GAIT: Functional Gait: Component Assessment and Treatment

$495.00

Southeastern Rehabilitation - South College - Asheville, NC

10.29.10 - 10.31.10

Instructor:

April Oury

Prerequisites:

PNF I or Kaiser Vallejo Program

Postures and Patterns to Enhance Locomotion

Many aspects of function are impeded by motor control problems that are reflected in a patient's gait pattern. The skill to observe and then positively impact on a patient's gait dysfunction is a powerful tool in the total rehabilitation of both neurological and orthopedic patients. This course provides therapists with in-depth training in gait analysis and PNF treatment strategies to enhance overall structure and function in both the orthopedic and neurological populations.

Objective

Building on the foundational skills learned in PNF I, the lab sessions will emphasize the necessary developmental and learning sequence for each aspect of the gait cycle.
Through observation, the structural and functional components of gait dysfunction will be identified.
PNF principles and procedures will be used to improve gait mechanics
Activities will include enhancing skills of rolling, crawling, sitting, walking, and running.
Included will be an analysis and treatment of neurologically involved patients and the application to an evidence based practice.

Hours

2.5 Days, 20 Contact Hours

Schedule

Friday 4:30pm - 5:00pm	Check in
Friday 5:00pm - 9:30pm	Intoduction, gait and posture evaluation and analysis.
Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm	Hip and innominate motions; knee, foot and ankle motions. Gait issues including BOS, cadence, stride length and mid-stance stabilization. Postural dysfunction & stabilization.
Sunday 8:00am - 4:00pm	Neurological patient demonstration. Gait treatment with resistance, bridging, sitting, stairs, running. Home program presentation and practice.
Scheduling Note -	Schedule may necessitate changes due to travel restrictions of the instructor. The instructor will discuss any changes at the beginning of the course if applicable.

Breaks

In addition to lunch breaks (on your own), there will be one morning and one afternoon break with light snacks provided.

Attendance

Audience: PT. PTAs may attend with supervising PT.
Each student is expected to attend all hours of instruction to receive a certificate of completion. Any exceptions to this policy must be pre approved in writing by the Directors.

Please note that there may be a change of instructor(s) without prior notice.

Equipment

Lab Clothing
Each participant's body must be accessible for observation and treatment. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry.

Women: Two-piece swim suit or halter top and shorts and good walking shoes.
Men: Shorts or swim trunks and good walking shoes.
ALL: Warm-up suites or other clothing worn over the above described attire is advised to ensure comfort between demonstrations as temperatures in the room may vary.