Tai Chi For Arthritis and Falls Prevention (SIPP online and in-person workshop) with Rosalie Rudduck

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is based on the Sun style of tai chi and is easy to learn, effective and safe. Regular practice improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance and has been recommended as an effective fall prevention and arthritis management activity by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Tai Chi for Arthritis programme was designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts and scientific studies have proved its effectiveness in assisting pain relief, quality of life, balance and falls prevention.

This one-day intensive in-person workshop is the second step of your training, with the first stage being a self-paced learning package - see Preparation below.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention training workshop (Step 2):

• Complete your training on how to teach this programme safely and effectively
• Gain knowledge of what is Tai Chi and how it helps people with arthritis
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Arthritis set.

Who is eligible to attend this training? Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Lifestyle Co-ordinators, Diversional Therapists, Health Practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students, who have completed the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP).

Your trainer: Rosalie Rudduck is a physiotherapist and master trainer in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Memory, Heart Conditions, Osteoporosis and Rehabilitation 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 has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing. 

Preparation: SIPP pre-requisite: The self-paced learning package needs to be completed before attending the workshop and is available from Rosalie once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis programme (included in the learning package, DVDs available for $35.95, also as online lessons), Tai Chi for Arthritis handbook ($12.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95 or as an e-book from Amazon $9.99) before coming to the live, in-person workshop. These items are available directly from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph: 02 9533 6511 or visit www.taichiproductions.com 

Board Certification: Following successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 of the course, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the programme. Annual fee $40 (Standard Membership), $70 (Premier Membership) and covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications.  You will then be listed on the TCHI website. 

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor Certificate includes SIPP and in-person workshop $430. Early bird $410 if paid before 3rd August 2024.

TCA 1 & 2, Falls Prevention Update $220.

Extra Updates: Seated TCA, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Rehabilitation, Energy 1 & 2, Heart Conditions, Memory: $45 each maximum $90.

Attendance without Instructor qualification $100.

Cancellation $140.

A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once registered or please contact Rosalie to arrange. 

Narrabri (population 5500) is an important town in country New South Wales on the banks of the Namoi River. At the junction of the Newell Highway and Kamilaroi Highways, it is close to the Mount Kaputar National Park, Pillaga Nature Reserve and Warrumbungle National Park - all worth exploring before or after the workshop! Plenty of local accommodation.

Rosalie Rudduck: Phone 0499 290 910 (please be prepared to leave a message or text and I will return your call). Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au