Physiquipe is hosting a Shockwave workshop on the latest advancements in shockwave therapy techniques and applications for treating lower limb injuries and conditions.
Led by experts in the field, this hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in utilising shockwave therapy to optimise patient outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this workshop promises to be an invaluable and suitable learning experience. This course welcomes all professionals, regardless of brand or technology you use.
Tutor: Dominic Smith
As a seasoned Graduate Sport and Exercise Therapist, Dominic brings over seven years of specialised experience in both radial and focused shockwave therapies. Dominic holds a comprehensive background in educating and training clinicians and has had the privilege of working with and training hundreds of clinicians in elite sport, private practice and the NHS across the UK and Ireland.
Dominic is a huge advocate for open education and in line with this belief is thrilled to deliver an educational workshop designed for all professionals, regardless of the brand or technology you use. This workshop focuses on the foundational principles of shockwave therapy and its practical applications in clinical settings. Dominic aims to help enhance your understanding and skills without the pressure of purchasing equipment.
Agenda
- 8:45 Arrival & Refreshments
- 9:00 Introduction & Welcome
- 9:15 Theory of SW: History of shockwave, Physiological effects of shockwave, Indications, contraindications and precautions, When to use it
- 10:00 Applying Shockwave Treatment: Foot at ankle session:
- What can we treat in the area?
- Evidence for applications
- Patient set up and delivery of treatment
- 11:00 Break
- 11:15 Applying shockwave treatment: Knee session
- What can we treat in the area?
- Evidence for applications
- Patient set up and delivery of treatment
- 12:15 Applying shockwave treatment: Hip session
- What can we treat in the area?
- Evidence for applications
- Patient set up and delivery of treatment
- 13:15 Discussion and Q&A: Dosage and treatment plans
- 13:30 Close
Please note: Refreshments will be provided. No lunch included.
It’s recommended to bring your own if required, not much accessibility to buy food around the venue.