Introduction to the Functional Recovery of Locomotion—The Bobath Concept

Course Description

This is a 2-day introductory level course open to Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists. Participants will be introduced to fundamental aspects of the Bobath Concept in order to expand their clinical assessment and treatment skills and optimize functional recovery for their clients.

This highly practical course utilizes a best practice approach that blends theoretical evidence presented in lecture format with clinical expertise through client demonstrations and practical sessions. Participants will be guided through the clinical reasoning process to analyze posture and movement in a hands-on and interactive manner. Skills taught will be readily translatable to the clinical setting for use with both neurological and non-neurological populations in a variety of care settings.

Course Objectives: 

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

• Explore the unique aspects of human locomotion from evolutionary and biomechanical perspectives.
• Introduce key aspects of postural control underpinning human locomotion.
• Develop an understanding of the neural control of locomotion.
•  Begin to apply a problem-solving approach to the assessment and treatment of atypical movement and posture.
• Appreciate the influence of sensory information on motor output through an experience of facilitated movement.
•  To be introduced to the Model of Bobath Clinical Practice as a framework for assessment and treatment.

Instructors
Sara Fabian, MSc PT, IBITA Basic Course Instructor

Schedule

February 20 – 21, 2027

Course Schedule 

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue:

Surge Neuro Physio Directions

Refreshments & Lunch:

• Refreshments will be provided during AM and PM break.  Please bring your own water bottle/coffee cup.
• Registrants are required to bring their own lunch.

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.

• 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.