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2009 Dates & Locations

LEVEL 1

April 25th

Waltham Abbey
Ian Mathieson

May 9th

Sheffield
Paul Barcroft

Sept 5th

Telford
Paul Barcroft

Sept 19th

Basingstoke
Ian Mathieson

LEVEL 2

June 27th

Waltham Abbey
Ian Mathieson

July 4th

Sheffield
Paul Barcroft

October 17th

Telford
Paul Barcroft

November 7th

Basingstoke
Ian Mathieson

LEVEL 3

November 28th

Brackley
Ian Mathieson

 

Workshops cost £100 inc. VAT per delegate per course. Or, book both Level 1 and 2 at the same time and pay just £180 inc. VAT. This includes lunch and refreshments, lecture notes and certificate of completion.

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Attending Vasyli Biomechanics 09 will count toward your CPD portfolio.

COURSE CONTENTS:

LEVEL 1: Introductory Rear Foot Mechanics

COMMON CAUSES OF BIOMECHANICAL DYSFUNCTION Basic biomechanical principles are discussed including the Subtalar joint (STJ), what it is, where it is and how it should function. Why it does not always function as designed and the contributing factors associated with dysfunction of the STJ.

Topics include: Subtalar Joint function/dysfunction and evaluation and Gait Cycle; Common conditions associated with biomechanical dysfunction – Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, Achilles Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Knee Pain, Lower Back Pain and Leg Length Discrepancy.

Practical work includes:Hands on assessment and Neutral position of the STJ, Taping techniques, Heat moulding and fitting of Vasyli Orthosis (each delegate will receive a pair of orthotics for the practical session) Wedging and fine tuning.

LEVEL 2: Introductory Fore Foot Mechanics

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF FOREFOOT CONDITIONS: We look at what constitutes the forefoot, the joints and the interaction between the rear foot and fore foot. How they function together during gait to convert the foot from a mobile adapter to a rigid lever and back. Mechanics and motion of the fore foot, 1st ray function and assessment, Fore foot neutral position.

Topics include: Fore foot mechanics and 1st Ray function and evaluation; Common conditions – Bunions, Metatarsalgia, Morton’s Neuroma, Hallux Rigidus/Limitus, Hammer-Claw-Mallet toes, Fore foot Varus/Valgus, Plantarflexed/Dorsiflexed 1st Ray.

Practical work includes: Hands-on assessment of the fore foot, fore foot neutral, measurement techniques, wedging and fine-tuning of orthosis, troubleshooting

LEVEL 3: Clinical Biomechanics Toolkit

Intended to consolidate and develop the skills presented in the level 1 and 2 seminars. A system for approaching clinical biomechanics will be proposed, highlighting the concept of the ‘Clinical Biomechanics Toolkit’ to place previously developed skills in the context of the clinical encounter. Several core skills will then be developed through lecture and workshop sessions. Overall, the programme is designed to increase practitioners confidence in approaching clinical biomechanics’

PROGRAM TIMING - ALL LEVELS

REGISTRATION: 09.30 to 10.00 AM
SESSION ONE: 10.00 to 11.15AM
BREAK: 15 MINS
SESSION TWO: 11.30 to 12.45PM
LUNCH: 1 HOUR
1.45 to 4.30PM: PRACTICAL SESSION
(all session times subject to variation on the day)

 

DELEGATES ATTENDING LEVEL 1 ARE REQUESTED TO BRING/WEAR A COMFORTABLE PAIR OF SHOES - TRAINERS FOR THE PRACTICAL ORTHOTIC HEAT MOULDING SESSION.