Foundation in Podiatry for Manual Therapists and Rehabilitation Professionals
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11 CE Hours ...OVERVIEW
Foundation in Podiatry for Manual Therapists and Rehabilitation Professionals is organized by Niel Asher Education.
The foot is far more than a structure at the end of the leg. It is the body’s first point of contact with the ground, constantly adapting to movement, balance, terrain, footwear, loading, and daily activity.
Foundation in Podiatry for Massage and Manual Therapists introduces therapists to the foundations of podiatry in a practical, accessible, and clinically relevant way.
Presented by Steven Thomas MRCPod, this course helps massage and manual therapists better understand foot and ankle mechanics, gait, loading, footwear, lower limb function, and the wider kinetic chain.
Description:
This course is not designed to turn massage therapists into podiatrists. Instead, it helps therapists develop better observation skills, stronger movement reasoning, greater referral awareness, and a clearer understanding of how the foot and ankle may influence whole-body function.
Participants will explore how foot and ankle mechanics may affect walking, standing, compensation, recovery, balance, and load tolerance throughout the lower limb and wider body.
The course provides a practical clinical lens for understanding common foot presentations, gait observation, footwear considerations, orthotics, red flags, referral awareness, and whole-body clinical reasoning.
Supported by professionally produced video tutorials, a comprehensive companion course, downloadable workbook and study materials, lesson quizzes, final assessment, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured introduction to podiatric awareness for manual therapy practice.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
| Foot & Ankle Function | Understanding balance, gait, stability, shock absorption, and force transfer |
| Gait & Movement Observation | Developing confidence observing gait, compensation, loading patterns, and movement behaviour |
| Common Foot Presentations | Exploring heel pain, Achilles overload, bunions, hammer toes, and structural adaptation |
| Footwear & Orthotics | Understanding how footwear and support strategies may influence comfort, loading, and movement tolerance |
| Red Flags & Referral | Recognising when symptoms may require podiatric, medical, or interdisciplinary assessment |
| Clinical Reasoning | Strengthening whole-body thinking, client education, communication, and reflective practice |
Course Content
The course combines practical podiatric education, gait observation, lower limb function, foot and ankle mechanics, footwear awareness, referral considerations, and clinical reasoning for manual therapy practice.
| Module | Focus |
| Foundations of Podiatric Awareness | Understanding the relevance of foot and ankle function for manual therapists |
| Foot, Ankle & Lower Limb Function | Exploring movement, loading, stability, gait, and kinetic chain relationships |
| Gait Observation & Movement Reasoning | Developing practical observation skills for compensation, loading, and movement behaviour |
| Common Foot & Ankle Presentations | Heel pain, Achilles discomfort, bunions, hammer toes, calf tightness, and related concerns |
| Footwear, Orthotics & Load Management | Understanding footwear contribution, support strategies, and loading considerations |
| Referral Awareness & Professional Scope | Recognising red flags and knowing when podiatric or medical referral may be appropriate |
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
| Video Tutorials | Professionally produced video tutorials presented by Steven Thomas MRCPod |
| Companion Course | Comprehensive companion course designed to reinforce and deepen learning |
| Workbook & Study Materials | Downloadable workbook and supporting study materials |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Final Assessment | 11 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Certificate | Downloadable 11 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 11
11 Hours CE/CPD
TARGET AUDIENCE
NursingHealthcare ProfessionalsPhysiotherapistsNursesFitness ProfessionalsAllied Health ProfessionalsRehabilitation ProfessionalsPersonal TrainersBodyworkersManual TherapistsMassage TherapistSports TherapistMovement PractitionersSPECIALITIES
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