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This highly practical course explores a systematic, evidence-based method for simplifying the management of a variety of common shoulder dysfunctions.

Participants are taught a comprehensive, yet simple to follow, (step-by-step) assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning pathway to assure successful outcomes.

Participants will be fine-tuning essential therapy skills with respect to meaningful objective assessments, effective hands-on treatment techniques and functional exercise prescription.

This course is for physiotherapists:

• looking for an evidence-based method for simplifying the management of what many therapists find to be a very complex region to assess and treat.
• who desire to fine-tune their skills with respect to meaningful objective assessments, hands-on treatment techniques and effective exercise prescription.
• who appreciate the value of developing a systematic (step-by-step) approach to managing a wide spectrum of shoulder dysfunctions.

Strength Training for Middle-Aged and Older Adults will educate physiotherapists in the developing and evolving field of resistance training for over 45s. The course has a strong emphasis on the creation and delivery of age-appropriate, movement-focused, functional strength training programs. The course explores the latest concepts and innovative ideas with respect to functional strength training & movement restoration.

Participants will be studying the effective design and delivery of biomechanically balanced resistance training programs to achieve enhanced stability and balance, improved bone density and muscle mass, recovery in rehabilitation, improved daily movement & functional capacity and optimal biomechanics.

There is a significant practical component to the course with 50% of the course focussed on the teaching and performance of correct exercise technique. Participants will explore the latest evidence-based theory and learn dozens of practical exercises, which can be used to better manage a wide spectrum of middle-aged and older adults clients.

The course recognises that functional strength and conditioning is an essential component of the optimal management of many older clients looking to maintain independence, health span (and strength span) especially in the later decades of life.

This course is aimed at physiotherapists working with clients aged 45 and older, focusing on functional movement restoration and strength training. It is especially beneficial for those seeking an evidence-based, systematic approach to creating and delivering effective strength programs

This introductory course aims to enhance the skills of clinicians in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It presents current concepts of the syndrome including pain mechanisms and resultant pathokinematics and reviews the validated classification system of TMD and its subsets.

The theoretical knowledge supports the evidence that underpins the rationale for the clinical tests used in differential diagnosis and facilitates an integrated and critical approach to management of the related structures.

The practical component of the course assists participants to develop analytical skills and to apply appropriate examination and treatment techniques.

Throughout the course emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning to support management decisions of the TMD subsets and on how it directs evidence-based practice.

Foot and ankle injuries are common in athletes and dancers. Yet physiotherapists often state that they don't feel confident treating the foot.

This course has a strong focus on hands on skills and exercise prescription, giving you tools that can be applied to athletes and general population with foot and ankle pain. Improve your knowledge, skills and confidence in the assessment and treatment of common injuries to the athletic ankle and foot.

Including a review of the anatomy of the foot and ankle, by the end of the course participants should be able to:

• describe clinical presentation of foot and ankle injuries and discuss when medical referral/imaging would be appropriate
• describe contributing factors to foot and ankle injuries, such as shoe fit faults in sport and ballet
• outline treatment and rehabilitation principles for the foot and ankle
• describe, demonstrate and practice assessment of the foot and ankle, including sports and dance specific testing
• describe, demonstrate and practice soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisation and taping techniques for the foot and ankle
• describe, demonstrate and practice exercises to support the foot and ankle, applicable to the general, sporting and dance populations.