This 2-day course has been shaped to combine effective methods of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the whole UpperLimb; Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder. The tutor has a strong background in the management of these areas and will present a course that will allow clinicians to enhance their existing knowledge and impact positively in their respective practice.
The content is constantly updated with new evidence-based practice from clinical experience, current research, and feedback from previous courses. To date the content delivered in various countries by the tutor has been positively received by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, sports therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, doctors, and other allied professionals. Whether you are working in a private clinic, hospital setting, ministry of defence (MOD) service, or sporting environment you will surely find the information to be immediately applicable to your role. These two days will engage your learning in an interactive and fun environment!
About Ian:
Ian has been a sport physiotherapist for over 20 years, with a considerable period spent managing the medical services for the Great Britain Boxing program. He has attended all major competitions, including multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Games, supporting elite athletes on their path to success. Ian is an UpperLimb Injury Specialist with the prestigious English Institute of Sport (EIS) providing an advisory role to Olympic and Paralympic Sports. He is also the physiotherapist/cutman with team Anthony Joshua. Further, he provides private specialist consultations (ONLINE and/or face-to-face) on UpperLimb MSK injuries to both sporting and non-sporting clientele, with a focus on complex/chronic cases.
Ian has a passion for teaching delivering regular national and international educational workshops, webinars, and at conferences on diverse areas linked to UpperLimb sport injuries. He is a visiting Lecturer at University College London (UCL) and Queen Mary University London (QMUL). Further, he is a PhD candidate in UpperLimb Biomechanics at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU).
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It is recommended that potential students for this course have attended the taught element of the “ATACP Accredited Foundation Programme in Aquatic Therapy ” or equivalent training. This is an intermediate course which assumes that the participants are already familiar with the content of the foundation course and will build on it. Although it is aimed at Physiotherapists, any practitioner working in the water with clients is welcome.
To provide the theoretical knowledge & clinical skills to design, implement and evaluate safe and effective Aquatic Physiotherapy for patients with Neurological Conditions including those with Spinal Cord Injuries.
(It should be noted that whilst Katy is training to become a Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy Instructor, she does not hold a qualification as a teacher - students attending this course will not gain a qualification in Applied Halliwick)