 I have negotiated a deal for ISRM members to get this course at a discounted price. Please email or call Nicky Sinden at Physique 02392 471346 or nicky@physique.co.uk and mention the discounted rate with Kevin Petersen. £100
Workshop Aims
The student will be able to understand the principles of the forms of energy applied to the body for therapeutic benefits and safe application of low frequency current and Ultrasound Therapy.
Workshop Objectives
To be able to recognize the requirement for electrotherapy and the safe and practical application of Ultrasound.
The workshop covers the use of TENS, Muscle Stimulation and briefly covers Compex Stimulators and their use in sports injury management.
Workshop Content And Brief Outline Of Programme
09.30
Registration and Introduction.
09.45
Ultrasound and Forms of Energy Applied to the Body. How it works!
10.15
Thermal & Mechanical Benefits & How It Can Repair Tissue.
10.45
Contra-indications - Safety and Unit Testing - Head Check - Standing Waves.
11.00
Continuous or Pulsed? Calculation of Dosage. Contact Medium.
11.30
Ultrasound - Technique and Application. Wound Healing - Soft Tissue Injury and Repair.
12.30 Lunch.
13.15
Ultrasound-Practical Application Soft Tissue Injury and Repair. Case study and practical useage continued.
15.40
TENS, Muscle Stimulators and Compex units and their ability to help manage a sporting injury.
16.00 Conclusion and Feedback Question and Answer on Clinical Conditions Certificates and Dispersa
Resources
Use of 1 & 3 MHz Ultrasound Machines, Muscle Stimulators, TENS and Compex units.
Course notes will be provided to all students.
This is a very practical course and appropriate clothing should be worn. Students with a history of heart disease or who are pregnant should make the course tutor aware.
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