Full Course Description

Foot and Ankle: Quickly Identify and Assess Dysfunction

Program Information

Objectives

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of foot and ankle anatomy
Differentiate common foot and ankle pathologies: Plantar fasciitis, PTTD, Achilles tendonitis, Ankle sprains
Construct treatment protocols for these pathologies

Outline

Foot and Ankle anatomy
- Extrinsic muscles of the foot and their function
- Intrinsic muscles of the foot and their function
- How understanding the anatomy is crucial for correct diagnosis and treatment
4 common foot and ankle pathologies
- Plantar fasciitis
  - What it is and what it is not
  - X-ray findings
  - Assessment
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
  - How this differentiates from PF
  - Assessment
- Achilles tendonitis
  - Myths of treating tendons
  - Tendon research
  - Assessment
- Ankle sprains
  - Prevalence
  - Long term effects of chronic ankle instability
  - Assessment

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Chiropractors
Massage Therapists
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists

Copyright : 12/11/2020

Foot and Ankle Dysfunction: Eliminate Foot Pain and Unnecessary Procedures

Program Information

Objectives

Demonstrate the benefits of kinesiology tape to include decreasing pain and providing decompression to tissues and increasing neurosensory input to improve motor output.
Construct corrective exercise strategies to ensure proper movement patterns in areas of the lower limb that require mobility.
Construct corrective exercise strategies to ensure proper movement patterns in areas of the lower limb that require stability.

Outline

The importance of foot function in rehabilitation protocols
- Why bracing the foot Is not always the best option
Treatment considerations
- Kinesiology taping for each of the 4 diagnoses
  - PF
  - PTTD
  - AT
  - Ankle sprains
- Corrective exercise strategies
  - Sensory awareness and foot positioning
    - Toe yoga
    - Foot tripod/quadripod
  - Mobility
    - Improving ranges of motion
      - First ray
      - Ankle
  - Stability
    - Isolated exercises
    - Integrated exercises
Choosing the appropriate footwear
- What is natural footwear
- Characteristics of proper footwear

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists

Copyright : 12/11/2020

Knee Secrets: Progressions and Assessments from the Table to the Field

Program Information

Objectives

Develop respect for the biomechanics, joint contributions, and myofascial layerings that influence lower quarter performance and health
Demonstrate proficiency in movement and tissue capacity assessments as well as appropriate selection of interventions for the knee based on assessments
Develop proficiency implementing exercise progressions and regressions along the Kime rehabilitation to performance continuum

Outline

Knee and Lower Extremity Evaluation and Assessment. Determining the nature and stage to develop a functional path.
Mobility intervention strategies
Developing Stability and Control
Advanced Strength, Power, and return to sport strategies that are practical and specific

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists

Copyright : 12/10/2020

Hip Impingement: Assessment and Treatment

Program Information

Objectives

Evaluate how to treat and assess hip impingement by integrating the musculoskeletal, nervous and vestibular systems.
Investigate the philosophy of “Treating Capacities versus Anatomy”.
Analyze the osteokinematics of the hip during gait.

Outline

Introduction
Discussion on integrated motion
Discussion on motor control & how it relates to integrated motion
Hip
- Anatomy
- What motions occur during gait
- Capsular patterns
Hip assessments
- Integrated assessment options
- Isolated assessment options
- Motor control/capacity assessment
- Assessment of hip motion during gait
Hip interventions
- Integrated loaded movement applications
- Isolated movement application
- Manual therapy options (discussion)
Question & Review
Conclusion

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Chiropractors
Massage Therapists
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists

Copyright : 12/10/2020

Preventing Sacroiliac Joint Pain: It’s All About the Hips

Program Information

Objectives

Appraise management approaches for various types of sacroiliac pain
Differentiate areas of the body who influence the SI Joint and whether they need to be mobilized or stabilized.
Evaluate patient education strategies for movement therapies to reduce the risk of and symptom severity of low back pain.

