This course will cover the understanding, assessment and management of lower limb tendinopathy.Lower Extremity Tendinopathy Course flyer 002.pdf 11CCUs

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand and be able to explain the current understanding of the anatomy, pathology and physiology of tendinopathy.
2. Have the capacity to assess a client presenting with tendon pain
3. Understand the principles of treatment for tendinopathy and apply them to lower limb tendons
4. Recognize difficult tendons and refer them as appropriate to other providers.

Speaker(s)
Jill Cook, PT, Phd is a Professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. Jill’s research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. After completing her PhD in 2000, she has investigated tendon pathology, treatment options and risk factors for tendon injury. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

Schedule

Day 1
9:00-10:00 Anatomy, pathology and physiology of tendons
10:00-11:00 Understanding tendon load
Break
11:30-12:30 Imaging tendons, Tendon pain, risk factors
Break
1:30-2:15 Assessment of tendon injury theory
2:15-4:00 Assessment of tendon injury practical

Day 2
9:00-10:30 Conservative management of tendinopathy theory
Break
11:00-1:30 Conservative management of tendinopathy practical
Break
2:30-3:30 Adjuncts in management of tendinopathy
3:30-4:00 Question and Answer session

Fees

Memorial Hermann SM&R Employee $100
MH employee $150
Non MH $300
Non MH ATC $200
Students $100

Additional Locations
None

Cancellation Policy 
A refund minus a $50 administration fee will be granted if cancellation notice is received in writing greater than 10 calendar days prior to course start date. No refund will be granted if cancellation notice is received less than 5 calendar days prior to course start date. To cancel your registration, please utilize the cancellation link in your course confirmation email and send a send a cancellation email to [email protected] with Registration Cancellation in the subject line. If you register and do not attend, or do not fulfill the requirements of the class, your reservation fee will not be refunded.

Cancellation of the event by Memorial Hermann will result in a full refund of monies received. Memorial Hermann is not responsible for the refund of travel or hotel expenses under any circumstances. Memorial Hermann reserves the right to cancel or change any programs for due cause. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be notified via contact email and contact phone number submitted in the registration.

Register here.