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Duration: 1 Hour | CEU Points awarded: 1 General (CEUs), Level 1, Accreditation Number: PPB007/2025/08/004 In this one-hour CPD-accredited course, Jax Snyman—owner of The Sweat Shop in Dunkeld and Fourways—guides physiotherapists through the often-overlooked but critical world of athletic footwear. With a focus on shoe anatomy, fit, and function, the course equips clinicians to better assess and advise patients who are active in weight-bearing sports. Participants will explore the role of various shoe components, such as heel counter depth, cushioning, and midsole structure, and learn how these factors influence whether a stability or mobility shoe is most appropriate. Jax will also address the ongoing debate around sport-specific footwear—do different sports really require different shoes? By the end of the session, you’ll be empowered to make more informed recommendations that support injury prevention, performance, and rehabilitation. This course is essential for any physiotherapist aiming to provide holistic care to active patients. In this course you will learn: Key components of athletic shoes and how they affect performance and injury How to assess a shoe's suitability for individual patients The difference between stability, mobility, and hybrid shoes The impact of footwear on load-bearing sports When and why to recommend sport-specific shoes.
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