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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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 workshop will deepen clinicians’ understanding of pain neuroscience in order to clarify more complex patient presentations. This will facilitate refinement of clinical assessments, leading to more effective interventions.

Specific Course Objectives:
1. Present pain neurophysiology relevant for physiotherapists including: nociception and inflammation, pain modulation and neuro-endocrine-immune system responses
2. Using interactive tasks and clinical scenarios, explore how these physiological processes relate to patient presentations
3. Explore how in-depth pain assessment influences treatment selection and application

The course will discuss the challenges relating to differential diagnosis of the athletic hip and groin and identifying the biomechanical factors that contribute to much of the pain and dysfunction in the area.

The course will cover:

– Differential Diagnosis of Hip and Groin Pathology

– Pathomechanics of Hip and Groin Pain

– Rehabilitation strategies

– Linear Running Mechanics and Groin Pain

– Multidirectional Mechanics and Groin Pain

– RTP decision making and injury prevention

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.

Musculoskeletal conditions are influenced by factors from many different dimensions: movement, psychological, social, pain sensitivity, health and lifestyle. To optimize treatment in either acute or persistent conditions, clinicians need to piece together multiple dimensions of an individual’s presentation. This course will provide participants with the skills and tools to assess and treat multiple dimensions of the pain jigsaw commonly seen in primary & secondary care. The course will be case-based and include live patient presentations.

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 course topic is the “Shoulder”. The course aim is to synthesize the current scientific evidence in a simple clinical approach. The anatomy of the shoulder and the mechanisms responsible for its specific painful disorders will be revisited. Different sub-groups 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. Manual Therapy application for the different profiles will be critically outlined.
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.