Very little research exists documenting the practice and evidence of the physical therapist’s role in recommending an ankle foot orthosis (AFO). The comprehensive examination should be patient-centered and collaborative in nature with the orthotist, but is often absent in rehabilitation practice. This course will review components of a physical therapy AFO examination as presented in the literature and provide evidence of what should be included, deleted or modified based patient impairments, social determinants of health and the presenter's experiences in AFO fabrication. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.
Please note, this course is ONLY for the examination for an AFO. An additional course including treatment is scheduled for the second half of 2018.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DE/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- The participant will be able to describe at least three of the components comprising a patient-focused examination for an AFO based on evidence presented.
- The participant will be able to accurately interpret at least two findings of objective measures used to assess impairments qualifying the need for an AFO.
- The participant will be able to identify at least three of the results of the subjective examination portion and at least three outcome measures to recommend an AFO based on a case study.
Course created on March 23, 2018
Agenda
0-10 Minutes | Review of learner outcomes & course background |
10-25 Minutes | Patient-Centered Care & the social determinants of health |
25-85 Minutes | AFO examination components |
85-110 Minutes | Critical appraisal of subjective information & outcome measurements |
110-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Jennifaye V. Brown
PT, MSPT, PhD, NCS, CAPS
Jennifaye V. Brown, PT, MSPT, PhD, NCS, CAPS, has a BA-Psychology (Emory University), a MS-Physical Therapy (University of Miami-FL), and a PhD-Exercise Science (University of South Carolina). Dr. Brown has over 30 years of clinical experience focused in neurorehabilitation across the continuum of care and has presented numerous continuing education courses on adult neurologic assessment and treatment intervention for acquired brain injury, particularly stroke. Her research agenda explores the perceptions of individuals with stroke regarding their experiences with AFO fabrication, modification and maintenance. As an Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the Clinical Instructor Education Board and a three 10-year term board certified neurologic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) of the APTA, Dr. Brown has taught at six PT and two PTA programs. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and member of the APTA, Neurology Section of the APTA, SC Chapter of the APTA, Aerobics & Fitness Association of America, the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association and a 2020 graduate of the prestigious APTA Fellowship in Education Leadership.
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