Sports Medicine 108: Achilles Tendinopathy & Ankle Sprain / 1 Credit

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain current best practices for the diagnosis and management of Achilles tendinopathy
2. Summarize the latest evidence pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy
3. Synthesize the evidence from randomized controlled trials to determine the clinical effectiveness of shockwave therapy, either as a monotherapy or part of a multimodal package of care for chronic mid- and insertional-Achilles tendinopathy
4. Appraise an international, multi-disciplinary consensus statement on return to sport decisions after lateral ankle injuries
5. Investigate whether manipulations of the ankle joint complex increase the force production and muscle activation of the hip abductors on the affected limb in individuals with a history of ankle sprain

Course Reviews:

1. Achilles Tendinopathy Diagnosis & Treatment +MP3 
2. Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy – Overview +MP3
3. Shockwave Therapy for Mid‑portion and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy +MP3
4. Return to Sport After Lateral Ankle Sprain – Consensus Statement +MP3
5. Effects of Tibiofibular & Ankle Manipulation on Hip Strength & Muscle Activation After Ankle Sprain +MP3

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