Management of the Geriatric Foot/Ankle/Knee with Shoe and Foot Orthotic Intervention

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Target Audience

Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants; Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants

Description

This course will cover the biomechanics and management of common geriatric foot/ankle/knee issues: Plantar fasciitis; Osteoarthritis and Orthotic and shoewear recommendations for balance and function.

Speaker
Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Allied Health Sciences

Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

Objectives

Discuss effective management of plantar fasciitis

Describe foot/orthotic management of osteoarthritis of the foot, ankle, and knee

Recommend appropriate orthotics and footwear for older adults that impact balance and function

Contact

Chanyne Cupil BS

Sessions

Aug 29, 2017
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Closed Management of the Geriatric Foot/Ankle/Knee with Shoe and Foot Orthotic Intervention

Status: Closed
Presenter(s): Michael Gross PT, Ph.D
Date(s): Aug 29, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Check-In Time: 1:00 PM
Credit: 0.35 - CEU; 3.50 - Contact Hours; 3.50 - NCBPTE Contact Hours
Location: South Piedmont AHEC
Room: Classroom 13
Description: This course will cover the biomechanics and management of common geriatric foot/ankle/knee issues: Plantar fasciitis; Osteoarthritis and Orthotic and shoewear recommendations for balance and function. Speaker Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy Department of Allied Health Sciences Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Objective(s): Discuss effective management of plantar fasciitis; Describe foot/orthotic management of osteoarthritis of the foot, ankle, and knee; Recommend appropriate orthotics and footwear for older adults that impact balance and function