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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.

Optimising Trunk Control for Functional Movement

These two day courses provide education in the Bobath Concept and are designed to introduce participants to the concepts of normal movement used in the assessment and treatment of adults with neurological or neuromuscular impairments.

The courses consist of a theoretical introduction to normal movement, practical sessions and a patient demonstration.

APA has partnered with ASCA to provide the Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching Course, specifically adapted for sports physiotherapists. The ASCA coaching programs are registered with the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS), which is administered by the Australian Sports Commission and is recognised as an industry leader via international affiliates across the globe. The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to understand, apply and design programs including basic training principles and variables to physically prepare beginner level athletes to improve their sports performance. This adapted course will be conducted over one full day and is only available to SPA members. Participants must attend the full 1 day course, and required further practical supervision post-course (30 hours) with an ASCA coach, to gain accreditation.

Register online www.strengthandconditioning.org or email info@strengthandconditioning.org

Para Sport is an exciting place to work in. Its growth in athletic numbers and those working in this space is booming.

So what are additional considerations when starting to work in Para Sport?

From relative energy deficiency in sport to neurodiversity, this presentation will cover a Sports Physiotherapists lens working with the Para Matildas team.

You're invited to present your research to colleagues and future employers.

The APA is thrilled to welcome you to present your research in neurological physiotherapy this December!

This is your chance to showcase your work to leading minds, spark meaningful conversations, and help shape the future of physiotherapy.

We welcome submissions at any stage of the research journey, from early concepts to completed projects, as well as research areas you would like to highlight.

Please submit your abstract via the QR code below by 14th October to have a chance to be part of this exciting event.

The abstract should be no more than 300 words and include title, introduction background, methods, results, discussion/conclusion. Let us know if you can present face to face or online.

Once selected we will be in touch to provide details about your presentation (oral or poster).

Let your research take the spotlight- it deserves it! Gift vouchers for best presentations!

If you have any questions, please contact ines.serrada@adelaide.edu.au

Face to face lecture
This is a face to face lecture only and will not be recorded or live streamed.