Comprehensive Treatment of the Foot and Ankle

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Select the correct mobilization technique, myofascial technique, and correct taping based on a patient’s clinical presentation
• Demonstrate the correct hand technique and grading of joint mobilization for specific mobilizations
• Demonstrate specific techniques for MFR of the foot and lower extremity to treat foot and ankle dysfunctions
• Demonstrate specific techniques for taping of the foot and ankle
• Demonstrate treatment progressions for the foot and ankle

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Select the correct mobilization technique, myofascial technique, and correct taping based on a patient’s clinical presentation
• Demonstrate the correct hand technique and grading of joint mobilization for specific mobilizations
• Demonstrate specific techniques for MFR of the foot and lower extremity to treat foot and ankle dysfunctions
• Demonstrate specific techniques for taping of the foot and ankle
• Demonstrate treatment progressions for the foot and ankle

Approved for 16.5 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Approved for 16 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

If you do not see your state listed above, please contact us at info@glseminars.com for more information.

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Do I need prior experience treating the foot and ankle to take this course?
No. This course is designed to give you a strong foundation for evaluating and treating the foot and ankle, whether you’re newer to this region or looking to refine and expand your skills.

Is this course mostly lecture or lab?
Like all of our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab. You’ll spend most of the weekend practicing mobilizations, myofascial techniques, taping, and orthotic fabrication.

Will I learn how to make orthotics in this course?
Yes! You’ll not only learn the theory and function of orthotics, but you’ll also fabricate a pair of temporary orthotics during the course. These techniques are easy to replicate in the clinic, so you can start applying them right away.

What specific manual therapy skills will I gain?
You’ll learn joint mobilizations of the ankle, rearfoot, midfoot, forefoot, and hallux joints, as well as soft tissue mobilizations/myofascial release. You’ll also gain taping techniques and treatment progressions for common dysfunctions.

How will this course help me in the clinic on Monday morning?
The skills you learn are designed for immediate application. By course end, you’ll be able to assess foot and ankle dysfunctions and use manual techniques, taping, and orthotic strategies to restore function and reduce stress on tissues.

Does this course count toward the CIMT certification?
Yes. Comprehensive Treatment of the Foot and Ankle is one of the nine prerequisite courses needed to enroll in Synthesis, the manual therapy certification course.

What should I wear to the course?
Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Shorts are strongly recommended, as many of the labs involve hands-on techniques at and above the knee.

What course materials are included?
Participants receive a full printed course manual with detailed anatomical overlays, a physical cheat sheet for quick clinical reference, and a video cheat sheet emailed after the course to reinforce the techniques. You’ll also receive a post-course follow-up video from the instructor to help integrate what you’ve learned into your clinical practice.