Orthopedic Physical Assessment- Module 6: Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text from Orthopedic Physical Assessment, by David J. Magee, PhD, BPT. The author offers a systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment with rationales for various aspects of the assessment. This comprehensive course is complete with extensive use of tables, full color pictures of special tests, reliability and validity of many of the special tests, and radiographic highlights.

Module 6: Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot covers chapter 13

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

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. Recognize the applied anatomy and functions of the foot
2. Differentiate between the joints in the forefoot
3. Identify causes of overuse injuries to the lower limb
4. Recognize weight-bearing positions from all angles
5. Identify the types of forefoot
6. Differentiate between the classifications of ankle sprains
7. List the mechanisms that maintain the arches of the feet
8. Identify Pes Cavus classifications
9. Differentiate between common forefoot deformities
10. Recognize lower leg, ankle, and foot normal end feel
11. List testing for functional activities in sequential order
12. Recognize tests for tibial torsion
13. Differentiate between tests for ligamentous instability
14. Differentiate between special tests for lower leg, ankle, and foot disorders
15. Recognize peripheral nerve injuries and their subsequent sensory distribution
16. Recognize the differential diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
17. Recognize tests for tarsal bone mobility
18. List radiographic criteria for syndesmosis injury 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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