Knee CPD Workshop
This Knee CPD Workshop, focusses on knee anatomy, mechanics, injury and pain. From understanding the anatomy of the knee to exploring the complex biomechanics of this anatomical area, this CPD workshop equips you with the knowledge to confidently train and treat individuals with knee problems.
Knee CPD Workshop
Join us for an enriching day advancing your expertise in Knee health. Our Knee CPD Workshop is created for both Therapists and Fitness Professionals providing an in-depth exploration of knee anatomy, mechanics, and knee pain.
Whether you are an experienced professional or newly qualified, this workshop aims to give you the knowledge and confidence to effectively address and manage knee-related issues. We begin with the fundamentals, gradually delving into the more complex biomechanics of the knee joint lower body mechanics affecting the knee. Offering you a robust foundation for understanding, treating and training complex knee injuries.
This course is tailored to both Fitness Professionals wanting to train the lower body area to enhance health or assist with knee conditions and pain, as well as to Therapists keen to resolve their clients’ knee issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in managing the knee and lower body.
Health Professionals
This Knee CPD Workshop will give you the confidence to assess and treat the knee by assessing the whole lower body. Gain the expertise to confidently evaluate and treat knee conditions by conducting a comprehensive assessment of the entire lower body. Uncover the intricate relationships between leg muscles and joint function, understanding how their interplay contributes to dysfunction.
Leave with a thorough comprehension of conditions such as Patella Tendonitis and Runners Knee, enabling you to apply effective treatment strategies to prevent their recurrence. Delve into the realm of Ligament and Meniscus injuries, unraveling their causes and mastering the techniques for complete rehabilitation.
Broaden your perspective by examining the interconnectedness of the foot and pelvis with the knee, both in terms of injury risk and treatment protocols. Explore muscle firing patterns in the lower body and the dynamic relationship between quadriceps firing and patella positioning. This knowledge elevates your ability to assess knees at a more sophisticated level.
Our comprehensive and hands-on course ensures you develop full confidence in assessing and treating a spectrum of knee problems. Step into a new level of proficiency and make a lasting impact in your practice with our practical insights and comprehensive training.
Fitness Professionals
Unlock your potential with our Knee CPD Workshop tailored for personal trainers and fitness professionals in the UK. Elevate your expertise and confidence in training the lower body to new heights.
Whether you’re a seasoned Fitness Professional or a recently qualified Personal Trainer hungry for knowledge, this workshop offers a wealth of fresh ideas and insights to propel your skills to the next level.
Dive deep into biomechanics as we unravel the anatomical structures, muscles, and dynamics of not only the knee but the entire lower body. Understand the significance of knee position in ensuring a safe and effective squat or deadlift. Uncover the impact of foot and strength positioning on both healthy exercising and potential negative effects on knee structures during workouts.
By the end of the Knee CPD workshop, you’ll not only possess the knowledge to train clients more effectively but also gain the expertise to work with individuals experiencing knee pain or injury. Develop an in-depth understanding of the structures involved and how forces and loads impact the joint, enabling you to craft safe and efficient training programs.
Feel confident tackling clients with knee osteoarthritis, or those dealing with meniscus injuries or patella tendonitis. Have a full understanding of these terms, decipher their meanings, and master the art of modifying your training to not only alleviate their pain but also enhance their overall function. Transform your approach and open doors to a clientele with diverse needs and goals.
Knee CPD Workshop - Who is it for?
This hands-on practical course is tailored for Health and Fitness professionals, making it an ideal choice for hands-on Therapists, Fitness Trainers, Personal Trainers, and Exercise Specialists. Open to any qualified Therapist or Trainer, we guide participants from the fundamentals of basic anatomy to a more profound exploration of knee and lower body biomechanics.
Our approach ensures accessibility for professionals at all levels, allowing everyone to grasp the content and acquire practical skills applicable the very next day, whether in a gym or clinical setting.
Certificates of attendance are given at the end of the Knee CPD Workshop allowing you to log the course for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our courses are recognised by both The Sports Therapy Association and The Bowen Association,
Knee CPD Workshop Course Content
This Knee CPD Workshop with give you the confidence to assess, treat and train the knee areas.
Anatomy of the Knee
- Overview of bony structures
- Meniscal and related ligaments
- Joint capsule, Bursae and Plica of the Knee
- Q-Angle, Patello Femoral Joint and patella
- Practical palpation of bony landmarks and testing of the knee joint related structures including testing for joint effusion, patella mobility, pre patella bursitis, wear and tear, patella fractures and patella tracking.
Muscles acting over the Patellofemoral joint
- Understanding the muscles, attachments, origins and function.
- Injury implications of poor function and relationships to the joint structure.
- Overview and functional implications of Osgood Schlatters disease
- Quadriceps actions on the patella
- Practical sessions comparing leg balance, patella position assessment, muscles tests and isolated and functional rehabilitation and strength of the area. Case studies looking at injuries of this area.
Femoral Tibial Joint and musculature
- Bony structures, cruciate ligament structures and function.
- Muscles related to the Femoral Tibia Joint looking at origins, insertions and function.
Femoral Fibular Joint
- Muscles related to the Femoral Fibular Joint including hip muscle awareness.
- IT Band syndrome, what it is, how it occurs and how to resolve with treatment / training.
- Practical assessment of the ligaments and muscles of the area, including measurements, palpation and strength rehabilitation, both isolated and functional. Case studies looking at this area.
Superior/ Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
- Joint understanding and assessment
Lower leg, Nerves, Hip, Foot and Pelvis
- Understanding nerve lines for the lower leg
- Understanding false positives for nerve presentations.
- Practical testing, assessing and treating of nerve presentations
- Understanding how problems at the Foot, Hip, and Pelvis can affect the alignment of the knee.
- Practical case studies/ assessments of lower body.
Practical elements
- Finding important anatomical landmarks
- Testing joint structures
- Assessing and Testing muscle firing patterns and function.
- Assessing nerve presentation.
- Rehabilitating and strengthening muscular systems with exercise
Upcoming dates for Knee CPD Workshop
- 18th May 2024 – Kenilworth, Warwickshire – Price £124.99
FAQ's about Knee CPD Workshop Warwickshire
Absolutely, we aim our courses at every level of therapist, whether you are just starting out or at an advanced stage. We carefully build the knowledge over the day, starting with the basics and working up to a high level of anatomical and biomechanical knowledge. Working this way ensures we don’t loose anyone on the way.
Yes! This course is perfect for Personal Trainers and Fitness Coaches. Understanding the knee, its anatomy and biomechanics is essential to safe and effective training principles. Underpinning all our courses is Sports Science knowledge, perfect for the personal trainer to add to their training knowledge in a more functional and bio-mechanical way.
The course starts at 10am and finishes at 5pm. We pack a huge amount into the day so request that people arrive on time or even early if they can.
All our workshops are highly practical and this one is no exception. In order to understand and become proficient in the skills being learn’t it is important to partake in the practical elements.
However, if you are not comfortable with being assessed this is not a problem and we will have plenty of people available on the day for you to assess.
We don’t run this exact course online, but we do have online Webinars that cover a lot of the theory presented on this course. To access these go to this page where you can view and download the webinars.
Our courses are accredited by The Bowen Association
They are also recognised by the Sports Therapy Association.
Yes, we give out the certificates at the end of the day so you can present them for proof of CPD .