Sun 27 Sept
09:00-16:30
CPD certificate
£195
THE WHY
Whether you are looking to refresh you existing techniques or expand your clinical toolkit, this practical one-day CPD course is designed to give you greater confidence when assessing and treating the foot and ankle dysfunction.
Through a combination of evidence-informed teaching, live demonstrations and extensive hands-on practice, you will develop a deeper understanding of foot biomechanics, lower limb function and the application of manual therapy in clinical practice.
Using functional movements such as squatting, heel raises and lunging, you will explore how the foot contributes to movement throughout the lower limb and how dysfunction can influence patient presentation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
During this course you will learn how to:
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Assess the foot and ankle using a functional, movement-based approach.
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Understand the biomechanics of the foot, ankle and lower limb.
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Select appropriate manual therapy techniques based on clinical findings.
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Safely perform High Velocity Thrust (HVT) techniques where appropriate.
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Improve your clinical reasoning through real patient case discussions.
THE DAY
Morning session
The morning focuses on assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment of the ankle complex.
Topics include:
Functional assessment of the ankle and lower limb.
Talocrural and subtalar joint mechanics.
Inversion and eversion ankle injuries.
Acute management using PEACE and LOVE.
Rehabilitation through the subacute and chronic stages.
Clinical reasoning using patient cases.
Practical techniques
We will practise:
Talocrural mobilisation
Subtalar mobilisation
Superior tibiofibular mobilisation
High Velocity Thrust techniques for the ankle complex
Afternoon session
The Afternoon explores the complex mechanics of the foot and how they influence lower limb function.
Topics include:
The five arches of the foot
Medial arch dysfunction and arch collapse
Foot posture and load distribution
Midfoot biomechanics
Lateral column function
Clinical application to common patient presentations.
Practical techniques
We will learn mobilisation and HVT techniques for:
Talonavicular joint
Naviculocuneiform joint
Medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiforms
Metatarsals
Cuboid
Who is this course for?
Osteopaths
Physiotherapists
Podiatrist
Manual Therapists
New Graduates
Experienced Practitioners
Returning to
Practice
By the end of the day you will able to
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Confidently assess the foot and ankle.
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Differentiate common foot and ankle presentations.
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Select appropriate manual therapy techniques.
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Apply HVT techniques safely and effectively.
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Improve your clinical reasoning.
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Return to clinic with practical skills you can use immediately.