- When evaluating a lower extremity or back injury, some Athletic Trainers focus on the specific injury or origin of pain without having a full understanding of how the various aspects of the lower kinetic chain can affect the rest of the body. This can sometimes result in missing the actual source of the problem. This program will discuss the lower extremity kinetic chain and how postural foot abnormalities, specifically foot pronation and pes planus not only affect gait but also can lead to other injuries/conditions. We will discuss the scientific and engineering purpose of the windlass taping technique and how this technique can provide the mechanical advantage the foot lacks to perform at a more optimal level, therefore, decreasing injuries along the kinetic chain. A windlass taping demonstration will conclude this presentation.
- By participating in this program, athletic trainers will be able to assess a person’s gait including foot postures in order to properly identify lower kinetic chain issues that may contribute to the patient’s condition. The athletic trainer will also gain the ability to apply a taping method which can help address the root cause of some gait related conditions.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer LE Kinetic Chain: Ankle Excessive Pronation and Windlass Taping
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Patrick Norwood, ATC, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Steve Tosi, MS, ATC, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Perform a foot assessment with gait analysis to identify foot anomalies.
• Assess how the findings of their gait/postural assessment affects the kinetic chain up the lower extremity.
• Predict what types of future injuries/conditions may occur throughout the kinetic chain due to foot pronation.
• Identify rehab exercises that can help manage symptoms of excessive pronation of the foot.
• Demonstrate and apply the wind-lass taping technique.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 2 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (2) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
