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Lower Limb Biomechanics & Orthotic Treatment Seminar
Sagittal Plane Theory and 1st Ray Function Seminar
Making Prevention Pay! New Concepts in Diabetic Foot Management
Lower Limb Biomechanics & Orthotic Treatment Seminar
Introductory Biomechanics: The Rearfoot and Forefoot
Presented By: Brian R. Hoke, P.T., D.P.T., S.C.S.
Dr. Brian Hoke received his degree in Physical Therapy with Highest Distinction from Indiana University and earned his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. His clinical experience has been specialized to the realm of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, with a particular focus upon the biomechanical basis for lower extremity rehabilitation. He is board certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and has been an active faculty member of the popular continuing education seminar “When the Feet Hit the Ground, Everything Changes” since 1985. He was a co-developer of the Advanced level course “Take the Next Step” and has taught this course since 1990.
Dr. Hoke has been an invited speaker at many interdisciplinary conferences, including the “Complete Foot Care Course” sponsored by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He has also traveled internationally to participate in seminar presentations in England, Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. He is a contributing author to two current contemporary textbooks on sports injuries: Sports Injuries: Prevention and Rehabilitation, and Textbook of Running Medicine. Dr. Hoke is an Adjunct Faculty Member of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and Touro College School of Health Science in Bay Shore, NY. He is currently co-owner and Director of Atlantic Physical Therapy, P.C., a physical therapist owned private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His typical caseload consists of sports injury, post-surgical rehabilitation, soft tissue injury, and extensive use of biomechanical and accommodative foot orthoses.
Content in this course includes:
THE REAR FOOT: Nature versus Civilisation, the Gait Cycle, Triplane motion, the Subtalar joint - what is it, where is it and what does it do? Biomechanical dysfunction in relation to common conditions; plantar fasciitis, Achilles related pain, shin splints, knee pain, low back pain and leg length discrepancy.
THE FORE FOOT: Evaluation: fore foot/ rear foot relationship, mid tarsal joint, common conditions: metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, fore foot varus/valgus, plantar flexed/dorsiflexed 1st ray.
SAGITTAL PLANE: Biomechanics and function - The Rocker theory, Hallux limitus/rigidus, Functional Hallux Limitus (Fhl) evaluation and treatment.
PRACTICAL: Subtalar neutral, heat molding, fitting, posting and taping techniques, patient compliance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Attendees will complete this course with a thorough understanding of:
- Biomechanical terminology of the foot and lower limb.
- Assessment techniques for both the rear foot and fore foot
- Diagnosis and treatment of common lower limb biomechanical related conditions
- Understanding of the Gait cycle
- The importance of 1st ray function
- Subtalar joint function
- Low dye taping technique
- Heat molding and fitting orthotics
- Posting techniques
- Fine tuning orthotic prescription
- Patient compliance
CEU/CME ACCREDITATION:
This course has been accredited with all state PT associations that workshops are being held in. Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of the course. Content is covered for 6.5 continuing education hours.
| City | Date | Location | Time | Phone |
| April | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Friday, April 4th |
Patterson Medical Branch Office
5373 W. Sam Houston Parkway, North, Suite 240 Houston, TX |
9am - 5pm | (832) 590 5050 |
| Chicago | Thursday, April 10th |
Patterson Medical Branch Office
501 W. Lake Street, Suite 200 Elmhurst, IL |
9am - 5pm | (630) 941 5720 |
| May | ||||
| New Orleans | Saturday, May 10th |
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans
French Quarter / CBD 821 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA |
9am - 5pm | (504) 324 6000 |
| Phoenix | Saturday, May 24th |
Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town
7300 East Third Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ |
9am - 5pm | (480) 423 9944 |
| June | ||||
| Atlanta | Thursday, June 5th |
New Patterson Medical Branch Office
Atlanta, GA |
9am - 5pm | (TBA) |
| San Francisco | Saturday, June 14th |
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard Berkeley, CA |
9am - 5pm | (510) 548 7920 |
| Cleveland | Friday, June 20th |
Hyatt Place Cleveland/Independence
6025 Jefferson Drive, Independence, OH |
9am - 5pm | (216) 328 1060 |
| Philadelphia | Saturday, June 21st |
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Philadelphia/Plymouth Mtg
501 E. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA |
9am - 5pm | (610) 313 9990 |
| July | ||||
| NYC - Long Island | Thursday, July 17th |
