Online Continuing Education Courses

Plantar Fasciitis, Midfoot Sprains and Strains, Fifth Metatarsal Fractures/Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain

Part I: Plantar Fasciitis

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for plantar fasciitis
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with planter fasciitis
• Outline and describe the guiding principles and 3 phases of treatment in the nonoperative rehab of plantar fasciitis
• Outline and describe the 5 phases of postoperative rehab after plantar fasciitis surgery
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of plantar fasciitis

Part II: Midfoot Sprains and Strains:

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for midfoot sprains/strains
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with midfoot sprains/strains
• Outline and describe the guiding principles and 4 phases of treatment in the nonoperative rehab of midfoot sprains/strains
• Outline and describe the 6 phases of postoperative rehab after surgery for midfoot sprains/strains
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of midfoot sprains/strains

Part III: Fifth Metatarsal Fractures

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for fifth metatarsal fractures
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with fifth metatarsal fractures
• Outline and describe the guiding principles and 3 phases of treatment in the nonoperative rehab of fifth metatarsal fractures
• Outline and describe the 3 phases of postoperative reha after surgery for fifth metatarsal fractures
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of fifth metatarsal fractures

Part IV: First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain (Turf Toe)

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for turf toe
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with turf toe
• Outline and describe the guiding principles and 3 phases of treatment in the nonoperative rehab of turf toe
• List 3 criteria for return to sport
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of turf toe