Exercise Rehabilitation for the Lower Limb: Open or Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise?

Tutor: Nicholas Clark BEd, BSc, MSc, MCSP, MMACP, CSCS
Duration: 2 day(s)

Course Description:

 

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This unique theory and practical course considers the basic science of open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain exercise with regard to joint biomechanics, neurological effects, muscle adaptations, specificity of training, and treatment progression criteria. Emphasis is placed on the advantages, disadvantages, roles, and clinical application of both modes of exercise according to the stage of rehabilitation. Knee ligament injury, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and lateral ankle ligament injury are considered in detail. Extensive reference is made to the most up-to-date published and unpublished evidence from the international scientific community. Past course delegates have included clinicians from the National Health Service, Premier League Rugby Union, Premier League Football, and the British Armed Forces. The course Content and Learning Outcomes correspond to multiple European Standards within the Core Competencies for a Sports Physiotherapist as defined by the Sports Physiotherapy for All Project, and the course is a British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) Approved Continuing Professional Development Course.

 

Day 1

• Basic concepts and history of kinetic chain exercise

• Clinical reasoning in exercise selection for lower limb joint injury

• Considerations in OKC and CKC exercise: 
     o joint biomechanics
     o neurological effects
     o functional adaptations

• Special considerations in CKC exercise

• Clinical quantification of joint loading during OKC and CKC exercise

• Rehabilitation progression-criteria in OKC and CKC exercise for the lower limb

• Controversies in quadriceps exercise

 

Day 2

• Special considerations following knee ligament reconstruction

• Biomechanics and guidelines for exercise rehabilitation following: 
     o ACL-injury
     o PCL-injury
     o MCL-injury

• New concepts in OKC and CKC exercise for:
     o patellofemoral pain syndrome
     o functional ankle instability

• Case studies

• Closing discussion

 

Who Can Attend:

This course is suitable for all therapists with an interest in Evidence Based rehabilitation of the lower limb.