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.
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 View Map |
| 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
|
2 |
| 10:00 – 10:30am | Break | |
| 10:30am – 12:30pm | Theory & Practical
|
2 |
| 12:30 – 1:15pm | Lunch | |
| 1:15 - 02:15 pm | Practical
|
1 |
| 01:00 – 02:00pm | Assessment and Diagnosis of Forefoot Conditions - Theory
|
1 |
| 02:15 - 02:30 pm | Break | |
| 02:30 pm - 4:00 pm | theory & practical
|
1.5 |
| Total Course Hours | 6.5 |