Evidence based McConnell approach to chronic knee problem
Docent : Alfio Albasini (Zwitserland)
Inhoud :
This two days course examines the mechanics of the lower limb, particularly patellofemoral mechanics, and the management of patello-femoral pain. In the workshop you will learn assessment skills and treatment strategies to address patellofemoral pain, patellar tendinosis, fat pad irritation, illiotibial friction syndrome, recurrent subluxation, pes anserinus bursitis, chondromalacia and osteoarthritis of the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints.
At the completion of the course you will be able to:
– assess the static and dynamic alignment of the lower limb in relation to how it affects the knee as well as assessing the alignment of the patella.
– evaluate quadriceps and gluteal control.
– evaluate the integrity of the lateral structures.
– tape to correct patellar alignment and decrease symptoms of fat pad irritation and patellar tendinosis, as well as osteoarthritis, illiotibial friction syndrome and subluxation.
– design a home exercise program.
– use surface EMG for neuro-muscular re-education.
Datum : donderdag 1 februari en vrijdag 2 februari ’17 van 9u-17u
Doelgroep van de cursus : Kinesitherapeuten, sportkinesitherapeuten, manueel therapeuten, sportartsen, podologen en osteopaten
Prijs : 500€ , 40% korting indien betaling met KMO-Portefeuille
Inbegrepen : Syllabus, warme maaltijd en koffiepauzes.
Alfio Albasini is owner of a physiotherapy clinic in Bellinzona in Switzerland. Alfio studied physiotherapy in Basel Switzerland and obtained his graduate diploma in Manipulative therapy from Curtin University in 1995. Alfio has been teaching McConnell courses since 1997. Alfio speaks five languages fluently and conducts courses in Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil and the Middle East. Since 2006, Alfio is consultant in Doha, Qatar, at Aspetar Hospital and Aspire, Sport Academy. In 2005 & 2009 he was the scientific committee chairman and organizer of the first world Manual Therapy Congress, “The Spine” held in Roma, Italy. Since 2007, Alfio works together with Kim Robinson and Toby Hall, fellows from Manual Concept and Curtin University, teaching at their program, “The COMT” in different countries in Europe and Middle East.