LOWER EXTREMITY: NEPAL

Dec 28                   Hip Complex

Dec 29                   Knee Complex

Dec 30                  Foot & Ankle Complex

Dec 28-30, 2019 (9am-5pm)

Instructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT, FCAMT

• Member of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists
• Credentialed with The McKenzie Institute International

COURSE OBJECTIVES

December 28- Hip

1. Review relevant pain, functional and physical Outcome Measures for the hip
2. Review the relevant hip anatomy
3. Discuss research related to various hip pathologies such as osteoarthritis, labrum injuries and hypermobility
4. Review hip evaluation techniques to be used in busy clinical practice
5. Review manual therapy management option for various hip dysfunctions
6. Review muscular training management options for various hip dysfunctions
7. Review optimal rehab management following hip surgeries

December 29- Knee

1. Review relevant pain, functional and physical Outcome Measures for the knee
2. Review the relevant knee anatomy
3. Discuss research related to various knee pathologies such as osteoarthritis, patella-femoral pain, meniscal & ligamentous injuries
4. Review knee evaluation techniques to be used in busy clinical practice
5. Review manual therapy management option for various knee dysfunctions
6. Review muscular training management options for various knee dysfunctions
7. Review optimal rehab management following knee surgeries

December 30- Foot & Ankle

1. Review relevant pain, functional and physical Outcome Measures for the ankle
2. Review the relevant foot & ankle anatomy
3. Discuss research related to various foot & ankle pathologies such as inversion sprains, chronic tendinopathies, plantar heel pain & metatarsalgia
4. Review foot & ankle evaluation techniques to be used in busy clinical practice
5. Review manual therapy muscular training management options for various foot & ankle dysfunctions
6. Review optimal rehab management following foot & ankle surgeries

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE

• This course is open to all health care providers but focus will be for Physiotherapists
• There are no prerequisites for this course

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

• Course material is referenced from up to date research articles
• An easy to understand practical workbook is provided
• All instructions are provided in a clear and concise manner in order to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience
• Note: As this is primarily a practical course, please dress appropriately