tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164499499680933214.post3951811062681902091..comments2023-03-31T18:59:15.544+11:00Comments on Conductive Magic, Transformations, and Me: Life Without Limits -- Conductive Education on the International StageLisa Gombinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884143090997783953noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164499499680933214.post-86539071053719232652015-05-27T22:36:21.111+10:002015-05-27T22:36:21.111+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160383228841141473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164499499680933214.post-40017455060821667682015-02-27T09:59:38.654+11:002015-02-27T09:59:38.654+11:00Here is my abstract:
Conductive Education for Peo...Here is my abstract:<br /><br />Conductive Education for People with Neuromuscular Conditions:<br />Goals and Outcomes of Rehabilitation<br /><br />Life Without Limits - Neuromuscular Conference – Auckland 2015<br /><br />Lisa Gombinsky Roach<br />Senior Rehabilitation Specialist, Manager of Conductive Education Services<br />Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation<br /><br />Abstract<br />Gombinsky Roach, L: Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation<br /><br />Too often when people receive a diagnosis of a neuromuscular condition they are told that ‘nothing can be done’, and sentenced to a psychological purgatory of despair and hopelessness. However, in Conductive Education we believe that there is always something that can be done – that there is always a next step – regardless of the nature or the stage of an individual’s condition. <br /><br />“I like the way that conductors aren’t trying to be miracle workers, they work with what you’ve got, they show you where you have more potential. There’s no rules, it’s just about what you can do”<br /> (man with Muscular Dystrophy, age 34)<br /><br />At Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation people are taught strategies and techniques for managing the disabling physical and psycho-social aspects of their condition. Individuals work towards rehabilitation goals, maintenance goals, and impairment management goals in a casual community setting. The general focus is on empowering people and on helping them feel motivated, supported, and orthofunctional as they work to achieve their best personal levels of independence and the most positive and proactive ways of managing their condition. <br /><br />“I’m encouraged by the positive attitude of the staff at INRF because they are focussed on what I can do while being mindful of my limitations”. <br />(man with Muscular Dystrophy, age 41)<br /><br />This presentation will explore the role of Conductive Education in the management of neuromuscular conditions, will look at the goals and outcomes of rehabilitation for people with degenerative conditions, and most importantly will discuss why the creation of an orthofunctional attitude is the main goal of our practice.<br />Lisa Gombinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884143090997783953noreply@blogger.com