What does this course cover? How is it structured? 

The course aims to elevate physiotherapists’ clinical reasoning in tendon injury diagnosis and management. 

It features extensive practical components including differential diagnosis techniques for lower limb tendon conditions as well as small group workshop activities for managing tendon pain during competitive seasons or rehabilitation. 

The interactive format includes hands-on activities. 

Why should physiotherapists undertake this course? 

Staying up to date with the latest literature in any area of physiotherapy can be difficult and the tendon is no exception. 

This course addresses that challenge by summarising the latest in tendon research and providing practical guidance on how to apply inclusion criteria to determine whether study results are relevant to your specific patient or athlete population. 

The presenters combine this evidence-based content with a wealth of clinical experience. 

Who is this course aimed at? 

It is designed for experienced clinicians looking to increase their confidence in differential diagnosis and tendon management in athletes. 

The course will help participants refine their differential diagnosis techniques, understand the nuances of tendon conditions and develop more targeted, evidence-based management strategies for athletes. 

What research has informed the development of the latest version of this course? 

‘Sports Physiotherapy Level 3’ draws on decades of tendon research, from foundational studies to current findings. 

The content incorporates historical research and the latest consensus papers that shape contemporary assessment and treatment approaches. 

How does this course balance theory and practice? 

The course integrates practical elements throughout to complement the research-heavy content with hands-on learning. 

Participants will gain practical experience while developing skills in exercise prescription and different assessment techniques. 

‘Sports Physiotherapy Level 3’ will run on 13–20 February 2026 at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre in Mount Gravatt, Queensland. Click here to register.

>> Associate Professor Ebonie Rio MACP is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist who has worked at the Victorian Institute of Sport since 2010 and consulted at the Australian Ballet and multiple AFL, rugby, elite soccer and basketball clubs. She is the senior research fellow at the Australian Ballet, a joint position with La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre.