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TOG's Continuing Education Department
New Dates for 2009
Mastering Orthotic Therapy 2009
Mastering Orthotic Therapy was first launched on September 13th, 2008 and it was a resounding success! Here are some testimonials from the participants:
..Fantastic, brilliant idea to include support staff
..Very professional, informative and helpful staff
..Very well organized, excellent material and helpful aids to take with us
..Refreshed what I know and extended my knowledge
..Well done for a single day
..Learned tons! Was great! I feel much more confident that I understand the different uses & modifications of orthotics
..Staff will be able to help me more
..Very well run, educational & fun!
..Dr. Ross & Dr. Lustig were excellent presenters with excellent command of their subject
Stay tuned for 2009 dates! To download a copy of this year's seminar for Practitioners (Click here to download the brochure)
In celebration of TOG’s 20th anniversary, we held our first ever Super Seminar in 2006. This seminar was intended to be a one time event only, however, due to its resounding success, we decided to launch this as an annual program. Now called MASTERING ORTHOTIC THERAPY 2009, TOG’s Continuing Education team has designed a whole NEW seminar. With a concentration on pathologies and orthotic therapy, this seminar proved to be an educational experience like no other!
Course Objectives:
1) To discuss the effects of orthotics on the kinetic chain
2) To examine pathologies and conditions present in different populations
3) To discuss the different aspects involved with the business of orthotic therapy
In Addition! Practical Aspects of TOG
To download this year's brochure for the Concurrent breakout stream for SUPPORT STAFF (Click here to download the brochure)
We listened to your feedback and launched a full day event for your support staff that ran concurrently with Mastering Orthotic Therapy.
Course Objectives:
1) To provide hands-on-training on the Practical Aspects of TOG's business practices
2) To provide an understanding of what orthotic therapy entails
3) To discuss the different aspects involved with the business of orthotic therapy
For price and registration forms or more information for our 2009 seminar year, please contact:
Yvette Antinucci, Manager, Events Planning
TOG's Continuing Education Department
By Telephone: 1.800.551.3008 Ext. 3171
by E-mail: yantinucci@theorthoticgroup.com
TOG's Continuing Education Seminars
THE ORTHOTIC GROUP seminars are an excellent way for Healthcare practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of custom orthotic therapy, lower limb biomechanics and gait analysis.
The field of orthotics is constantly changing. It is our commitment to provide you with educational forums that offer up-to-date information on the orthotic industry from a clinical and business standpoint.
We are proud to present Dr. Kim Ross, B.Sc. M.Sc., D.C., Ph.D(biomechanics)and Alan Lustig, D.P.M, two of the most recognized speakers on biomechanics in their respective fields, as our lecturers. Both instructors will offer tremendous value to your assessment techniques and understanding of foot biomechanics and abnormal foot functions.
Please contact Yvette at 1.800.551.3008 ext. 3171 or yantinucci@theorthoticgroup.com for price and registration forms.
 Please visit our International Distributors Page for seminars outside of North America.
Orthotic Therapy 2008
Increase your knowledge of orthotic therapy! If you are a health care practitioner that is new to foot orthotics, or are a seasoned expert,
this seminar will provide you with the fundamentals needed to practice orthotic therapy successfully in your clinic. This full day seminar will educate you in: lower limb anatomy, biomechanics, muscle activity during gait, assessment techniques, and casting in sub-talar neutral.
Your day includes:
• Your own complimentary pair of orthotics
• The Orthotic Group certification
• Educational seminar documentation
• Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments
Gait Analysis 2008
This seminar is designed to help you understand and assess lower limb biomechanics like never before. This learning experience will be facilitated through TOG GaitScan™, a computerized pressure analysis tool brought to you by The Orthotic Group. This system calibrates valuable quantifiable pressure and timing measurements during
standing, walking, and running, and will assist you to determine your patient's need for orthotic therapy.
At this seminar you will learn: why gait technology plays an important
role in the analysis of the foot, how this technology can help
you in your clinical setting, the gait cycle (in-depth) and why
this dynamic information is important to use in your patient diagnosis.
Your day includes:
• Gait cycle analysis
• The Orthotic Group certification
• Educational seminar documentation
• Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments
Advanced Orthotic Therapy 2009
Our Advanced Foot Biomechanics Seminar introduces graduates
of our Orthotic Therapy Seminar to difficult foot types and case studies. This seminar is designed for enthusiasts who are looking to understand how the foot is functioning during gait. This half day seminar, hosted by Dr. Alan Lustig, takes you through: the complete gait cycle, the nine foot types, advanced case studies and the terminology used by specialists in biomechanics and footcare.
Your day includes:
• The Orthotic Group certification
• Educational seminar documentation
• Refreshments and snacks
Instructors
Dr. Kim Ross Dr. Alan Lustig
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Custom Orthotic Therapy 2009
Markham, ON -February 21st
Chicago, USA - February 28th
TOG International, London - Date to be announced
New York, USA - August 22nd
Los Angeles, USA- October 17th
Gait Analysis
Los Angeles, CA -October 19th
Markham, ON -November 2nd
Advanced Foot Biomechanics & Custom Orthotic Therapy
Markham, ON - November 14th
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