APTEI: Advanced Lower Extremity Complex

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this online continuing education course, the Physiotherapist (physical therapist) will be confident in applying evidence-based clinical assessment skills for the diagnosis and classification of individuals presenting with various common acute, sub-acute or persistent lower extremity pain syndromes.

(E.g. Hip & knee OA, PFPS, acetabular impingement, plantar heel pain, etc.)

Physiotherapist (Physical Therapists) will also be able to confidently identify several potential contributing factors to persistent pain and dysfunction at the hip, knee, foot and ankle complex.

Upon determining the diagnosis, classification and potential contributing factors, physiotherapist (physical therapists) will be able to administer the most effective treatment/management options including specific exercise/movement prescription, manual therapies and taping.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE

• This program is restricted to Registered Physical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada, or PT students awaiting licensing.
• There are NO prerequisites for this program
• Prior completion of previous APTEI hip, knee and ankle courses is optional, but NOT compulsory

Tax Receipts provided on course date / $50.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date