EDUCATION

FUNCTIONAL GAIT ANALYSIS: THE QUADRASTEP® METHOD OF
PRE-FABRICATED ORTHOTIC SELECTION BY FOOT-TYPE

1 Day Program - 7.5 Contact Hours

The QUADRASTEP®SYSTEM is based on a clinical algorithm identifying 24 unique foot-types. These 24 foot-types are subdivided into 6 groupings of 4, known as "quads." Each quad has its own very specific foot and gait characteristics. A patient's foot-type (quad-type) influences not only their gait, but the conditions that may afflict them throughout their lives. Unlike other pre-fabricated orthoses that have a "one-shape-fits-all" limitation, the QuadraStep System™ offers a more tailored solution to their foot-type.

This one-day program examines pathological gait conditions, resulting from the occurrence of rearfoot varus deformities (compensated and uncompensated), forefoot varus and forefoot valgus deformities, as well as their combined effects. The student will learn to perform visual static and dynamic gait analysis, interpreting key weight-bearing compensations, in order to differentially interpret a patient's foot type. Students are taught how to implement the RX24 algorithmic process to classify an individual's foot into one of 6 major foot, or "Quad", types. Students will come to understand how the specific gait sequencing of each foot type may predispose an individual to a certain set of pathologies.

Lab sessions will include foot-typing fellow students and actual fitting of Quad specific pre-fabricated functional foot orthoses. At the conclusion of this program, each participant will have a detailed comprehension of assessment of foot-type, without the need for complicated goniometric measurements. The student will leave this program skilled in a more functional approach to foot and gait assessment, allowing them to return to their clinic with the ability to offer their patients a more immediate and cost effective orthotic solution.

Tuition $200

Please fill out the downloadable registration form and fax to 203.758.1011

QUADRASTEP® 1 Day Course Registration

QUADRASTEP® 1 Day Course Agenda

CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS ADULT FOOT TYPES: How Foot Type Affects Function and Influences Musculoskeletal Pathologies

2 DAY PROGRAM - 15 CONTACT HOURS

This program offers a comprehensive approach to determining orthotic intervention that combines traditional with contemporary theory to provide a more holistic approach to managing gait disorders. Lab time is devoted to teaching functional assessment of 24 congenital foot types through postural assessment and gait analysis. Clinical evidence shows that there are four key features that influence how feet work, and various combinations of these features can produce foot, limb or back pain. Learn a systematic approach to successful management of symptoms utilizing pre-fabricated orthotic solutions; and, alternatively how to determine if a custom orthoses is necessary.

Tuition $450

Please go to strideorthotics.com to register and for more information

On site support and education are available on an appointment basis. We offer a 2-3 hour in-service to train your staff on foot-typing and prescribing our QUADRASTEP® orthotics. Please contact Joe Coletta, Director of Education, for details or to make an appointment for an in-service.

Customer Feedback:
Good afternoon Roberta,

I am the supervisor on the Outpatient Orthopedic physical Therapy Unit at Helen Hayes Hospital. Mary Barrett is on my unit. She coordinated a two hour evening in-service on your Quadra Step system which took place on 5/15/12.

Joe Coletta presented a one hour background information and one hour application in-service. He was organized, clear, and knowledgeable. The audience especially liked the lab at the end. We were lucky enough to have a stage with feet at eye level. Volunteers from the audience were subjects for static and dynamic evaluation. Joe effectively guided the audience through the evaluation process, critical thinking, and arrival at the correct orthotic choice.

Staff seemed to agreed that, while we did not hear all of the information presented at a two day course, we received enough information to perform an evaluation and make a recommendation for a quadrastep orthotic. Certainly that was the goal of the two hour presentation. I would say that Joe achieved that goal. A great job in a limited amount of time.

Thank you for sending Joe to present the Quadrastep system to the staff at Helen Hayes Hospital. I believe I represent the staff when saying that Joe's in-service was clinically relevant and we feel competent to apply the information in our clinic.

Regards,
Marie
Marie A Kardys Kelly PT DHS OCS FAAOMPT Unit Coordinator Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 Rt 9W
West Haverstraw, NY 10993

Open to Health Care Professionals only, such as Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Physicians, Chiropractors, Podiatrists, etc.

An introduction to our foot-typing method and the basics of the QUADRASTEP®SYSTEM, including gait videos of the foot types.

Webinars lasts approx. 1 hour and are FREE. Please EMAIL your contact information to schedule a custom webinar. Please include the number of people attending.

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