Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Podopediatrics & adult biomechanics lecture

International Conference and Expo on Biomechanics & Implant Design

July 27-29, 2015 Orlando, USA

Louis J DeCaro

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Orthop Muscular Syst

Abstract :

This lecture helps the practitioner understand age specific protocols of treatment of things such as, but not limited to, overuse injuries, flat feet, in-toeing, low tone, and neuromuscular child specific diagnosis. A general review of the most common foot and ankle pathologies associated with podopediatrics involving orthotic treatments. Understanding the long-term implications of foot types in children and their correlation and prevention of many common adult kinetic chain pathologies including but not limited to bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and 6 other common podiatric adult complaints. This is a very popular lecture because even if the practitioner does not treat kids, it opens their mind to each and every encounter of �??everyday adult foot pathologies�?� they treat and how those conditions may be linked genetically to their patient�??s offspring.