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Course Summary Elevate Your Diagnostic Skills: Master Orthopedic Special Tests for Common MSK Conditions! Stop guessing and start confidently identifying musculoskeletal issues with this dynamic, practical CPD course. Led by experienced Register Osteopath Becky Tyler, you’ll go beyond basic assessment and gain mastery in performing and interpreting key orthopaedic special tests. This intensive course will equip you with the essential skills to accurately assess a wide range of commonly seen conditions, including Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Tears, and more. This is a critical CPD for any manual therapist wanting to refine their diagnostic accuracy and provide more effective treatment. Course Content Comprehensive Review of Common MSK Conditions: An in-depth overview of prevalent musculoskeletal conditions encountered in clinical practice Mastering Upper Limb Special Tests: Practical, hands-on instruction and practice in performing and interpreting key special tests for the shoulder (e.g., Empty Can, Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer’s), elbow (e.g., Jobe’s), wrist and hand (e.g., Phalen’s, Tinel’s, Finkelstein’s), and cervical spine (e.g., Spurling’s) etc. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical relevance. Mastering Lower Limb and Lumbar Spine Special Tests:Practical, hands-on instruction and practice in performing and interpreting key special tests for the lumbar spine (e.g., Straight Leg Raise, Slump Test, Quadrant Test), sacroiliac joint (e.g., FABER), hip (e.g., Trendelenburg, Thomas), knee (e.g., McMurray’s, LCL), ankle and foot (e.g., Anterior Drawer, Windlass) etc. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical relevance. Clinical Reasoning and Interpretation: Developing critical thinking skills to integrate special test findings with patient history and other assessment components to arrive at accurate diagnoses and inform treatment plans. Case studies and real-world scenarios will be utilised. Practical Application and Refinement: Ample opportunity for hands-on practice in pairs, receiving feedback on technique and interpretation to build confidence and proficiency in performing special tests. Understanding Sensitivity, Specificity, and Clinical Relevance:Gaining a deeper understanding of the diagnostic accuracy of various special tests and how to apply this knowledge in clinical decision-making. We only have small numbers on all our courses ensuring you have plenty of time with Becky to really develop your technique and feel confident in offering this technique to your patients. We pride ourselves on always being there ready to help and offer advise not only during the course but after as well, all you need to do is ask! Who can attend Physiotherapists Osteopaths Chiropractors Acupuncturists Manual Therapists Sports Therapists Level 4 Sports Massage Therapists We may ask you to provide a copy of your qualification. Assessment Observation during the course day

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people.  This 1 day course provides candidates with a clear understanding of the principles of moving people safely and includes the opportunity to practise and apply these principles in a variety of situations; individually, in a team, and with the assistance of equipment.  Candidates will leave the course with the knowledge and skills required to move people safely whilst ensuring that the risk of personal harm is reduced and that health and dignity are retained.

Course Details This awareness course is ideal for anyone that needs to develop a basic understanding of what asbestos is, the risks associated with asbestos and how to work safely to avoid exposure to asbestos. An awareness level knowledge of asbestos is very important for anyone self-employed, working as a contractor, or anyone involved in maintenance or refurbishment of buildings. An awareness of where you can commonly find asbestos and what to look out for can keep you safe and reduce your risk of developing mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Alien spoons? Well, only because it is a memorable name and some of the knife grasps feel a bit alien to start with. You will soon get to grips with them and the focus of this workshop is learning to use safe and efficient carving techniques with hand tools - the axe, straight knives and hook knives... maybe also a drawknife on a shave horse. By following good technique you will avoid injuries and with regular stretching this will help you to look after your body as well as the tools. You should leave with the knowledge and confidence to carve safely at home. The tools are relatively cheap and easy to use in a small space. You will have access to a range of tools, but primarily use the Mora wood carving knives (106/120/164s) and be shown traditional designs for optimising strength and utility. Using these traditional tools you will make a spoon from local and sustainable fresh cut green wood - starting with a log and leaving with a spoon. From the initial splitting of the log with a froe or axe, trimming this down with an axe, and on to carving finer details and decorations with knives. Additional skills in building a shave horse and other green wood working can also be taught. This course is run from close to central Edinburgh and is accessible by public transport.  Depending on the weather it can be inside or outdoors in the wildlife garden. Courses can also be arranged to suit your availability! Please get in touch to discuss your requirements, discounts are available for small groups or multiple days. Course numbers are usually limited to five or less; individual training courses can also be arranged. What's included in the price? Tea, coffee, light lunch of bread and soup and snacks - All vegan Professional training in the use of a range of traditional tools. Advice on tool care and sharpening. Fresh cut (green) wood for carving. Some tools available for sale at competitive rates. Summary of course information emailed to you after the workshop.

Come and learn to make your own unique solid silver ring from the amazing material that is silver clay incorporating a stone. I will show you how to size, design, make and fire your ring into a beautiful solid silver piece ready to wear home. You will make a patterned ring band and a ring with a stone setting. Our instructor, Louise, is fully qualified as a senior tutor and holds an Art Clay Higher Diploma and has been teaching jewellery making for over ten years.

This course is a fully accredited course with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine which also allows you to join and become fully insured for public liability.

The course will enable delegates to be aware of issues associated with Legionella and be able to...

The QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) qualification has been designed for those who are responsible for providing care to casualties where the administration of emergency oxygen may be required.  Over a half day period, candidates will learn about the clinical need for emergency oxygen and the safety considerations of this, as well as how to administer emergency oxygen when dealing with a range of conditions. Successful candidates will leave the course with the knowledge and skills needed to administer emergency oxygen both safely and effectively.  Achievement of this qualification confirms candidates have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, however, it does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice is determined by the organisation responsible for oxygen provision. This qualification does not allow candidates to obtain, store or administer oxygen without clinical governance.

A simple jacket by Tilly and the Buttons - pattern included in the workshop cost - help on hand throughout this sewing workshop

Say goodbye to shop-bought pasta with this Two Hour BYOB Pasta Making Workshop with The Avenue Cookery School. Kick things off with a helpful demonstration from the chef as you learn how to make the perfect ravioli with the most delicious filling from scratch. Prepare to get hands-on putting your new-found knowledge to the test, before sitting down with the alcoholic tipple you brought along to the class and enjoying the fruits of your labour. You’ll receive useful pasta tips and tricks throughout the class, which you can apply in the future when recreating this delicious dish at home. (You can add bottomless wine at £20pp) What's Included Two Hour BYOB Pasta Making Workshop with The Avenue Cookery School Fun, informative and social class Learn how make the perfect ravioli with the most delicious filling from scratch Receive expert tips and tricks throughout All equipment, aprons and ingredients included BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) with no corkage fee Recipe booklet emailed to you after the class Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card