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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.

Various cancer treatments induce cardiotoxic effects that increase CVD risk and can lead to heart failure. Exercise can be used to detect cardiac dysfunction and can be a useful therapy to addressing the reduced cardiac function. This presentation will explore cardiotoxicity and the role of exercise training in two cancer types: anthracycline treatment for breast cancer and myeloablative treatment in haematological cancer patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant. How to prescribe exercise during active treatment such as chemotherapy will also be discussed.

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Level 1 is a wholly virtual course comprising an online self-paced component Part A, followed by a live virtual classroom Part B. It covers a range of cardiorespiratory skills in managing clientele across the continuum of care.

The course is ideal for recent graduates, physiotherapists moving into this practice area or experienced physiotherapists wishing to complete CPD in cardiorespiratory practice.

The NSW Advanced Practice Group is excited to invite you to Hornsby Hospital for an action-packed day of professional development and networking. Whether you are considering a career in advanced practice, working towards competency, or well established in your field, we welcome all of you. We are very fortunate to host a variety of speakers from both the public and private sectors and leaders in their fields which will be announced early 2025.

Sessions include:
• The future of Advanced Practice Physiotherapy
• Adult case series
• Paediatric case series
• Guest lecture peripheral limb
• Project Development
• Research Panel Discussion

This course will examine osteoarthritis, the signs and symptoms of the osteoarthritic knee and the degenerate meniscus, as well as discussing the long term effects of ACL reconstruction.

It will look at intervention strategies that the physiotherapist can use and will demonstrate the effectiveness of these strategies from evidence in the literature. It will provide simple strategies for patient self-management to help improve function and quality of life for the older knee, minimise painful recurrences and avoid surgery where possible.

This course offers both theory and practical components, exploring recent studies in order to give a greater insight into treating the older knee. Participants will also gain pain management strategies for post knee arthroplasties to assist rehabilitation.