Gray Institute – Foot / Ankle Specialization 2023

Description

• There are no pre-requisites to enroll in Foot / Ankle Specialization
• Over 17 hours of video-rich content and an 80 page detailed outline PDF

Foot / Ankle Specialization gives Movement Professionals the knowledge, understanding, wisdom & skills to create the most effective environments for Rehabilitation, Performance, Prevention as it relates to the Foot and Ankle’s influence on the body and the body’s influence on the Foot and Ankle.

The principles and truths of Applied Function Science® are presented in detail in order to develop powerful and logical strategies. Multiple strategies are developed in order to determine the most effective techniques to facilitate the desired Chain Reactions for the Foot and Ankle and the entire body. Hundreds of techniques are demonstrated, revealing the logical and sequential purpose of each movement.

Accurate and consistent motion and movement nomenclature for the Foot and Ankle and lower extremity are developed in order to effectively communicate the authentic function of the Human Body. The Chain Reaction® Biomechanics of the Foot / Ankle and lower extremity for 3DMAPS® and all forms of functional activities are revealed in detail. Drivers of human movement are demonstrated and categorized in order to determine the most significant techniques and exercises to achieve our purpose-driven goals.

The Power of Tweakology, The Science of Variability, combined with the wisdom of our AFS® Strategies are taught and emphasized in order to empower you to design and manage the most appropriate and effective environments to facilitate the authentic function of the Foot / Ankle and entire body.

Ultimately, this Foot / Ankle Specialization will provide you the foundations, along with the competence and confidence, to continue your lifelong journey to enhancing your knowledge and abilities in order to enhance the lives of others.

Continuing Education Approvals

ACE – 1.7 CECs
ACSM – 17 Contact Hrs.
AFAA – 15 CEUs
BOC – 17 CE Hrs.
CANFITPRO – 4.0 CECs
ISSA – 17 CEU Hrs.
NASM – 1.9 CEUs
PTA Global – 17 CEC

Physical Therapy

• Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, **Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming. (18 Contact Hours through Redefine Health Education)
• New York – 21 CEH
• Ohio – 17.25 Contact Hours
• Texas – 17.25 CCUs

Learning Objectives

Upon Completion of the Gray Institute® Foot / Ankle Specialization students will be able to:

1. Discuss the three sciences of Applied Functional Science®
2. Employ the Principle-Stategy-Technique Process
3. Differentiate between Functional and Non-Functional Techniques
4. Describe the Principles of Behavioral Science
5. Identify all Anatomical Structures of the Foot / Ankle
6. Restate the clinical significance of Proprioceptors
7. Define all motions and positions of the Foot / Ankle and lower extremity
8. Articulate the difference between off weight-bearing and weight-bearing function of the Foot / Ankle
9. Compare traditional muscle function with Functional Muscle Function
10. Demonstrate The Chain Reaction® Biomechanics of the Foot / Ankle and lower extremity
11. Summarize The Chain Reaction® Biomechanics of various forms of functional activities
12. Utilize the 3D Movement Analysis Performance System® to Assess, Treat and Train
13. Reveal the movements and motions of The Chain Reactions of 3DMAPS®
14. Explain the components and the science of Tweakology
15. Name the Authentic Drivers of human movement
16. Design Functional Environments to create the desired Chain Reaction®
17. Choose the most effective actions to facilitate the desired Chain Reaction®
18. Perform multiple techniques utilized for all forms of Rehabilitation, Performance and Prevention
19. Apply Functional Manual Reaction® to enhance the motion of the joints and the movements of the body
20. List the components of Functional Progressions of common dysfunctions and injuries
21. Illustrate the features and benefits of various strategic environments
22. Translate the strategies of Applied Functional Science® into the most effective techniques
23. Incorporate the Dynamical System Approach to achieve goals and develop buffer zones
24. Develop competence and confidence in order to enhance the lives of others

Course Procedure

1. Enroll in the course.
2. View the course content.
3. Take the exams. (You must score 70% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

Module 1 – Applied Functional Science®

Module 2 – Anatomy

Module 3 – Nomenclature

Module 4 – Chain Reaction® Biomechanics

Module 5 – Functional Assessments

Module 6 – Tweakology

Module 7 – Functional Manual Reaction®

Module 8 – Functional Progressions

Module 9 – Strategic Environments

Module 10 – Putting It All Together