Professional Training and Public Education
Besides clinical services, we also provide education and training for the public as well as healthcare professionals in both online and traditional face-to-face training. Our clinic has extensive research collaboration with different universities:
Singapore Institute of Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
University of Hertfordshire
University of Limerick
Neuromuscular Spinal Manipulation Training course (Re-Run)
Spinal manipulation is one of the most common forms of manual therapy, its effects on instant pain relief are well documented
Recent research on the effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapy has shifted the focus from pain relief to other neurophysiological effects such as sensory or motor response. This practical training will provide basic theory, mechanism and research evidence of neuromuscular spinal manipulation. The course will also include the indications, and contraindications of spinal manipulation.
Date and Time: 28 May, 2023 (Sun); 1:00pm -5:30pm
Venue: Family Care Physiotherapy Clinic (Blk 612, Clementi West Street 1 #01-290, Singapore 120612)
Instructor: Christopher Lo, Principal Physiotherapist
Fee: SGD 100; Capacity: 6
* This course is available only for AHPC registered physiotherapists.
Remarks: Participants are expected to have practice with each other. Individuals with potential spinal instability or other contraindications should inform the organization before enrolment.
This course will involve spinal manipulation practice (High velocity low amplitude thrust) on thoracic and lumbar spine but not cervical spine.
Prior experience on spinal manipulation is not required.
Participants need to follow all the safety measures during the class.
MANUAL THERAPY FOR SPINAL CONDITION (LOWER QUADRANT)
(Full)
Manual therapy is the most common treatment in private practice for spinal conditions, it is significantly effective for short-term pain relief so that patients have the incentive to practice pain-free exercise for long-term benefit.
This practical training will revise the clinical reasoning and practice manual therapy for the spinal conditions in the lower quadrant – lumbar region and sacroiliac complex.
Date and Time: 19 March 2023 (Sun); 1:00pm -5:00pm
Venue: Family Care Physiotherapy Clinic (Blk 612, Clementi West Street 1 #01-290, Singapore 120612)
Instructor: Christopher Lo, Principal Physiotherapist
Fee: SGD 60; Capacity: 6
* This course is available for AHPC registered physiotherapists and physiotherapy students.
Remarks: Participants are expected to practice with each other. Individuals with potential spinal instability or other contraindications should inform the organization before enrolment.
Participants need to follow all the safety measures during the class.
TRIGGER POINTS RELEASE TRAINING COURSE
(Completed)
Trigger points release is a soft tissue treatment technique widely prescribed by various healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, massage therapists etc. Although the research evidence for this treatment technique is not fully established, its clinical effect has been well recognized as soft tissue instant relaxation and tension reduction. The principle of this treatment technique is straightforward, how to prescribe the treatment safely and effectively is the key.
This practical training will provide basic theory and principles of trigger point release therapy including indications, contraindications, identification of different types and stages of soft tissue injury, systematic approach to locate the trigger points and different application techniques.
Date and Time: 29 May, 2022 (Sun); 1:30pm -5:30pm
Venue: Family Care Physiotherapy Clinic (Blk 612, Clementi West Street 1 #01-290, Singapore 120612)
Instructor: Christopher Lo, Principal Physiotherapist
Fee: SGD 100 (SGD 80 for registered physiotherapists and students)
Capacity: 6
* This course is available for physiotherapists (and students), massage therapists, athletes and fitness professionals. Training notes will be provided.
Remarks: Participants are expected to have practice with each other, individuals with significant circulatory problems should inform the organization before the enrolment. Participants need to follow all the safety measures during the class.
PRACTICAL TRAINING ON MUSCLES INACTIVATION MANAGEMENT
(Completed)
Muscles inactivation is one of the possible consequences of chronic pain. Due to muscles inactivation, patients with chronic pain usually develop other overuse syndrome and have difficulty returning to full functions.
This practical training will provide the mechanism of muscles inactivations, research evidence, clinical assessment skills and physiotherapy management.
Date and Time: 22 April, 2022; 7-9pm.
Venue: Family Care Physiotherapy Clinic (Blk 612, Clementi West Street 1 #01-290, Singapore 120612)
Instructor: Christopher Lo, Principal Physiotherapist
Fee: SGD 30
Capacity: 6
* This course is only available to physiotherapists with full or conditional registration. Training notes will be provided.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE
REGISTRATION AND ENQUIRY
Registration: Email: fcphysioclinic@gmail.com or Whatsapp to 98405033
Please provide your name, contact number and email.
COVID-19 MEASUREMENT
COVID-19 safety measurementsParticipants need to inform us the day before if they have:
1. fever
2. signs of respiratory symptoms
Masks are on throughout the session.
REFUND
Refund will only be made if the organization is unable to provide the training on that date.
PAYMENT
Payment by PAY NOW: UEN – 53433284J
Family Care Physiotherapy Clinic
Please inform us when the payment is done, we will send you an official receipt as confirmation.