Course Code: REL-RTS-0-FOAIFIM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine at least four changes in the foot secondary to aging and the impact of footwear.
Determine at least three general guidelines for shoe fitting and features to ensure quality shoewear choices.
Choose recommendations for shoes for older adults based on biomechanical examination and patient needs.
Outline:
Section 1: Footwear Basics
Benefits of Proper Footwear
General Age-Related Changes
Fitting Guide
Meet Gladys
General Footwear Recommendations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Condition-Specific Recommendations
Age-Related Foot Conditions
Comorbid Conditions
Additional Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Case Study
Jack
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Gross is a professor in the DPT Division of Physical Therapy program and the PhD Program in Human Movement Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been a physical therapist for over 40 years, and his research and clinical practice have specialized in the treatment of lower quarter musculoskeletal pathologies He has been fabricating custom foot orthoses for patients for over 35 years.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.