Improving Foot Function - Level 1
A comprehensive approach to assessment, treatment & therapeutic exercise for foot dysfunction.
Description
There are so many reasons for foot pain, and many of the typical interventions to help fix it are out-dated and
short-sighted. This course will introduce you to the emerging science behind foot pain and optimal foot function.
We will look at what's really happening in the feet and how to create the opportunity for better function.
You will learn techniques to relieve pain and improve the way the foot moves, and help you recognize when foot pain may be
linked to knee, hip and core dysfunction, assessment techniques to identify where there are issues and ways to make
corrections and provide purposeful, effective and evidence-informed home care to ensure success.
You should have a foundational understanding of anatomy and anatomical terminology to take this course.
What You Will Learn!
- Strategies and tools for decreasing foot pain.
- Methods to connect foot, knee, hip and core function to improve performance and prevent injury.
- Misconceptions and truth about common foot conditions.
- How to test your footwear to see if it is allowing healthy foot function.
- What to look for in footwear to make sure you are providing a healthy foundation for movement and force transmission.
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone with feet. General Public.
- Massage Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Athletic Therapists
- Personal Trainers
- Fitness Professionals
- Yoga Instructors
- Pilates Instructors