New Patterson Medical Branch Office | 9am - 5pm | (TBA) |
| August | ||||
| Los Angeles | Tuesday, August 5th |
Hyatt Summerfield Suites El Segundo
810 South Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA |
9am - 5pm | (310) 725 0100 |
| Boston | Thursday, August 21st |
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
116 Riverside Drive, Medford, MA |
9am - 5pm | (781) 395 8500 |
| September | ||||
| Washington DC | Tuesday, September 16th |
New Patterson Medical Branch Office | 9am - 5pm | (TBA) |
| St. Louis | Friday, September 26th |
New Patterson Medical Branch Office | 9am - 5pm | (TBA) |
| Cincinnati | Saturday, September 27th |
New Patterson Medical Branch Office | 9am - 5pm | (TBA) |
| October | ||||
| Greensboro | Monday, October 13th |
Patterson Medical Branch Office
2000 N Church Street, Greensboro, NC |
9am - 5pm | (800) 632 1312 |
| Dallas | Thursday, October 23rd |
Patterson Medical Branch Office
405 South Nolen Drive, Suite 200, Southlake, TX |
9am - 5pm | (817) 305 4260 |
| November | ||||
| Tampa | Tuesday, November 18th |
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg
80 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL |
9am - 5pm | (727) 892 9900 |
| Miami | Wednesday, November 19th |
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Miami Airport
5710 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL |
9am - 5pm | (305) 269-1922 |
Workshop Program
| Time | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 am | Registration - Tea & Coffee | |
| 09:00 - 10:30 am | Lower Limb Biomechanics Theory
|
1.5 |
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Break - Tea & Coffee | |
| 10:45 -12:00 pm | Lower Limb Biomechanics Theory - Common Conditions
|
1.25 |
| 12:00 - 01:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 01:00 - 02:00 pm | Practical
|
1 |
| 02:00 - 03:00 pm | Assessment and Diagnosis of Forefoot Conditions - Theory
|
1 |
| 03:00 - 03:15 pm | Break - Tea and coffee | |
| 03:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Practical Workshop
|
1.75 |
| Total Course Hours | 6.5 | |
| Theory | 3.75 | |
| Practical | 2.75 |
Sagittal Plane Theory and 1st Ray Function
Presented By: Howard J. Dananberg, DPM
Howard J. Dananberg, DPM was named among the most influential podiatrists in America by Podiatry Management Magazine, and is a founding member of the new Vasyli “Think Tank”.
Dananberg is renowned for his work in the development of the concepts associated with Functional Hallux Limitus. His published articles on Sagittal Plane Biomechanics, his patented Kinetic wedge and work on gait-related back pain is recognized world wide. His patented invention of Insolia® - designed to alleviate foot, leg and back pain in women’s heeled shoes, is distributed around the world.
Vasyli and Dananberg – a powerful new force, bring you the latest in 1st ray function orthotic technology.
Content in this course includes:
This workshop is of an advanced nature and involves both theoretical and practical applications of Sagittal Plane Theory, detailed function of the 1st ray, manipulation techniques and orthotic treatment.
SAGITTAL PLANE THEORY:
- The power of human ambulation
- Sagittal plane function of the foot/ankle
- Motion of the 1st MTP joint
- The concept of “autosupport”
- The concept of “tensegrity”
SAGITTAL PLANE RESTRICTION:
- Functional hallux limitus
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle equinus
- Peroneal inhibition and the inverted foot type
- Basic concepts in 1st ray treatment
USE OF THE ORTHOTICS:
- The principles of 1st ray mobilization and cutouts.
CLINICAL ENTITIES AS RELATED TO GAIT PATHOLOGY:
- Chronic lower back pain
- Back anatomy, pathologic entities, anatomy of the lower extremity as related to the lower back
- Idiopathic disequilibrium
- Posterior tibial tendonitis, PTTD
- Leg length discrepancy
MANIPULATIONS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY:
- Ankle joint, cuboid, 1st ray
CEU/CME ACCREDITATION:
This course has been accredited by PFA for any C. Ped. attending. Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of the course. Content is covered for 6.5 continuing education hours.
| City | Date | Location | Time | Phone |
| September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | Thursday, September 25th |
Hyatt Regency St. Louis
One St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO |
9am - 5pm | (314) 231 1234 |
| October | ||||
| NYC - Long Island | Saturday, October 11th |
Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY |
9am - 5pm | (631) 738 7800 |
| November | ||||
| Dallas | Saturday, November 1st |
Hyatt Place Dallas/Arlington
2380 E Road to Six Flags Street, Arlington, TX |
9am - 5pm | (817) 649 7676 |
| Tampa | Monday, November 17th |
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg
80 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL |
9am - 5pm | (727) 892 9900 |
Making Prevention Pay! New Concepts in Diabetic Foot Management
Presented By: Dr. David Armstrong - Podiatric Surgeon
Dr. David Armstrong is Professor of Surgery (with Tenure) and Associate Dean at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago.
