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Physiotherapists are increasingly utilising exercise in the management of a wide variety of clients. The skills taught on the course are designed to efficiently deliver improved movement outcomes and superior results for clients.

Functional Strength and Conditioning (Kinetic Link Training) will educate physiotherapist in the developing and evolving field of functional resistance training. The course has a strong emphasis on the creation and delivery of movement-focused, biomechanically balanced strength training programs. The course explores current concepts and innovative ideas with respect to functional strength training & movement restoration. Participants will be studying the effective design and delivery of resistance training programs to achieve: improved daily movement, optimal human biomechanics, recovery in rehabilitation, and (when appropriate) advanced athletic performance. There is a significant practical component to the course with 60% of the course focussed on the teaching and performance of correct exercise technique. Participants will explore the latest evidence-based theoretical concepts and learn dozens of practical exercises, which can be used to better manage all levels of clients from de-conditioned and rehabilitation through to high performance and athletes. The course recognises that functional strength and conditioning is an essential component of the end stage rehabilitation (following injury or illness) of all clients wishing to return to 100% function, in everyday movement demands, occupational demands and sport.

This course is designed for all physiotherapists who choose to utilise functional movement restoration and strength training exercises in the management of their clients. Those who will benefit the most are physiotherapists who are seeking an evidence-based and systematic approach to designing & delivering effective functional strength training programs

The Neurological Physiotherapy Level 2 Course is at Intermediate level aligned to the Competence Framework.

A physiotherapy practitioner at this level can independently manage clients with more complex presentations. It would suit physiotherapists:
- With some years of experience in this area of practice
- Who have undertaken relevant further learning or qualification in this area of practice

The Course uses a mix of teaching and learning approaches with a focus on active learning and learner-centred strategies. These include PowerPoint presentations, practicals and facilitated case-based group discussions. Within the Course, participants will apply and demonstrate their enhanced knowledge, and translate this into practical application. A range of case studies and practical sessions will allow the presenters to work within their experience.

Are you frustrated by the low back and leg pain patients who seem to get worse with treatment? Is there something else you can do? The answer is most definitely yes!

The aim of this workshop is to:

* present some background hypotheses as to why certain individuals with chronic low back and leg pain do not respond to treatment,
* develop skills in static and dynamic lower extremity, pelvic and lumbar spine biomechanical and gait assessment.
* give the physiotherapist some strategies to identify these individuals so they can implement more appropriate treatment techniques
* demonstrate how to unload chronic low back and leg symptoms, to minimise/eliminate symptoms therapist
* use surface EMG for neuro-muscular re-education for specific training of the stabilising muscles
* provide simple strategies a therapist can give to a patient to empower the patient to self manage.

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.