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Gait and Microprocessor Knees Training (Maple Shade)
Date and time
Location
Palace of Asia
480 Route 38 East Maple Shade, NJ 08052Description
Gait and Microprocessor Knees Training
Hosted By: Mobility Clinic, Inc. in partnership with Ottobock
This seminar will provide physical therapists, physicians and other healthcare providers with an overview of the functions and benefits of prosthetic knees, specifically the C-leg, Genium and X3. Both lecture and demonstration with patient models will be included. A review of the gait cycle and how individuals with amputations compensate in their walking will be covered. Gait training, balance and weight shifting exercises will be included. Tips for training a patient to utilize the functions of a microprocessor knee will be demonstrated during the symposium. A review of current research related to MPK technology efficacy will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the session participants will be able to:
- describe the key phases of the gait cycle as it relates to prosthetic gait
- identify common prosthetic knee components and their features
- demonstrate basic gait training techniques
- facilitate successful patient outcomes when using the C-Leg, Genium and X3
- Assess a patient before and after prosthetic rehabilitation
- Understand the functional levels and component selection
Presenter:
Byron Backus, CP
Byron has been in the field of prosthetics since 1990, and he joined Ottobock in 2003. His responsibilities at Ottobock include the coordination of prosthetic Cooperative Care fittings and teaching various prosthetic courses including the Helix Hip, Harmony, C-leg, Genium, Dynamic Arm, Michelangelo and Basic Myo-electric courses. From time to time he may get involved with product development of new componentry where clinical input is necessary. Byron is a past president of the Northern Plains Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists and a presenter of numerous topics at local, national and international prosthetic conferences.
Credits:
- 4 CE Credits for PT(A)s approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Approval#: 2016-559) and the New York Physical Therapy Association (Approval#: 15-3-24-17)
- 4 (s) ABC CEUs
*Please remember to sign-in and provide your license and/or certification number(s) in order to receive credit.
Meals:
Dinner will be provided and served at about 6:00 p.m. Vegetarian options will be provided.
Questions:
If you have any questions, please contact Rakesh Jain, CPO, LPO with Mobility Clinic, Inc., at rjain@mobilityclinic.net or phone# 2017-774-1085.
For assistance with registration, please contact the Ottobock Education Team at USLMSEducation@ottobock.com or call 800-328-4058 and ask to speak with an education coordinator.
Thank you!