What is Pedorthics

The word “Ped-” implies the meaning of the “foot” and the word  “-orthist” implies the meaning of “one who aligns.” So the pedorthist’s protocol should be to align the foot bone; especially, the anklebones on which our body stands; this can distribute the body weight evenly throughout the bottom of the foot, and our body can stand and move with alignment from the anklebones.

Learning Objectives

  1. Analysis of Foot Structure pertinent to weight: the Tarsal Joint and plantar muscle
  2. The function of Tarsal Joint and Plantar Muscle: Shock Absorber.
  3. Analyzing the Gait Cycle with weight.
  4. Aligning Tarsal Joint with Orthotics to the point of Aligning the Anklebones.
  5. Primary/Secondary Compensatory Behaviors on the tilted Anklebones.
  6. Anklebone Alignment Test.

Detailed Session Description

It is imperative to understand how the tarsal joint is affected by weight. Supporting the tarsal joint to the point of aligning the anklebone and keep them from falling is the key to the functional foot while providing comfort and balance. This course will discuss the importance of orthotics that align the anklebones, shoe bottom leveling, and how to stand and walk correctly. We will discuss the benefits of aligning the anklebones, and how to test the anklebone alignment. This course will bring an advanced view of foot management while adding valuable information further respect for our body’s full mechanical functionality and Pedorthic practice.

Anklebone Alignment Test

Learning Objectives

  1. Basic Concept for Anklebone Alignment.
  2. Postural Compensation on the Tilted Anklebones
  3. Learn to Test Anklebone Alignment & Hip Bone Alignment.

Detailed Session Description

Every standing structure must have a leveled foundation for its entire structure alignment and balance. That applies to our body structure as well.  Because the foot is the foundation of our body. This course will discuss the purpose of alignment, and how to prevent our body from getting damaged by a fallen tarsal joint. Comparing pedorthist’s practice to an optometrist’s practice can help people understand the pedorthist’s role in a  familiar way; orthotics to eyeglasses’ lenses, shoes to an eyeglass’ frame, socks/cushions to coatings on the lenses. This course will bring an advanced view of foot management while adding valuable information further respect to Pedorthic practice.

Fallen tarsal joint Syndrome

A fallen tarsal joint affects the central nervous system, whole-body balance, foot shape, pain, major joint alignment, spine, blood circulation, body energy, body functionality.

Learning Objectives

  1. Tarsal joint—the Foundation of Our Body.
  2. How the Fallen Tarsal Joint affects our Whole Body Structure.
  3. How to reverse the Fallen Tarsal Joint Syndrome.

Detailed Session Description

Most structural problems of our body start at the bottom; more precisely—from the fallen tarsal joint. Once we understand that our body stands on the tarsal joint, we can analyze what is going to happen to our whole body structure when this joint falls; from the bottom of our feet to the head on top. This course will analyze how the foot deformities, the aching feet, the major joint problems are mechanically developing from the fallen tarsal joint, and how our brain reacts to it. Afterward, discuss how the orthotics that support the fallen tarsal joint back to the point of aligning the anklebones can reverse all of the fallen tarsal joint syndromes. This course also will bring an advanced view of foot management while adding valuable information further respect to Pedorthic practice.