Orthopedic Core Curriculum - Foot and Ankle

Orthopedic Core Curriculum - Foot and Ankle is organized by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

Release date: 1/13/2026
Expiration date: 1/13/2029

Description:
This course is part of the Orthopedic Core Curriculum for rehabilitation professionals. The focus of this module is the foot and ankle. You will learn: critical thinking during subjective examination of the patient; planning an effective objective examination; identification, assessment and risk factors for various body regions; reg flags and when medical referral to a physician is needed; differential diagnosis creation; development of a plan of care using a case-based approach; creation of collaborative goals that are achievable and meaningful to the patient.

Learning Objectives:
HSS Professional Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:

• Identify the pertinent functional anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle complex.
• Discuss red flag findings and symptoms that warrant physician referral related to the foot and ankle.
• Generate differential diagnosis based on comprehensive subjective information and pattern recognition of the foot and ankle.
• Implement examination test and measures based upon a comprehensive subjective examination to rule in and rule out differential diagnosis using a case-based learning approach.
• Implement specific and appropriate treatment techniques and exercises most relevant to different foot and ankle pathologies.