Advanced Course

 “Structured BioMechanics”

We have all heard of or know someone personally who immediately upon graduation from college gets a job and is told on their very first day to “forget everything you were taught in school – now you will learn how it is done in the real world” or something to that effect.

Realistically, what knowledge, skills and level of competency would you expect to gain from going on to obtaining a masters degree in biomechanics?  What would be your expectations of the knowledge and skills that you would newly acquire and in what way would you be able to apply these things specifically and effectively to the betterment of your patient base and ultimately the overall quality of your life and bottom line?

The end product or result of this course is to make practitioners that are completely confident in their abilities to assess their patient’s mechanics, spot the exact area or areas of faulty mechanics and trace it to the patient’s chief complaint, and if appropriate, make orthotics that specifically addresses the area of faulty mechanics to the betterment of the patient’s condition.    

Continuing education is great, but from a practical stand point, with respect to podiatric biomechanics and orthotics, all the knowledge and skills you need to be fully confident with any and all aspects of biomechanics and orthotics can be obtained in a single weekend. 
If you have any questions at all, or to enroll, email me or call me personally at (727) 743-3734.

Sincerely,
John T. Feulner DPM, CO
President, DPM Practice Solutions

P.S. If you, like most practitioners, are looking for something to give you a competitive edge, this one weekend course can give you that and more.

P.P.S Included in the price of the course are one pair of orthotics – ask for details   

 
Two Day Course Outline

Friday

2:00 to 2:15               Registration
2:15 to 3:00               Participants Assessed “BioMechanically” by Instructors  

• Static and Dynamic Exams Quickly Demonstrated
• Participants are Casted for Orthotics

3:00 to 3:30               Introduction and Weekend Overview

• The Purpose of BioMechanics
• Successful Actions of Large Orthotic Practices
• The Key to Doing More Orthotics 
• The Goal of Orthotic Treatment
• The Concept of “Structured BioMechanics” 

3:30 to 4:00               Paperwork

• “It All Starts With Your Paperwork”
• The Vital Importance of Goals and Expectations
• How Your Paperwork “Sells” Orthotics by “Raising Awareness”
• How to Use Your Paperwork for Patient Follow up
• How to Use Your Paperwork  to Document for Billing 

4:00 to 4:45               Static Exam Theory and Demonstration

• Three Class System
• How to Predict Orthotic Results with the Static Exam
• How the Static Exam Takes Less Than Two Minutes
• How to Use Static Exam for Both Initial Evaluation and Orthotic Follow Up
• Participants Used for Demonstration

4:45 to 5:00               Break

• Coffee, Soda, Water
• Cold Cuts and Snacks

5:00 to 5:45               Dynamic Exam Theory and Demonstration

• Only Two Zones to Watch / Only Five Possible Variables
• Comprehensive Gait Analysis in Less Than Five Minutes
• How to Use Dynamic Exam for Both Initial Evaluation and Orthotic Follow Up
• Participants Used for Demonstration

5:45 to 6:15               Barriers and Stops to Doing Large Volumes of Orthotics

• The Role Confidence Plays in Doing Large Volumes of Orthotics
• BioMechanics Confusing???
• Types of Exchange - Obtaining Second Pairs, Success Stories, Testimonials and Patient Referrals
• Concept of 100% Percent Satisfaction Guarantee and How This Relates to Confidence!
• A Quick Synopsis on Billing Strategies and How to Get Your Patients to Pay Cash for Your Orthotics
• How to Overcome Any Barrier or Stop to Doing Large Volumes of Orthotics
• Interactive Discussion on Specific Issues Participants are Having That Prevent Doing Large Volumes of Orthotics

6:15 to 7:00               Casting Theory and Demonstration

• Casting Session / Participants Cast Each Other to Proficiency

Break For Day

Saturday

9:30 to 10:00             Participants Receive Personal Pair of Orthotics

• Given “Personalized” Break in Instructions
• Theory and Discussion of Break In Period As It Relates To the Patient Classification System

10:00 to 10:30           Working Up Your Orthotic Patient   

• The Vital Importance of Your Paper Work
• Concept of Chief Complaint Grading
• Connecting Faulty Mechanics to Chief Complaint
• The Vital Importance of Goals and Expectations
• How to Sell Orthotics With Your Paper Work

10:30 to 10:45           Increasing Your Orthotic Indications  

• “Orthotics by Diagnosis”

