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Introductory Workshop on Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training (BRMT)

for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Special Needs

Date: 12th November, 2016 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30am-5:30 pm (Registration will start at 9:15 am)

Venue: Conference Room, M/F, Rehabilitation Building, Kowloon Hospital

Speaker: Dr. Harald Blomberg

Programme rundown:

09:15-09:30 Registration

09:30-10:45 The relationship between BRMT and children with ADD and ADHD

10:45-11:00 Break

11:00-12:15 The relationship between BRMT and children with Autism Demonstration of reflex movements for ASD, ADD and ADHD children

12:15-12:30 Q & A

12:30-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00-15:30 Introduction of BRMT and Cerebral Palsy (Part 1)

15:30-15:45 Break

15:45-17:15 Introduction of BRMT and Cerebral Palsy (Part 2) Demonstration of related reflex movements

17:15-17:30 Q & A

Capacity: 50 (physiotherapists only); priority will be given to PSG and HKPA members

Fee: $200 for PSG member, $250 for HKPA member, $750 for non-HKPA member

Enquiry: Ms. Helen Chan 2468 5231

Deadline of application : 5 November, 2016

Course code: P1604

CPD: Pending

CPD:

Pending

Paediatric Specialty Group

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Background about Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training (BRMT)

Rhythmic Movement Training is a motor training program founded on the natural rhythmic movements of the infant. These spontaneous rhythmic infant movements are of fundamental importance for the motor, emotional and intellectual development of the child and are necessary for the maturing of the brain. These movements stimulate the brain for the development of nerve connections and the maturing of the brain, which is essential for the development of so-called executive functions, such as attention and impulse control, the visual skills of consensus and accommodation, and for the development of speech. They also integrate the primitive and postural reflexes. Skipping these important stages may impede motor development so that the child has problems with coordination, balance and stability. In adulthood, it causes many problems both physically and mentally.

The rhythmic exercises were originally developed by Kerstin Linde, who worked as a self-taught body therapist for many years. Dr Harald Blomberg followed her work for a few years in the 80s and then used the method in his work as a psychiatrist. In late 90s, he began a more systematic teaching of rhythmic movement training, which he supplemented by special exercises to integrate infant reflexes. Based on more than 20 years of clinical experience, medical knowledge and a number of scientific studies, researches and theories, Dr. Harald Blomberg continuously incorporates new elements into his method which evolves into the present Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training®. At present, there are eight Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training courses of different aspects.

The movements used in the training are active or passive rhythmic whole body movements. Whether done actively or passively these movements, are suitable for every child and adult however disabled he may be. These movements provide a strong stimulation to several senses, including the balance sense, proprioception in many joints and the inner organs of the belly, and the tactile sense organs. The sensory stimulation caused by the rhythmic movements stimulates the nerve connections to develop. This causes attention and concentration to improve, hyperactivity and impulsivity to decrease, and primitive reflexes to mature and integrate, which will facilitate the ability of the child to regulate its level of activity and be still.

When Rhythmic Movement Training is used with children and adults with less severe challenges, it will improve their motor abilities such as coordination, muscle tone and integration of primitive reflexes. Additionally many people have noticed improvement in different areas such as speech, vision and difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, reading and writing. According to the hypothesis of Dr Harald Blomberg, such improvement can be explained by the stimulation and linking up of different parts of the brain caused by the rhythmic exercises.

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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited - Paediatric Specialty Group

Introductory Workshop on BRMT for Children with CP and Special Needs

Application Form Course Code: P1604

Date: 12 November, 2016 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm (Registration will start at 9:15 am)

Venue: Conference Room, M/F, Rehabilitation Building, Kowloon Hospital

Please fill in BLOCK letters:

Name: __________________________

HKPA member: Yes, membership no. ________________ No

PSG member: Yes No

Ex-com of other SGs: Yes, name of SG ____________________

Place of work: ______________________________________________________________________

Contact telephone no.: _________________ E-mail Address (Mandatory) : _____________________

Cheque No: __________________ (Issuing bank) : _________________________________________

Attendance Certificate required? Yes No

Legal Claim Waiver Consent

In consideration of HKPA Ltd. accepting my registration to this course, I hereby agree to waive all my claims (howsoever accrued) against HKPA Ltd.

Signature:_____________________________ Name of Registrant:_____________________ Date:_________________________________ *Please sign the above consent before submitting your registration

Only UN-successful applicants will be notified on or before 7 November, 2016 by email

Fees paid are not refundable regardless of whether applicants have attended classes or not, unless the enrolled course is full or in exceptional circumstance deemed acceptable by HKPA.

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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited - Paediatric Specialty Group

Introductory Workshop on BRMT for Children with CP and Special Needs

Appendix

I. Registration procedure :

1. Fill in the Application Form and sign the Legal Claim Waiver Consent

2. Write an individual cheque according to your status, payable to “Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited” with name of the course, your name and contact phone number on its back. Please do not staple the cheque to the application form.

3. Mail the application form together with the cheque to:

Miss Helen Chan

Physiotherapy Department

G/F, Tuen Mun Hospital (SB)

Tuen Mun, NT

II. Deadline of application : 5 November, 2016

Only UN-successful applicants will be notified on or before 7 November, 2016 by email. Please fill in your email address in the application form.

III. Special Weather Arrangement : When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (or a higher number) and/or Black Rainstorm

Signal is hoisted, the following arrangements will apply:

- For classes & examinations have not yet started, the course will be cancelled if Typhoon Signal No.8 and/or Black Rainstorm Signal is in force 2 hours before the course.

- For classes & examinations that have already started, classes would immediately suspend

when Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted.

Fees paid are not refundable regardless of whether applicants have attended classes or not, unless the enrolled course is full or in exceptional circumstance deemed acceptable by HKPA.