less than the course schedule.

Refreshments & Lunch:
Refreshments & lunch are not included in course fees. Please bring your own snacks/drink/lunch.

• A $150 cancellation fee will be charged if the participant cancels up to one month prior to course commencement.
• If the participant cancels within one month of course commencement, a refund will only be granted (minus $150 cancellation fee) if the course place is filled by another registrant.
• The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course if a minimum number of course registrants is not met. Course registrants are responsible for their travel expenses including changes to bookings, please take the above into consideration when booking flights and/or reserving accommodation.
• CBIA reserves the right to substitute CBIA Instructors if any one of them is rendered unable to teach

• Thank you for understanding that due to Covid-19, course participants need to be adaptable and prepared for the possibility of last-minute changes. Short-notice course cancellation may be unavoidable. Participant costs
  associated with cancellation of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the course participant.
• Precautions may vary depending upon PHO orders and college recommendations at the time of the course.
• No one may enter the venue if (1) they have Covid-19 symptoms; or, (2) are Covid-19 positive.
• At this time there are no masking requirements, participants may choose to wear a mask. Be aware that:
  • Participants attending are from different healthcare institutions
  • There is close contact during practical and treatment sessions
• It is highly recommended that course participants have up-to-date booster vaccinations for COVID-19.
• To help in keeping all course participants and patients healthy, please respect public health guidelines by washing/sanitizing your hands whenever appropriate and cough or sneeze into your arm!
• Please refer to local PH guidelines should you have any questions.