This one-hour course will develop the student's knowledge of 1st ray function and its functional foundation with pathological pronation explanation, reviewing functional hallux limitus, and understanding step powers. The correlation of 1st ray function and muscular inhibition to musculoskeletal low back pain will be reviewed with the appropriate orthotic treatment and application to combat low back pain.
Course Locations
Online Course
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants will be able to:
• Understand whether pronation is an etiology or one of several manifestations of stress to the musculoskeletal system related to a different origin.
• Understand how steps are powered and how this sets the stage for a repetitive process of postural stress.
• Understand how functional hallux limitus is a primary sagittal plane obstacle.
• Understand pathologic pronation as a lift, not heel contact phenomena.
• Understand how sagittal plane restriction relates to a chronic reduction in hip extension.
• Understand how non-specific lumbar stress occurs and how it relates to a failure of efficient swing phase initiation.
• Understand the simplicity of the treatment process by allowing the 1st ray to plantarflex at the appropriate time in the gait cycle.
Course Agenda
Module 1: Welcome to 1st Ray Function and Lower Back Pain CE Course
Module 2: Video 1
Module 3: Exam 1
Exam 1—Multiple Choice
Module 4: Video 2
Module 5: Exam 2
Exam 2—Multiple Choice
Module 6: Video 3
Module 7: Exam 3
Exam 3—Multiple Choice
Website for additional information or to register:
https://www.vasylimedical.com/education
Instructor name:
Howard Dananberg, DPM, FACFAOM
Disciplines accredited for:
Vasyli certified courses are designed for those who have achieved, or are a student in their junior or senior year (transcripts required) working towards one or more of the following credentials: PT’s, PTA’s, DC’s, AT’s, CPED’s, CO’s, and CPO’s
Vasyli Medical Continuing Education Courses credentialed in the states are listed below.
FL, OK, TX, PA, MD, LA, MN, NM, NV, WV
Texas Physical Therapy Association approval is reciprocal between the following states:
AK, AZ, GA, HI, ID, KS, KY, MS, NC, ND, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WI, WY