Course Description:
This two day program covers basic and advanced foot biomechanical principles and evaluation techniques, which allows the practitioner to return to their clinic with the knowledge and confidence needed to institute an effective and successful foot orthotic program.
It combines "traditional Rootian theory" with contemporary theory in order to provide a more thorough and sensible explanation to normal and pathological gait. A modern theory of 24 adult foot types is presented, as the instructors explain the clinical impact of these foot types on foot biomechanics, muscle function during gait, and how the mechanics of each foot type can predict a patient’s predisposition to particular musculoskeletal pathologies.
Lecture is alternated with detailed lab time that includes identifying rearfoot and forefoot deformities in non-weightbearing, static weightbearing and dynamic gait evaluation, and obtaining STN slipper casts for the purpose of orthotic fabrication. Most importantly, a simple, inexpensive method of digital photography and video gait analysis is introduced that can be easily implemented in your clinic to identify a patient’s foot type and orthotic needs.
* This class is intended for PT's, PTA's, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, and Pedorthists.
Registration Deadline: 9/03/2010
Intsructor Bio:
A Certified Pedorthist since 1993, Joe specializes in biomechanical foot evaluation and fabrication. He is Director of Education and Training for Stride, Inc. and the RX24 Quadrastep Orthotic System. He is a graduate of Maria College of Albany (A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant), and the Pedorthics Program of Ball State in Muncie, IN. He works and lectures extensively for Stride, Inc. Custom Foot Orthotic Laboratory on the subject of foot biomechanics, evaluation methods and orthotic design. He is currently assisting in the research and development of a unique classification method for assessing adult foot types, at Quinnipiac University. He is a member in good standing of the Pedorthic Footwear Association. As a father of two young boys, Joe can be found on the local little league fields coaching his sons when he is not working.
This class has been canceled but will be rescheduled for later in the year.
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