Innovative continuing education: sports rehabilitation & performance
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We educate for powerful rehab & greater performance
We cater to sports medicine & orthopedic specialists:
Sport rehabilitation clinics
Professional teams & Performance training centers
and to
Coaches and the athlete!
We specialize in the mechanism of sports injuries, functional anatomy & biomechanics, rehab protocols, assessment and diagnosis techniques, and sport specific performance rehab & training.
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Coming-up April 25th & 26th, 2020, Chloë will be in Mammoth Lakes!
DATE IS POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 7 & 8, 2020
Conference at Mammoth Lake Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic, California USA:
Walking gait re-education and advanced running mechanics analysis
15hrs / $395.00 after February 21th, $545.00
All details and conference outline below
We have over 30 courses with the latest research
We also design course curriculum for the needs of our clients
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All courses include:
Detailed work booklet
Valuable hands-on instruction
Latest research
Continuing education credits
Courses available in French and English
Conferences Outlines:
NEW Spring 2020:
WALKING GAIT RE-EDUCATION AND ADVANCED RUNNING MECHANICS ANALYSIS/ 15hrs
This is a live conference, Chloë will be teaching in Mammoth.
Outline:
Functional mechanics of the foot and walking assessment & re-education techniques
Foot injuries, rehab protocols and performance techniques
Advanced running mechanics analysis
The mechanical forces directed to joints: identification and type of injuries
Running Skills: the technical elements of running
The truth about shoes: maximalist versus minimalist
Exercises & performance drills for the runner
Innovative, latest research and practical
Date: Postponed to November 7th & 8th, 2020 / 8h30 to 4h30pm each day
Registration fee: $545.00
Location: Mammoth Lakes Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic, Mammoth California USA
For more info or to register contact us!
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NEW Fall 2019
FOOT & GAIT MECHANICS – 8HRS
Outline:
Anatomy and the key muscle groups
Quantification of mechanical stress
Foot torsion complex: forefoot versus heel
Support system and different joints
Foot pain and the kinetic chain
Mobilization
Injury and ankle-foot mechanics
Tibialis posterior tendon and foot mechanics
Overlooked foot of cyclist
Dynamic mechanism of walking
Gait-re-education protocol and exercises
Registration fee: 295 euros or USD per person / 150 euros or USD for students of physical therapy / 10 participants minimum
For more info contact us!
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NEW Fall 2019
ADVANCED RUNNING MECHANICS & PERFORMANCE TRAINING – 15HRS
Advance your knowledge in gait assessment, running mechanics, postural efficiency, rehabilitation training tools and performance training.
Outline:
The foundation of running mechanics
Advanced treadmill gait analysis with case studies
Advanced assessment, diagnosis and gait-re-education methods
Drills to enhance rehab, recovery and to increase performance
Advanced Foot mechanics: complexity into efficiency
The Runners Body Tool level 1 & 2: primary and secondary analysis
The Runners Performance routine: 3 levels
Land training and exercises to maximize form, functional strength and perform
Registration fee: 395 euros or USD per person / 150 euros or USD for students of Physical Therapy / minimum 10 participants
For more info contact us!
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Performance Enhancement Training for Runners / 8hours
This master class is innovative and hands-on
Advance your knowledge in running mechanics, postural efficiency, and training tools to incorporate from rehab to prehab for greater performance.
Introducing the Runner’s Performance Tool!
Good knowledge of running injuries & assessment is recommended.
Registration fee: 295 euros or USD per person – Student rate 195 euros or USD – minimum 10 participants
For more info contact us!
Outline:
Musculoskeletal demand of running and the challenges:
Power at the hips, timing of triple extension, BIG toe-off, economy and recoil energy, misconception of gluteus dominance, postural control, hamstrings elasticity, lower leg concept.
Biomechanical approach to training
Interrelationship between mechanical power, energy transfer and running economy
Assessment protocols to enhance performance
Fatigue factors
Programming considerations
The Runners Performance Tool: exercises, drills, slings, and land training for the serious runner.
Uphill training for greater speed & strength: for the track, road, marathon and trail athletes.
Postural retraining versus dissociation training
Stress & rest cycle
The athlete’s performance profile
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Advanced Gait assessment, re-education and Performance Training for the Runner / 12 hrs
Outline:
Advanced treadmill and outdoor gait analysis with case studies
Uphill and downhill (outdoors) gait analysis with case studies
Vertical session (outdoor): drills to enhance uphill and downhill form and increase performance for all terrain from track to marathons
Advanced assessment, diagnosis and gait-re-education methods
Track session: drills for gait re-education and increase performance
Latest research in running injuries: form and overuse
The Runners Body Tool level 1 & 2: primary and secondary analysis
The Runners Performance routine: level 1, 2 and 3
Land training and exercises to maximize form, functional strength and performance
Registration fee: 395 euros or USD per person – minimum 10 participants
For more info contact us!
