What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 10: Foot & Ankle

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT.  This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions.  Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. 

Module 10: Foot & Ankle covers:

• Chapter 13b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Foot and Ankle
• Chapter 13c: Orthopedic Pathology- Foot
• Chapter 6d: Rehab & Common Questions- Lower Extremity 

Diagnoses covered are:

• Calcaneal Stress Fracture
• Cuboid Syndrome
• Fat Pad Contusion
• Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendinopathy
• Osteoarthritis of the Foot
• Jones Fracture
• Ligament Injuries of the Phalanges
• Metatarsal Stress Fractures
• Metatarsal Joint Synovitis
• Mid Tarsal Joint Injury
• Morton's Neuroma
• Navicular Fracture
• Phalanges Fractures
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Posterior Impingement of the Ankle
• Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
• Sesamoid Injury
• Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
• Talar Dome Damage
• Turf Toe 

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 prevalence of foot and ankle pain
2. Identify the five most common foot and ankle conditions for the elderly
3. Differentiate between symptom descriptors of foot and ankle pathology
4. Describe special tests of the foot and ankle
5. Identify synonyms for Calcaneal Stress Fracture
6. Recognize the different mechanisms of injury for a Fat Pad Contusion
7. Identify the differential diagnoses for a Jones Fracture
8. Describe the Radiological Grading System for Stress Fractures
9. Recognize the contributing factors for Metatarsal Joint Synovitis
10. Identify the common signs and symptoms for a Morton's Neuroma
11. Recognize the contributing factors for a Navicular Fracture
12. Describe the epidemiology and demographics for Plantar Fasciitis
13. Recognize which patients with lower extremity pain derive the greatest long-term benefits from rehabilitation
14. Differentiate between lower extremity muscle weakness presentations and their compensatory motions
15. Recognize how a clinician should progress an exercise program for the lower extremity 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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