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.

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

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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Day 1

Acceleration, speed, agility and plyometrics (ASAP)
1. How to design an effective warm-up (lecture)
2. Acceleration mechanics (practical)
3. Agility mechanics (practical)
4. Acceleration, speed, agility and plyometics (ASAP): theory in to practice (lecture)

Day 2
Aerobic capacity and repeated sprint ability (RSA)
1. Aerobic capacity (lecture)
2. Repeat Sprint Ability (lecture)
3. Maximal aerobic speed (MAS) and High intensity interval training (HIIT) training (practical)
4. Programming for conditioning (lecture)

Professor Robert Newton, Phd, AEP, CSCS * D, FESSA, FNSCA is Professor of Exercise Medicine at Edith Cowan University in Perth.

He has published over 800 papers, including 400 scientific journal articles, 450 abstracts and conference articles, three books, 16 book chapters and has a current Scopus h-Index of 75 with his work cited over 19,000 times. As of 2020, it has attracted over $ 38 million in competitive research funding.

Professor Newton has been dealing with research in the Strength and Conditioning field for decades and at the moment he is also involved in research in the field of exercise as an aid to cancer rehabilitation therapy, to reduce side effects and improve the effectiveness of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy; studies the influence of exercise on tumor biology and as a tool to reduce the decline in quality of life, strength, body composition and functional capacity in cancer patients.

The data suggest that increased levels of physical activity are associated with lower rates of some types of cancer, better management of side effects of treatments and greater survival.

In the first day the course will focus on the principles of Strength and Conditioning, the appropriate application of these for common comorbidities such as metabolic syndromes (eg diabetes), cardiovascular diseases, common affections of the musculoskeletal system (eg osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, etc. ) as well as the effect of these on the immune system.

On the second day, the course will focus on precise exercise recommendations for cancer patients such as primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Professor Robert Newton, Phd, AEP, CSCS * D, FESSA, FNSCA is Professor of Exercise Medicine at Edith Cowan University in Perth.

He has published over 800 papers, including 400 scientific journal articles, 450 abstracts and conference articles, three books, 16 book chapters and has a current Scopus h-Index of 75 with his work cited over 19,000 times. As of 2020, it has attracted over $ 38 million in competitive research funding.

Professor Newton has been dealing with research in the Strength and Conditioning field for decades and at the moment he is also involved in research in the field of exercise as an aid to cancer rehabilitation therapy, to reduce side effects and improve the effectiveness of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy; studies the influence of exercise on tumor biology and as a tool to reduce the decline in quality of life, strength, body composition and functional capacity in cancer patients.

The data suggest that increased levels of physical activity are associated with lower rates of some types of cancer, better management of side effects of treatments and greater survival.

In the first day the course will focus on the principles of Strength and Conditioning, the appropriate application of these for common comorbidities such as metabolic syndromes (eg diabetes), cardiovascular diseases, common affections of the musculoskeletal system (eg osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, etc. ) as well as the effect of these on the immune system.

On the second day, the course will focus on precise exercise recommendations for cancer patients such as primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.