South Wales Physio Courses
South Wales Physio Courses is a group of NHS physiotherapists representing many
specialties working within ABMU Local Health Board. We are committed to providing a
broad range of fairly priced postgraduate physiotherapy training courses in South Wales
that are available to any interested physio. Courses are taught by both internal and external
tutors including physiotherapist, consultants and other recognised health professionals
to ensure the highest standards of teaching possible.
2011 Programme
Acupuncture – AACP Accredited
Dates: Part 1 May 6th -8th 2011
Part 2 June 17th -19th 2011
Venue: Physiotherapy department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea
Cost: £520
Contact: Hannah.Jones14@wales.nhs.uk or 01792 703124
The 80 hour foundation acupuncture course includes 6 days of contact teaching and course
work between course parts. Delegates must:
· have HPC Registration
· have CSP Membership or appropriate professional liability insurance
· have been qualified for a minimum of 12 months
· be able to practise Acupuncture in a clinical setting between the course parts
Society of Orthopaedic Medicine Series - Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine
9th -12th June 2011 Module A - Cervical spine and upper limb
13th -16th October 2011 Module B - Lumbar spine and lower limb
Venue: Physiotherapy department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea
Cost: £485 each module
Contact: Damian.Wilkinson@wales.nhs.uk or 01792 703124
A hands-on modular course designed to develop and refine your clinical reasoning and
practical skills. Course content is designed to improve your functional anatomy, establish an
accurate diagnostic approach, and develop manual techniques including transverse friction
massage, graded mobilisations and manipulations. Also to gain an understanding of the
application of injection techniques
Modified Pilates Matwork Level 3 (Intermediate/Advanced)
Taught by the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI)
Dates: 2nd – 3rd July 2011
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea
Cost: £250
Contact: Helena.Webb@wales.nhs.uk
Participants must have completed Level 1 at least 3 months prior to this course.
Please contact Helena Webb as soon as possible if you are interested
Hand Fracture Management Study day - July 7th 2011
Wrist Study day - July 8th 2011
Tendon Management Study day - Thurs 22nd September 2011
Venue: Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Cost: £75.00 per day, £200 for all 3 days
Contact: Laura.Ingham@wales.nhs.uk
An opportunity to attend 3 study days with a combination of interactive lectures,
discussions and practical workshops to look at the diagnosis, medical management and
therapeutic management of hand conditions. The individual study days will address current
concepts in the management of hand fractures, Wrist conditions (trauma and acquired
conditions), and Tendon injury and delivered by an expert faculty consisting of experienced
medical and therapy practitioners within Orthopaedics and Plastic surgery. All health
professionals welcome to apply.
Mulligan's NAGs SNAGs & MWMs Level 1
Dates: 16th – 17th July 2011
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Cost: Only £150
Contact: AndrewJ.Lewis5@wales.nhs.uk or 01656 754390
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Dates: 23rd – 24th July 2011
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Cost: Only £150
Contact: AndrewJ.Lewis5@wales.nhs.uk or 01656 754390
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Mckenzie Institute (UK) Part A - THE LUMBAR SPINE
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Date: 4 days 29th Sept – 2nd Oct 2011
Cost: £425
Contact: Matthew.webb@wales.nhs.uk
This four day course presents the theoretical aspects and concepts of the McKenzie Method
in the examination and treatment of patients with low back and related referred pain. The
derangement, dysfunction and postural syndromes are described in detail and appropriate
treatment plans are outlined with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures
and appropriate force progressions.
JEMS "Get on the Ball" Clinical Swiss Ball Applications
Dates: 1st – 2nd October 2011
Venue: Physiotherapy department, Singleton Hospital, Swansea.
Cost: £220.00
Contact: Suzanne.Mansell@wales.nhs.uk
JEMS "Ball for All" course teaches how the gymball can be used to design and safely carry
out rehabilitation programmes for development of proprioception, balance, core stability
(trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle), automatic postural muscle activation, coordination
and strength.
Critical Care Respiratory Update – ACPRC accredited
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
Cost: TBC
Contact: Suzy.Battle@wales.nhs.uk
This course is aimed at physiotherapists and nurses with a specialist interest in the critical
care setting. A variety of speakers join us for the day to speak on a range of pertinent topics
(TBC). Last year presentations included; acute liver injuries, rehabilitation in critical care,
long-term weaning, chest trauma management & thoracic surgery.
We also encourage the opportunity for any delegate to present recent research or audits with cash prizes awarded.
Mulligan's NAGs SNAGs & MWMs Level 2
Dates: 26th – 27th Nov 2011
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Cost: Only £150
Contact: AndrewJ.Lewis5@wales.nhs.uk or 01656 754390
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2012 Programme
Mulligan's NAGs SNAGs & MWMs Level 1
Dates: 11th – 12th May 2012
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Cost: Only £150
Tutor: Ed Wilson MCSP, HPC Registered, MCTA, CMP
Contact: AndrewJ.Lewis5@wales.nhs.uk or 01656 754390
This is a practically orientated 2 day course teaching the concepts developed by Brian
Mulligan. Participants will be taught effective techniques using joint mobilisations combined
with active or passive movement in functional positions. Areas covered in Level 1 include
the cervical, thoracic & lumbar spine, upper limb, lower limb, headaches and vertigo
Mulligan's NAGs SNAGs & MWMs Level 2
Dates: 17th – 18th Nov 2012
Venue: Physiotherapy Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Cost: Only £150
Tutor: Ed Wilson MCSP, HPC Registered, MCTA, CMP
Contact: AndrewJ.Lewis5@wales.nhs.uk or 01656 754390
This course is a practically orientated follow-up to level 1. Topics covered include a revision
of level 1, techniques for the AC / SC joint, adhesive capsulitis, SIJ, dizziness and further
techniques for the cervical and lumbar spine combined with limb movements. Applicants
must have already completed level 1.