Course Description:

This two-day program examines both the science and practice management of biomechanics and orthotics for all ages.

This course will include both lecture and hands on workshops that will cover the A-to-Z's of running a successful foot orthotic program, including but not limited to:
•   How to easily assess foot types
•   How to prescribe and troubleshoot foot orthotics (both prefabs and custom)
•   How to implement our proven practice management techniques to market and expand your orthotic program
•   How to grow your practice with orthotics
•   How an effective web presence equals more orthotics dispensed and greater profits
•   How to significantly increase the number of orthotics you dispense each week
The student will learn to perform visual static and dynamic gait analysis, interpreting key weight-bearing compensations, in order to differentially interpret a patient's foot type. Students are taught how to implement the QUADRASTEP SYSTEM® algorithmic process to classify an individual's foot into one of 6 major foot, or "Quad", types. Students will come to understand how the specific gait sequencing of each foot type may predispose an individual to a certain set of pathologies.

This course provides the attendee an over-view of normal and pathological foot biomechanics, an introduction to a simple, inexpensive method of video gait analysis and a common-sense approach to foot orthotic selection and design, including an overview of orthotic marketing strategies, plus how to troubleshoot and do effective orthotic adjustments or modifications. Course includes reviewing the normal development of a child’s foot, as well as Developmental Flat Foot, torsional deformities and toe walking in children.

The 6 major adult foot-types will be presented in detail with their typical clinical conditions and how each foot-type may correlate specific rehabilitation goals. Foot Biomechanics Review presented in a way that is simple and easy to understand.