Tendinopathy Rehab: Structured Frameworks and Practical Strategies  -
MELBOURNE
March, 2026

20 hours of cutting edge clinical tendinopathy CPD delivered by a clinical and research expert. 

Early bird $695 (regular $795)

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What's included?

  • 20 hrs CPD
  • Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
  • Video content included
  • Delivered by Prof Peter Malliaras

   Sat 28th  & Sun 29th March,  2026

   OSVi
132A Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

Peter Malliaras is a physiotherapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia focusing on the problem
of tendinopathy. He is the first ranked tendinopathy expert globally according to the website
ExpertScape. Appointed Professor of Physiotherapy Research in 2022 at Monash University
(Australia), his research focuses on understanding pain and neuromuscular impairments, and clinical
trials testing the efficacy of exercise, education and other interventions in tendinopathy. Peter maintains
a strong clinical focus, consulting to elite athletes and people with persistent tendinopathy presentations
in Australia and internationally.

Practical frameworks and practical strategies is a comprehensive course that provides a structured, evidence-informed approach to the management of lower limb tendinopathy. Rather than isolated techniques or protocols, the course presents an integrated system of clinical
frameworks that can be applied directly in everyday practice.

The course covers a series of core frameworks, including:
  • Diagnostic decision-making
  • Assessment and screening
  • Strength assessment
  • Load management
  • Rehabilitation planning
  • Stretch–shorten cycle training
  • Outcome measurement


Designed for clinicians across all levels of experience, this course is suitable for new graduates through to highly experienced practitioners working in private practice, hospital settings, or elite sport. Prof Peter Malliaras delivers practical, adaptable frameworks that go beyond standard CPD content, providing clear structure, clinical reasoning tools, and actionable strategies you can use immediately with patients.

Learning outcomes:  
  • Describe the structure, function and adaptation of healthy tendon
  • Describe the stretch shorten the cycle and its functional role in energy storage tendons
  • Define tendon stiffness and how this relates to tendon function
  • Compare the key parameters for tendon versus muscle adaptation
  • Describe key tissue, psychological, biomechanical, metabolic, hormonal and neuromuscular impairments in tendinopathy
  • Describe and demonstrate effective diagnosis and assessment for lower limb tendinopathy.
  • Construct an individualised management plan that includes consideration of key screening and assessment findings
  • Describe and justify a rehabilitation framework for common lower limb tendinopathies which includes consideration of muscle strength and power development and tendon adaptation
  • Develop a strategy for effective delivery of individualised education for people with tendinopathy
  • Plan and implement an individualised stretch-shorten cycle rehabilitation progressions for people with lower limb tendinopathy returning to walking, running and various sportsCompare and contrast evidence for common adjunct therapies, as well as medicine, injectable and surgical treatments

Pre-course video content:
The online modules of video content covering tendon structure and function, pathogenesis and pain mechanisms, tendinopathy aetiology, and tendinopathy management evidence. It is essential that these are viewed prior to the course as this is assumed knowledge.The face-to-face days focus on clinical content.

*This course is appropriate for qualified physiotherapists as well as other health professionals.

Cancellation policy:
Full refund for cancellations made at least 4 weeks prior to event, minus the cost of the online content if accessed (A$100).


Pre-course video content:

Meet the instructor

Prof Peter Malliaras

Peter Malliaras is a specialist physiotherapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia focusing on the problem of tendinopathy. Currently, he is a Professor at Monash University Physiotherapy Department and involved in multiple tendinopathy research projects in Australia and internationally. His research focuses on understanding pain and neuromuscular impairments, and clinical trials testing the efficacy of exercise and other interventions in tendinopathy. Peter maintains a strong clinical focus, consulting to people with difficult tendinopathy presentations.  
Patrick Jones - Course author