UNCTIONAL REHABILITATION FOR LOWER LIMB DISORDERS

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1 F UNCTIONAL REHABILITATION FOR One and half day workshop Tutor: Alison Middleditch MCSP MMACP Alison is Director of Surrey Physiotherapy. Alison studied at Kings College, London and has extensive experience in the NHS and Private Sectors. She also held a five year research post at the Bioengineering Department of University College London. Alison has a particular interest in treating long-standing back and joint problems, hypermobility, acute and chronic sports injuries. Alison lectures both nationally and internationally and has had a number of articles published. She has contributed chapters to a number of textbooks and is co-author the textbook Functional Anatomy of the Spine. Aims: At the end of the course participants will: 1. Be able to identify common biomechanical mal-alignments in the lower limb and understand their impact on common lower limb pathologies i.e. achilles tendonitis, sprained ankle, shin splints, iliotrochanteric bursitis. 2. Have an understanding of the effect of malalignment of the lower limb on the kinetic chain 3. Have carried out a functional assessment for lower limb dysfunction and altered biomechanics 4. Be able to able design and implement a functional rehabilitation programme for lower limb disorders 5. Be able to identify when the prescription of an orthosis may be appropriate and when to refer a patient to a podiatrist. Venue: PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT GLOUCESTER STREET ST HELIER JERSEY JE1 3QS Date: Attached: Programme Directions Application form

2 Day 1 PROGRAMME 8.45 am Registration 9.00 am LECTURE How normal and abnormal biomechanics of the foot affect lower limb alignment and function am Coffee Anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle Common foot deformities and their compensation mechanisms assessment, evaluation and management Biomechanical consideration of the hip and knee am PRACTICAL Functional assessment of the lower limb 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.30pm Lunch PRACTICAL Manual testing of the talocrural, subtalar and midtarsal joints Biomechanical tests of the hip and knee Tea 3.50 DISCUSSION AND DEMONSTRATION. The value of taping What are orthoses? Indications and contraindications for the use of orthoses. Footwear Choosing the right shoe 4.30pm Finish

3 Day 2 PROGRAMME 9.00 am LECTURE AND PRACTICAL Soft tissue considerations in lower limb dysfunction 10.30am Coffee 10.50am PRACTICAL Devising an effective functional rehabilitation programme 12.30am 1.00pm Problem solving Finish Participants are asked to bring the following: Shorts Trainers Sports specific shoes e.g. astro boots, Football boots, golf shoes. Well worn shoes

4 Physiotherapy Department LOCATION: Ground Floor, Jersey General Hospital, Newgate Street entrance.

5 A one and half day workshop APPLICATION FORM Name: (Please print name as you wish it to be shown on your certificate) Address for correspondence: Contact Nos Home : Work : Mobile : Address: Place of work : Grade : Area of work : Apply to : Morag Obarska Physiotherapy Department Jersey General Hospital Contact: Morag Obarska M.Obarska@health.gov.je Fee : per delegate Included in fee: Course notes Certificates to assist with your CPD Refreshments Cancellation Policy In the event of an applicant cancelling, a refund will not be possible unless the course organiser is able to find a replacement. If a replacement is found, a charge of will be made for administration costs.