10:45 to 11:30           Orthotic Technology and Casting Techniques  

• Comparison of Orthotic Technologies
• Why We Choose Full Contact Orthotics
• Why We Choose Foam Casting

11:30 to 12:00           The Vital Importance of Patient Education

• Ensuring Great Results by Controlling the Environment
• Shoe Gear – The Difference Between Fair and Great Results
• Communication – A Key To Orthotic Success  

12:00 to 12:30           Participant Casting Session

• Using the Static Exam
• Documenting Results on Orthometry Form

12:30 to 1:30             Lunch

• Coffee, Soda, Water
• Hot Buffet and Cold Cuts  

1:30 to 3:00               Dynamic Exam Demonstration and Work Shop

• Only Two Zones to Watch / Only Five Possible Variables
• Comprehensive Gait Analysis in Less Than Five Minutes
• Video Demonstration
• Participants Used for Demonstration

3:00 to 3:30               Dispensing Orthotics

• The Do’s, Don’ts, and Interpreting Patient Response
• Time Milestones and the Patient Classification System
• How, Why and When Specifically to Follow Up With Orthotic Patients
• Concept of Allowing Your Patient to Change, Adjust and Adapt Over Time

3:30 to 4:00               Break 

• Coffee, Soda, Water
• Cold Cuts and Snacks  

4:00 to 4:45               Orthotic Patient Follow Up; Trouble Shooting for Literally Any Situation

• Why It is a Must to Follow Up With Your Orthotic Patients
• What Exactly to Do On An Orthotic Follow Up Visit
• How to Use Your Paperwork On An Orthotic Follow Up Visit
• Interpreting Patient Response at Any Point in Time
• How to Use the Dynamic Exam for Orthotic Follow Up
• How to Use the Static Exam for Orthotic Follow Up
• Exactly What You Need to Accomplish On An Orthotic Follow Up Visit. 
• Securing Success Stories, Testimonials, Second Pairs, and Patient Referrals  

4:45 to 5:15               Orthotic Adjustment Theory and Demonstration

• Exactly When, How and When Not To Adjust Orthotics
• Static Exam to Determine Orthotic Adjustment
• Dynamic Exam to Determine Orthotic Adjustment

5:15 to 6:00               Orthotic Adjustment Workshop

• Participants Adjust Orthotics Until Proficient
• Utilizing a Grinder to Make Quick Adjustments
• Utilizing a Dremel to Make Quick Adjustments  

6:00 to 6:30               Casting

• Casting Session / Participants Cast Each Other
• Document Static Exam Results On Orthometry Form
• Document Dynamic Exam Results With and Without New Orthotics to Note Specific Differences On Orthometry Form

Break For Day

Sunday

9:00 to 9:30               Continental Breakfast

• Coffee
• Bagels, Cream Cheese, Pastries

9:30 to 10:00             Orthotic Billing 

• Managing Your Orthotic Patient With Billable Time
• Orthotics Covered / Not Covered and Why This Does Not Matter in the Slightest
• Specific Coding and Billing Strategies
• Exceptional Results - Cash Pay For Orthotics!  

10:00 to 10:30           Promotions – “The Things You Do That Drive the Machine”  

• In House Promotions
• Success Story Books Everywhere
• Web Presence  
• Local Advertising and Events
• Staying in Communication with Your Patient Base

10:30 to 11:00           Final Skills Practice Static Exam

• Documentation of Static Exam on Initial Patient Evaluation on Orthometry Form
• How Static Exam Relates to Orthotic Follow Up in Real Clinical Simulations.
• How to Predict Orthotic Results with Static Exam

11:00 to 12:00           Final Skills Practice Dynamic Exam

• Documentation of Dynamic Exam on Initial Patient Evaluation on Orthometry Form
• How to “Connect the Dots” Between Faulty Mechanics and Chief Complaint
• How Dynamic Exam Relates to Orthotic Follow Up in Real Clinical Simulations
• How to Predict Orthotic Results with Dynamic Exam

12:00 to 12:30           Lunch

• Pizza
• Soft Drinks

12:30 to 1:00            Panel Discussion

• Q and A Session for Any Topic Covered or Not Concerning Orthotics in Your Practice.   

1:00 to 2:00               Final Clinical Skills Work Shop

• Practice Static Exam
• Practice Dynamic Exam
• Practice Casting
• Practice Documentation of Clinical Exam Results
• Practice Orthotic Adjustment

End of Course            

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