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Models of Foot Function
Explore different models of foot function with podiatrist Kevin Bruce
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Kevin Bruce
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Kevin Bruce

Kevin has an MSc in Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics and enjoys treating people suffering gait adaptations which impacts their everyday lives

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Introduction

Research has provided many theories regarding how the ankle-foot complex functions in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activities. Some of these theories are outdated, and others are in need of further investigation. When assessing a patient, it is important to consider why and what you are testing and the clinical significance of these tests. This course will review the different models of foot function, clinically relevant tests for the ankle foot complex and the aims of management.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce the different models of foot function and the clinical significance when prescribing or referring for foot orthotics.

Outline

The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Video presentation
  2. Reading activity
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy professionals, clinicians and students.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.4 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • compare the four different models of foot function with regards to ankle foot complex dysfunction
  • describe the five clinical relevant tests for the ankle foot complex
  • discuss the three aims of examination and management of the ankle foot complex

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

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