Examination and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle Course

Examination and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle Course is organized by Healthclick.

Course Overview:
This course provides a step by step process for a comprehensive, evidence based, examination of the foot and ankle in order to develop and deliver an optimal individualized treatment program for a patient’s specific foot and ankle dysfunction.

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the participant will be able to:
• Identify the important components to performing and interpreting the findings of the biomechanical screen and determine if a foot evaluation is necessary.
• Utilize goniometric skills to measure tibial angle, axis of inclination of the subtalar articulation, inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion in STJN and gross dorsiflexion.
• Perform open chain muscle testing and accessory motion of the foot and ankle.
• Identify the weak musculature of the foot and ankle while performing manual muscle testing.
• Properly assess accessory motion of the longitudinal midtarsal joint, oblique metatarsal joint axis and the midtarsal joint.
• Identify techniques to utilize to perform a differential diagnosis exam to identify plantar fasciitis, fasciosis, fat pad atrophy, entrapment of the first branch of the lateral nerve and other causes of heel pain by utilizing hands on skills and testing.
• Develop a comprehensive treatment program utilizing open and closed chain stretching , exercises, manual therapy and orthotic fabrication
• Discuss how to perform an orthotic assessment and utilize a foam crush box to fabricate an appropriate orthotic.
• Perform an evidence based research review of current articles and utilize the information in developing your assessment and treatment plan.