Advanced Evaluation and Treatment for the Functional Rehabilitation of the Foot and Ankle

North American Seminars Course Outline

This intermediate, two-day, evidence-based continuing education course provides the clinician with practical and useful knowledge for evaluation and treatment of dysfunctions related to the foot and ankle. This course provides an exciting format for foot and ankle education. Dr. Bailey, integrates assessments across several areas of specialization including joint mobilization, flexibility, strengthening activities and pedorthics. Lower extremity biomechanical alignment, pathomechanics and differential diagnosis are thoroughly addressed throughout the two days and form the foundation for evidence based treatment options.

Laboratory sessions will enable the participants to learn static and functional evaluation and screening techniques. Individualized attention is provided so the participants can enhance manual techniques in palpation, motion testing, and soft tissue mobilization/manipulation. Treatment plans for pre and post op management, plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, as well as forefoot disorders such as metatarsalgia are discussed in detail. Pedorthics instruction focuses on the indications for foot orthotics and specific shoe recommendations.

The course manual provides written descriptions, illustrations, selected post/preoperative protocols, evaluation forms as well as examples of suggested treatments. Case studies and group discussions will be utilized to ensure that the participant can implement learned techniques in the clinical setting. The skills learned in this course will have immediate application within the clinical environment.

This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education and occupational therapy continuing education

North American Seminars Course Objectives

• Utilize a systematic approach to lower extremity biomechanical evaluation.
• Determine normal and pathological lower extremity function.
• Recognize common clinical entities of the foot and ankle through differential diagnostic processes.
• Formulate and implement a comprehensive foot and ankle therapeutic exercise program.
• Identify normal and abnormal accessory motion of ankle, rearfoot, and forefoot.
• Implement appropriate mobilization techniques to enhance joint range of motion.
• Determine when foot orthotic therapy is an indicated treatment.
• Understand common surgical techniques of the foot and ankle and their relationship to postsurgical rehabilitation.
• Provide rationale for appropriate differential diagnosis for rearfoot, forefoot and ankle pathology.

North American Seminars Course Brochure and Timeline

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North American Seminars 2009 Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start Date	End Date	Location - Click to Map It	Tuition	Hrs	Hotel
Mar 13, 10	Mar 14, 10	Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels
Apr 10, 10	Apr 11, 10	Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels
Apr 24, 10	Apr 25, 10	Elite Physical Therapy, Warwick, RI	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels
May 01, 10	May 02, 10	Henrico Doctors Sports OCC Rehab Center, Richmond, VA	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels
May 15, 10	May 16, 10	Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels
Jun 12, 10	Jun 13, 10	Healthsouth Rehab Center, Henderson, NV	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels
Oct 23, 10	Oct 24, 10	Spaulding Framingham Outpatient Center, Framingham, MA	$399.00	16.00	View Hotels



Joshua Bailey, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CPed, completed his MPT and DPT degree at Shenandoah University. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the NSCA as well as an orthopedic clinical specialist from the APTA. He is co-owner of a private 9-site orthopedic physical therapy center located in Virginia. He practices full time managing foot and ankle cases. Dr. Bailey works with a wide variety of patients including athletes, officials, and referees in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, ACC, Big South Conference, and the Big East Conference. He is an adjunct faculty member with Liberty University and the team physical therapist for the Liberty University athletic program. He acts as a consultant for foot and ankle injuries for several other Division I athletic programs as well. Dr. Bailey, has lectured in many forums on the foot and ankle since 1997 on topics including pre and post-surgical management, manual therapy of the foot and ankle, differential diagnosis of foot and ankle disorders, as well as foot orthoses fabrication and modification.