Anterior Thigh Injuries: From Assessment to Rehab

Course overview

Module 1: Anatomy, Classification and Epidemiology Within this module there will be an in depth description of the complex anatomy of the anterior thigh. This will then lead into discussion around the various classification methods and imaging modalities that can be used when suspecting anterior thigh injury. Finally the module will look to provide an overview of the incidence and common injury mechanisms associated with injury to the anterior thigh. Module 2: Biomechanics of running and kicking and risk to injury This module focuses heavily on the demands that both running and kicking place upon the musculature of the anterior thigh. The module looks to provide an understanding of the demands on both the muscle and tendon structures as athletes progress through different speeds of running as well as performing different styles of kicking and the influence that this may have upon injury risk. Module 3: Rehabilitation of Anterior Thigh Muscle Injuries - Part 1 This module provides a comprehensive overview of the considerations that must be made if looking to successfully rehabilitate our athletes following anterior thigh injury. Module 3: Rehabilitation of Anterior Thigh Muscle Injuries - Part 2 The 2nd part of this module will discuss the different surgical procedures available following severe anterior thigh injury and their apparent rates of success and failure according to the literature. Module 4: Return to Sport To ensure a successful return to play it is important that key clearance criteria are achieved to provide the athlete and therapist with confidence that they have reduced the risk of further injury. This module looks to understand these key clearance criteria and also what is required to maintain a low risk of reinjury upon return to sport.