PROF HAKAN ALFREDSON

Qualifications MD, PHD

Area of Expertise Chronic tendinopathies

Courses

Prof Alfredson is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who received his PhD in Sports Medicine from Umeå University in 1997. At Umeå University he subsequently received an Associate Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in 1999, and a full Professorship in Sports Medicine in 2002. He has been Doctor for the Swedish National Junior Ice Hockey Team, and for 8 years was physician for one of the best Ice Hockey teams (Färjestad BK) in Sweden.

Initially, his research focused on bone mass and articular cartilage, but during the last 10 years the main focus has been to perform research on the chronically painful tendon. Collaborative work with Dr Öhberg at the Radiology Department and Professor Forsgrens group at the Anatomy Department has lead to the design of new treatment methods for especially the chronically painful Achilles and Patellar tendons, but also other tendons such as the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon. Dr Alfredson has published more than 100 original peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews, and has been invited keynote speaker at international conferences in more than 20 countries. Dr Alfredson was awarded the Distinguished Swedish Price in Sports Science 2003, and has received several best paper and best poster awards at international conferences.

FEATURED COURSES

May

DRY NEEDLING COURSE (MODULES 1-3) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dry Needling is a cost effective and efficient technique for the treatment of myofascial pain and dysfunction. Myofascial pain syndromes are common conditions faced by the practitioner in clinical practice and multiple myofascial trigger point locations often exist...

Start Date & Time :	May 30 2013 4:00PM
End Date & Time :	Jun 1 2013 5:00PM
Organiser :	Dr Claire Waumsley
Location :	Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Seats :	26
Cost :	£ 535.00

Jun

MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS COURSE - Cape Town

A good awareness of the medico-legal and ethical aspects relating to physiotherapy is essential to all professionals. Medical Negligence litigation is showing a steady increase in South Africa and personal injury lawyers are looking at this branch of law with more interest. Physios need to be aware of the basic legal rights and duties relating to their practice to better protect themselves against the unsavory experience of a legal action...

Start Date & Time :	Jun 1 2013 9:00AM
End Date & Time :	Jun 1 2013 5:00PM
Organiser :	Johann Roux
Location :	Cape Town
Seats :	30
Cost :	R 1,300.00

Jun

THE SPORTING KNEE IN 4D COURSE - Joburg

This course focuses on a unique but comprehensive approach to treating knee and specifically the patella-femoral joint, examining the intricate inter-relationships of the articular, neural, visceral and vascular systems.

In this practical seminar participants will learn facilitation and release techniques for the Femorotibial, Femoromeniscal and Meniscotibial joints etc etc.....

Start Date & Time :	Jun 7 2013 2:00PM
End Date & Time :	Jun 8 2013 5:00PM
Organiser :	Richard Sutton
Location :	Joburg
Seats :	26
Cost :	R 1,800.00

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NEWS

MYOFASCIAL DRY NEEDLING COURSES; MODULES 1 - 3 with the Dry Needlign Institute (The DNI) - euro dates thru 2012 and 2013

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT with Wilma Erasmus - Cape Town, Jo'burg & Durban in 2011

THE ACUPUNCTURE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT COURSE with Dr Andre Sorger - Jo'burg, Durban and Cape-Town in 2011

KINESIOLOGY TAPING COURSES with Jacqui McCord-Uys - Joburg & Cape Town

TMJ Course uk 2013

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