DCR and Body Central proudly presents:

Integrative Manual Therapy for the Ankle and Foot
Moving Forward, Stepping Up, Balancing the Ankle and Foot through
Integrative Manual Therapy and Orthotic Intervention

Mobility at the ankle and foot is very important for healthy movement and function in life. Heel strike is essential for the runner, the person with a neurologic disorder, the child with cerebral palsy, the adult with a spinal cord injury who is undergoing gait training, as well as the individual going through everyday activities. This new course in Structural Rehabilitation that focuses on the ankle and foot combines the best of traditional orthotic intervention and advanced manual techniques to attain increased mobility and range of motion, decreased pain, and improved overall function. Through extensive lab time, the student will gain a comprehensive understanding and application of how to help a patient attain optimal functioning. Clinical skills will be enhanced with this course. The concepts presented in this class teach the student how to use critical thinking to develop specific rehabilitation plans for different patient populations.

The Practitioner will learn:

1. Integrate an expanding understanding of lower extremity anatomy, Biomechanics, and the gait cycle.

2. Demonstrate intrinsic and extrinsic evaluative skills.

3. Become familiar with new IMT techniques and protocols for gaining range, balancing, and alleviating pain from the ankle and foot complex.

4. Find subtalar joint neutral as a basis for evaluation and orthotic casting.

5. Consider the Biomechanical, IMT, and orthoses needs of typical non-specific populations.

6. Understand the evolving role of orthotic devices in a treatment progression.

 

• Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., Integrative Manual Therapy for the Upper and Lower Extremity, North Atlantic Books, 1998
• Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., Muscle Energy and ‘Beyond’ Technique for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Spine, Upper and Lower Extremities, and Rib Cage, North Atlantic Books, 2003, in press.
• Weiselfish-Giammatteo S., Functional Exercise Program for Women’s and Men’s Health Issues, North Atlantic Books and ANA Publishing, 2001.

• “Muscle Energy Techniques and Beyond: Treatment of Type II Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity Joints” (Video, WE-V10), Sharon Weiselfish-Giammatteo PhD, PT, IMP,C and Northeast Seminars.

It is recommended that the practitioner review the anatomy of the lower extremity prior to attending this course.

Jared Van Der Beek, P.T., I.M.T.,C is the Director of Athletic Rehabilitation and Sports Enhancement for CenterIMT International. He is Practice Manager of CenterIMT Cherry Hill in New Jersey. Jared studied Physical Therapy at University of Vermont. He has a very strong background in athletics. Jared has an extensive background in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT). In addition to Jared’s sports expertise, he has extensive training in the field of neurologic rehabilitation with manual therapy. Jared practices IMT on many client populations, including orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, chronic pain, and much more.

Jared is teaching faculty for the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy (CSIMT) and Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation (DCR). He teaches nationally and internationally.

DAY ONE:

• Brief introduction into Integrative Manual Therapy and the Integrated Systems Approach
• Anatomy and Terms
• Joint Axes with lab
• Biomechanics
• Integrative Manual Therapy for the Ankle and Foot (Part 1) with lab

DAY TWO:

• Gait cycle
• Gait observation
• Intrinsics with lab
• Extrinsics
• Integrative Manual Therapy for the Ankle and Foot (Part 2) with lab

DAY THREE:

• Review of Homework Program
• Subtalar Joint with lab
• Casting Demo and lab
• Orthotic prescriptionIntegrative Manual Therapy for the Ankle and Foot (Part 3) with lab

Please wear comfortable lab clothing that allows for examination of the spine as well as the extremities. This can include a sports bra or bathing suit top for women and shorts for men and women. It is recommended that you bring a mat. You will also benefit from having an anatomy atlas with you during the course.

* Verification (previous DCR course certificate) must be submitted for discount to apply.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please call us at 2121 1402, fax us at 2521 3858 or email us at enquiry@bodycentralhk.com.