#7266 Physical Therapy Examination for an Ankle Foot Orthosis
 
There is a paucity of research justifying the practice and evidence of the physical therapist’s role in recommending an ankle foot orthosis (AFO). The comprehensive examination should be person-centered and collaborative in nature with the orthotist, but is often absent in rehabilitation practice. This course reviews components of a physical therapy examination for an AFO as presented in the literature and provides evidence of what should be included, deleted or modified based the person’s impairments, social determinants of health and the presenter’s experiences in AFO fabrication. The course addresses functional mobility skills related to gait and considers social determinants of health in a person-centered manner so that skills learned can be immediately applied to examine the foot and ankle for orthotic intervention in acute care, inpatient/outpatient rehab or home health.
 
Instructor: Jennifaye V Brown, PT, PhD, NCS, CAPS
 
Live Webinar Dates and Times:
#7266 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST