Clinical Examination and Manual Therapy of the Foot & Ankle

IAOM-International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   22.5
Registration Fee:   $624.00

Objectives

We strive to bring participants to a level whereby they can:

Explain pathoanatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the specific joint complex being studied.

Conduct a concise clinical examination and determine a precise diagnosis.

Perform effective local treatment of soft tissue lesions through an accurate understanding of surface anatomy and tissue physiology.

Restore normal mobility of the joint by means of specific treatment techniques based on up-to-date arthrokinematic studies.

Establish an effective exercise program based on affliction-specific considerations

Target Audience

PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, CHTs, CSCS, ATCs

Confirmation Notes

Courses are typically held over 2 full days, starting at 8:00 a.m. and lasting until 66:00 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 pm on Sunday. For Hybrid courses, participants will be emailed a link to approximately 8 hours of online content to complete before the two day live course. If you do not see this email within 48 hours of your registration, please check your "spam" box. The email will be sent from the Litmos Learning Managment System. Participants will also receive a printed manual for use during the live training sessions. Textbooks are mandatory for the Hip and Knee courses, and the cost is included in the course price. In addition, participants are encouraged to bring note-taking materials, skeletal models, and clinical reports with appropriate imaging studies for discussion. Courses have been approved for Physical Therapy Continuing Education Units. Full details on course content, teaching locations, available lodging, and local transportation are provided upon receipt of registration. Our courses feature * Individualized attention assured by a low student-to-teacher ratio. * Relaxed, but professional, atmosphere. * Joint-specific focus (see course listings). * Text-based instruction tightly associated with hands-on training. * Most recent research compiled and adapted for clinical use.

Agenda

Description

Register 3 weeks prior to course date for a $25 discount!

This is the only foot and ankle course you'll need to master the newest, most effective diagnostics and therapies available today. Diagnose precisely, treat effectively If you manage patients with foot and ankle pain, you cannot miss this interactive learning opportunity! After one three-day course, you will return to your practice retooled with critical knowledge and experience including: Exact knowledge of foot/ankle path-anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics Ability to perform concise clinical exams Methodology to interpret clinical exams, to offer your clients precise diagnoses A solid framework for prescribing affliction-specific exercises Many soft tissue treatment techniques will be presented including a hand full to assist you with chronic Achilles tendon pain. We will teach you when and how to mobilize the sub-talar joint as well as the talocrural and mid-tarsal joints. We will also give you more manual techniques to your treatment for stiff ankles. Key questions, accurate answers Physical therapists need to ask the right questions in order to provide the best answers to clients who suffer from foot and ankle pain. Is all heel pain plantar fascitis? There are other possibilities. Why does my patient still hurt 3 months after an ankle sprain? What is the difference between pronation and valgus? How long should you wait before you advise a patient to put weight on an injured foot or ankle? How can I best use joint mobilization to improve my patient's mobility in the ankle, rearfoot and midfoot? What soft tissue techniques are helpful in treating tendons and ligaments? What exercises should I prescribe for my patients with ankle instability? Should I use a brace after an ankle sprain? If so what type? You will find these answers and more at the IAOM-US Foot & Ankle course reserve your seat today.