ALM F Sports & Physical Medicine, Musculoskeletal
S1C Sports Performance Enhancement - the GP's role
A physiotherapist, podiatrist & exercise scientist will take a comprehensive look at the latest research on prevention, Rx & Mx of injuries. A focus on the GP’s role &
provide you with treatment strategies that you can apply in your clinical practice. We will also discuss the current research/Mx/prevention related to Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) & its effects on sports performance. Michael Kinchington, Paul Hedger, Jason McLaren Healthy Pond
S6A Knee Injuries Common Conditions & Latest Mx Technologies
Common conditions such as meniscal tears, articular cartilage & ligamentous injuries, presentation & how to diagnose, which tests to order. The latest
technologies including cartilage transplants & mini–resurfacing techniques; when to refer to physio, sports physician or a specialist; & some of the latest technologies
available in treatment of such conditions. WR Session 11 complements this seminar Dr Peter Walker Surgical Synergies
S13A Painful Shoulder
Shoulder pain is common and can be created by a variety of different causes which tend to change as the patient ages. In the younger patient impingement & instability are the most common diagnoses. With age, rotator cuff tears & a frozen shoulder become more likely but arthritis & non–shoulder sources of
pain such as the cervical spine should always be considered. This seminar will lead you through history taking & clinical examination to be able to confidently
diagnose various shoulder conditions. Dr Doron Sher Pfizer
WL The Metabolic Triad & Exercise
Exercise is often prescribed as a treatment strategy for obesity, diabetes or the OA patient. A physiotherapist & exercise scientist will take a comprehensive look at the research behind the benefits of exercise, the need for recovery between exercise sessions & the associated vascular issues (including the benefits of good footwear) related to ageing & peripheral vascular disease associated with your patient’s condition. Paul Hedger & Jason McLaren Sessions 3,6,12 Healthy Pond
WR HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT Surgery - Managi
An overview of hip or knee replacement surgery including post–operative care, hip or knee assessment techniques & examination tests. A look at the new technologies in hip or knee replacement. Treatment options (using computer animations to demonstrate surgery) with examples of all the relevant parts to hand around & demonstrate;importance of adequately educating joint replacement patients; frequently asked questions from patients – longevity, revision, visiting the dentist & antibiotics etc; when to refer to an orthopaedic surgeon; results & post–operative care. Dr Bill Walter Session 3 (Hip), Dr Rob Sew Hoy Session 5 (Knee), Dr Peter Walker Session 7 (Hip), Dr Arash Nabavi Session 11 (Knee) Stryker
WR Soft Tissue Injections
Soft tissue injections should be part of every GP’s clincal practice. Common conditions that fall under the scope of gp will be discussed including:
2. Upper limb: shoulder impingement – rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfers elbow & olecranon bursitis. This hands–on session will cover the indications & injection techniques for the relief of musculoskeletal pain & inflammation incl. subacromial bursa, acromio–clavicular joint, elbow joint, common extensor tendon & common flexor tendon. Dr Doron Sher Sessions 2,10,14
2. Lower limb: knee aspiration including acute conditions (haemarthrosis & prepatellar bursitis); steroid injections in arthritis, Bakers cysts & Trochanteric bursitis. A hands–on workshop using joint models for everyone to practise. At the end of this workshop attendees should be more confident in injecting all of the above. Dr Peter Walker Sessions 4,9,12 Surgical Synergies
