Course content

• Injury Prevention & Screening
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
  • Running gait analysis (2D video assessment)
  • Sport-specific demand analysis (soccer vs. basketball vs. running)
• Rehabilitation Protocols
  • Tendinopathy management (LOAD principles)
  • ACL rehabilitation continuum (early-stage to return-to-sport)
  • Hip/groin complex rehabilitation strategies
• Performance Integration
  • Plyometric progression frameworks
  • Agility drills for sport-specific demands
  • Return-to-sport decision-making metrics

Learning  Objectives

• By completing this course, participants will:
  • Perform comprehensive movement screens to identify injury risks in athletes
  • Apply evidence-based rehabilitation protocols for common lower limb injuries
  • Design sport-specific return-to-play programs
  • Interpret biomechanical data to guide clinical decisions

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine.
• Basic knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Experience working with athletes (recommended).

• Attendance at all 2 days (100% mandatory).

• Immediately implement screening tools in clinical practice.
• Enhance rehabilitation outcomes for athletic populations.
• Improve career opportunities in sports medicine settings.

1. Review lower limb anatomy (focus on knee/ankle/hip joints)
2. Familiarize yourself with basic movement screening concepts
3. Bring:
   • Clinic attire for practical sessions
   • Laptop for video analysis exercises
4. Prepare 1-2 challenging cases from your practice for discussion

• Pathomechanics of common lower limb injuries
• Evidence-based rehabilitation timelines

• Advanced movement analysis techniques
• Progressive loading strategies for tendinopathies
• Sport-specific exercise prescription

• Prevention-focused mindset in athlete management
• Evidence-based approach to rehabilitation