Interactive Body Chart
For further information about each course, please contact us using our enquiry form.
We ask that all course participants have appropriate UK professional liability insurance to cover them for the techniques taught on the courses and reserve the right to ask for proof of this in order to ensure eligibility to attend.
The following courses are featured in this section:
Managing Sports Injuries March 27-28
Trigger Points, Pain & Muscle Tone April 24-25
Sports Taping May 22-23
Return to Sport June 26-27
Nags & Snags July 11-12
Nags & Snags Oct 9-10
Note: Some of these courses include an early bird booking discount if booked and paid for by the end of February 2010.
Managing Sports Injuries
Dates: Saturday 27th March & Sunday 28th March 2010
Cost: £175.00 (early bird booking discount 20%)
CPD Hours: 12
Tutor: Chris Boynes BEd (Hons) PE, MCSP, HPC, AACP, ACPSM
Summary
An intensive, practical, research based course which examines some of the most common sports injuries seen by physios working in a sporting or clinical environment. Ideal for physios wanting to work in sport or who are looking for a more varied approach to managing sports injuries, this course provides an excellent starting point for physios wishing to develop their skills and knowledge as a sports physio.
Objectives
By the end of the course physios should feel more confident about the way they manage all aspects of sports injuries, including:
* musculoskeletal screening for injury prevention
* the recognition, diagnosis & treatment of sport injuries
using a variety of techniques
* specific exercise rehabilitation
* structuring an overall rehabilitation programme
Content
Day One will focus mainly on the upper limb, including the neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Day Two will concentrate on the lumbar spine, groin/hip, knee and ankle.
Trigger Points, Pain and Muscle Tone
Dates: Saturday
24th April & Sunday 25th April 2010
Cost: £198.00 (early bird booking discount 10%)
CPD Hours: 14
Tutor: Ed Wilson BA (Hons) MCSP, HPC Registered, MCTA, CMP
Summary
This practical clinically based course is ideal for those wanting to expand their knowledge of trigger point assessment and treatment from a manual therapy, non needling perspective. The course consists of both short lectures and practical sessions.
Objectives
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Describe the debate surrounding the aetiology and diagnosis of trigger points.
• Describe the mechanisms and neurophysiology underpinning the production of pain.
• Conduct an assessment for the presence of musculoskeletal trigger points.
• Discuss and demonstrate the effective treatment of trigger points using soft touch and ice.
• Discuss and demonstrate the role of trigger points in altered neurodynamics.
• Formulate an appropriate treatment programme for a patient with trigger points including appropriate home treatment.
Content
It will firstly enhance your understanding and management of trigger points for pain relief throughout the whole body. The impact on trunk and lower limb biomechanics will be covered and ultimately self treatment by the patient.
An emphasis on good clinical reasoning is underpinned throughout by using case examples and a problem solving approach. The therapist who would most benefit from this course would be those treating musculoskeletal, neurologically-compromised, post-op, frail or elderly patients or children. It provides an excellent alternative for those needle-phobic patients presenting with trigger points.
Sports Taping
Dates: Saturday 22nd May & Sunday 23rd May 2010
Cost: £175.00 (early bird booking discount 20%)
CPD Hours: 12
Tutor: Chris Boynes BEd (Hons) PE, MCSP, HPC, AACP, ACPSM
Content
Taping is used as a support, to aid return to playing sport, for injury care and protection and for injury prevention.
In this intensive, practical course, physios will learn taping techniques on how to strap the following:
Shoulder dislocation/instability (return to sport)
A/C
Elbow hyper-extension
Tennis Elbow
Thumb
Quad/Hamstring
Hip Flexor
Patello Femoral
MCL
Shinsplints
Ankle
Functional testing of these areas will also be covered in the course.
Return to Sport
Dates: Saturday 26th June & Sunday 27th June 2010
Cost: £175.00 (early bird booking discount 20%)
CPD Hours: 12
Tutor: Chris Boynes BEd (Hons) PE, MCSP, HPC, AACP, ACPSM
Summary
Before the athlete returns to sport, it is important for the physio to go through certain testing procedures to ensure that the athlete is capable of handling the demands of the sport and the forces placed upon the injured area. This two-day course considers what is involved and focuses on how to get there.
Objectives
By the end of the course the physio will be able to construct functional tests based on validated research.
Content
The course will include the presentation and discussion of established and researched return to sport protocols that can be utilised in the clinic environment or out on the field.
This is a practical course in which physios are encouraged to develop and test their own functional tests for a variety of injuries. (Appropriate clothing should be worn, as some practical sessions may take place outdoors).
Day One will look at the neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist, while Day Two will consider the hip, knee and ankle.
Some sports taping will also be included.
Mulligan Concept Mobilisations with Movement Course
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Level 1: NAGS's / SNAG's
Dates: Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July 2010
Cost: £218.00 (includes recommended text book)
CPD Hours: 14
Tutor: Ed Wilson (BA (Hons) MCSP, HPC Registered, MCTA, CMP)
Note: Ed is an Accredited Mulligan Concept Teacher and a member of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association
Course Information as below.
Mulligan Concept Mobilisations with Movement Course
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Level 1: NAGS's / SNAG's
Dates: Saturday 9th October and Sunday 10th October 2010
Cost: £218.00 (includes recommended text book)
CPD Hours: 14
Tutor: Ed Wilson (BA (Hons) MCSP, HPC Registered, MCTA, CMP)
Note: Ed is an Accredited Mulligan Concept Teacher and a member of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association
Summary
This practically orientated 2 day course for HPC Registered Chartered Physiotherapists will introduce the concept and use of NAG's, SNAG's and Mobilisations with Movement in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions as developed by Mr. Brian Mulligan from New Zealand.
Objectives
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Describe the underpinning theory of NAG's, SNAG's and Mobilisations with Movement (MWM's).
• Demonstrate and justify the use of spinal NAG's and SNAG's in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
• Demonstrate and justify the use of peripheral MWM's for the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip, knee and foot and ankle.
Content
This course will cover the theory and practical application of a wide range of NAG's, SNAG's and Mobilisations with Movement's. An understanding of the relevant anatomy and biomechanics will be provided and spinal and peripheral techniques will then be taught under close supervision. echniques using a treatment belt and strapping will also be included. Finally the application of the techniques to the patient's pathology will be discussed to ensure that the concept can be applied to each individual's clinical case load.
Please Note: The lumbar techniques performed on this course are not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or thinks they may be pregnant.