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Performance Enhancement Techniques for the Skier / 8hours
with focus on sport specific demand, cause of injuries, prevention, and maximizing prehab for greater performance.
Sports Targeted: Nordic skiing (classic & skate), downhill and backcountry/ski mountaineering.
Outline:
Functional anatomy & mechanics of each sport
Musculoskeletal demand
Battle between power and endurance
Potential sport specific injuries and prevention
Postural retraining of the athlete
Rehab to prehab training for greater performance
Programming and progression
Exercises, drills and land training.
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Masterclass: Upper extremity & scapular control Conference / 8hrs
with focus on maximizing rehab & greater performance
Targeted athletes: climbers, swimmers and upper extremity sports.
Outline:
The swimmer’s shoulder: mechanical issues, freestyle drills & techniques, diagnosis, testing, innovative rehab, and performance land-base training.
Climbing: better mechanics, lower overuse injury risks and rehab for greater performance: key zones, assessment, efficient climbing rehab, climbing technique & drills for greater performance, training tools/exercises/dissociation/sling training.
Grip strength techniques for proximal shoulder strength and greater stability
Also:
Posterior shoulder laxity in overhead athletes
Serratus anterior and overhead athletes
Potential sport specific injuries & prevention
Training for joint stability & mobility simultaneously
Dysfunction from overuse
Battle between power & endurance
Importance of dissociation training
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Master Class : Lower Leg Sport Injuries / 8hrs
A practical approach, latest research, efficient rehab from assessment, diagnosis, testing, treatment, and prehab for greater performance.
Athletes targeted: runners, cyclists, triathletes, dancers, jumping & running sport.
Outline:
Soleus rehab /prehab for better performance
The role of soleus in running; assessment
; rehabilitating the runners soleus
; prehab; the importance of proper running form & cadence.
Medial tibialis stress syndrome: a biomechanical approach
We will look at the risk factors involved, treatment options and novel approach based on fascial manipulation.
Predicting the onset of MTSS; hip weakness and shin splints; physical examination and differential diagnosis; treatment options.
Flexors hallucis longus : the achilles of the foot
Anatomy and biomechanics of the FHL, the pathogenesis of possible injury.
Running injuries; clinical signs and symptoms; key rehab exercises.
Tibialis posterior tendon: a key player in foot biomechanics
Anatomy and biomechanics of the TP; outline examination protocols; treatment and management options for dysfunctions; case studies with runners and triathletes; key rehab & prehab exercises & drills.
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Master Class : Ankle Sport Injuries / 8hrs
A practical approach, latest research, efficient rehab from assessment, diagnosis, testing, treatment, and prehab for greater performance.
Outline:
Ankle sprains: latest evidence, risk factors, and returning to play after high ankle sprain.
Latest research on balance & proprioception training, is it effective for rehab and prevention of lateral ankle sprain injuries?
Chronic ankle instability: progression from acute ankle sprain to chronic and recurrent instability.
Relevant anatomy and biomechanics; how and why does ankle sprain become recurrent; identifying chronic instability in the athlete; signs and symptoms; behaviors associated with CAI.
Ankle injury: repairing the chronically unstable ankle
Surgical options available to stabilize an ankle with chronic instability.
Chronic ankle instability: post-operative rehabilitation involved in bringing an athlete back to full competition.
Detail post-operative protocol and stages of rehabilitation following an anatomic or non-anatomic reconstruction: key objectives, precautions, range of motion, exercises, CV exercises, exit criteria.
Dorsiflexion: the significance of dorsiflexion for injury prevention, efficient mechanics and the performance level of an athlete.
Identifying hypomobility; testing; compensatory movements; correlation to injury.
Tools to improve functional dorsiflexion in athletes.
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Biomechanical causes of ITB Compression in endurance cyclists and mountain runners : time to re-focus and have a better understanding for efficient rehab and increased performance / 8hrs
Outline:
Functional anatomy, mechanics and role of the ITB.
Pathology causing compression
Biomechanical factors
Pathomechanics / functional weaknesses / form
Mechanism of foot strike in running mechanics
Evaluating mechanics in downhill running
Cycling and the ITB
Bike geometry & fitting
Assessment / treatment options / programming
Series of exercises to eliminate ITB compression
Prehabilitation for performance : land training for runners
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The Athletes Gluteus medius & Maximus: dysfunctions, assessment and prehab for performance / 8hrs
Outline:
Functional anatomy & biomechanics of the hip
Latest research
Injuries to the medius, minimus & maximus and innovative rehab exercises
Gluteal tendinopathy: symptoms, diagnosis, management and stages for rehab
Efficient techniques for assessment
Screening tools for movement dysfunctions
The effects of running on the hips
Prehab for performance
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Hamstring Injuries: efficient rehab & powerful prehab for performance / 8hrs
Learn how to reduce hamstring injury rate.
