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In keeping with our educational based philosophy, Vasyli Medical has pleasure in announcing the schedule for the 2009 Lower Limb Biomechanics workshops.

This year, these introductory workshops are being presented by Dr. Brian Hoke, P.T., D.P.T., S.C.S. who is highly regarded in this field and has years of practical experience to share with you.

Phillip Vasyli
Podiatrist, Chairman Vasyli International

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.

Register Now

Complete the registration form and fax it to (800) 552-1401

 

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.

2009 Schedule of Events

City Date Location Time Map
January 2009
San Antonio Thursday,
Jan 22nd		 Patterson Dental Branch
12625 Wetmore Road,
Suite 103,
San Antonio, TX 78247 		8am - 4pm View Map
February 2009
New Orleans Saturday,
February 7th		 Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Downtown/French Quarter,
226 Carondelet Street,
New Orleans, LA 70130501 		7:30am - 3:30pm View Map
March 2009
Virginia Beach Tuesday,
March 3rd		 Patterson Dental Branch
530 Independence Pkwy,
Suite 200,
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 382-4270 		8am - 4pm View Map
San Francisco Thursday,
March 19th		 Patterson Medical Branch (East Bay Branch)
5750 Imhoff Drive Suite J
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 603-6330 		8am - 4pm View Map
New York City Thursday,
March 26th		 Patterson Medical Branch
Fifth Ave, Suite 2 Ronkonkoma,
NY 11779
(800) 962 5551 		8am - 4pm View Map
Union, NJ Saturday,
March 28th		 Kessler Rehabilitation
2033 Morris Avenue,
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-0007 		7:30am - 3:30pm View Map
April 2009
Nashville Saturday,
April 25th		 New Patterson Medical Branch Office
241 Ellery Court, Nashville,
TN 37214
(615) 884-2060 		8am - 4pm View Map
Indianapolis Thursday,
April 30th		 New Patterson Medical Branch Office
6110 N Technology Center Drive, Suite 100,
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 733-4900 		8am - 4pm View Map
May 2009
Chicago Friday,
May 22nd		 New Patterson Medical Branch Office
501 W. Lake Street, Suite 200,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 941-5720 		8am - 4pm View Map
Denver Thursday,
May 28th		 New Patterson Dental Branch
6840 S. Quinton Street,
Centennial, CO 80112 		8am - 4pm
Vail Friday,
May 29th		 TBA
8am - 4pm
June 2009
Houston Tuesday,
June 9th		 Patterson Medical Branch
5373 W. Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 240,
Houston, 77041
(832) 590-5050 		8am - 4pm View Map
Orlando Friday,
June 19th		 Patterson Dental Branch
45 Skyline Drive, Unit 1025,
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407)-771-4272 		8am - 4pm View Map
Minneapolis Thursday,
June 25th		 Patterson Dental Branch
2930 Waters Road, Suite 100,
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 688-6054 		8am - 4pm View Map
July 2009
Pittsburgh Tuesday,
July 14th		 Patterson Dental Branch
100 E. Kensinger Road, Suite 100,
Cranberry Township - Pittsburgh, PA 16066 		8am - 4pm View Map
Boston Friday,
July 24th		 Patterson Dental Branch
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 262-5100 		8am - 4pm View Map
August 2009
Dallas Saturday,
August 1st		 Patterson Medical Branch
405 South Nolen Drive, Suite 200,
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 305-4260 		8am - 4pm View Map
Richmond, VA Tuesday,
August 11th		 Hampton Inn
800 Research Road
Richmond, Virginia,
USA, 23236
1-804-897-2800 		8am - 4pm View Map
St. Louis Friday,
August 21st		 NEW LOCATION
Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Airport
4450 Evans Place,
St. Louis, MO 63134
314-521-6444 		8am - 4pm View Map
Myrtle Beach Thursday,
August 27th		 HealthPoint Fitness Centre
12965 Ocean Hwy 17,
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-2205 		8am - 4pm View Map
September 2009
Seattle Friday,
September 25th		 Patterson Dental Branch
6419 S 228th Street,
Kent, WA 98032
(425) 488-460 		8am - 4pm View Map
October 2009
Atlanta Thursday,
October 1st		 Patterson Medical Branch
1775 W. Oak Parkway, Suite 500,
Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 290-3880 		8am - 4pm View Map
Chicago Friday,
October 2nd		 New Patterson Medical Branch Office
501 W. Lake Street, Suite 200,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 941-5720 		8am - 4pm View Map
Edison, NJ Friday,
October 23rd		 Kessler Rehabilitation
10 Parsonage Rd, Suite 500,
Edison, NJ 08837
(908) 851-0007 		7:30am - 3:30pm View Map
November 2009
Washington D.C. Tuesday,
November 3rd		 Patterson Medical Branch
5119 Pegasus Court, Suite T,
Frederick, MD 21704 		8am - 4pm View Map
Los Angeles Monday,
November 16th		 Patterson Medical Branch
185 S Douglas Street, Suite 100,
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 426-3100 		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
11:00 – 12:00pm Practical
  • Subtalar Neutral Positioning
  • Basic Premade Orthotic Fabrication
  • heat molding
 1
12:00 - 01:00 pm Lunch
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
  • Taping
  • modified low dye
 1.75
Total Course Hours 6.5
Theory 3.75
Practical 2.75
Register Now

Complete the registration form and fax it to (800) 552-1401

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