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This course is intended primarily for pediatric physical therapists and orthotists. The course explores a fresh approach to the observation and analysis of normal standing, stepping and gait and the management of gait disorders. The biomechanics of normal gait and the pathological gaits of disabling conditions will be reviewed, with particular reference to orthotic management. The emphasis of patient cases will focus on cerebral palsy, myelomenigocoele and other neurological conditions. Participants will gain knowledge of the aims of orthotic management and how to achieve them through: the biomechanics of ankle foot orthoses, the influence of footwear, varieties of “AFO footwear combination”, designing, aligning and tuning “AFO footwear combinations” to optimize gait, and video vector gait laboratory examples. In addition, patient discussions in small and large groups will help participants refine their clinical decision- making skills involved in gait analysis and orthotic design. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to apply the principles directly into their working practice.
*Participants must attend all 3 days in order to received the amount of IL EI credit listed below.
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