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1. Articulate biomechanics of closed-chain functional gait, in terms of ground reaction forces and muscle function at the foot, ankle, knee, and hip
2. Integrate recent research in functional gait biomechanics and outcomes for effective AFO rehabilitation strategies
3. Analyze the changes in gait biomechanics with pathologies, and the impact of AFOs on biomechanics and muscle function
4. Identify appropriate AFOs for optimizing patients’ gait and function in a variety of pathological conditions
5. Learn strategies for effective evaluation, measurement, fitting, and delivery of AFOs, as well as follow-up procedures
6. Identify the billing codes and documentation requirements for providing AFOs and related services

FUNCTIONAL GAIT BIOMECHANICS

• Current gait terminology
• Open-chain vs. closed-chain muscle function
• Four foot rockers
• Ankle joint and muscle function during gait
• Gravitational and ground reaction forces at the foot, ankle, and knee

AFO USE IN VARIOUS PATHOLOGIES
Review of the most current scientific literature of the following pathologies:

• Stroke
• Sensory perception loss
• Cerebral palsy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Other neuromuscular conditions

OUTCOME MEASURES

• Review of the existing outcome measures
  • 6MWT
  • 10 meter walk test
  • Functional Independence Measure
• Scandinavian Stroke Scale
• Minimal detectable change with AFO
• Minimal clinically important difference in these measures

ABCs OF AFOs

• Review of the different types of AFOs
  • Solid-ankle AFOs
  • Articulated AFOs
• Biomechanical influences of AFOs on a patient’s gait
• The impact of AFOs on joint and muscle function
• Indications and contraindications of each type of AFO
• Differentiating between over-the-shelf and customfabricated AFOs

AFO CASE STUDIES

• STROKE
• CP
• MS
• Selecting the appropriate AFO

AFO MANAGEMENT

• Patient evaluation
• Taking appropriate measurements
• Ensuring a good fit
• Do’s and Don’ts of AFO fitting
• Signs and Symptoms of incorrect fit
• Providing instructions at delivery
• When to refer the patient to a specialist
• Follow-up
  • Biomechanical evaluation at subsequent visits
  • Knowing when to change the AFO treatment plan

BILLING AND DOCUMENTATION

• CPT codes for billing for time and expertise
• L-codes for reimbursement for the AFO
• Documentation requirements
• Maximizing revenue with AFOs

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for 0.5 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Intermediate, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 5 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 5 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 5 contact hours.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Technology Requirements
Digital Seminars, Live Video Webcast, and Online Course will require participants to set up a personal portal account via Vyne Education, LLC.’s website at www.vyne.com and have access to a computer with a sound device. Participants will have digital access to the  recording, course manual, post-test, and evaluation form. DVDs are sent through the mail (USPS). Participants will need access to a computer with an internet connection and a DVD drive. Participants will receive an Instruction Sheet and a DVD containing a link to the course manual, the video-recording, and a link to post-test and evaluation form. Participants have two options when completing their post-test and evaluation form; Participants may complete their test and evaluation online, which will require access to a computer and their personal portal account, or they may download, print, and complete the paper test and mail back to Vyne Education. 

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