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 24 ADULT FOOT TYPES: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO DETERMINING ORTHOTIC INTERVENTION

2 DAY PROGRAM - 15 CONTACT HOURS

This 2  days program covers basic and advanced foot biomechanical principles and evaluation techniques, which allows the practitioner to return to their clinic with the knowledge and confidence needed to institute an effective and successful foot orthotic program.

It combines "traditional Rootian theory" with contemporary theory in order to provide a more thorough and sensible explanation to normal and pathological gait. A modern theory of 24 Adult Foot Types is presented, as the instructors explain the clinical impact of these foot types on foot biomechanics, muscle function during gait, and how the mechanics of each foot type can predict a patient's predisposition to particular musculoskeletal pathologies.

Lecture is alternated with detailed lab time that includes identifying rearfoot and forefoot deformities in non-weightbearing, static and dynamic gait evaluation, and obtaining STN slipper casts for the purpose of orthotic fabrication. Most importantly, a simple, inexpensive method of digital photography and video gait analysis is introduced that can be easily implemented in your clinic to identify a patient's foot type and orthotic needs.

Tuition $450

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

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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