Course Information
Recognized by IBITA and JBITA, this advanced course is designed for therapists seeking to refine their clinical skills. Under the guidance of Miguel Benito García, participants will explore the latest neurophysiological insights and apply them to complex clinical scenarios through hands-on practice and live patient demonstrations. Participants will enhance their clinical reasoning and advanced handling skills through a combination of theoretical lectures, intensive practical sessions, and clinical demonstrations. You can get the IBITA official certificate after the course.
The course details should be checked on the IBITA website.
| Date | 25th to 29th October 2026 |
| Theme | "Locomotor Modalities: Assessment and Treatment Beyond Forward Walking" |
| Course Instructors |  Miguel Benito García, PT, Advanced Bobath Instructor, Centro Ten  Naoki Tsukada, PT, Basic Bobath Instructor, Rehabilitation Plus |
| Venue | Rehabilitation Amakusa Hospital, 337 Hirakata, Koshigaya, Saitama 344-0032 (Open with Google Map) |
| Capacity | Less than 24 participants |
| Eligibility | Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Speech-Language Therapists who have completed an IBITA-recognised Basic Course. |
| Application deadline | the end of August 2026 |
| Course Fee | 165,000 JPY (Including tax, excluding meals and accommodation) |
| Payment Method | Bank transfer or Wise transfer, Credit card is not acceptable |
| Language | English (Translation in Japanese by Bobath Instructors） |
Learning Objects
On completion of this advanced course, participants are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the neurophysiology of human locomotion across different locomotor modalities (e.g. forward and backward walking, turning, stair negotiation, ramp ascent and descent, and walking on uneven surfaces), and articulate how changes at the impairment level influence movement patterns and functional performance.
- Identify and analyse the specific components and task requirements of different locomotor modalities, and use this knowledge to guide assessment and treatment planning for adults with neurological conditions.
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning to determine how an intervention focused on one locomotor modality can influence performance in other locomotor tasks, based on movement analysis, theoretical knowledge, and the interaction between sensory, motor, and cognitive systems.
- Initiate and implement problem-solving treatment strategies, including the use of specific handling skills, environmental adaptations, and verbal cues, and critically evaluate their effectiveness through self-reflection and clinical observation.
- Facilitate improvements at the activity level, enabling patients to manage locomotion more effectively in real-life environments, such as stairs, ramps, changes of direction, and complex walking situations.
- Evaluate patient response to intervention using appropriate outcome measures, identify patient potential, and support the achievement of optimal functional mobility.
Cancel policy, Notification
- Cancellations after payment are generally non-refundable.
- In the event of cancellation due to the organizer's circumstances, a full refund will be issued.
- Absences exceeding one hour will result in forfeiture of the completion certificate.
- As this workshop includes practical sessions, please notify us in advance if you are feeling unwell.
- Please bring a T-shirt and shorts.
Application Form
The application starts at the end of January 2026.
If you have any questions, contact us using the "contact form" on this website.
