Vasil Levski National Sports Academy Faculty of "Public Health, Healthcare and Tourism"
PRESENTS
PNF Theory and Practice
Two Workshops within one day:
Workshop 1: CLINICAL REASONING APPLICATION OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION (PNF) CONCEPT IN ORTHOPEDICS AND NEUROLOGY
15 October
8:30–12:30
Program
Workshop 2: Genu Recurvatum: Applying Evidence to Clinical interventions
15 October
13:00–17:00
Program
Part of
WORKSHOP 1
CLINICAL REASONING APPLICATION OF PNF CONCEPT IN ORTHOPEDICS AND NEUROLOGY
Objectives of the workshop:
It is suitable for physiotherapists and professionals with an interest in orthopedics and neurology
TO PRESENT the philosophy, basic principles and procedures and techniques of the PNF concept
TO DESCRIBE the clinical rationale for the concept of PNF using the ICF
TO DISCUSS cases using PNF clinical reasoning in orthopedics and neurology
Presenter:
Leandro Giacometti
PT, MSc, IPNFA Instructor
Content:
4 hours
08:30-12:30
History of PNF: ICF since the 1950s
Introduction to the philosophy, basic principles and procedures and techniques of the PNF concept;
International Classification of Functions and Disabilities - ICF;
Clinical reasoning: PNF assessment and treatment plan;
Indirect treatment;
Activity restriction treatment;
Treatment plan Orthopedic and neurological cases using PNF concept
WORKSHOP 2
Genu Recurvatum: Applying Evidence to Clinical interventions
Presenter:
Shin Seung Sub
PT, PhD, IPNFA Vice-President and Instructor
Content:
4 hours
13:00-17:00
1. Introduction 2. Definition: What is Genu recurvatum? 3. Prevalence of Genu recurvatum 4. Gait analysis on the stance phase - Initial contact - Loading response - Midstance - Terminal stance 5. Causes of Genu recurvatum - Pathological gait: It's Mechanisms - Decreased ROM - Muscle weakness - Sensory loss - Pain - Impaired motor control 6. Research evidences to treat Genu recurvatum - Overview of relevant studies and findings - Their pros and cons 7. Interventions (or Treatment Methods) for Genu Recurvatum based on each Causes - Decreased ROM - Muscle weakness - Sensory loss - Impaired motor control 8. Key takeaways and Remarks
Fee and application
Total for both courses: For applications before September 20 - €175. After that date the fee will be €195
You will receive a confirmation email within one week of submitting your application. To officially register as a participant, you must pay the registration fee.
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