KNEE & HIP JOINT MASTERCLASS
Course Content And Brief Outline Of Programme
DAY 1
09.30
10.00
10.30
10.45
11.30
11.45
12.00
13.15

14.45
15.00
16.30 		Registration and Introduction. Specific example of a case study.
Surface Anatomy of the Knee
Assessment of the knee
Surface Anatomy - practical
Break
Pathological conditions of the Knee Joint
Lunch
Practical - Assessment of Knee Joint,
Active and passive ROM, Special Testing
Break
Practical – Treatment / Rehabilitation of the Knee Joint
Summary of day one
DAY 2
09.30
10.00
10.45
11.30
11.45

12.30
13.15

14.45
15.00
16.15		 Introduction to the Hip / Groin /  Pelvis.
Surface anatomy of the pelvis / hip. Bony landmarks - palpation
Surface anatomy - muscles / ligaments
Break
Differential diagnosis / specific conditions that affect
the hip / groin using the Article.
Lunch
Practical – Examination of the hip / groin.
Also Lumbar spine, Sacro-iliac joint will be briefly covered
Break
Practical - Rehabilitation / treatment of the hip
Summary of the 2 days. Certificates
This is a very intense course using a high standard of practical skills; therefore a minimal level of Student ability is Sport Massage Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, Premier or similar diploma qualification.

Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge of the joint mentioned with particular emphasis on the joints/ligaments and muscle origins and insertions.

Course tutor is John Gibbons BSc (OST)
The course is run over one day and the venue is at the University of Oxford Sports complex, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ.