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Advanced Course in Sports Rehabilitation

12th Edition

April 23, 2025
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45h

THEORETICAL CLASSES

40h

PRACTICAL CLASSES

85h

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Advanced Course in Sports Rehabilitation

The Academia Clínicas Espregueira, a project supported by the Clínica Espregueira | FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, invites to the Advanced Course in Sports Rehabilitation.

Clinical evaluation, diagnosis, the effective treatment of injuries and improvement of sports performance are crucial for athlete performance and sportive success. In the European Union the annual direct costs of sports injuries exceed 2 billion euros. The translation of these numbers implies loss of income and the discontinuation of sports careers, plus negligence at times and a negative impact on the well-being and health of athletes, building up a premise for failure. There is an urgent need to promote and intensify equitable access to good practices and the latest evidence in medicine and sports rehabilitation. We must prioritize and equip people with qualifications in order to reduce the incidence, complications and recurrence of injuries. There is a need to learn to diagnose accurately in order to treat effectively, either surgically or conservatively. The processes of rehabilitation and sports recovery, based on criteria that can be evaluated and measured, are factors of success.

Orthopedics, Traumatology and Sports Medicine, as well as Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Science, have been expanding and optimizing services through evidence-based practices and supported by structured and customized processes for physical, athletic and other individualities pertaining to the athletes’ dimensions. It is essential to respond to the needs of today’s society, with a commitment to practice physical exercise and sports. It is paramount to learn how to regularly monitor the state of health, optimize performance and take care of athletes, of all ages and at all levels.

All participants in this course are invited to learn in a critical and grounded way, crucial dimensions about increasing physical robustness, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment algorithm, rehabilitation and performance improvement in the context of the main – more frequent and/or more serious – sports injuries. These are a problem that all sports agents must address. Health and Sports Science professionals who have prepared for this challenge will make a decisive contribution to maintaining and recovering health, and to the athlete's premium performance!

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OBJECTIVES

  Explore in a systematic and organized manner the clinical examination - Virtual Hands On -, subsidiary examinations, risk alerts, physical and functional assessment tests;
  Develop the ability to identify subclinical and clinical situations of risk, deficits and/or asymmetries;
  Know the most serious and/or frequent sports injuries and safe and effective preventive and/or therapeutic interventions;
  Discuss conservative or surgical treatment options, as well as evidence-based decisions and intervention, based on solid theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.
Description

This training is certified by IPDJ with 4.5 credit units awarded.

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PROGRAM

MODULE I
PRE-SEASON ASSESSMENT, PREVENTION AND PHYSICAL ROBUSTNESS

8:00pm | 10:00pm Rogério Pereira

Characterization of models and the effectiveness of programs to prevent and increase physical strength and performance.

8:00pm | 10:00pm 

Prevention routines in professional football clubs: what I do in my day-to-day life.

8:00pm | 10:00pm Ana Sousa

Assessment, interpretation and VO2max improvement strategies

8:00pm | 9:00pm 

Sports medical examination – detection of contraindications for sports and identification of opportunities to improve athletic condition.

9:00pm | 10:00pm 

Sudden death in the athlete – the role of cardiac assessment.

MODULE II – Clinical Assessment - systematization in the physical evaluation, execution and interpretation of orthopedic tests

8:00pm | 9:00pm José Pedro Marques

Clinical evaluation and physical examination of the foot and ankle.

21.00| 22.00 Rogério Pereira

Clinical evaluation and physical examination of the knee.

8:00pm | 10:00pm Lucas Brink

Clinical Assessment and Physical Examination of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint.

8:00pm | 9:00pm Melo Cross

Clinical evaluation and physical examination of the hip

9:00pm | 10:00pm Jóni Nunes

Clinical evaluation and physical examination of the pelvic girdle and upper limb.

MODULE III - MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING IN THE SPORTS CONTEXT

8:00pm | 9:00pm

Diagnosis and echographic characterization of gastrocnemius and soleus lesions

9:00pm | 10:00pm Sérgio Rodrigues-Gomes

Literacy in musculoskeletal imaging in the context of trauma in sports

8:00pm | 10:00pm Sérgio Rodrigues-Gomes

Imaging in the context of sports traumatology. Clinical Cases.

MODULE IV - OSTEOARTICULAR AND LIGAMENT SPORTS INJURIES. REHABILITATION BASED ON THE LATEST EVIDENCE AND GOOD PRACTICES

8:00pm | 10:00pm 

Traumatological profile in children and teenagers – Sports vs injuries. Epidemiology, risk factors, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging evaluation, conservative and/or surgical treatment algorithm.

8:00pm | 9:00pm 

Osteoarticular and capsuloligamentous injuries of the foot and ankle: Epidemiology, risk factors, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging evaluation, conservative and/or surgical treatment. Clinical cases.

9:00pm | 10:00pm André Silva

Ankle ligament injuries due to inversion mechanisms: rehabilitation process and progression. Discussion of clinical cases.

8:00pm | 9:00pm Isabel Crespo

Stress fractures: epidemiology, risk factors, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging assessment, conservative and/or surgical treatment.

9:00pm | 10:00pm Renato Andrade

Treatment of articular cartilage lesions of the knee: epidemiology, surgical treatment algorithm, postoperative rehabilitation and criteria for return to sport - a proposal based on scientific evidence.

8:00pm | 9:00pm 

Anterior cruciate ligament injury: clinical cases with discussion of the surgical treatment algorithm.

9:00pm | 10:00pm Ricardo Vidal

Anterior cruciate ligament injury: process and progression in rehabilitation.

8:00pm | 9:00pm Rogério Pereira

Sport resumption after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: chronobiological and functional criteria for an informed and shared decision

9:00pm | 10:00pm Nuno Pais

Meniscal injuries: surgical treatment - meniscectomy Vs repair. Which one and why?

7:00pm | 8:00pm Tiago Lopes

Meniscal injuries: adequate rehabilitation for meniscectomy and meniscus repair

8:00pm | 9:00pm Jóni Nunes

Shoulder dislocation: how to assess and treat

9:00pm | 10:00pm Melo Cross

Femoroacetabular conflict: Epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging evaluation, surgical and/or conservative treatment.

MODULE V - MUSCULAR INJURIES AND TENDINOPATHIES. REHABILITATION BASED ON THE LATEST EVIDENCE AND GOOD PRACTICES

8:00pm | 9:00pm Rogério Pereira

Lower limb tendinopathies: epidemiology, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging evaluation, conservative and/or surgical treatment algorithm.

9:00pm | 10:00pm Ricardo Vidal

Rehabilitation after surgical repair of the Achilles tendon: a clinical case.

8:00pm | 9:00pm 

Lower limb tendinopathies: epidemiology, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging evaluation, conservative and/or surgical treatment algorithm

9:00pm | 10:00pm Ricardo Vidal

Hamstring injuries: process and progression in rehabilitation. Discussion of clinical cases

10:00pm | 11.00pm João Noura

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
- Epidemiology, definition, clinical presentation and physical evaluation
- Strategies for therapeutic intervention and secondary prevention

MODULE VI - PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION AND NUTRITION IN SPORTS

8:00pm | 10:00pm Jorge Silvério

Coping strategies in the injury recovery process

8:00pm | 9:00pm 

Supplements – safety and effectiveness

9:00pm | 10:00pm António Pedro Mendes

The role of nutrition in injury recovery.

10:00pm | 11.00pm António Pedro Mendes

The role of protein in gaining muscle mass. Discussion of clinical cases.

MODULE VII - SYNDROMES AND CRANIOCERVICAL TRAUMATIC INJURY. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT BASED ON THE LATEST EVIDENCE AND GOOD PRACTICES

8:00pm | 10:00pm 

Pubalgia syndrome: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, clinical and imaging evaluation, conservative and/or surgical treatment algorithm, process and progression in criteria-based rehabilitation. Discussion of clinical cases

8:00pm | 9:00pm Basil Ribeiro

Head trauma – Concussion? How to evaluate and how to manage the sports recovery

9:00pm | 10:00pm Henrique Jones

Craniocervical injuries in sports: attention to the athlete in the acute phase of the injury

OPTIONAL PRACTICAL GROUP CLASSES TIMETABLE

18 MAY 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. JOSE DIAS

Isoinertial training: therapeutic and performance-enhancing applications

18 MAY 2025 | 14:30h - 18:30h RICARDO VIDAL

Exercises and programs for improving physical robustness and injury prevention - exercise-based interventions

17 MAY 2025 | 14:30h - 18:30h António Silva

Blood Flow Restriction Training: fundaments and applications in sports rehabilitation

24 MAY 2025 | 14:30h -16:30h Rogério Pereira

Lumbopelvic and lower limb orthotraumatology assessment: demonstration, training and clinical interpretation