David also holds a Masters of Science in Tissue Repair and Wound Healing from the University of Wales College of Medicine and a PhD from the University of Manchester College of Medicine, where he was appointed Visiting Professor of Medicine. He also co-founded the renowned National Center for Limb Preservation in Chicago.
David is Director of the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR). He has produced more than 230 peer-reviewed research papers in more than two dozen scholarly medical journals as well as over two dozen book chapters and is co-Editor of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot.
David was selected as one of the first six International Wound Care Ambassadors and is the recipient of numerous awards by national and international medical organizations. He is the founder and co-chair of the International Diabetic Foot Conference (DF-Con), the largest annual meeting of its type.
Dr. Lawrence A. Lavery - Podiatric Surgeon
Dr. Lawrence A. Lavery, received his degree in Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois and his MPH from University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Houston, Texas. He is currently the Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and has devoted much of his professional career to improving the outcomes of podiatric patients through research and collaboration with his peers.
Having lectured at over 90 events and completed more than 160 research papers, Dr Lavery’s dedication the profession is unquestioned. He is the proud recipient of the many awards including the Meritorious Service Award, American Podiatric Medical Association, September 2006 and William J. Stickel Award, Gold Medal for Research and Papers in Podiatric Medicine, August 2002. Dr Lavery is unquestionably one of the world’s most qualified speakers to present this very important course content.
Content in this course includes:
RISK ASSESSMENT:
- Who is at risk
- What are the pivotal risk factors
- International working group on the diabetic foot risk stratification
SCREENING PROCEDURES:
- How to assess for neuropathy
- How to assess for PAD
- How to assess for structural deformity, limited joint mobility
PREVENTION TOOLS AND PRACTICES
- Impact of prevention programs
- Foot care, education, shoes and insoles
- Activity, temperature assessment
- Shear reducing insole - biomechanical lab results, limited joint mobility
CEU/CME ACCREDITATION:
This course has been accredited with CPME for any Podiatrist attending. Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of the course. Content is covered for 6.5 continuing education hours.
| City | Date | Location | Time | Phone |
| April | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Saturday, April 5th |
Hyatt Place Houston/IAH Airport
300 Ronan Park Place, Houston, TX |
9am - 5pm | (281) 820 6060 |
| Chicago | Saturday, April 12th |
Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook
2340 South Fountain Square Drive, Lombard, IL |
9am - 5pm | (630) 932 6501 |
| May | ||||
| Philadelphia | Saturday, May 3rd |
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Philadelphia/Plymouth Mtg
501 E. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA |
9am - 5pm | (610) 313 9990 |
| June | ||||
| San Francisco | Monday, June 9th |
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, CA |
9am - 5pm | (510) 548 7920 |
| Memphis | Saturday, June 21st |
Hyatt Place Memphis/Wolfchase Galleria
7905 Giacosa Place, Memphis, TN |
9am - 5pm | (901) 371 0010 |
| July | ||||
| Manchester | Saturday, July 12th |
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown
101 South Commercial Street, Manchester, NH |
9am - 5pm | (603) 669 2222 |
| August | ||||
| Los Angeles | Monday, August 4th |
Hyatt Summerfield Suites El Segundo
810 South Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA |
9am - 5pm | (310) 725 0100 |
| September | ||||
| St. Louis | Saturday, September 6th |
Hyatt Regency St Louis
One St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO |
9am - 5pm | (314) 231 1234 |
| Washington DC | Wednesday, September 17th |
Hyatt Place Sterling/Dulles Airport-North
21481 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA |
9am - 5pm | (703) 444 3909 |
| October | ||||
| Boston | Friday, October 10th |
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
116 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA |
9am - 5pm | (781) 395 8500 |
| NYC - Long Island | Saturday, October 11th |
Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY |
9am - 5pm | (631) 738 7800 |