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Dates:
Date: 25th-26th MAY, 2024
Location: To Be Confirmed
Course Times: 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Special Introductory Pricing
$6,500 – $18,000
Date: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 26th May 2024
Location: TBC
This 2-day course teaches physiotherapists advanced skills in rehabilitation of field sport athletes.
The focus is on practical sessions to give physiotherapists the confidence and competence to plan and execute expert exercise rehabilitation from injury to return to play. These practical sessions are grounded in contemporary, evidence-based rehabilitation and exercise science.
Dr Merv Travers PhD will combine their extensive experience and research base from physiotherapy and S&C backgrounds to deliver an exceptional learning experience for physiotherapists looking to improve their rehabilitation knowledge and skills. Small group sizes ensure this advanced course provides participants with individual attention and plentiful opportunities for questions and feedback.
Developing Power through Lifting & Plyometrics – Understand force-velocity relationship and how to apply this to gym-based rehabilitationRestoring Straight-Line Speed & Conditioning – Integrate testing and training of aerobic conditioning for field sport athletes as part of your rehabilitation Small Group Sizes for Practical Sessions – Maximise your learning experience with small group sizesPlanning & Periodising Long Term Rehabilitation – Understand how to plan and structure long term rehabilitation into cycles with specific training goals Off-Line Running & Change of Direction – Learn a repertoire of off-line running & agility drillsResistance Training to Optimise Performance – Learn how to programme resistance training to best serve an athlete’s specific needs Advanced Exercise Repertoire – Expand your range of gym-based exercises including landing, jumping and lifting movementsThe advanced course builds upon foundational knowledge gained on the S&C for Physiotherapists course. It explores advanced S&C practice and principles such as development of power, running conditioning, agility and plyometric training for rehabilitation of field sport athletes. Furthermore, this course integrates contemporary pain science into the exercise rehabilitation model. All of this is done via interactive case studies and small group practical sessions.
2.Do I need to attend the S&C for Physiotherapists 2 Day Course before attending this advanced course?
5 star reviews – what participants say about this course:
“I highly recommend this course. Merv is a fantastic educator with stacks of knowledge. There is certainly a lot to take away from this course and apply clinically”
Bodine Ledden, Soft Tissue Therapist
“The Strength and conditioning course for physiotherapists is a great introduction to strength and conditioning for any allied health practitioner. As a podiatrist I was initially unsure if the course would be suitable however I found it to be well-structured, presented at a good pace and containing a good balance of theoretical and practical elements. The knowledge gained on this course has changed my approach to practice and caused me to seek out further development opportunities in and around strength and conditioning. I would highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in strength and conditioning, whether for personal interest or professional practice.”
Rob Hesford, Podiatrist
“Merv’s courses are something I think all physio’s should do at some point if you’re working in the rehab space. He does a fantastic job of translating a vast amount of strength and conditioning literature into what is practical and meaningful to us as physio’s for our patients. Thanks Merv and Catherine!”
Cobie Starcevich, Sports Physiotherapist & PhD Candidate
“Great course for healthcare professionals, and would be my first recommendation for both newly graduated and experienced clinicians. Excellent blend of current best practice evidence and practical application.”
Paul Atkinson, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
“I would highly recommend this course to all physios. I left this course feeling well-equipped to create good exercise plans individualised for patients. Everything Merv recommended was research based. It’s always great to have that all put together in an easy and efficient way. It’s become something that I feel confident to recommend to my patients, I can now put together an effective plan all within a patients consultation time. Thank you Merv for giving me some great skills that I could apply in the clinic straight away.”
Lee-Anne Flugel, Physiotherapist
“Hands down the most informative and evidence-based approach to strength training for physios.”
Jonathan Wray, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
About Dr Merv Travers & Optimise Rehab
Optimise Rehab is run by Dr Merv Travers PhD.
Merv is a Senior Research Scholar working in the area of low back pain, tendon pain and exercise rehabilitation at the School of Physiotherapy, The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Merv lectures in the Advanced Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Clinical Sports Science and Sport Rehabilitation units in the Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Masters programmes at Curtin University, Australia. He also lectures on merging exercise and pain science in the Physiotherapy Masters programme at Aalborg University, Denmark, as well as other international engagements.
He completed his PhD at Curtin University where he also maintains an Adjunct Research Fellow role. He has a Masters of Manipulative Therapy and is a qualified strength & conditioning coach (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association – Level 2).
Merv’s clinical background includes working in professional rugby union and he provides clinical consultation for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
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