Before you begin to read the contents of this course
I would like to point out how the course is organised.
For those of you who don’t know, studying by correspondence
either online or by snail mail can be a hard slog. You may be juggling other
commitments such as, studying another course, looking after a family, have
full time employment or trying to run a business etc.
So the last thing you need is to be bogged down in another course
which is going to require more than its fair share of your time.
Well relax!
If your anything like me taking
on new information is always going to be a lot easier if you can see something
being performed and it was fun doing it.
Well your in luck
This course has been written to come alive, with digital videos, 250 digital pictures, voice recordings of terminology, instructions, tips and terms
that are self-explanatory to any reader even to those without any biomechanical knowledge.
For those of you that are already practicing
professionals you should be able to skim through this course to pick up the
most essential information required to perform orthotic therapy.
You could be up and running within 2-3 hours!
I’ve gone to great lengths to collate all this information
for you including all my invaluable insider information that will enhance your treatment programmes while.....
saving your time,
After completing
this online course you will be able to;
* Identify the main functions of the human
foot.
* Describe the anatomy of the Ankle joint,
Subtalar joint, Talocalcaneo-navicular joint and the Mid-tarsal joint.
* Understand and describe the normal characteristics
of the human gait cycle.
* Describe and define pronation, supination,
and excessive pronation.
* Identify excessive pronation in the gait
cycle and how excessive pronation can lead to such problems
such as
- Lower back
pain
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Flat feet
- Morton’s neuroma
- Aching legs
- corns and callus
-Achilles tendonitis
- Shin pain
- Bunions
* Identify the hall marks of excessive pronation
in a static postural position.
* Identify typical wear patterns of footwear
in normal gait as well as with people with excessive pronation
* Understand the principle of orthotic therapy
* Describe what an orthotic is and how they
are used to control imbalances within the human foot.
* Understand the clients compatibility in
using orthotics and what are the contra-indications..
* How to apply a negative cast around the
foot in both a non weight bearing and semi weight bearing position while holding
the foot as near as possible to the subtalar joint neutral position.
* Understand what is a subtalar
joint neutral position.
* How to fit an orthotic against your clients
foot..
* Learn how to fit an orthotic into footwear.
* Understand what instructions must be given
to your client when wearing orthotics.
* How to stretch muscles of the lower limb
and describe specific exercises that should be given to your client to help
them with orthotic fitting.
* Know how to question the client 1 week after
they have worn the orthotics in a orthotic review.
* Understand why even without biomechanical
knowledge you can still make a difference in helping your client with foot
discomfort with orthotic therapy
* Know which medical company to get your casting supplies from.
* Receive a copy of “My very own
biomechanical examination”. The checklist I used, the tests I did, the fees
I changed (which totalled $400-$500 ) and how I
set my accounts out.
*A copy of my best performing
advertisement that out performed any other advertisements that I used in my
many years of practice to attract orthotic customers, I’m still using this
advertisement even today, you can steal this advertisement outright from me and use it for your practice.
……..and don’t forget the videos you receive
presentation of a negative cast being performed
in real time
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Video presentation of a foam impression in real time<
……..So
remember, this course will come alive, it will be fun, while at the same
time my “Secrets to Orthotic Therapy will be revealled”.