Outline:
Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the hamstring
Mechanism of injury
Factors for suffering a hamstring injury
Biomechanical loads on the hamstrings during sprinting
Site of injury and grading classifications
High hamstring tendinopathy & rehab
Testing the hamstring
Rational for exercises & programming
Exercises : running vs cycling injuries, sprinting type injuries, stretching type injuries, high speed injuries.
Determining accurate return-to-play
Sports performance rehab & prehab on the track : routine and progression
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Running Analysis for Performance: from rehab, prehab to competition / 8hrs
From triathlon, to track, cross-country, roads, trails and mountains!
Outline:
The importance of prehabilitation
Gait re-education
Performance techniques for assessment & hands-on adjustments
* The Runners Body Tool: primary and secondary analysis
Treadmill analysis (live hands-on assessment during the course)
Uphill running analysis (live hands-on assessment during the course)
Heel strike, overstriding and cadence
Latest research on running injuries
Pain, tightness, soreness and recovery: how to make it better
Functional training therapy: increasing performance / reducing injury risks
Return to play for recreational & competitive runners
Quickest way to gain speed & running fitness post-rehab
Exercises & land training drills: myofascial, run specific and drills for performance
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Myofascial Sling training for performance: most efficient way to build functional and powerful core, increased efficiency of athletic movements, and reduce injury risks / 8hrs
Outline :
Functional anatomy of the core through fascia
Introduction of the main slings: fascial arrangement, directional pattern, movement and muscles involved.
Dissociation training to eliminate dysfunctional movement pattern and transfer into a qualitative, pain free and powerful movement.
Increased sports specific coordination, proprioception, power output, and economy.
Sling training for effective muscle sequencing and kinetic awareness.
Postural & joint stability training through iso-integration techniques.
Myofascial technique for facilitated stretch
Sling training principles for greater athletic performance.
Sling exercises and progression: generic and sport specific for running, cycling, climbing, skiing and swimming.
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Mountain Running : gait analysis & performance training / 8hrs
We suggest the Running gait analysis for performance course (link) be taken prior for better learning.
Outline:
Common trail running injuries : and the reason why!
Loads error & runners weaknesses
Techniques in correcting musculoskeletal imbalances in trail runners.
Biomechanical analysis : flat / ascending / descending
Drills for proper muscle sequencing
Performance techniques for the trail
Sport specific exercises for greater strength & power, and to stay injury free.
Myofascial sling training to increase performance on the trail.
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The Heel & Knee of Sports Injuries : achilles & patellar tendinopathy / 8hrs
Outline:
Anatomical & physiological aspect of the achilles and patellar tendons
Factors that predispose to achilles and patellar tendinopathy
Stages that leads to achilles and patellar tendinopathy
Force versus load on the knee and ankle
Muscle tendon complex : function / training / performance techniques
Misconceptions : diagnosis & treatments
Treatment options and recommended protocol
Exercises and programming: for rehab, prehab and sports specific performance.
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Running Gait Analysis for Performance / 12hrs
Outline:
Maximize your technical skills in running biomechanics, recognize and correct faulty movement patterns to reduce the risk of recurring injuries and to increase performance.
Learn how to test, evaluate and prescribe drills and specific exercises to enhance proper mechanics.
Come and learn new progressive techniques to evaluate the athlete.
Latest research in optimal biomechanics for runners.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that contribute to running injuries.
Running cycles: the stance and float phase.
Running stride : cadence vs efficiency, over-striding, RPM’s, and speed.
Analysis of running joint mechanics
Runner’s faulty mechanics: spot the weakness and set it right.
Muscle Tendon Complex training
How to prevent hamstrings injuries in runners.
Priority training for runners: form & technique and injury prevention
Key exercises
More courses available :
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy : biomechanical evaluation & treatment
8hrs
Popliteus instability & knee joint dysfunctions : assessment and effective rehab
4hrs
Mechanotherapy : tissue healing through exercises
4hrs
Advanced Athletic Conditioning : techniques for greater performance
8hrs
Functional Anatomy for Human Performance
8hrs, 12hrs, 20hrs available
How to increase power at the hips : for cyclist & runners
4hrs
Injury prevention and performance training for climbers
4hrs
Injury prevention and performance training for mountain runners
4hrs
Injury prevention and performance training for winter mountain athletes
4hrs
This is only a partial list of courses available, please contact us to discuss needs and interests for continuing education.
We also design specific course for the needs of our clients.
