Lower Limb Tendoninopathy Rehab Course - with Peter Malliaras

Tendinopathy Rehab: Structured Frameworks and Practical Strategies

Learning outcomes

· Describe the structure, function and adaptation of healthy tendon

· Describe the stretch shorten the cycle and its functional role in energy storage tendons

· Define tendon ‘stiffness' and how this relates to tendon function

· Compare the key parameters for tendon versus muscle adaptation

· Describe key tissue, psychological, biomechanical, metabolic, hormonal and neuromuscular impairments in tendinopathy

· Describe and demonstrate effective diagnosis and assessment for Achilles, tibialis posterior, plantar fascia and patellar tendinopathy

· Construct an individualised management plan that includes consideration of key screening and assessment findings

· Describe and justify a rehabilitation framework for common lower limb tendinopathies which includes consideration of muscle strength and power development and tendon adaptation

· Develop a strategy for effective deliver of individualised education for people with tendinopathy

· Plan and implement an individualised stretch shorten rehabilitation progressions for people with lower limb tendinopathy returning to walking, running and various sports

· Compare and contrast evidence for common adjunct therapies, as well as medicine, injectable and surgical treatments