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Delivered by Peter Malliaras, physio PhD and tendinopathy clinician-scientist. Peter has a respected international clinical and research profile, and is consulted by many people for a second opinion regarding their tendon injuries, including elite athletes and performers (eg football, rugby, ballet, and tennis). He works as an Associate Professor at Monash University, focusing on tendinopathy research, and sees more than 20 tendinopathy patients in clinic each week. This course provides an up-to-date research and clinical perspective and a complete walk through assessment, kinetic chain and biomechanics considerations and rehabilitation of common tendinopathies. Achilles, plantar fascia, tibialis posterior, patellar, proximal hamstring and gluteal tendinopaties will be covered in detail. Whether you are a new graduate or very experienced clinician, you will come away with many answers to your questions as well as clinical gems to take away.

This is a face to face networking event for final year APA student members and APA Members

SA Career Connect: Meeting point for physiotherapists and soon to be new graduates

STUDENTS- Are you wondering what your future in the physiotherapy profession looks like? Interested in private practice or public sector?

Too many competing applicants to your dream job and just need an opportunity to make that first impression?

EMPLOYERS - Are you looking for a new graduate physio to join your growing practice? Want to maximise your time and be able to pick out the right personality for your practice? Then you need to be at Career Connect!

Grab a space at the venue, bring any merchandise you like and chat to the final year student about new job opportunities.

Career Connect is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates and soon to graduates to meet physiotherapists who are hiring.

The evening will include a interactive panel representing all sectors of physiotherapy, where you will have your questions answered.

Followed by networking and the opportunity to discuss future employment with members across the public, private, rural and community sector.

Light refreshments provided, free entry for students, new grads and APA Members at The Osmond Terrace Norwood Function Centre.

Panellists: various

APA Student Members please register on APA website

APA Members (not students) please register by emailing casey.garnett@australian.physio

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This blended online MHFA course has been adapted from the standard Mental health first aid course for adults. Developed in response to COVID-19.

Physiotherapists are involved in the care of people from all walks of life. One in four people will experience a mental health problem at some stage in their life plus c Comorbid mental health problems are common amongst people who access physiotherapy services including but not limited to those experiencing chronic pain, chronic physical illness, multiple pain areas or following a traumatic event. In Australia, approximately one in five adults will experience mental illness in any given year and physiotherapists and other health care professionals can expect to have close contact with someone experiencing a mental illness or a mental health problem.

Lack of knowledge and stigmatising attitudes about mental illness may prevent people from seeking help or providing appropriate support because they do not know how. Stigmatised attitudes and lack of knowledge about mental health conditions are not limited to the general public and can impact on healthcare workers interactions with patients. Stigmatising attitudes can reinforce disempowerment, loss of self-belief and a sense of shame in the person with comorbid mental health problems.3,4 It has been suggested that training of healthcare workers in mental health literacy is essential to ensure appropriate support and referrals are made for people with mental illness.5 This MHFA course will improve mental health literacy of physiotherapists.

It has been suggested that training of healthcare workers in mental health literacy is essential to ensure appropriate support and referrals are made for people with mental illness. This MHFA course will improve mental health literacy of physiotherapists.

This blended learning course consists of three components:

• 7hrs of self-directed online learning. This is to be completed prior to attendance at:
• Two virtual (Zoom) classroom sessions, both of which are 2.5hrs in length

Please note:

• Two weeks prior to the first virtual classroom session, you will be sent a link to the 7hrs of self-directed learning. Virtual classroom login instructions including a Zoom link will be sent to registrants on the day of each of the virtual classroom sessions.
• This is an interactive course which requires your participation. Therefore during the Zoom sessions you need to be in a suitable setting with your video and audio turned on.
• It has been noted through previous iterations that the online content and online manual accessible from the MHFA website does not work effectively on iPads and other handheld devices. It is recommended that you use a desktop or laptop to complete this component of the course.

Covering advanced differential diagnosis, assessment and management of complex upper cervical spine and head disorders. The course is designed to advance clinical reasoning and competency in the assessment and management of complex upper cervical spine and head disorders.

This course will provide participants with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully diagnose and treat sporting injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow. Practical components will include throwing analysis, elbow and wrist rehabilitation strategies as well as splinting techniques for the hand and fingers.