The importance of maximal strength
-Maladaptive features in strength production
-Using maximal strength training to target deficits
The importance of rate of force development (RFD)
-Maladaptive features in RFD
-Using training to target RFD deficits
The importance of reactive strength
-Maladaptive features in reactive strength
-Using training to target reactive strength deficits
The need to test multiple physical capacities
Programme Design
Case studies

This 2 days course reviews the basis underpinning strength and power development. Furthermore a careful technical analysis covering inter-limb asymmetries and stretch-shortening cycle mechanics and implications for performance will be thoroughly illustrated.

It will take the participant through all the challenges and difficulties in exercise prescription within an evidence based framework. This will allow an expansion of the rehabilitation skills to ensure the most efficient return to maximal performance.

This two day course reviews the mechanism of ACL injury, the precautions and contraindications after surgery, the components of rehabilitation and a structure for assessment and decision making for successful return to play.

It will take the participant through all the challenges and difficulties in ACL rehabilitation, provide evidence based criteria for progression through rehabilitation and expand high level rehabilitation skills to ensure most efficient return to maximal performance while minimising the risk of secondary injury and longer term OA changes in the knee.

Using biomechanics and technology to build better performing, more robust athletes

The course will discuss the factors that influence acute and chronic injury in athletes, with a particular focus on lower limb injuries and how to use biomechanics and technology to improve our assessments and outcomes.

The course will cover:

Pathomechanics and risk factors for lower limb injury
How to build a rehabilitation programme to improve rehabilitation efficiency and efficacy
There are no such thing as bad exercises!
Intersegmental Control
Strength and Power development
Plyometric and Reactive Strength Development
Linear Running and Acceleration Mechanics
Change of Direction and Agility Mechanics
Sports Specific Conditioning Considerations
The learning objectives:

Understand the pathomechanics of acute and chronic injury of the lower limb and how that influences goals for athlete development
Understand all the components that make up a comprehensive athlete assessment and rehabilitation/development programme
Review the importance of exercise technique in the development of motor patterns and the achievement of strength and power goals
Review the use of technology in the profiling of strength, power and plyometric qualities and how to programme accordingly
Understand the role of linear running mechanics in injury and athletic performance and expand skill set to be able to identify and modify biomechanical deficits
Understand the role of change of direction mechanics in injury and athletic performance and expand skill set to be able to identify and modify biomechanical deficits
Review energy system re-development after injury and during rehabilitation. Review sports specific differences in re-conditioning to peak performance.

The aim of the workshop is to present the current scientific evidence and the clinical model in use for the thorough clinical assessment of Tendinopathies.  The lower limb Spring Model will be integrated with a careful analysis of the relevant clinical and performance tests for a complete assessment of the patient’s capacities.

The anatomy of the shoulder and the mechanisms responsible for its specific painful disorders will be revisited. Different profiles will be presented together with a critical analysis of the shoulder assessment, including special tests and Symptoms Modification Procedures.

The clinical application of the Hand Held Dynamometer will be integrated for the analysis of the strength ratios and the progression criteria as well as for the achievement of the best exercise plan compliance.

A careful analysis of the whole Kinetic Chain will be presented for different Sports for full recovery as well as for enhanced Performance.

Furthermore the course will provide information regarding the latest clinical trials regarding conservative and surgical interventions as well as the predictive factors for full recovery.

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The importance of maximal strength
-Maladaptive features in strength production
-Using maximal strength training to target deficits
The importance of rate of force development (RFD)
-Maladaptive features in RFD
-Using training to target RFD deficits
The importance of reactive strength
-Maladaptive features in reactive strength
-Using training to target reactive strength deficits
The need to test multiple physical capacities
Programme Design
Case studies

The importance of maximal strength
-Maladaptive features in strength production
-Using maximal strength training to target deficits
The importance of rate of force development (RFD)
-Maladaptive features in RFD
-Using training to target RFD deficits
The importance of reactive strength
-Maladaptive features in reactive strength
-Using training to target reactive strength deficits
The need to test multiple physical capacities
Programme Design
Case studies

The aim of the workshop is to present the current scientific evidence and the clinical model in use for the thorough clinical assessment of Tendinopathies.  The lower limb Spring Model will be integrated with a careful analysis of the relevant clinical and performance tests for a complete assessment of the patient’s capacities.

The anatomy of the shoulder and the mechanisms responsible for its specific painful disorders will be revisited. Different profiles will be presented together with a critical analysis of the shoulder assessment, including special tests and Symptoms Modification Procedures.

The clinical application of the Hand Held Dynamometer will be integrated for the analysis of the strength ratios and the progression criteria as well as for the achievement of the best exercise plan compliance.

A careful analysis of the whole Kinetic Chain will be presented for different Sports for full recovery as well as for enhanced Performance.

Furthermore the course will provide information regarding the latest clinical trials regarding conservative and surgical interventions as well as the predictive factors for full recovery.

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Course Objectives
On completion of this course, participants will:
• Have a broad understanding of the contemporary perspective of musculoskeletal pain
• Understand the components of the Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework and their application to assessment of individuals with musculoskeletal pain
• Understand how to apply targeted management for individuals with acute and persistent musculoskeletal pain

TIMETABLE
Day one
0900 – 0930 Background – Contemporary management of musculoskeletal pain
0930 – 1030 Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework – Introduction
1030 – 1045 BREAK
1045 – 1200 Live case study / patient
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1530 Management of acute pain + Case examples
1530 – 1545 BREAK
1545 – 1730 Live case study / patient
Day two
0900 – 1030 Management persistent pain + Case examples
1030 – 1045 BREAK
1045 – 1200 Live case study / patient
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1530 Live case study / patient
1530 – 1545 BREAK
1545 – 1730 Integration into clinical practice

Course Objectives
On completion of this course, participants will:
• Have a broad understanding of the contemporary perspective of musculoskeletal pain
• Understand the components of the Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework and their application to assessment of individuals with musculoskeletal pain
• Understand how to apply targeted management for individuals with acute and persistent musculoskeletal pain

TIMETABLE
Day one
0900 – 0930 Background – Contemporary management of musculoskeletal pain
0930 – 1030 Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework – Introduction
1030 – 1045 BREAK
1045 – 1200 Live case study / patient
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1530 Management of acute pain + Case examples
1530 – 1545 BREAK
1545 – 1730 Live case study / patient
Day two
0900 – 1030 Management persistent pain + Case examples
1030 – 1045 BREAK
1045 – 1200 Live case study / patient
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1530 Live case study / patient
1530 – 1545 BREAK
1545 – 1730 Integration into clinical practice