Mastering Movement of the Foot & Ankle Practical Workshops for physiotherapists and other health professionals involved in the management of foot and ankle pain
Do you have a clear understanding of how to assess and address muscle dysfunction around the foot and ankle, in order to optimise and expedite patient outcomes?
When you assess a patient with a foot or ankle condition, do your consider all the important mechanisms and muscles that provide stability and optimal function? Or are those intrinsic muscles of the foot all a little overwhelming?
Do you find yourself prescribing the same exercises for every foot and ankle pain patient, regardless of presentation?
Focusing on the practical aspects of assessment and optimisation of muscle function and movement of the foot and ankle
This workshop includes access to the Mastering Movement of the Foot and Ankle course, which is valued at $245.
This workshop includes access to the Mastering Movement of the Foot and Ankle course, which is valued at $245.
Presented by: Dr Melinda Smith
Physiotherapist
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1st class honours)
- 19 years of clinical experience, with special interest in foot & ankle
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Physiotherapist at Clem Jones Centre Physio and Rehab in Brisbane
Researcher
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PhD - Doctorate topic in foot & ankle
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APA titled Research Physiotherapist
- Post doctoral fellow QUT
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Honorary Research Fellow at UQ
Educator
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Nine years lecturing at ACU, Brisbane
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Teaching on undergrad and postgrad physio programs at UQ
- Presenter at many national & international conferences & workshops
Workshop Attendee Testimonials
Georgia • Gold Coast • Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Making Strides
"Highly recommend. Friendly, relatable, and interactive presenter. Great exercises to walk away with and apply."
Kristen Findlater, DPT • Physiotherapist • SMIILE Physiotherapy Peregian Beach
"The foot and ankle workshop was great! I registered since it's an area of the body where you don't see as many courses being offered, and it's presented by such reputable names from the physio world."
Emma Armfield • Sports Physiotherapist at Queensland Touch
"Thank you for your amazing "mastering the foot and ankle" course. I have been looking for (many) years for a specific functional foot intrinsic course, and this exceeded my expectations."
SYNOPSIS for Mastering Movement of the Foot & Ankle Practical Workshop:
The foot and ankle are critical in keeping a person upright and stable during weightbearing function. The foot and ankle are involved in shock absorption, propulsion, balance mechanisms, and provide essential information to the brain for motor planning of the whole kinetic chain.
Dysfunction of the foot and ankle has been linked with both local and more proximal pain and injury — which means it has never been more important to provide the correct strategies and exercises for your clients.
This workshop is ideal for physiotherapists, podiatrists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports doctors and other health and exercise professionals involved in prescribing therapeutic and performance exercises for the foot and ankle.
Learning Objectives
This course aims to:
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Enhance clinical reasoning, and skills for development of therapeutic exercise for the foot and ankle.
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Challenge participants to re-examine their own clinical practice in light of the presented evidence base.
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Stimulate new thought & provide direction for those who may be interested in contributing to the research in this field.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
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Perform a multifaceted assessment of foot and ankle function.
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Determine the most appropriate exercise approach to target specific impairments
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Design a targeted exercise programme for the foot and ankle considering both intrinsic and extrinsic musculature.
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Progress an exercise program in an appropriate and timely manner, using key markers for exercise effect and tolerance
Register for the Upcoming Brisbane Workshop!
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ONLINE THEORY for Mastering Movement of the Foot & Ankle Practical Workshop
The substantial theoretical component of this course is presented in an online learning format for your flexibility and optimal learning experience.
About the online learning component:
Your registration includes access to our brand new Mastering Movement of the Foot and Ankle online course. Complete the bite-sized learning modules in your own time. This will ensure you are armed with the evidence, so we can focus on the practical elements in the one-day, face-to-face workshop.
The online modules feature an introduction and background to the key elements of foot and ankle function. It provides a detailed review of anatomy and discusses function and dysfunction of specific muscle groups, including the foot intrinsics, posteromedial, anterolateral and calf muscles. The course also includes a quiz and provides helpful references to ensure you retain the discussed information.
PRACTICAL DAY CONTENT for Mastering Movement of the Foot and Ankle Practical Workshop
The live practical workshop is provided as a 1 day (8 hour) face-to-face training session.
PDF digital manuals will be supplied for all workshop attendees
↓ The one-day practical workshop ↓
The one-day workshop will cover how to perform a multifaceted assessment of foot and ankle function, including foot posture, muscle strength and neuromotor control, and functional tasks like walking, balance, jumping and landing. You’ll learn how to determine the most appropriate exercise approach to target specific impairments, design a targeted exercise program for the foot and ankle considering both intrinsic and extrinsic musculature, and progress an exercise program using key markers for exercise effect and tolerance. We’ll also have time to address questions and discuss some cases.
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