Tai Chi for Rehabilitation with Rosalie Rudduck

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

What is tai chi?

Tai chi originated in ancient China; it improves health and wellness and is practiced throughout the world. There are many forms of tai chi with significant differences to each other. Each form and style has its own special features. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is designed so that almost anyone can learn it easily.

What is Tai Chi for Rehabilitation?

This program consists of three different tai chi styles.  Chen style tai chi is vigorous and sophisticated, containing fast and slow movements along with powerful spiral force.  Sun style includes a unique qigong (life energy) along with agile steps.  Yang has graceful and slow movements which promote health.

Tai Chi for Energy has been extremely popular and Dr Lam was inspired to create this prequel as a gentle introduction to Chen Style, making the trilogy a complete package for people of any physical ability.

This relaxing set can be done lying, sitting or standing and will help develop your knowledge and inner power of tai chi.

Who will benefit?

Anyone can benefit from coming to this workshop.  You will enjoy learning this short but beautiful set of tai chi with three powerful styles.  With regular practice, you will gain inner strength, stronger muscles, and stronger Qi relatively quickly.  You will be able to develop complexity and stronger Jing (force) from learning this program.

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is especially useful for physical therapists and those who teach participants with chronic conditions. You can be certified to teach this program if you meet the requirements.

Reasons to Come

• Learn an relaxing tai chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people
• Be certified to teach (if you meet the requirements)
• Learn how to teach tai chi effectively
• Improve your understanding of essential tai chi principles
• Enjoy exploring the inner meaning and gaining deeper insights into tai chi
• Discover the Sun style's inner energy
• Understand the mysterious spiral (Chan suu jing) force

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order  

to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check

the recommended qualifications listed below.                            

• Physical therapists or physiotherapists
• Tai chi teachers or advanced students
• Exercise instructors
• Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

The Creator of the Program

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day. 

Dr Lam is one of the most sought after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshops.

N.B.  The name of the authorised Master Trainer who will be conducting this program is listed on the Master Trainer’s Workshop Calendar.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications.  For more information about updates contact the Master Trainer taking the course.

If you would like to update any of the Tai Chi for Health Programs, a fee applies to each certification.  

Prior notice must be given at time of registration as documentation is required to be completed and handed in at the workshop.  If you have any queries, please contact your local organiser.

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

Australian Physiotherapy Association

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.  For more details please contact the organiser. 

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi
for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 –
December 2024).
Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do
not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292
As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy
Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact
hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The
Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and
Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation combines the qigong of Sun, the flow of Yang and the energy of Chen styles of tai chi in a short  sequence designed by Dr Paul Lam.  It can be done in lying, sitting or standing and is suitable for people recovering from illness, injury or inactivity. On successful completion of this two day intensive workshop, you will be provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct safe and effective Tai Chi for Rehabilitation classes in hospital rehabilitation and community settings.

Reasons to come:

• Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively
• Gain knowledge on the benefits of tai chi and how it helps in rehabilitation and recovery
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation set.

Suitable participants include: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Diversional Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses, Psychologists and other Health Professionals, accredited Exercise Instructors, Tai Chi teachers and advanced students.

Your trainer: Rosalie Rudduck is a Physiotherapist and Master Trainer in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Diabetes programmes with the Tai Chi for Health Institute.  She has Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.  Rosalie has worked extensively with people of all ages and conditions and has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing.

Preparation: Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation programme (DVD available for $29.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam (available in hard copy $21.95 or e-book $9.95) before coming to the workshop. These products are available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Phone: 02 9533 6511 or go to www.taichiproductions.com

Board Certification: Following successful completion of this workshop, you will be required to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified instructor before teaching the programme (if not already Board certified).  A single annual fee of $25 (Standard Membership) or $45 (Premier Membership) covers all of your certificates.

Instructor Certificate $400 (early bird $380 paid in full by 21st September 2018.

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Update Certificate $200; Additional updates $40 each, maximum $80.

Attendance Certificate $300 (early bird $280 paid in full by 21st September 2018.

Cancellation is subject to a $50 administration fee.

Payment methods:

1. Direct Bank Transfer: BSB: 034 221, Account: 619582. Please note your name and TCR on the transaction record.

2. EFTPOS available: please phone Rosalie on 0429 096 973 or 0499 290 910 to arrange. Please be prepared to leave a message and I will call back.

3. Cheque or money order payable to Rosalie D Rudduck T/A Toowoomba Tai Chi for Health.

Ipswich is an historic city just 40 kms south west of the centre of Brisbane in Queensland's south east corner.

Rosalie Rudduck Phone: 0429 096 973 or 0499 290 910. Please be prepared to leave a message and I will return your call.

Postal address: 96 Rudducks Rd, Derrymore Q 4352.

Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au