This Course Aims to:
Explore a fresh approach to the observation and analysis of normal gait and standing, and the classification and management of gait disorders. The biomechanics of normal gait and standing, and the pathological gaits of disabling conditions will be extensively reviewed, with particular reference to orthotic management. Pre-gait analysis and orthotic management assessment will be demonstrated. The emphasis of patient cases will focus on cerebral palsy, myelomeningocoele and other neurological conditions. Participants will gain a knowledge of the aims of orthotic management and how to achieve them through: the biomechanics of ankle-foot orthoses, the influence of footwear, varieties of ‘AFO Footwear Combination’ design, tuning ‘AFO Footwear Combinations’ to optimise gait and extensive video examples. In addition live patient demonstrations will help participants refine their clinical decision making skills involved in gait analysis and orthotic design.
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