Advanced Strategies in Ankle Foot Orthoses for Optimal Functional Outcomes

Overview: Ankle foot Orthotics (AFOs) are routinely used in the management of patients with neurologic impairments. This course will provide participants with an overview of the classifications of AFOs. In addition, participants will learn how to perform an assessment to best prescribe an AFO that is individualized to the patient. Through hands-on lab and case studies, participants will have the opportunity to prescribe and adjust multiple styles of AFOs.

Audience: COTA, OT, PT, PTA

Presenters:
Curry Durborow, PT, DPT, Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and Outpatient Physical Therapist at Bryn Mawr Rehab in Malvern
Jaclyn Grenier, PT, DPT, Inpatient Physical Therapist at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital

Objectives: At the end of the program, the learner will be able to:

• Describe correct terminology and classifications of an ankle foot orthosis
• Explain biomechanical principles of orthotic design
• Discuss ground reaction forces as they relate to ankle foot orthoses and body position
• Categorize different styles of ankle foot orthoses and their materials
• Apply components of pre-orthotic assessment
• Evaluate gait deviations from orthotic and anatomical origin
• Develop brace prescription to resolve identified gait deviations
• Apply concepts of brace modification after assessment of patient performance

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