Advanced S&C for Physios (Perth)

Name: Advanced S&C for Physios (Perth)
Start: 2024-11-02T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-11-03T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Wesley College Perth

Schedule

Sat Nov 02 2024 at 09:00 am to Sun Nov 03 2024 at 05:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Wesley College Perth | Perth, WA

⭐ Early bird pricing until 8 Sept - book now ⭐

This 2-day course teaches physiotherapists advanced skills in rehabilitation of athletes.

The focus is on practical sessions to give physiotherapists and other exercise rehab professionals the confidence and competence to plan and execute expert exercise rehabilitation from injury to return to play. These practical sessions are grounded in contemporary, evidence-based pain science and exercise science.

Dr Merv Travers PhD is joined by Dr Brendyn Appleby PhD, the Head S&C Coach for the Australian Men’s Hockey Team. Merv and Brendyn combine their extensive experience and research base from physiotherapy and S&C backgrounds to deliver an exceptional learning experience for physiotherapists looking to improve their rehabilitation knowledge and skills.

What you will learn:
✅ Developing power through lifting & plyometrics
✅ Restoring straight-line speed & conditioning
✅ Planning & periodising long term rehab
✅ Off-line running & change of direction
✅ Resistance training to optimise performance
✅ Advanced exercise repertoire

Small group sizes ensure this advanced course provides participants with individual attention and plentiful opportunities for questions and feedback.

About Optimise Rehab:
Optimise Rehab is run by Dr Merv Travers PhD. Merv is a Senior Research Scholar working in the area of low back pain, tendon pain and exercise rehabilitation at the School of Physiotherapy, The University of Notre Dame Australia. He completed his PhD at Curtin University where he also maintains an Adjunct Research Fellow role. His teaching areas include anatomy and exercise rehabilitation. He has a Masters of Manipulative Therapy and is a qualified strength & conditioning coach (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association - Level 2). Mervyn’s clinical background includes working in professional rugby union and he provides clinical consultation for complex musculoskeletal conditions at Star Physio.