CCEP 4 Introduction to Principles of Foot, Gait & Orthotics

AECC University College are pleased to be running the full Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners series. You will need to book each seminar individually, the dates are as follows:

CCEP 1 – Advanced Principles of Upper Extremity Adjusting (Marius Jensen) 19-20 March 2022

CCEP 2 – Advanced Principles of TMJ, Ribs, and Shoulder Girdle (Marni Capes) 7-8 May 2022

CCEP 3 – Advanced Principles of Lower Extremity Adjusting (Kevin Hearon) 15-16 October 2022

CCEP 4 – Advanced Principles of Foot, Gath & Orthotics (Dan Prince) 18-19 March 2023

CCEP 5 – Soft Tissue methods for the Spine & Extremities (Jared Jensen) 13-14 May 2023

CCEP 6 – Advanced Principles of Extremity Rehabilitation (Marius Jensen) 14-15 October 2023

CCEP 7 – Global Assessment of the Extremities (John Downes) – TBC

The Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP) seminar series presents practical objective-based solutions for treating the extremities. The seminar series teaches how diagnosis and treatment is made simple through understanding the biomechanical functions of each joint.Chiropractic often stresses the importance of nerve interference in the spine, but neglects that it may also occur in the extremities. This simplified process utilizes muscle tests as indicators for adjusting, providing instant feedback for patients when their strength returns immediately. While these seminars do teach some of the “textbook” information behind the process, the real value is the “hands-on” approach that will teach you how to efficiently implement these methods into your care the next day . . . and with little more than your hands, you can get started without a huge investment.

CCEP 4  –  Introduction to Principles of Foot, Gait & Orthotics

Presented by Dan Prince

Course Synopsis

Posture, both static and kinetic, is discussed and demonstrated. Primary and secondary shock absorbers of gait are related to their major muscle and nerve root. Neutral position of the foot is defined and demonstrated when it is pathomechanical and truly neutral. Structural deformities such as leg length, rear foot and forefoot varus/valgus, functional hallucislimitus (FHL), equinus, and others will be covered.

Orthotics for common foot disorders and posture problems will be demonstrated. Learn how to cast a foot in true neutral position non-weight bearing. Learn why the foundation of the spine truly starts at the ground. Learn the difference between functional and accommodative foot orthoses, and learn to make functional orthoses (students will be making functional orthoses in this class for themselves).

Day 1

08:30-09:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Overview of Gait, Primary Shock Absorber, Secondary Shock Absorber.

09:30-10:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Discussion: Basic Anatomy, Bones of the Foot, Anatomical Landmarks, Major Muscles

10:30-11:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Discussion: Basic Biomechanics, Pronation and Supination, Medial and Lateral Foot, Pathomechanical Neutral Position

11:30-12:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Discussion: Structural Deformities, Leg Length Discrepancy, Coxa Vera, Coxa Valga, Forefoot Varus, Forefoot Valgus, And Functional Hallucis Limitus.

12:30-13:30 LUNCH BREAK

13:30-14:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Discussion: Overall Mechanics of Bone Movement in the Lower Extremity and the Pelvis, Subtalar Pronation, Subtalar Supination

14:30-15:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Discussion: The Effect of Lower Limb Abnormalities on Foot Function, Talus Motion, Intrinsic Foot Deformities.

15:30-16:30 – TOPIC: EXAM PROCEDURES/DIAGNOSIS

Discussion: Shoe Definitions, Functional Orthotics, and Accommodative Orthotics, Kinetic Wedge Modification.

16:30-17:30 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Discussion: Patient History, Past and Present, Examination Non Weight Bearing and Weight Bearing.

17:30-18:30 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Adjustive Technique for the Talus, Calcaneus, Cuboid, Navicular, Cuneiforms, Metatarsals, and Phalanges.

Day 2

08:00-09:00 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Foot Casting standing and sitting, Generic or Neutral Position.

09:00-10:00 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Ordering or Prescribing Orthotics from the lab.

10:00-11:00 – Product distribution, purpose of items, video of protoco

11:00-12:00 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Hands on application: Making in House Foot Orthotics.

12:00-13:00 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Modifications to Orthotics reviewed for varied anomalies.

13:00-14:00 – TOPIC: ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE (HEARON)

Session Review and specific issues cleared up.

Speaker

Dr. Dan Prince served in the United States Air Force until a shoulder injury jeopardized a promising career. He turned to chiropractic care and experienced amazing results. Following this experience he immediately decided on a new career path to help others. He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. Prior to graduation he was awarded a select post-graduate internship position in Albuquerque, NM.

Dr. Prince is in private practice in Edmond, Oklahoma and serves as the official chiropractor to the Men’s and Women’s U.S.A. Sitting Volleyball teams.