Live Therapeutic Shoe Course

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Course Description

Starting with epidemiology and costs, this course progresses to foot anatomy with emphasis on structures involved in orthotic management of the diabetic foot. Pathophysiology is then presented showing the mechanisms that put the diabetic foot at risk. Foot examination and foot management paradigms are then presented to equip the fitter with the knowledge to know what intervention is appropriate depending on patient presentation. Measuring devices are discussed differentiating between Ritz Stick and Brannock Device. Fitting therapeutic shoes is then presented along with techniques for checking for fit and function. This is followed by a discussion on loss prevention and the medical-legal issues involved in fitting at risk feet.

Fitting lab: hands-on experience in learning to use the tools involved in fitting therapeutic shoes

Start End Minutes Content
8:00am 8:15am 15 Introduction to Diabetic Foot
8:15am 8:45am 30 Epidemiology and Costs
8:45am 9:30am 45 Foot Anatomy
9:30am 10:00am 30 Pathohysiology of Diabetes
10:00am 10:15am Break
10:15am 10:45am 30 Ulcer Locations and Causes
10:45am 11:30am 45 Related Foot Conditions
11:30am 12:00pm 30 Charcot Foot
12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm 1:15pm 15 Amputations
1:15pm 1:45pm 30 Foot Examination
1:45pm 2:00pm 15 Foot Examination
2:00pm 2:15pm 15 Risk Categories
2:15pm 2:30pm 15 Shoe Categories
2:30pm 2:45pm PM Break
2:45pm 3:15pm 30 Measuring and Fitting Techniques
3:15pm 3:30pm 15 Insert Customization
3:30pm 4:15pm 45 Loss Prevention
4:15pm 5:00pm 45 Shoe Fitting Lab
5:00pm 6:00pm 60 Diabetic Foot Test
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