Continuing Education
In Balance Chiropractic and Health Centre offers continuing education seminars for registered massage therapists, kinesiologists, personal trainers, and chiropractors.
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Ontario Kinesiology Association has approved each of our seminars for 1.5 CEUs in the category A and 3 CESP points in the OKA primary category, respectively. Everyone will receive a certificate of attendance and a letter that certifies that they have attended our seminar(s).
We have four seminars that will be held during the months of March and April 2011. The cost of each seminar is $45 + HST. Each seminar is limited to 12 participants and payment must be received to reserve your spot. You can sign up for these seminars with the pay pal button or for more information call us at 613-837-8885 or email us at inbalancechiropractic@bellnet.ca
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Seminars
Assessment and management of the running athlete, level 1
March 12th, 2011 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
This seminar will teach participants how to assess runners and other running athletes. Some of the topics covered will be gait analysis, posture analysis, evaluation of muscle imbalances and evaluation of the kinetic chain.
Cost: $45 + HST
Management, rehabilitation & treatment of the running athlete, level 2
March 19th, 2011 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
This seminar will teach participants rehabilitation exercises, proper warm up exercises and treatment protocols for the running athlete. It is recommended to attend the assessment and management of the running athlete (level 1) seminar before attending this one.
Cost: $45 + HST
Evidence based prevention of low back pain
April 2nd, 2011 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
This seminar will look at the most recent research on prevention of low back pain in athletes and non-athletes. A major focus will be placed on the causes of low back pain and the prevention methods. Participants will also learn proper rehabilitation with an emphasis on neutral spine exercises.
Cost: $45 + HST
Functional analysis and rehabilitation of the shoulder
April 16th, 2011 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
This seminar will look at the most recent research on the analysis and rehabilitation of the shoulder. A major focus will be put on the functional analysis and muscle testing of the shoulder.
Cost: $45 + HST
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About the Instructor
Dr. Steve Pelletier is a chiropractor with a strong focus on sport injuries and overuse injuries. He graduated from the University of Moncton with a degree in Kinesiology and from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Pelletier regularly lectures to massage therapists, personal trainers, nurses and chiropractors on various health and injury prevention topics. He is also a part-time teacher at the University of Ottawa where he lectures on posture, movement and injury prevention (HSS 2511) and sports injuries (APA 3525). Dr. Steve Pelletier has also competed in varsity track and field and still continues to run regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
