This course presents a foundational understanding of lower limb biomechanics, teaching biomechanical assessment techniques and practical in-clinic orthotic prescription, modification & fitting.

At the completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Identify Neutral Calcaneal Stance Position (NCSP)
  • Assess for Structural Leg Length Discrepancy
  • Heat & mould orthotics to the patient's STJN.

Evaluate & treat forefoot mechanics, including:
  • Forefoot Valgus & Forefoot Varus
  • Plantarflexed 1st Ray
  • Dorsiflexed 1st Ray

Perform chair-side orthotic modification, including:
  • Plantar fascial groove to treat tight Fascia
  • Extrinsic & intrinsic metatarsal dome for Metatarsalgia & Mortons Neuroma
  • 1st Metatarsal deflection to treat Plantarflexed 1st
  • Forefoot varus & valgus posting
  • Morton's Extension for HAV, Dorsiflexed 1st & Hallux Limitus

Course Curriculum

    1. Seminar Manual Workbook - Please print a copy if you wish to retain a copy & take notes (or you can download an electronic version).

    2. Book Download - The Orthotic Solution: A Clinical Guide to Lower Limb Biomechanics & Orthotic Therapy

    3. Course Introduction

    1. Lower Limb Biomechanical Theory

    2. REQUIRED QUIZ - 1

    3. OPTIONAL READING: BJSM: 'A Biomechanical Perspective: Do Foot Orthoses Work?'

    1. Motions of the Foot

    2. REQUIRED QUIZ - 2

    3. OPTIONAL READING: Effective Orthotic Therapy for the Painful Cavus Foot

    1. Foot Positions & STJN

    2. REQUIRED QUIZ - 3

    3. OPTIONAL READING: Root Biomechanics – Does it Still Hold Water? Paul Scherer, D.P.M.

    4. OPTIONAL READING: Biomechanics of the Subtalar Joint Complex - Shahan K Sarrafian

    5. OPTIONAL READING: Defending Root - Doug Richie Jr

    1. Orthotics Explained

    2. REQUIRED QUIZ - 4

    3. OPTIONAL READING: Orthotics In Functional Rehabilitation of the Lower Limb - Deborah Nawoczenski

    1. Conditions - Part 1

    2. REQUIRED QUIZ: 5 - Part 1

    3. Conditions - Part 2

    4. REQUIRED QUIZ: 5 - Part 2

    5. OPTIONAL READING: Prescription Custom Foot Orthoses Practice Guidelines - ACFAOM Dec 2006

    6. OPTIONAL READING: Biomechanical Basis of Foot Orthotic Prescription - C. S. Nicolopoulos et al

    7. OPTIONAL READING: Evidence Based Medicine (EMB) and Orthotic Therapy - Lawrence Huppin, DPM

    8. OPTIONAL READING: Sever’s Injury: Treatment with Insoles Provides Effective Pain Relief - S. Perhamre, et al

    9. OPTIONAL READING: A Comparison of Shoe Inserts in Relieving Mechanical Heel Pain, M. A. Turlik, et al

    10. OPTIONAL READING: Biomechanics of Ligaments in Sports Medicine - Savio L.-Y. Woo, et al

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 51 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content