Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention with Dr Bob McBrien and Dr Marianne Walch

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies, and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It improves flexibility and muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. The TCAFP program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely. This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialised module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls. 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
• Discover how tai chi improves health and relieves arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis and fall prevention
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to qualify 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

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skills and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

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 health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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 Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

Preparation

Required preparatory work includes learning the forms through the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The Details section of the workshop page explains how the cost of preparatory material is handled.

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program, if you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

The Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Workshop   prepares participants to safely & effectively instruct the form to others. 
Registering online: Begin the registration process by registering online. Current TCHI instructors will login to register (use the "Lost Password" link to reset your pw if you have difficulties logging on).
Pre-workshop requirement:  Participants have (or obtain) the instructional DVD: Tai Chi for Arthritis* needed for preparation for the workshop.
Additionally   Dr Lam's text: Teaching Tai Chi Effectively* is the required book. Chapter assignments will be assigned.
Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD (or Online Lessons) as much as possible. It will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop and improve your ability to become certified in these programs. The book “Teaching Tai Chi Effectively” and the "Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention" handbook will be our texts for this workshop. The DVD/online lessons, text, handbook and other resources are available at www.taichiproductions.com. Paid participants receive a 20% discount. A discount code will be given to you when your registration is confirmed.  

UPDATE Information: Current instructors in need of updating their certificate can register for the 1-day update workshop held on Feb 24, 2019. 
Continuing Education:  TCHI is a CEU provider for American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) continuing education hours. Contact Dr McBrien   if interested.
Participants will receive   an Instructor Training Workshop Certificate. Please note: Successful completion qualifies participants for Board Certification   with the Dr Paul Lam Tai Chi for Health Institute. Find information on Board Certification at:
http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor
 

$250 TCAFP Instructor Training Workshop
$130 TCAFP update workshop ($25 for additional (TCA) update.
$130 Just for Fun. Participants attend both days to learn the form, but not to instruct (they receive a certificate of attendance).

Marianne Walch  
mwalch@verizon.net 
302.344.6608 

Register using the link above. Payment information at http://www.silverlotustraininginstitute.com/workshops_events.html.

Rehoboth Beach Dance & Co.
19287 Miller Rd., Unit 1B
The Marketplace@Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Marianne Walch  
MWalch@verizon.net

Dr Bob McBrien
drbobtaichi@gmail.com