COMT-6 Lower Extremity Evaluation and Management

This lab-intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the hip, knee, ankle and subtalar joint utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. Based on the recognition of signs and symptoms of lower extremity pathology, the participant will formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology, which may mimic lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, including manipulation, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques.

​Format:

1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours) = 21 hours.

1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s

*Aspire OMT’s Continuing Education Credits are approved for the state in which the course is taught.

Parking:  On Sunday you can use the parking lot in front of the PT department building. Directions will be given out in class as to where to park on Monday.

Nearby Hotels:

Comfort Suites Downtown

2416 N Orange Ave

Orlando FL 32804

407-641-1280

Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park

1275 Lee Rd

Winter Park, FL 32789

407-755-3733

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown

191 E Pine St

Orlando, FL 32801

407-841-1000