Course Description This online course will develop the students knowledge of the Tissue Stress Model including load deformation curve and management protocols used with the Tissue Stress Model. Students will learn of common injuries that have been associated in the literature with abnormal foot posture or mobility. Lastly, design of orthotics to appropriately address poor posture and address mobility will be taught. Course Objectives At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to: 1. Differentiate the application of the Tissues Stress Model to acute versus overuse injuries 2. List at least 4 of the common injuries that have been associated in the literature with abnormal foot posture or mobility. 3. Differentiate between the direct and indirect contribution of excessive foot pronation or a pronated foot posture in the development of lower limb and foot injuries. 4. Describe the three 3 reasons for prescribing foot orthoses. 5. List at least 3 recommendations for the design of foot orthoses based on best evidence.