Outline

Current theories of sacroiliac joint function
- Vleeming’s Model of Joint Function
  - Form Closure
  - Force Closure
  - Motor Control
  - Emotional / Mental
Why is Sacroiliac Joint pain so common?
What is the Joint-by-Joint Theory and how we can use it to guide our treatments
Thoracic spine drills to “spare” the sacroiliac joints
- Foam Rolling
- Cat & Camel (focusing on one vertebra at a time)
- Kneeling thoracic spine extension drill
- Elbow-to-Wrist Drill
- The Bretzel Drill
Hip Mobility Drills to “spare” the Sacroiliac Joints
- Self-Massage drills on the balla
- Kneeling hip flexion drill
- Windshield Wipers
- Fire Hydrants
Screening tests for motor control issues with the hips & SI Joints
Gluteal Strength / Activation Exercises
- Prone leg raises (if needed)
- Gluteal bridge variations
- Hip thrust variations
The Best “Core” Strengthening Exercises
- Discuss & demonstrate the concept of “bracing” the core
- Introduce & demo variety of “anti-movements” for core strengthening
What is a Hip Hinge?
Teaching the Hip Hinge
- Kneeling hip hinge regression
- “Butt-to-Wall” Drill
- Dowel Drill
Loading the Hip Hinge
- Kneeling hinge with band
- Cable pull-through
- Kettlebell deadlifts
- One-leg kettlebell deadlifts
- Kettlebell Swings

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists

Copyright : 12/11/2020

Truth, Lies, & Running Analysis: How to be the Running Expert in Your Community

Have you ever wanted to incorporate Running Analysis into your gym or clinic? Join Dr. Mulholland and learn why you should be marketing to runners! Discover how easy it is to:

Perform a ‘low cost’ gait analysis
How to spot the most common biomechanical errors in runners
Identify the type of foot strike that is increasing risk of injury

Lastly, we will “bust” some popular running beliefs. What is the optimal foot strike? What about the “minimalist” running movement? How do I choose the best running sneaker for me? Simple, evidence-based advice to improve your clinical skills immediately!

Program Information

Objectives

Develop an understanding of communication strategy for marketing running services to runners, coaches and parents.
Examine low cost gait analysis strategies, technology and reporting.
Develop proficiency in assessment of several key areas of gait analysis including foot strike, shoe choices and striding.

Outline

Why you should be marketing and treating runners in your office

They’re always hurt! (50-80% injury rate per year)
There is a “running boom” going on
Improves your clinical skills
Runners talk to each other (great marketing for your clinic)
Athletes strive to improve performance

How to do a “low-cost” running analysis in your gym/clinic

What type of equipment do you need (treadmill, camera, etc..)
What type of software do you need (if any?)
What to charge for a session?
How long should a session take?
What services are included in a run analysis session?

Common technique and biomechanical issues with runners

Review and explain the seven most common gait errors and how to correct them
- Over-striding
- Excessive Leaning at waist and/or excessive lumbar lordosis
- Improper arm swing
- Too much vertical motion
- Anterior head carriage and/or excessive thoracic kyphosis
- Asymmetrical stride
- The “cross-over” stride
  - Quick “self-test” to see if you suffer from cross-over gait
  - Demonstrate what type of runners rarely have a cross-over gait

Discuss the current research concerning the “minimalist” running movement

What are the claims being made by the “pro-minimalist” running movement?
Optimal foot strike position
How to choose the best sneaker
Learn when you should replace your sneakers
Break down several running analysis videos using techniques learned earlier

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists

Runner's Toolkit: Find the Faults, Fix them Fast

Running can lead to both chronic and acute injuries. In this recording, we’ll focus on screening runners to identify gait, equipment and training faults. Dr. Milica McDowell and triathlon coach Paul Herberger, CPT will bring practical and innovative approaches to:

Quickly identify the root cause of the running fault
Tactics that correct common running faults
The aftermath: lower extremity mobility and stability techniques
Low-cost interventions that get results fast, like kinesiology taping

From 5K newbies to ultra-distance runners, our approach will help improve your confidence and skills working with these athletes. Treatment and training tactics will be discussed so you will leave this class with skills you can implement immediately in live visits or Telehealth.

Program Information

Objectives

Differentiate causes for common gait, equipment and training faults in runners.
Assess and support objective and subjective drivers for common running injures and limitations.
Apply and analyze training tactics to correct common running faults.

Outline

Why do you run
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Social Participation
- Competition
Before you run
- Training and Prep
- Shoes/Surface
- Screening of Biomechanics
  - Static Assessments
  - Dynamic Assessment
While Running
- Gait and Mechanics assessment and correctives
  - Sagittal Plane
  - Frontal Plane
  - Transverse Plane
The Aftermath
- Lower Extremity Mobility
- Lower Extremity Stability
- Kinesiology Tape Interventions
- Recovery

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Athletic Trainers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Exercise Physiologists