This course is designed for physiotherapists working with dancers to ensure best practice assessment, diagnosis and management of dance-related foot and ankle injuries. The course ensures you have access to the latest developments in the field of dance medicine both locally and internationally. There is a large practical component to the course, and you will take away realistic and useful techniques for immediate application in your clinic.

The all new Spinal Physiotherapy Part A (Lumbar) course has arrived! In conjunction with Spinal Physiotherapy Part A (Cervical), this is the current replacement of the former Spinal Level 1 course.

The new Spinal Physiotherapy Part A course is a foundation course ideal for:

• new graduates with an interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy;
• more experienced graduates changing to work in musculoskeletal physiotherapy; or
• more experienced physiotherapists returning to musculoskeletal physiotherapy after an absence.

The course is aimed at physiotherapists who are seeking to develop a career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Delivered via a mix of teaching and learning approaches including didactic, practical/hands-on, directed learning and facilitated case-based group discussions, course participants will enhance their theoretical knowledge and demonstrate this understanding into practical application, reinforcing critical thinking in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Topics covered are: Overview of lumbar spine disorders in a biopsychosocial framework, Overview of movement and neuromuscular changes in low back pain disorders and their detection in the physical examination through clinical reasoning of the analysis of: Lumbar posture, Active movements, Patient specific functional tests, Analysis of motor control, Manual examination of the lumbar spine, Nervous system testing. Multimodal management of low back disorders.

APA Musculoskeletal Spinal Courses – information and FAQ's

This course is appropriate for AHPRA registered physiotherapists only

This course aims to provide physiotherapy-specific information on ankle injury management and degenerative conditions, to improve the confidence as well as competence for physiotherapists in foot and ankle management for the benefit of their clients.

The all new Spinal Physiotherapy Part A (Cervical) course is a foundation course aimed at physiotherapists wanting to gain a contemporary overview of neck disorders, and develop skills in:
• interpreting patient history;
• performing a standard, comprehensive, physical examination;
• interpreting assessment findings to identify and select appropriate best practice interventions.