Lower Limb Biomechanics Introductory Workshop

Presented By: Brian R. Hoke, P.T., D.P.T., S.C.S.

Dr. Hoke’s 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 and is a member of the Vasyli Think Tank

Terry Mitchell, Medical Director, Vasyli Medical

Terry is responsible for Vasyli Medical globally, for which he works directly with preeminent practitioners around the world through the Vasyli Think Tank and also guides the company’s research and product innovations.

He was responsible for the development and presentation of the Continuing Practice Development (CPD) accredited Vasyli Lower Limb Biomechanics seminars in both the U.K. public National Health Service and private practice sectors. Terry continues to design Vasyli Medical and retail educational content for global markets, including the U.S.

Content in this course includes:

Nature versus Civilization, Overview of the Gait Cycle
Triplane motion, the Function of the Subtalar joint
Biomechanical dysfunction in relation to common condItions; plantar fasciitis, Achilles related pain, shin splints, knee pain, low back pain and leg length discrepancy.
Evaluation: fore foot/ rear foot relationship, mid tarsal joint,
Common Conditions: metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, fore foot varus/valgus, plantar flexed/dorsi flexed 1st ray
The importance of 1st ray function
PRACTICAL: Subtalar neutral, 1st Ray Evaluation.
ORTHOSES: heat molding, fitting, posting
Patient compliance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

Evaluate foot / lower limb structure and function to identify structural faults and motion impairments and be able to relate this to the pathomechanics of overuse injuries
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of orthotic intervention
Implement new methods of prescribing orthoses
Select and prescribe orthoses appropriate to the patients’ needs
Appreciate orthoses therapy in the broader physiotherapy context
Integrate orthoses therapy into physical therapy management

CEU/CME ACCREDITATION:

These courses have been accredited with ABC, BOC and state PT associations where the workshops are being held. Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of the course. Each separate course is covered for 6.5 continuing education hours.

2012 Schedule of Events

March 2012
City	Date	Location	Time	Map
Greensboro, NC	Thursday, March 29th	Medical Branch 2000 North Church Street Greensboro, NC 27405	8am - 4pm	View Map
April 2012
Atlanta, GA	Thursday, April 26th	Medical Branch Suite 500 1775 W Oak Pkwy Marietta, GA 30062	8am - 4pm	View Map
May 2012
Cincinnati, OH	Friday, May 4th	Medical Branch 2856 E Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45241	8am - 4pm	View Map
Phoenix, AZ	Saturday, May 26th	Dental Branch 2240 W Broadway Rd. Suite 110 Mesa, AZ 85202	8am - 4pm	View Map
June 2012
Seattle, WA	Saturday, June 9th	Dental Branch 6419 S 228th St #100 Kent, WA 98032-1874	8am - 4pm	View Map
San Francisco, CA	Friday, June 28th	Medical Branch TBA	8am - 4pm	View Map
September 2012
New York City, NY	Thursday, September 6th	TBA 1200 Waters Place Bronx,NY 10461	8am - 4pm	View Map
November 2012
Tampa, FL	Thursday, November 8th	Dental Branch 5906 Breckenridge Pkwy #A Tampa, FL 33610-4241	8am - 4pm	View Map

Workshop Program

Time		Hours
07:30 – 08:00am	Registration - Tea & Coffee
08:00 – 09:30am	Lower Limb Biomechanics Theory Anatomy Gait Cycle The Rearfoot Tri Planar Motion Tibial Varum Compensatory rearfoot pronation Rearfoot Positions Subtalar positioning theory	1.5
09:30 – 09:45am	Break - Tea & Coffee
09:45 – 11:00am	Lower Limb Biomechanics Theory - Common Conditions Plantar Fasciitis Posterior Calcaneal Pain (Achilles Tendonitis / Tendonopathy) Hallux Abducto Valgus (bunions) Metatarsalgia Morton's neuroma Shin Pain- Knee Pain Hip and Back pain Leg length discrepancy	1.25
11:00 – 12:00pm	Lunch
12:00 - 01:00 pm	Practical Subtalar Neutral Positioning Basic Premade Orthotic Fabrication heat molding	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
02:00 - 02:15 pm	Break - Tea and coffee
02:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Practical Workshop Patient Lower limb evaluation Rearfoot Forefoot assessment 1st Ray function Jacks test Orthotic Fabrication Fitting and posting Fine Tunig	1.75
	Total Course Hours	6.5
	Theory	3.75
	Practical	2.75