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KT3: Clinical concept and advanced whole body application is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and will be held on Jan 26, 2018 at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 CCUs or 8 contact hours. Course Description : The KT3 course combines the Kinesio Taping Method foundational concepts of KT1&KT2 with advanced clinical concepts. The course provides lab time for attendees to practice their skills on the new concepts through a variety of clinical applications. The KT3 course is designed to allow the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) to cater specific clinical applications to address specific professions. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1&KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). Note: Students can request to take the exam but will not be eligible to receive a CKTP certificate until they graduate. Course Objectives are : * Review the basic concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method * Explain and apply advanced concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method * Review epidermis, dermis, and fascial anatomy as it is related to Kinesio Taping * Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions * Apply the Kinesio Taping Method to stimulate epidermis, dermis, and fascial response * Apply advanced clinical taping techniques for treatment of the spine, neurological conditions, and upper/lower extremity dysfunction

21st Annual conference of Trauma Society of India (TSI) - Current Concepts in Trauma is organized by Current Concepts in Trauma and would be held during Mar 23 - 25, 2018 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Conference Heighlights : * Pre - Conference Workshop : Cadaveric Workshop on exposures of knee and hip * Eminent National & International Faculty * Current concepts on periarticular fracture management * Tips from the Masters- Difficult Cases through the Eyes of Master Surgeons * Emphasis on Reduction techniques & tips * Session on evaluation, planning & decision making * Free Papers & Poster presentation * Periprosthetic fixation principles.

KT4 Specialty Pediatric concepts is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and will be held on Jan 27, 2018 at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 CCUs/ 8 contact hours. Course Description are : This course is designed to provide advanced Kinesio Taping techniques and problemsolving to physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals specializing in pediatrics. Kinesio Taping is a method of treatment for musculoskeletal and Myofascial disorders. Kinesio Taping can be used during physical activity and in conjunction with many therapeutic interventions. Attendees will review theory and basic taping techniques, learn advanced and combination techniques, and develop clinical reasoning skills relevant to the pediatric population. The course will also provide commonly used taping techniques for specific diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury; as well as pediatric sports related injuries. Course Objectives are : * Develop proficient knowledge of basic Kinesio Taping principles, properties, and techniques. * Be able to identify three specific muscle synergies/patterns and Kinesio Taping techniques to facilitate muscle balance and alignment. * Learn four advanced Kinesio Taping techniques. * Become familiar with commonly used Kinesio Taping techniques for specific pediatric diagnoses. * Be exposed to adjunctive treatment options for specific pediatric diagnosis. * Be involved with problem solving strategies for treatment utilizing Kinesio Taping.

44th Annual Vascular and Endovascular Issues, Techniques, Horizons (VEITH) Symposium is organized by Cleveland Clinic and would be held during Nov 14 - 18, 2017 at New York Hilton Midtown, New York, United States of America. The 5-day event features rapid-fire presentations from world renowned vascular specialists with emphasis on the latest advances, changing concepts in diagnosis and management, pressing controversies and new techniques. Objectives : Upon completion of the VEITHsymposium, the participants will, after learning about a wide array of topics, be able to: * Explain the practical implications of clinical trial data on new technologies and techniques for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoracic aortic disease * Summarize the impact of data on therapeutic advances for stroke and carotid disease management * Compare the safety, efficacy, and therapeutic indications of pharmacologic agents to the management of vascular disease * Assess data on the latest state-of-the-art for the treatment of superficial femoral and tibial artery disease and describe potential implications for clinical care * Summarize recent data on treatment advances for venous disease and explain their clinical implications * Provide new information about the latest developments in hemodialysis access and vascular malformations and tumors

The Assisting Hand Assessment Certification is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and would be held during Nov 17 - 19, 2017 at Texas Children's Hospital - Feigin Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America. This cme conference has been approved with a maximum of 16.75 contact hours. The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) is now a well-established and frequently used evaluative tool to measure how effectively children with unilateral hand dysfunction actually use their involved hand collaboratively with their well-functioning hand to perform bimanual tasks. Objectives Demonstrate the set up, conduct and video record an Assisting Hand Assessment session and produce reliable scores according to the criteria in the manual Verbalize the concept and construct of the test and its psychometric properties Interpret and communicate the outcome of the test.