instructor: Roberta Nole, MA, PT, C.Ped
This course is for practitioners only
This webinar outlines the different compensation methods, gait styles and pathologies when a neutral forefoot is combined with either an uncompensated (C) or compensated (D) rearfoot. Rearfoot function monitors and controls the rest of the foot during the gait cycle. The C & D foot types both have a neutral forefoot, thus eliminating the forefoot’s influence on gait. The focus is on the rearfoot and whether it is pronated or more supinated. Having a full understanding rearfoot function is vital before one can fully understand the role of forefoot valgus (A&B) or varus (E&F) in gait and resultant pathologies. The golden rule that, “When a foot can pronate it will”, is examined and the different compensation methods between the C & D foot types are discussed in detail. The instructor explains the specific orthotic design features necessary to control gait and balance the body. Athletic footwear recommendations for the foot types are also discussed.
Participants will be required to complete and submit a post webinar quiz for CEU eligibility.
1 Hour Program
Pre-Approved by ABC for 1.5 Category 1 Credits Each Webinar for Certified Pedorthists, Certified Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants, Orthotic Technicians and Orthotic Fitters.
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The Science Behind Forefoot Valgus: A & B Foot Types
The Science Behind Understanding the Rearfoot: C & D Foot Types
The Science Behind Forefoot Varus: E & F Foot Types
Roberta Nole, MA, PT, C.Ped is owner of Stride™, Inc. Custom Foot Orthotics, Stride Physical Therapy & Pedorthic Center, and Nolaro24™, LLC (Middlebury, CT). She is a
graduate of the University of Scranton; the University of Connecticut; and received her training in Pedorthics at Northwestern University through the Board for Certification in Pedorthics and is credentialed by ABC.
Roberta Nole is the inventor of the 24 foot-typing algorithm. Since 1989 she has specialized in biomechanical gait examination and rehabilitation of the foot and ankle. She has developed an educational training program entitled Clinical Analysis of 24 Adult Foot Types. Nole’s basic and advanced level educational programs are based on her original technology. She lectures nationally on her foot classification methodology, including the utilization of visual weight bearing assessment and video gait analysis. She is a member in good standing of the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Pedorthic Footwear Association.