ESPA: EIS physios continue shared learning modules

The next module of the Elite Sport Physiotherapy Accreditation (ESPA) – a unique, practical based course, offered by the English Institute of Sport (EIS) is taking place this weekend.

Held across Saturday and Sunday (22-23 September), physiotherapy practitioners from six sports will come together at the EIS High Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham for a weekend focusing on the assessment, management and mitigation of performance threats associated with the lumbar spine and pelvis.

EPSA is a bespoke, Masters level accredited learning journey, created and delivered by EIS experts. It is available to all EIS physiotherapists and focuses on contextual problem solving to facilitate impactful delivery on the frontline with sports.

This weekend the teaching team will be Simon Spencer (EIS Head of Physiotherapy), Paul Gould (EIS Technical Lead Physiotherapist) and Lou Fawcett (EIS Lead Physiotherapist and Head of Performance Support for British Gymnastics).

Simon Spencer said: “We’re really excited to have launched ESPA this year which is the result of a significant amount of hard work and commitment by the Technical Lead team over the last two years.

“We’re incredibly passionate about investing in the development of our staff and we believe the way in which we can support their development is fundamental to us being the very best in the world.”

Accredited by the University of Salford, ESPA comprises six modules which can be completed in isolation or as a complete programme leading to a PG Certification. The six modules are: Concepts, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spinal (Lx/Pelvis), Spinal (Cx/Thx) and Paralympic. Modules can be completed in isolation or as a complete programme leading to PG Certification.

Jonathan Bucke, EIS Physiotherapist with British Gymnastics has attended the course and he valued the practical learning opportunity.

He commented: “ESPA is different from other CPD courses because it has helped me solve some of the real-life problems I see in my sport with the help from experts in the field and my peers.”