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1. Analyze the evidence behind the need for a biopsychosocial model of healthcare
2. Review the research of utilizing Tai Chi and Qigong within a variety of clinical settings
3. Demonstrate 30 Qigong movements for improving flexibility and dynamic balance to prevent the risks of falls
4. Demonstrate 15 Tai Chi movements for improving upper and lower body functional movement and strength
5. Examine the use of other ancient exercises such as Gua Sha, Tui Na, Acupressure, and cupping
6. Demonstrate the ability to safely utilize both Tai Chi and Qigong for rehab, fitness, and athletic performance to review the Level 1 Mind-Body-Movement Specialist Certification
7. Utilize weight transference techniques to improve balance
8. Apply situational focus in Tai Chi practice, encouraging mental alertness
9. Teach modifications for participants of different movement abilities
10. Define the international fall reduction statistics directly related to Tai Chi programs
11. Develop practices of incorporating Tai Chi into real life situations for fall prevention
12. Incorporate mindfulness in Tai Chi practice to enhance health and well-being benefits

THE IMPORTANCE OF MIND-BODY INTERVENTIONS IN HEALTHCARE

• The dangers of a strictly biomedical approach
• Problem of pain management, opioids, and mental health crisis
• Addressing more than the pain – addressing the client’s body, mind, emotions, and spiritual connectedness
• Review the research on mind-body interventions
• How to improve and motivate patients being more active in their rehab, wellness and prevention goals
• Aligning Tai Chi and Qigong with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness and distress tolerance

WHY YOU SHOULD IMPLEMENT TAI CHI & QIGONG

• Looking at the evidence
• How this model can comprehensively treat the client
• How to utilize this method in various clinical settings

DEMONSTRATION OF INTERVENTIONS: MOVEMENTS TO IMPROVE VARIOUS DYSFUNCTIONS - LAB

• Tai Chi & Qigong warm-up - Rhythmic movements to elicit a therapeutic dopamine response, graded weight shifting and proximal to distal muscle recruitment
• Qigong to improve upper body functional strength, flexibility and ROM
• Qigong to improve lower body functional strength, flexibility and ROM
• Qigong to improve static and dynamic balance
• Qigong to improve segmental spinal control for improved stability and mobility
• Qigong to improve bone density to prevent fractures
• Qigong to improve stamina and cardiovascular endurance
• Tai Chi to improve proximal-to-distal muscle recruitment
• Tai Chi to improve an individual’s physical and emotional performance potential to face and overcome life’s physical and emotional challenges
• Tai Chi and Qigong as an ancient “physical therapy” intervention to enhance an individual’s ability to achieve their functional and sports performance goals

TAKE HOME SOLUTIONS

• Safely review all Tai Chi and Qigong exercises
• When the student becomes the instructor: how to empower your clients toward change
• Why safety is important: teaching and practicing principles of Tai Chi and Qigong safely

WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW TO UTILIZE TAI CHI AND QIGONG METHODS

• Case studies of various rehab setting
  • Orthopedics
  • Geriatrics
  • Pediatrics
  • Oncology
  • Behavioral health
• How to enhance your reimbursement using CPT codes
  • Real-life scenarios

John Burns DPT, MPT, MSOM, Dipl-Ac, is a nationally-recognized instructor of both Tai Chi and Qigong. For the past 30 years, he has explored the mind-body connection within the healthcare setting and created exercises and therapies to address it. Dr. Burns provides instruction of mind-body exercises in community and rehab settings, psychiatric hospitals, and to physical therapy students at Marquette University. In addition, he teaches students about oriental medicine at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. His seminars blend the most current evidence and his experience with a teaching style that reflects his passion and conviction to improve upon the health of people of all ages and abilities. He is the founding director of the Academy of Mind-Body-Movement and the Tao F.I.T. Center of Health Fitness and Wellness. Dr. Burns is also the clinical coordinator of acupuncture and mind-body exercises at Aurora Health Care. He holds a Doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Colorado Medical School and a Master of Science in oriental medicine degree from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. With his extensive knowledge and experience in both Western and Eastern medicine, he developed this program to help empower you in your continued efforts to provide optimal client-centered care.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: John Burns has an employment relationship with Aurora Health Care. He is a faculty member at Marquette University; and Midwest College of Oriental Medicine Dr. Burns has received a United State Patent for a fitness and rehab apparatus. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: John Burns has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants


Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.0 continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 12.0 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 12.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 12.0 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 12.0 CE credit hours.

Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 14.4 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 12.0 continuing education hours.

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants: The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 12.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional level: Advanced. This activity will provide 12.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

Utah Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants: This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 12.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This course consists of 12.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 12.0 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Exercise Physiologists
• Athletic Trainers
• Activity Professionals