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Functional Foot and Ankle

Video Course
Product #1346PT
Purchase Unlimited Access* $99/year
Purchase Individually $80.00 for this course
Video Course
4 Hours
Profession PT/PTA

Course Description:

Understanding the functional foot and ankle can help give a rehabilitation program a good “leg to stand on”! Seriously, we all know that rehabilitation stability starts from the ground up. Whether our patients' goals are to return to competitive sports or to meet occupational and leisure goals, it is essential to understand the role that the foot and ankle play. In this course, Dr. Dimaio will cover:

  • Recognition and awareness of pertinent anatomy, kinesiology, and common pathologies
  • Understanding the functional impact of foot/ankle complex pathology
  • Understanding of the gait cycle as it relates to the foot/ankle associated movement and force requirements
  • Specific techniques for taping the foot and ankle
  • Understanding the role of orthotics and footwear and their appropriate use
  • Treatment progressions for the foot and ankle to allow patients to meet their desired goals

Methods of Instruction:

Online audio/video course

Course Instructor:

Dr. Anthony Dimaio Jr., PT, DPT, Cert DN

Dr. Anthony Dimaio Jr. is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 11 years of clinical experience. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Virginia University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Aquatic Therapy and subsequently earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from WVU in 2013. Dr. Dimaio has held leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as a Clinical Instructor, senior Physical Therapist, clinic manager, and currently as the Director of Physical Therapy at Family Foot and Leg Center in Naples, FL.
Specializing in foot and ankle rehabilitation, Dr. Dimaio has dedicated the past 9 years to treating patients alongside podiatric surgeons, accumulating approximately 2,000 hours annually in this highly focused setting. His expertise encompasses outpatient orthopedics, inpatient care, and skilled nursing. He is also certified in Dry Needling (Cert DN) and is the creator of the evidence-based CEU course, "Functional Foot and Ankle: Anatomy, Pathology, and Treatment." This course reflects his experience and passion for advancing clinical knowledge in foot and ankle rehabilitation.

Disclosures:

Financial: The course presenter receives an honorarium from AdvantageCEUs.com. The presenter has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: The presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Sponsor: It is the policy of AdvantageCEUs.com not to accept commercial support.
Content: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers.

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  1. Differentiate between and identify pertinent anatomy, kinesiology and common pathologies in the foot/ankle complex
  2. Classify the functional impact and importance of foot/ankle pathology
  3. Identify basic understanding of the gait cycle as it relates to the foot/ankle and associated movement and force requirements, as well as the impact on foot/ankle function and pathology
  4. Recognize appropriate hand placement, technique, and grading of demonstrated mobilizations for the foot/ankle complex
  5. Differentiate between common gait faults and associated problems
  6. Recognize capacity versus demand and the subsequent impact it has on injuries
  7. Identify specific techniques for taping of the foot and ankle
  8. Recognize the role of footwear and orthotics and demonstrate appropriate usage
  9. Organize a rehabilitation program that utilizes structured progressions for the foot and ankle

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test

AT State Approvals

Alabama BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Alaska BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Arizona BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Arkansas BOC Approved Provider-Category A
California BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Colorado BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Connecticut BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Delaware BOC Approved Provider-Category A
District of Columbia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Florida BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Georgia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Hawaii BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Idaho BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Illinois BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Indiana BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Iowa BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Kansas BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Kentucky BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Louisiana BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Maine BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Maryland BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Massachusetts BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Michigan BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Minnesota BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Mississippi BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Missouri BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Montana BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Nebraska BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Nevada BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New Hampshire BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New Jersey BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New Mexico BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New York BOC Approved Provider-Category A
North Carolina BOC Approved Provider-Category A
North Dakota BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Ohio BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Oklahoma BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Oregon BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Pennsylvania BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Rhode Island BOC Approved Provider-Category A
South Carolina BOC Approved Provider-Category A
South Dakota BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Tennessee BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Texas BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Utah BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Vermont BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Virginia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Washington BOC Approved Provider-Category A
West Virginia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Wisconsin BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Wyoming BOC Approved Provider-Category A

OT State Approvals

Alabama Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Alaska AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Arizona Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Arkansas AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
California Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Colorado Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Connecticut Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Delaware AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
District of Columbia AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Florida Florida Approved Online Interactive Via Live Chat
Georgia Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Hawaii AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Idaho AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Illinois AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Indiana AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Iowa Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Kansas Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Kentucky AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Louisiana AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Maine Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Maryland AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Massachusetts AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Michigan AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Minnesota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Mississippi AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Missouri AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Montana AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Nebraska Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Nevada AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Hampshire AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Jersey AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Mexico AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New York AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
North Carolina AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
North Dakota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Ohio AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Oklahoma AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Oregon AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Pennsylvania AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Rhode Island AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
South Carolina AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
South Dakota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Tennessee AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Texas AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Utah Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Vermont AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Virginia AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Washington Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
West Virginia Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Wisconsin AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Wyoming Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements

PT State Approvals

Alabama Board Accepted/Approved
Alaska Approved
Arizona Approved Category A
California Approved
Colorado Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware Approved
District of Columbia Approved
Florida Florida Approved for Online/Home Study (Not Live)
Georgia Approved
Hawaii Approved
Idaho Approved
Illinois Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
Indiana Approved-Category 1
Iowa Board Accepted/Approved
Kansas Board Accepted/Approved
Kentucky Kentucky-KPTA Approved Provider (Category 1)
Louisiana Approved
Maine No State Requirements
Massachusetts Approved
Michigan Approved (Activity Code 1)
Mississippi Approved
Missouri Approved
Montana Approved Category A
Nebraska Board Accepted/Approved
New Hampshire Board Accepted/Approved
New Mexico Approved Provider
New York Approved Provider
North Carolina Approved
North Dakota Board Accepted/Approved
Ohio Ohio-OPTA Approved- Expires 4-7-27 - 26S1079
Oklahoma Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon Approved
Pennsylvania Approved - (4GEN, 0DA)
Rhode Island Approved
South Carolina Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota No State Requirements
Tennessee Approved-Class 1 - APTA TN Approval # 2026-1094
Texas TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2801036TX
Utah Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont Approved
Virginia Approved-Type 1
Washington Board Accepted/Approved
West Virginia West Virginia PT Board Approved- Expires 12-31-27 - ADVC-26/27-59
Wisconsin Approved
Wyoming Board Accepted/Approved