Athletic Foot and Ankle Injuries

Foot/ankle injuries are some of the most encountered injuries in the athlete. When these injuries are not managed, there is diminished training time, increased time away from competitive sport, increased risk for re-injury, decreased quality of life, and long-term negative outcomes to the health of the athlete. This course will address foot/ankle injuries thatmay be uniquely seen in athletes to improve the clinician's understanding of these pathologies. The content will focus on the most current evidence for the management of these injuries along with evidence based manual therapy,neuromuscular retraining, and therapeutic exerciseinterventions. Along with the presentation of the current research, we will cover slides with detail on specific manual therapy techniques, verbal and visual cues for balance training, and ideas for collaboration with other members of the sports medicine team. This knowledge will improve the clinician's ability to effectively treat this commonly injured body region.

Highlights

• Immediately improve your knowledge of foot/ankle injuries specifically encountered in the athlete
• Evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, neuromuscular control, and strength in the foot/ankle

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers