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Lower Limb Biomechanics Advanced I Workshop

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.

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Content in this course includes:

  • Overview of physiology
  • Patient Evaluation Techniques – History taking – Being a good “detective”
  • Injury evaluation – Differentiating the symptoms – cause and effect
  • Case studies and “live” evaluations
  • The importance of 1st ray function
  • Gait analysis as an evaluation tool – what are you looking for?
  • Special consideration Foot Types: Geriatric / Diabetic / Hypomobile / Pediatric
  • Taping techniques – Discussion, demonstration and hands on practical session
  • Advanced posting techniques – The “Why, When and How” - Practical posting session
  • “Tips & Tricks” to better patient outcomes
  • Review of Footwear

The day is designed to give participants ample time to digest and practice the subject matter presented

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Participants will gain an understanding of evaluating various foot types, LLB injuries & dysfunction through both case study examples and group participation.
  • Be able to differentiate between similar presenting symptoms through history taking and practical evaluation methods.
  • Participants will be able to select the appropriate taping techniques and orthotic therapy dependent on their diagnosis
  • A better understanding of the practical application of orthotic posting.

2010 Schedule of Events

City Date Location Time Map
March 2010
New Orleans Thursday,
March 4th
Hampton Inn
226 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
8am - 4pm View Hotel Site
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April 2010
Saint Louis Thursday,
April 22nd
Patterson Dental Branch
1926 Inner Belt Business Center Drive
St. Louis, MO 63115
8am - 4pm View Map
July 2010
DC / Baltimore Thursday,
July 8th
New Patterson Medical Branch Office
5119 Pegasus Court Suite T,
Frederick, MD 21704
8am - 4pm View Map
August 2010
Pittsburgh Thursday,
August 12th
New Patterson Medical Branch Office
100 E. Kensinger Rd. Suite 100,
Cranberry Township, PA16066
8am - 4pm View Map
Cleveland Friday,
August 13th
Hampton Inn and Suites
6020 Jefferson
Independence, Ohio 44131
8am - 4pm View Map
October 2010
Los Angeles Thursday,
October 8th
Hampton Inn and Suites
7828 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park CA 90621
8am - 4pm View Map
November 2010
Denver Thursday,
November 18th
Patterson Dental Branch
6840 S. Quentin Street Suite A.
Centennial, CO 80112
8am - 4pm View Map

Workshop Program

Time   Hours
07:30 – 08:00am Registration  
08:00 – 10:00am Theory
  • Overview of physiology
  • Patient Evaluation Techniques – History taking – Being a good “detective”
  • Special foot types- Geriatric/hypomobile/diabetic/Pediatric
  • Injury evaluation – Differentiating the symptoms
2
10:00 – 10:30am Break
10:30am – 12:30pm Theory & Practical
  • Case studies and “live” evaluations
  • Manual Therapy Techniques
  • Gait analysis as an evaluation tool – what are you looking for?
2
12:30 – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15 - 02:15 pm Practical
  • Taping techniques – Discussion, demonstration and hands on practical session (to include Low Dye, Augmented sports taping etc)
1
01:00 – 02:00pm Assessment and Diagnosis of Forefoot Conditions - Theory
  • Mechanics of Forefoot Motion
  • Forefoot neutral positioning and assessment
  • Practical Forefoot Measurement techniques
  • 1st Ray assessment and measurement
  • Functional Hallux Limitus
1
02:15 - 02:30 pm Break
02:30 pm - 4:00 pm theory & practical
  • Advanced orthotic posting – The “Why, When and How”
  • Practical posting session- With the use of “live” or “paper” patients
  • Review of Footwear
  • “Tips & Tricks” to better patient outcomes
1.5
Total Course Hours 6.5
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