24 MAY 2025 | 16:30h -18:30h 

Lumbopelvic and lower limb orthotraumatology assessment: demonstration, training and clinical interpretation

25 MAY 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rogério Pereira

Isokinetic neuromuscular assessment - Design, implementation and interpretation of isokinetic protocols for prevention, rehabilitation and improvement of neuromuscular performance

25 MAY 2025 | 14:30h -18:30h João Magalhães

Strength and power training in a rehabilitation context

31 MAY 2025 | 14:30h -18:30h 

Rehabilitation and increase in physical strength of the shoulder girdle and upper limb

*Dates subject to change

OPTIONAL PRACTICAL INDIVIDUAL CLASSES

Eco-guided orthobiologic treatments - 1h
Sports Medicine Consultation – 1h
Kinesis – 4h
Physiotherapy – 2h
Orthopedic Consultation – 2h
Case Study (ACL, muscle tear, meniscal injury and others) - 2h

Faculty

Ana Sousa Current
Ana Sousa
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André Silva Current Copy
André Silva
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Antonio Luis Silva
ANTÓNIO LUÍS SILVA
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Antonio Pedro Mendes Current
António Pedro Mendes
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Cruz De Melo Copy
Cruz De Melo
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IsabelCrespo
Isabel Crespo
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Joni Nunes Current
Jóni Nunes
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Jorge Silverio
Jorge Silvério
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José Pedro Marques Copy
José Pedro Marques
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Nuno Loureiro
NUNO LOUREIRO
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Nuno Pais (2)
Nuno Pais
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Renato Andrade Current
Renato Andrade
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Ricardo Vidal
Ricardo Vidal
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Rogério Pereira
Rogério Pereira
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Sergio Rodrigues Gomes
Sérgio Rodrigues Gomes
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Tiago Lopes
Tiago Lopes
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FAQ's

Starts April 23, 2025.

Recorded lessons, made available after live broadcast (exclusively online or on television), will no longer be accessible 31 days after the last live broadcast session of the course.

Registration fees:

1st price until 23/02/2025 - 690€
2nd price until 23/03/2025 - 860€
3rd price after 23/03/2025 - 1060€

Phased payment 3x without interest:
50% - Upon registration
25% - After 30 days
25% - After 45 days

Physiotherapists, Doctors, Nurses, Osteopaths and Sports Science and Physical Education Professionals.

The final grade in the course will result from the quantitative classification obtained by final examination. The assessment comprises the answers to a 40-question multiple-choice examination. Each correct answer contributes 1 value to the final grade. The exam will be held at the end of the course.

The final evaluation of each course is expressed through a classification on a numerical scale from 0 to 20 points, with approval being considered as obtaining a minimum of 10 points.

The final classification of the course can be accompanied by a qualitative mention, expressed on the following scale: Sufficient (10 to 13), Good (14 and 15), Very Good (16 and 17) and Excellent (18 to 20).

According to the Portuguese legislation (DL 42/2005 of 22 February), grades below 10, on a scale from 0 to 20, imply failure.

At the end of the course, an evaluation instrument will be applied to measure the participants’ satisfaction with the training process and the conditions for carrying out the course, aiming at possible improvement actions.

At the end of the course, a Professional Training Certificate will be issued, in accordance with current legislation (Ordinance No. 474/2010 of 8 July), to all participants who successfully complete the vocational training. This certificate, as well as a diploma, will be made available in digital format in the participant’s area, on the EMSaúde website, within a maximum period of 30 working days, after the end date of the course. If the student does not succeed, a Certificate of Attendance in Vocational Training will be issued.

690,00 €

Registration fees:

1st price until 23/02/2025 - 690€
2nd price until 23/03/2025 - 860€
3rd price after 23/03/2025 - 1060€

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INCLUDE?

  45 hours of theoretical teaching - 100% online
  28 hours of optional practical group classes at Clinica Espregueira | FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence
  12 hours of optional practical individual classes practices at Clínica Espregueira | FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence
  Recorded lessons, made available after live broadcast (exclusively online or on television), will no longer be accessible 31 days after the last live session broadcast of the course
  Vocational Training Certificate* or Vocational Training Attendance Certificate
  * In addition, the right to the Diploma issued by a FIFA, ISAKOS, ESSKA and ICRS accredited centre.
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Registration fees:

1st price until 23/02/2025 - 690€
2nd price until 23/03/2025 - 860€
3rd price after 23/03/2025 - 1060€

Advanced Course in Sports Rehabilitation

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690,00 €

To complete your application, follow the steps below:

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