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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Course 7

Examining the Leg, Ankle and Foot

$105.00

BOC: 6.25 Continuing Education Units

Course 7 addresses a wide range of advanced sports medicine topics relating to the leg, ankle and foot including biomechanics, diagnosis and decision making, imaging, and arthroscopy. Other topics include osteochondral lesions in the foot and ankle region, leg pain and exertional compartment syndromes, peripheral nerve entrapment, ligamentous and tendon injuries, sport shoes and orthoses, plantar fasciitis, and forefoot problems in sport. This course covers chapters 109-120 of the book “Orthopaedic Sports Medicine”, 4th edition by Mark D. Miller and Stephen R. Thompson.

The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months. Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify leg, foot and ankle anatomy and biomechanics of injury.
  2. Differentiate leg, foot and ankle pathologies, proper decision making and surgeries associated with those injuries.
  3. Differentiate orthopedic assessments and special tests associated with the leg, foot and ankle.
  4. Be able to identify proper imaging for leg, foot and ankle injuries.
  5. Understand pathology of osteochondral lesions in the leg, foot and ankle region and treatment for the lesions.
  6. Understand post‐operative management following leg, foot and ankle surgeries.
  7. Differentiate sport shoes and orthotic conditions associated with sport injuries

BOC: 6.25 Continuing Education Units
NATA PDC Level of Difficulty: Advanced

Program Faculty: Course content includes chapters 109-120 of the book “Orthopaedic Sports Medicine”, 4th edition by Mark D. Miller and Stephen R. Thompson. Assessment created by Rachel Livingstone MA, AT, and Susan Callagy MA, AT, PTA, CSCS.

The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months.

Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase. For further information visit our How Courses Work page.

This course is intended for Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, etc.

BOC Approved Continuing Education Provider

Sport Medics is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.