Continuing Education | Apr 20 - 22, 2012 | Registration Info >>

Current Concepts Review of Key Foot & Ankle Problems

Location: Family Wellness Center Education Room, 5225 31st Ave South, Fargo, N.D.
The course is worth: 16 contact hours.
The course is limited to: 50 participants.

This course will review the current evidence-based treatments for a selection of common foot and ankle problems. The focus of the course is on clinically relevant evidence associated with foot and ankle problems. Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment will be covered for key problems. Specific exercise approaches and hands-on techniques for the foot and ankle will also be demonstrated and discussed in hands-on problem-solving sessions.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  • Describe epidemiology of foot pathologies and discuss their impact on patient function.
  • Discuss the current evidence regarding mechanisms and treatment of common foot and ankle pathologies.
  • Discuss state-of-the-art care for selected foot pathologies:
    • Selected foot and ankle fractures
    • Chronic ankle sprains (anterior impingement syndrome, loose bodies, peroneal tendonopathy, FAI, MAI, ankle OA)
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • Achilles tendonopathy
    • Hallux rigidus
    • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
    • Fibularis tendon problems
    • Prevention of running injuries: specifically barefoot running
  • Apply clinical experience and evidence to selected case studies of patients with:
    • Selected foot and ankle fractures
    • Chronic ankle sprains (anterior impingement syndrome, loose bodies, peroneal tendonopathy, FAI, MAI, ankle OA)
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • Achilles tendonopathy
    • Hallux rigidus
    • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
    • Fibularis tendon problems
    • Prevention of running injuries: specifically barefoot running

Instruction Level: Multiple levels (both entry-level and advanced)

Course Faculty

Jeff Houck, PT, PhD

Dr. Houck is an associate professor at Ithaca College Rochester specializing in teaching and research of lower extremity movement dysfunction. He has published numerous papers, received both industry private and public support. Currently, he is funded by the National Institute of Health to study hip fractures. He has also completed several studies associated with the foot and ankle. He works collaboratively in the Center for Foot and Ankle Research with faculty from Ithaca College and the University of Rochester. He recently updated the self-study course for the Orthopedic Section of the APTA titled, "Foot and Ankle: Physical Therapy Patient Management Using Best Evidence." Dr. Houck enjoys performing translational research, using biomechanics and outcomes measures to advance evidence-based rehabilitation.

Course Schedule

Friday, April 20, 2012
4:30- 5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00- 5:15 p.m. Specific Challenges of Foot and Ankle Care
5:15- 6:15 p.m. Ankle (TCJ and STJ) Biomechanics and Achilles tendon
6:15- 7:15 p.m. Case 1: Chronic Ankle Sprains FAI, MAI
7:15- 7:30 p.m. BREAK
7:30- 8:30 p.m. Case 1: Laboratory/Small Group

Saturday, April 21, 2012
8:00- 9:00 a.m. Contrasting Cases: anterior impingement syndrome, loose bodies, peroneal tendonopathy
9:00-10:00 a.m. Case 2: Achilles Tendonopathy #1
10:00-10:15 a.m. BREAK
10:15-11:15 a.m. Case 2: Laboratory/Small Group
11:15-12:15 p.m. Case 3: Achilles Tendonopathy 32
12:15- 1:15 p.m. LUNCH
1:15- 2:15 p.m. Foot Biomechanics, Plantar Fascia, and Extrinsic Tendons
2:15- 3:15 p.m. Case 4: Plantar Fasciitis
3:15- 5:00 p.m. Case 4: Laboratory/Small Group

Sunday, April 22, 2012
8:00- 9:00 a.m. Case 5: Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
9:00-10:00 a.m. Case 5: Laboratory/Small Group
10:00-10:15 a.m. BREAK
10:15-11:15 a.m. Case 6: Hallux Valgus or Hallux Rigidus
11:15-12:00 noon Case 6: Laboratory/Small Group