Common Conditions of the Ankle & Foot

This on-demand course, led by Dr. Kevin Wong, provides a comprehensive overview of the basic anatomy of the foot and ankle. It explores the critical role of pronation and supination in the gait cycle and their impact on lower extremity stress, covering common conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, metatarsalgia/neuromas, and various knee conditions.Designed to enhance clinical understanding, this program offers practitioners valuable insights into diagnosing and managing prevalent ankle and foot pathologies. Improve your treatment strategies and patient outcomes by mastering the biomechanics and common ailments affecting the lower extremities.

• •Identify key anatomical structures of the foot and ankle, including bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles relevant to clinical assessment
• •Analyze the biomechanical roles of pronation and supination in the gait cycle and explain how abnormalities contribute to lower extremity dysfunction
• •Recognize and differentiate between common foot and ankle pathologies, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, metatarsalgia, and neuromas
• •Apply evidence-based diagnostic techniques to assess foot and ankle conditions in clinical practice
• •Develop comprehensive treatment and management strategies for prevalent ankle and foot disorders to improve patient outcomes
• •Understand the kinetic chain relationship between ankle/foot biomechanics and secondary knee pathologies