This ALM covers information and updates relating to the field of Common Sports injuries and how the GP can manage these in the realm of their General practice. This ALM focuses on the common ligamentous joint and muscle injuries as well as common limb fractures. It also covers taping procedures, management issues and when to refer to specialists.
This ALM constitutes 6hours of education – 4 of which are interactive either with case presentations, role plays, discussions or practical skills. Each activity makes provision for a Q&A session which the facilitator helps coordinate. Delegates must include 4 of the interactive workshop activities, that is two thirds of the ALM, to qualify for this ALM. The remaining 2 hours may be chosen from the seminars or other interactive workshops.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- To develop confidence and skills with taping techniques for common sporting problems.
- To be able to differentiate and then manage the common causes of shoulder pain such as rotator cuff disease and frozen shoulder.
- To develop better examination techniques, diagnostic decisions and treatment techniques in sporting injuries
To be more efficient in diagnosing and managing hip, groin or knee hip injuries
- Patient Safety – Implement a system for screening of patients for potential risk factors and facilitate appropriate treatment and risk management modalities including lifestyle changes. To include a system for patient recall, regular review and follow up.
Please see below for the list of sessions on offer in the Sports Medicine ALM: