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Andrew Ford raises over £500 for The Movement Centre
Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Andrew Ford ran the London Marathon on April 17th to raise money for The Movement Centre. As Andrew is ‘not a runner’ as he puts it, he did exceptionally well and completed the marathon in 4hours, 42 minutes which is a brilliant time. He raised in excess of £500 for The Movement Centre, which is a fabulous achievement and will be a huge help to the work of the centre.
Andrew thoroughly enjoyed the day and it had an amazing atmosphere. He also said that the event itself was extremely well organised. Andrew is having a break now and then it’s time to start training for next year!
Thank you Andrew from all of us at The Movement Centre.
Penny Butler receives the Paediatric Physical Therapy journal’s Toby Long Award
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Penny Butler has been selected to receive the Paediatric Physical Therapy journal’s Toby Long Award for the article ‘Refinement, Reliability and Validity of the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control’. This is an annual award for the best manuscript published in Paediatric Physical Therapy. It will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the Paediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association which is being held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in February 2011.
Dr Penny Butler Elected Fellow of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
We are proud to report that the Director of The Movement Centre, Penny Butler, has been awarded a Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. This is only awarded as a result of nominations from peers, it is not something that can be applied for. The citation from the Society reads:
A Fellowship is awarded to Dr Penelope Barbara Butler for her contribution to Paediatric physiotherapy and in particular the management of children with cerebral palsy.
Dr Butler began her career as a physiotherapist in 1970 as a student of the Royal London Hospital School of Physiotherapy. On qualification, she soon began gaining experience in neurological physiotherapy, initially in spinal cord injuries but rapidly gaining experience in the management of cerebral palsy. In 1979, she was awarded an MSc in Rehabilitation studies and in 1993 a PhD entitled “The Physiotherapy Management of motor impairment”. Her career since 1978 has unusually been devoted to both clinical practice and research. Her research has led to 32 publications in peer reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, and a number of published abstracts in conference proceedings.
Her research and clinical experience over the last 20 years led to the research based development of Targeted Training (TT), a unique and successful treatment strategy for children with movement and postural difficulties. During the same period of time Dr Butler, together with Biomechanical Engineer Richard Major, developed patented equipment to implement TT. The results of her research include significant improvements in head control, sitting, crawling, kneeling and standing/walking skills of children with poor motor control. In 1996, with a small group of supporters, Dr Butler established the Movement Foundation. This is a registered charity which provides treatment for children with movement difficulties (predominantly cerebral palsy) within an established movement centre. Dr Butler established the charity to enable children without funding to receive treatment. She has treated hundreds of children and helped to improve quality of life for both children and their families. Dr Butler has lectured in many parts of the world and she continues to collaborate in research projects in the UK, as well as abroad, while also maintaining a full clinical caseload. Her Targeted treatment approach is described by her nominators as being “totally unique and innovative.”
The picture shows Penny with trustee and TMC co-founder Richard Major, at the CSP Fellowship awards ceremony.
Rhona Avery joins The Movement Centre as Business Manager.
Monday, February 7th, 2011
An important step in the implementation of our growth strategy was completed in January when Rhona Avery began work with TMC as Business Manager. Rhona, who is a qualified Management Accountant, will take on the non-medical tasks previously done by Penny Butler, thus freeing Penny to develop the medical side.
Mercer Associates of Chester raise £5,500
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
In December, thanks to the generosity of Mercer Associates of Chester, St James’s Place financial advisers, and their clients, TMC received £5,500 in donations. We are very grateful for this fantastic contribution.
REX Boat Club raise £2000
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
In September, nine members of the REX Boat Club rowed 31 miles on the River Witham from Lincoln to Boston 4 hours and 45 minutes, raising £2000 in sponsorship for TMC. Well done REX!