DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOP:
The QUADRASTEP SYSTEM® is based on a clinical algorithm identifying 24 unique foot-types. These 24 foot-types are subdivided into 6 groupings of 4, known as "quads." Each quad has its own very specific foot and gait characteristics. A patient's foot-type (quad-type) influences not only their gait, but the conditions that may afflict them throughout their lives.
This one-day workshop examines pathological gait conditions, resulting from the occurrence of rearfoot varus deformities (compensated and uncompensated), forefoot varus and forefoot valgus deformities, as well as their combined effects. Attendees will learn to perform visual static and dynamic gait analysis, interpreting key weight- bearing compensations, in order to differentially interpret a patient's foot type. Attendees are taught how to implement the QUADRASTEP SYSTEM® algorithmic process to classify an individual's foot into one of 6 major foot, or "Quad", types. Attendees will come to understand how the specific gait sequencing of each foot type may predispose an individual to a certain set of pathologies.
This workshop provides the attendee an over-view of normal and pathological foot biomechanics, an introduction to a simple, inexpensive method of video gait analysis and a common sense approach to foot orthotic selection and design. It includes reviewing the normal development of a child's foot, as well as Developmental Flat Feet and torsional deformities in children, plus the appropriate use of Gait Plates.
Lab sessions will include foot-typing fellow attendees and actual fitting of Quad specific pre-fabricated functional foot orthoses, which are used as a teaching aid, allowing attendees to try out different common orthotic designs and see how they feel on themselves plus observe which orthotic designs work best on different people, based on their foot type. At the conclusion of this program, each participant will have a detailed comprehension of assessment of foot-type, without the need for complicated goniometric measurements. The attendee will leave this program skilled in a more practical and standardized approach to clinical foot analysis and gait assessment.
This course will be a live program utilizing lecture and lab practical sessions, with plenty of demonstration and hands-on practice.
AGENDA:
9:00 – 10:00 Development of the adult foot and age specific orthotic protocols for the paediatric patient, includes a review of foot anatomy, foot function and the gait cycle.
10:00 – 11:00 Rearfoot Deformities: Compensated vs. Uncompensated. Definitions and clinical presentation of various forms of rearfoot varus deformities and their effect on gait. Practical session at end.
11:00 -11:15 Break
11:15-12:30 Forefoot Deformities : An overview of Forefoot Varus and Valgus deformities and their effect on gait.
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch (Light Lunch provided)
12:30 – 1:00 Introduction to static weight- bearing assessment
1:30 – 2:30 Clinical Analysis of 6 pathological foot-types: For each foot-type, the following will be reviewed:
- · Key foot attributes and morphology
- · Gait characteristics
- · Callus Patterns
- · Clinical Symptoms
- · Orthotic design and treatment goals
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:00 Lab: Foot - typing and orthotic fitting. Participants will learn a simple 4 step method of foot classification. Working in groups, attendees will identify each participant’s foot-type and learn to accurately fit and dispense pre - fabricated functional foot orthoses.
4:00-5:00 Introduction to the24 foot typing algorithm and chart developed for custom orthotic design.
5:00 – 5:15 Course Review and Certificates
COURSE OBJECTIVES / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- The attendee will identify the basic biomechanical principles of the foot and lower extremity as a function of gait, and recognize the affect pathological foot conditions have upon normal gait.
- The attendee will be able to differentiate between a compensated and uncompensated rearfoot varus deformity and their effect on gait.
- The attendee will demonstrate the ability to recognize the effect forefoot varus and valgus deformities have upon gait.
- The attendee will demonstrate the ability to differentiate between common pathological foot-types.
- The attendee will recognize the relationship between pathomechanical foot-types and various differentially diagnosed foot conditions.
- The attendee will demonstrate the ability to recognize key weight-bearing compensations specific to rearfoot and forefoot deformities.
- The attendee will demonstrate the ability to recognize specific foot types via assessment of digital gait videos.
- The attendee will demonstrate the ability to select the appropriate orthotic design and selection based on pathological foot-type, as well as fit pre-fabricated devices specific to foot-type in a lab setting.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Kylie Pearce B.Sc (Podiatry), C.Ped
Kylie graduated from Curtin University, WA in 1994 with a degree in Podiatry and was in private practice for over 10 years. At one point she owned 4 Podiatry practices in the Perth area and employed other Podiatrists. Kylie’s specialty is biomechanics and functional foot orthoses. Kylie moved to the U.S. in 2005 and is a U.S. trained and Certified Pedorthist with the American Board of Certification for Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Kylie is an experienced Podiatry mentor and international public speaker; speaking on biomechanics, gait analysis and podopaediatrics. Kylie works with Nolaro 24 part-time as a Biomechanics Instructor and is their Education Coordinator.
For further information or questions please visit www.nolaro24.com/education.html or email Kylie at kyliepearce@gmail.com
Australian Postal Address: C/O 39 Ashfield Pde, Ashfield, WA, 6054 Ph: (03) 9028 8460
Speaking References: Ongoing U.S. Accredited Continuing Education Series: “Biomechanics Made Easy – A New Approach to Biomechanics” & “Age Specific Orthotic Protocols for the Podopaediatric Patient”.
International Public Speaker:
2016 NWOH Academy of Podiatric Medicine Conference, 2016 Podiatry WA Conference.
2014 Queensland Podiatry Conference, 2014 Podiatry WA Conference.
Keynote Speaker -2014 International Pedorthic Symposium.
