INTERNATIONAL BOBATH INSTRUCTORS TRAINING ASSOCIATION
An international association for adult neurological rehabilitation
January Newsletter
Executive Committee News
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Donations for Scientific Initiatives
Please find attached the letter from the Chairperson related to scientific initiatives LINK
Course Exemptions
Please submit all course exemption requests to the IBITA Chairperson Marc Michielsen – [email protected]
Conferences and Congresses
We recommend that information regarding interesting and relevant upcoming conferences and congresses, as well as online educational courses, be forwarded by membership to the IBITA.
Publishing Courses
Please do not forget to publish the basic and advanced courses you are teaching in 2025/2026. Please publish all the co-instructors or/and instructor candidates who are actively involved in teaching. We have a lot of requests from all over the world and if we don’t know where courses are running, we cannot help with further information!
If you need help, please contact the IBITA Secretary Victor Urquizo – [email protected]
Instructor Training Committee
2025 Japan
Module Registration is now open!
BCIC Registration Document LINK
ACIC Registration Document LINK
The ITC is happy to be offering 2 planned Modules this year in Tokyo, Japan.
Registration information can be found on the IBITA homepage and the tab Instructor training / ITC Modules
Please note this year registration will close on 15th April 2025. This is earlier than in previous years.
Pre-Congress ACIC module
TITLE: Task analysis as a tool for developing advanced clinical reasoning in the Bobath-Concept.
DATES: Sunday August 24 to Wednesday August 27, 2025
FEEDBACK from previous ACIC Module:
“The topic of the course is great to link structural work with activity and participation”.
“The pre-module work was a great way of self-directed learning and connecting with colleagues from around the world.”
“The course handout was truly of the highest level, there were many moments of discussion with the teaching team and between the candidate instructors, this offered many points for reflection.”
“The exchange of knowledge and information from an international perspective was outstanding. The whole program preparation was very impressive.”
Post-Congress BCIC-Module
TITLE: Understanding the Complexity of Postural Control for the Functional Recovery of the Upper Limb and Hand
DATES: Sunday August 31st to Wednesday September 3rd, 2025
FEEDBACK from previous BCIC Module:
“Superb organization and format, especially pre-course work which is further developed thru the course. Working groups facilitates communication and the learning process.”
“I really appreciate all the tutors putting me at ease in a situation that I was facing for the first time.”
“The patient demonstration was very helpful, with each instructor clearly explaining their clinical reasoning with transparency and honesty. This made the information more accessible and less intimidating.”
Future Modules
ITC will be planning future modules at our midyear meeting early February and will provide this information in the February newsletter.
Nominating Committee
Would you like to contribute to a committee next year?
IBITA is calling for your support, expertise, and knowledge to help us reach our goals and advance the association’s mission.
- Instructor Training Committee: Develop your teaching skills and play a key role in shaping instructor candidate development.
- Peer Review Committee: Hone your feedback delivery skills and support the growth of your peers.
- Nominating Committee: Broaden your global network and help identify future members for the IBITA Committees.
Complete the survey at the link below, your contribution can make a difference!
https://forms.gle/L42NtCUkx5JL5EB66
The following is Sarah’s experience at the end of her second term in one of our committees.
For anyone unsure about joining an IBITA committee, the Peer Review Committee is a good place to “dip your toe in the water” and see if you would like to get more involved in IBITA. It’s a small committee of 3 members. We meet throughout the year but the work load of the committee is not as large as many of the other committees, for example the research or education committees. The primary role is to encourage the members to regularly engage in activities which maintain their professional development as an IBITA Instructor. This is promoted through a yearly audit of 5 % of the membership. We are also currently reviewing the CPD audit process and aim to gain feedback from previously audited member on how it could be improved.
I have been a member of the committee since 2019 and will finish my second term next year. Being a member of a committee is a great opportunity for anyone new to IBITA to make connections and feel more involved. During my time on the committee, I have had the opportunity to meet members from other countries, understand more about IBITA, and make new friends.
Sarah Guy (Peer Review Committee Chair)
For any information do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected]
Research Committee
SAVE THE DATE – March 15th – ResCom Webinar.
More details to follow…
Other News
If you have any information for the February newsletter please send it to Victor Urquizo at [email protected] by 15th February