Chiropractic Assistant


Biomechanics 222 - 225
4.0

Ivo Waerlop/Shawn Allen, DC

$80.00 USD

AudioVisual Course


Hour 1
  • Discuss the gait cycle and gait cycle biomechanics
  • Discuss Tetrasomy 18 and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy etiologies
  • Discuss Tetrasomy 18 and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy gait abnormalities
  • Propose rehabilitation strategies for abnormalities commonly seen in many neurological disorders
Hour 2
  • Review the anatomical and functional causes of  leg length discrepancies
  • Review the kinematics and kinetics of leg length discrepancies during the gait cycle.
  • View and discuss several new case studies looking at anatomical leg length discrepancies and the impact of compensations to accommodate the fixed changes. 
  • Discuss examination procedures to facilitate understanding of the pathomechanics resulting from a leg length discrepancy. 
  • Propose intrinsic and extrinsic remedies for the gait abnormalities seen.
Hour 3
  • Provide an overview of orthotic therapy
  • Review orthotic casting processes and contrast differences and potential pitfalls in them
  • Discuss common problems arising from orthotic prescription (blisters, pain during use, pressure spots, etc)
  • Propose mechanisms for why problems occur biomechanically
  • Present remedies for common problems that arise
Hour 4
  • Discuss retraining CNS sensory and motor patterns
  • Present several key concepts in visual gait analysis
  • Introduce lesser known anatomical points of interest in the sacroiliac joint
  • Discuss some rehabilitation strategies for the sacroiliac joint

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