Evidence-Based Treatment of the Foot and Ankle: An Update

Presented by Alexis Wright

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Video Runtime: 51 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 34 Minutes

In this course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the foot and ankle. Users will recognize the more prevalent foot/ankle pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying foot/ankle conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers Management model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the classifications. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.

Meet your instructor

Alexis Wright

Alexis A. Wright serves as professor and program director for the Tufts DPT Boston program. Wright has been invested in DPT education since 2011. She was recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2011 and achieved APTA board-certified orthopedic specialization in 2015. Wright…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Common Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle

1. Common Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle

In this chapter, learners will recognize the more prevalent foot and ankle pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice. One of the key goals is geared toward understanding the etiology behind each of the pathologies and the prognosis of each.

Pain and Disability Drivers of the Foot/Ankle

2. Pain and Disability Drivers of the Foot/Ankle

The primary pain and disability drivers for the foot and ankle include: (1) nociceptive pain elements, (2) neuropathic pain elements, (3) comorbidity pain and disability elements, (4) mood and cognitive pain and disability elements, and (5) social and environmental disability elements. Each of the domains that is specific to the foot/ankle is discussed.

Interventions Directed at Impairments Specific to the Involved Joint

3. Interventions Directed at Impairments Specific to the Involved Joint

This chapter reviews the techniques used to target pain relief or strength, specifically toward the targeted region that is impaired within the foot/ankle. The chapter will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the local impairment classification.

Regional Interventions Directed at Structures That Mediate the Impaired Level

4. Regional Interventions Directed at Structures That Mediate the Impaired Level

In this chapter, learners will review the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the regional designation.

Global-Body or Whole-Person-Directed Interventions

5. Global-Body or Whole-Person-Directed Interventions

Within this chapter, the focus is less on the impairment and more on motor control, proprioception, cognitions, behaviors, and whole-body conditioning. Learners will review techniques associated with lifestyle medicine, global management, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

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