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1. Articulate biomechanics of closed-chain functional gait, in terms of ground reaction forces and muscle function at the foot, ankle, knee, and hip
2. Integrate recent research in functional gait biomechanics and outcomes for effective AFO rehabilitation strategies
3. Analyze the changes in gait biomechanics with pathologies, and the impact of AFOs on biomechanics and muscle function
4. Identify appropriate AFOs for optimizing patients’ gait and function in a variety of pathological conditions
5. Learn strategies for effective evaluation, measurement, fitting, and delivery of AFOs, as well as follow-up procedures
6. Identify the billing codes and documentation requirements for providing AFOs and related services

FUNCTIONAL GAIT BIOMECHANICS

• Current gait terminology
• Open-chain vs. closed-chain muscle function
• Four foot rockers
• Ankle joint and muscle function during gait
• Gravitational and ground reaction forces at the foot, ankle, and knee

AFO USE IN VARIOUS PATHOLOGIES
Review of the most current scientific literature of the following pathologies:

• Stroke
• Sensory perception loss
• Cerebral palsy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Other neuromuscular conditions

OUTCOME MEASURES

• Review of the existing outcome measures
  • 6MWT
  • 10 meter walk test
  • Functional Independence Measure
• Scandinavian Stroke Scale
• Minimal detectable change with AFO
• Minimal clinically important difference in these measures

ABCs OF AFOs

• Review of the different types of AFOs
  • Solid-ankle AFOs
  • Articulated AFOs
• Biomechanical influences of AFOs on a patient’s gait
• The impact of AFOs on joint and muscle function
• Indications and contraindications of each type of AFO
• Differentiating between over-the-shelf and customfabricated AFOs

AFO CASE STUDIES

• STROKE
• CP
• MS
• Selecting the appropriate AFO

AFO MANAGEMENT

• Patient evaluation
• Taking appropriate measurements
• Ensuring a good fit
• Do’s and Don’ts of AFO fitting
• Signs and Symptoms of incorrect fit
• Providing instructions at delivery
• When to refer the patient to a specialist
• Follow-up
  • Biomechanical evaluation at subsequent visits
  • Knowing when to change the AFO treatment plan

BILLING AND DOCUMENTATION

• CPT codes for billing for time and expertise
• L-codes for reimbursement for the AFO
• Documentation requirements
• Maximizing revenue with AFOs

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 5 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 5 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 5 continuing education hours.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

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