Foot Fundamentals: A Hands-On Foot & Ankle Intensive

Course Overview

This full-day, hands‑on lab based course is designed to advance the clinician’s ability to evaluate and treat foot and ankle dysfunction. This course integrates concise, evidence‑informed lectures with experiential learning, including guided palpation, movement analysis, and manual therapy techniques focused on the ankle, midfoot, and forefoot. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning and practical application, providing participants with effective hands‑on strategies they can confidently implement in patient care immediately following the course.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Perform region-specific assessments of the ankle, midfoot, and forefoot to identify impairments in mobility, stability, and motor control.

2. Apply hands-on manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques tailored to each region of the foot and ankle.

3. Integrate clinical reasoning to select and modify appropriate interventions based on patient presentation and functional goals.

4. Progress treatment strategies from impairment-based techniques to functional, weight-bearing applications.

Agenda Overview

Functional Screening & Movement Observation

• Foundational functional tasks to assess movement quality and load distribution
• Clinical observation to guide region‑specific decision‑making

Optimizing Ankle Mobility, Stability, and Control

• Practical assessment of key ankle structures in weight‑bearing and non‑weight‑bearing positions
• Hands‑on interventions paired with mobility, stability, and control strategies

Midfoot Mechanics and Load Management

• Evaluation of midfoot mobility, control, and load transfer during functional tasks
• Targeted manual techniques and exercises to support efficient movement

Forefoot Function and Propulsion Strategies

• Assessment of forefoot mobility, loading patterns, and push‑off mechanics
• Manual therapy and exercise progressions to improve stability and propulsion

Special Considerations & Clinical Integration

• Post‑operative and special population considerations
• Strategies for integrating course concepts into daily clinical practice

Faculty

Robert Turner, PT, OCS, MS, OM, LAc, PMA®CPT - Program Director

Sheena Alva, PT, DPT, OCS - Program Director

Agenda and faculty subject to change

Accreditation and Credit Designation:

Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 6.00 contact hours.

NJ Approval: TBD

FL Approval: TBD

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2812063TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.

Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, ID, IN, KY, KS, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

This course is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine approval for their state and discipline due to constantly changing requirements. We would, however, be happy to assist with this process if requested.

Athletic Trainers: Hospital for Special Surgery (BOC AP#: P537) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 6.00 hours / Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

A certificate is awarded after a 5-question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed. The knowledge assessment and survey can only be accessed once the program has been viewed.

Registration Information and Assistance

For registration assistance or any other questions, contact HSS Rehabilitation Professional education at [email protected].

Confirmations

All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

Refund Policy

Fees for cancellations are non-refundable. HSS reserves the right to cancel this course. In the unlikely event the course is canceled, HSS will issue a full refund of the registration fee, but will not be responsible for any other charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the course.

Please Note:

This program may be recorded, filmed or photographed. By attending this program, you give permission to Hospital for Special Surgery to use your voice and likeness for any purpose (promotional, educational, or other), in any medium, and without remuneration of any kind to you.

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