Running Physiotherapy: A Guide To Working With Running Patients
Melbourne 19th - 20th October 2024
Presented by Kevin Lieberthal & John Contreras
To register your interest fill in the online form below or contact courses@physiosports.com.au
A Guide To Working With Running Patients.
Running Physiotherapy.
Join us for this in-person workshop tailored for health and fitness professionals seeking to enhance their clinical tools for managing running patients from recovery to racing. This workshop is presented by Running Physiotherapists Kevin Lieberthal and APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist John Contreras.
During this comprehensive workshop, attendees will gain a detailed understanding of science of running, including biomechanics, motor recruitment, injury risks, the influence of speed, and the implications of different terrains. You will also be equipped with a robust framework for completing clinical running assessments and discussing effective treatment, rehabilitation strategies and performance programs.
In addition, the workshop will provide you with the processes necessary to develop individualised strength and conditioning programs that support the unique needs of running patients. Whether you are a new or recent graduate or an experienced clinician looking to refresh your approach, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical skills.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise in running physiotherapy, optimize your treatment strategies, and help your running patients achieve their performance goals.
This workshop is suitable for all health and fitness professionals routinely involved in the management of running clients. This includes new and recent graduates, through to the experienced clinician looking to refresh their approach.
Presented by Kevin Lieberthal (Running Physio) and John Contreras (APA Sports & Exercise Physio).
Course Format
This workshop consists of:
Online modules released prior to the in-person, practical workshop
Face to face practical workshop
Online Q&A session available following the practical workshop
PDF workbook and access to online resources
3 months unlimited access to online content
Running Physiotherapy
Workshops include:
Overview of Running Science
The Running Patient
Assessing the Running Patient
Running Video Analysis
Strength Training the Running Athlete
Return to Running and Running Program Design
Melbourne 19th - 20th Oct 2024
To register your interest fill in the online form below or contact courses@physiosports.com.au
Workshop Presenters
Kevin Lieberthal
B.Physio (Hons) M.ExSci (Research) Running Physiotherapist
After completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at The University of Melbourne in 2001, Kevin had a significant change in his sporting involvement. After countless years running around most of Melbourne's squash courts, he switched to triathlon and then to marathon and ultra-marathon running.
His clinical interests include: sporting injuries, running injuries (including analysing running biomechanics), lower limb injuries, tendon injuries, strength testing. Additionally, Kevin has developed a customised Smith Machine to help monitor and assess the strength of individuals managed within Physio@Central Park.
As his passion for running grew, memories of watching Bruce Fordyce winning the Comrades Marathon enticed him to travel to South Africa to complete the gruelling 89km's of hills. Thus far, Kevin hasI completed numerous marathons and ultramarthons (Melbourne x6, Canberra x3 (including 1 x50km), Gold Coast, Berlin, Roller Coaster, Frankston to Portsea x2, Comrades x 2 (up and down)). His first Comrades was the "down run"in 2009 and he followed it up with the "up run" in 2017.
Kevin has completed a Research Masters in Exercise Science with the primary focus on the impact of Achilles Tendinopathy on lower limb function. Consequently, he has been fortunate to have presented some of his research on Achilles tendon pathology at the 2014 and 2016 SMA (Sports Medicine Australia) Conferences as well as presenting both lectures and running biomechanics workshops to other physiotherapists through the SPA (Sports Physiotherapy Australia group).
When not running out on the streets, Kevin runs after his two young children. Kevin is based in Melbourne consulting from Physio @ Central Park
Instagram: @physio_at_central_park
John Contreras
B.Physio (Hons) B.Sc M.ExSci (S&C) M.Sports Physio
John is an APA Sports Physiotherapists who graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2001. He completed a Master of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) in 2011 from Edith Cowan University and a Master of Sports Physiotherapy from Latrobe University in 2016.
John has a special interest in designing injury prevention and sports performance gym programs for athletic patients following lower limb and spinal injuries. He also has over 16 years experience teaching Physiotherapy based Pilates, Strength Training and exercise rehabilitation courses to health professionals across Australia, the UK, Europe, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brazil and the USA. He is also a former Master Trainer the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI).
Using his experience combining Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning and Pilates training principles, and with a desire to assist other health professionals deliver exercise therapy with a strong evidence base, John launched Resistance Training Rehabilitation (RTR) in 2012. RTR became John Contreras Physio in 2023.
John also established The Physio Social Club in 2020 to provide a community for Physiotherapists, health and fitness professional. The Physio Social Club regularly meet to socialise and discuss various aspect of our industry and personal development. For more info visit www.physiosocialclub.com
John has previously worked with Football Federation Victoria (FFV) state squads, Brentford Football Club (UK), the Victorian Bushrangers, Collegians FC (VAFA Premier) and various triathlon teams. He currently has an interest in providing gym based rehabilitation programs and assisting the athletic development of young and adolescent athletes.
John is currently based in Melbourne consulting from Physiosports Brighton.
Instagram: @johncontreras.physio
For more info or to register contact courses@physiosports.com.au