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We are delighted to be able to run professional courses from our clinic in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. 

We have a spacious, air conditioned studio, from which to run courses in modern, comfortable surroundings. We also have an onsite rehabilitation studio and treadmill. There is free onsite parking and local shops and cafes for refreshments. 

We are easily accessable on the South coast from the M3 and M27, with Chandlers Ford railway station just a few steps away and the Bluestar 1 bus from Southampton or Winchester, stopping just outside. 

2020 Courses 

Patellofemoral Pain Uncovered - Book Here

Saturday 29th February £150

Ms Claire Robertson MSc PGCE MCSP

This course aims to directly impact on the clinician's ability to assess and treat patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, (PFP). The course is a mixture of theory, demonstrations and practical sessions, totally underpinned by evidence. There is a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning throughout.

Claire Robertson is a consultant physiotherapist in patellofemoral pain, at Wimbledon Clinics. She is actively involved in patellofemoral research, having published in many journals, including the American journal of Sports Medicine. She is currently writing up a number of papers following extensive research on the VMO, and she has also recently finished a research grant researching patellofemoral crepitus. Claire's niche clinical practice and passion for making her teaching relevant to clinicians together with her places her perfectly to deliver this course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day the therapist should be able to:

• Describe the aetiology of PFP.
• Explain the relevance of their subjective examination and how this drives their physical examination.
• Expertly surface mark anatomy relating to the PFJ.
• Reason through their observation findings, and their meaning.
• Underpin their gluteal examination with anatomy and biomechanics, and prescribe accurate, effective gluteal exercises.
• Explain the relevance of muscle length and describe useful, appropriate stretches.
• Discuss controversies around the VMO and describe when quads work is indicated, and how this can be done.
• Be aware of indications for taping, and how this can be performed.
• Assess the biomechanics of the foot and identify when an orthotic may be useful.

Additonal Information

Preparation: None required.
Audience: Anyone assessing and treating PFP.
No of places: 17
Cost: £150
Lunch: not included.
Full payment must be made to secure your place on the course

Optimising Endurance Performance - Book Here

Sunday 29th March £99 + booking fee

Mike James The Endurance Physio

Optimising Endurance Performance is an evidence-based course with a strong practical element aimed at helping therapists, athletes and coaches manage the endurance athlete.

The course is designed and led by endurance specialist Physiotherapist Mike James, widely known as “The Endurance Physio”. Mike has over 20 years’ experience as an ultra-endurance athlete and therapist, competing and treating worldwide. He has a growing reputation in the sports medicine, rehabilitation and conditioning world. He has worked with novice to elite athletes in triathlon, running, swimming and ultra-running, coupled with 16 years’ experience of treating military personnel undertaking strenuous endurance-based exercise including Special Forces based in Afghanistan.

He has had articles published in national endurance-based magazines and regularly lectures presents and speaks at numerous national exhibitions, conferences and Expo's.

Mike holds a Masters in Physiotherapy as well as degrees in Sports Rehabilitation, Strength Conditioning and Sports Science. Mike’s passion is helping athletes achieve their potential and reducing injury risk, with an emphasis on strength and conditioning. He is passionate about helping athletes get to the start line and finding practical solutions to their problems.

Mike also endeavours to give therapists who work with endurance athletes, the tools and knowledge to allow them to support the athletes to achieve their maximum.

The course is open to Therapists, Athletes and Coaches.

Student therapists can contact Mike on 07891764431 to discuss discounted rates.

Previous Courses Hosted 

Acupuncture for Migraines with Jenny Longbottom 

Assessment of the foot in relation to gait dysfunction and injury with Paul Harradine 

Dynamic taping with Gerard Greene 

Modern exercise prescription for therapists with Nick Grantham 

Running Repairs with Tom Goom 

Unravelling Strength & Conditioning for Therapists with Andrew McCauley from ProCare Sport

Paediatric & Adolescent Musculoskeletal disorders - an introduction with Tom Quantrell

The Psychology of Acheiving Patient Buy In with Serena Simmons

If you'd be interested in running a course in Hampshire, please drop us an email to fiona@gophysiotherapy.co.uk