Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor Training with Rosalie Rudduck

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength.  It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely to people with or without osteoporosis
• Discover how tai chi improves health
• Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
• Sample Yang style tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
• To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
• To improve your health
• To improve your balance
• To learn how to set up classes.

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but 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 instructor
• Other similar professionals   

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely. 
• Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

From the Experts

“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”

Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia

“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”

Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital

“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”

Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University

Dr Paul Lam

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-recognized 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.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page. 

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 please contact the MT holding the workshop.

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis blends moves from Sun and Yang styles to create a short sequence designed by Dr Paul Lam, Tai Chi and medical experts. Medical studies have shown that tai chi improves balance, reduces falls and slows down the loss of bone density.  Moves from these studies have been incorporated in the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis programme.

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 Osteoporosis classes.

Reasons to come to the workshop:

• Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively.
• Gain knowledge on the benefits of tai chi and how it helps people with osteoporosis.
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis programme. 

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Lifestyle and Diversional Therapists, Health Practicioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi Students.

Your Trainer:

Rosalie Rudduck is a Physiotherapist and Master Trainer in the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Diabetes, Rehabilitation, Memory and Heart Conditions programmes wiht 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 has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing.

Preparation:  Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis 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 www.taichiproductions.com

Board Certification:  Following successful completion of the course, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Board certified instructor before teaching the programme (if not already a member). Annual fee is $25 (Standard Membership) or $45 (Premier Membership). This covers all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications and you will then be listed on the Tai Chi for Health Institute website.

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor Certificate: $410 (early bird $390 if paid in full by 21st September 2020).

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Update Certificate: $220 (early bird $200 if paid in full by 21sr September 2020); extra updates $45 each, maximum $90.

Attendance Certificate: $310 (early bird $290 if paid in full by 21st September 2020). 

Cancellation is subject to a $50 administration fee.

Morning and afternoon tea supplied.

Payment methods:

1.  Direct bank transfer:  BSB: 034 221,  Account: 619582.  Please note your name on the transaction record with TCO.

2.  EFTPOS available: Phone Rosalie (see below) to arrange.

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

Toowoomba is a beautiful inland city, with a population of around 100,000. Just 135 kms west of Brisbane, it is the gateway to south west Queensland.  Plenty of accommodation, some good eating spots, parks and opportunities to explore.  With the new Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, it is serviced by direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Townsville with bus services available from Brisbane.

Rosalie Rudduck Phone: 0429 096 973,  0499 290 910. Please be prepared to leave a message and I will phone back.

Postal address: 96 Rudducks Rd, Derrymore Q 4352.

Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au