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 Effective Examination & Treatment Techniques for the Foot & Ankle

 Knee/Lower Leg/Ankle/Foot  Home Study/Online Courses  

 Pennsylvania  

Effective Examination and Treatment Techniques for the Foot and Ankle

Description

The foot and ankle are two of the most overlooked and under-treated anatomical structures in the body. The feet log about a thousand miles a year and are shock absorbers. Feet cushion up to one million pounds of pressure during one hour of strenuous exercises! To return the patient's complete rehabilitation potential requires designed intervention to complete their recovery. A detailed understanding of the biomechanics of the foot and ankle is of the utmost importance to effectively treat pathological conditions of the foot and ankle.

In this one-day seminar, participants will be introduced to the concepts of ankle/foot mechanics and muscle control, gait analysis, and detailed examination procedures to help make accurate functional diagnosis. Specific exercises designed for the foot and ankle dysfunctions will be demonstrated and provided in written form. Peer-reviewed literature references will help develop an evidenced-based practice for the ankle/foot. Also, participants will explore new areas for expanding your practice and care for your patient with ankle/foot dysfunctions. Attendees of this program will gain practical skills to achieve greater success with their patients.

What you will learn

  • Discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle
  • Develop an evaluation system for the ankle/foot patient
  • Identify appropriate exercise progressions
  • Improve your gait analysis skills to prevent lower chain dysfunctions
  • Perform hands-on techniques to restore normal mobility
  • Discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle
  • Develop an evaluation system for the ankle/foot patient
  • Identify appropriate exercise progressions
  • Recognize how to improve your gait analysis skills to prevent lower chain dysfunctions
  • Perform hands-on techniques to restore normal mobility

Speaker Biography

JIM L. KELLER, Ph.D., PT, CMT, CDE, CWCE, CRA, is a licensed Physical Therapist with 41 years of experience in orthopedic, sports, manual therapy and industrial rehabilitation. He has been a certified Manual Therapist for 26 years, a certified Work Capacity Evaluator for 11 years, a certified Disability Examiner for 10 years and a Contact Reflex Analysis Practitioner for nine years. Dr. Keller received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Physical Education from Arkansas State University in 1964 and then graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1967. He spent the next 22 years in the United States Air Force, where he received training in developing, directing and implementing patient care. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, he received a Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the American Sports Medicine Institute. He then went on to earn his doctorate degree in health and nutrition from LaSalle University in 1999.

Dr. Keller has written several journal articles that have appeared in such publications as Air Force Medical Digest and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Dr. Keller is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association where he has been active since 1965, as well as the Arkansas state chapter of the APTA. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Orthopedic Section, the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, the National Association of Disability Evaluation Professionals and the Military Officers Association of America. He also has demonstrated his proficiency at running a therapy practice, serving on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Advisory Council and receiving the Ronald Reagan Gold Award in 2004 and 2006. Dr. Keller's wealth of knowledge makes him an experienced and skilled seminar instructor.

 

 

This course is available as an in-house program. With CCE in-houses, you choose the topic, dates, and facility.  CCE will provide the speaker, course content customized to your needs, CE credit, course materials, and an advertisement to post in your facility.

 

For more information, check out our website: www.CrossCountryEducation.com or call  (615) 238-9239.

Job Ref No: PTANKLE
End Date:Friday, April 20, 2012

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Cross Country Education 9020 Overlook Blvd, Ste 140 Brentwood, TN 37027 Toll Free Phone- 800.397.0180 Local Phone- 615.331.4422 Fax- 615.346.5350
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