Vibhor Agrawal – AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) Management: Optimizing Functional Gait Biomechanics & Outcomes

Vibhor Agrawal – AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) Management: Optimizing Functional Gait Biomechanics & Outcomes

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Description

Faculty:
Vibhor Agrawal
Duration:
4 Hours 45 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Aug 18, 2017

Description

Outline

FUNCTIONAL GAIT BIOMECHANICS.

  • Current gait terminology
  • Open-chain vs. closed-chain muscle function
  • Four foot rockers
  • Ankle joint and muscle function during gait
  • Gravitational and ground reaction forces at the foot, ankle, and knee

AFO use in certain pathological areas. There is a review of the most current scientific literature.

  • Stroke
  • Sensory perception loss
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  • Other neuromuscular conditions

COME MEASURES

  • Review of the existing outcome measures
    • 6MWT
    • 10 meter walk test
    • Functional Independence Measure
  • Scandinavian Stroke Scale
  • Minimal detectable change with AFO
  • Minimal clinically important difference in these measures

There are ABCs of AFOs.

  • Review of the different types of AFOs
    • Solid-ankle AFOs
    • Articulated AFOs
  • Biomechanical influences of AFOs on a patient’s gait
  • The impact of AFOs on joint and muscle function
  • Indications and contraindications of each type of AFO
  • Differentiating between over-the-shelf and customfabricated AFOs

There are aFO case lawsuits.

  • STROKE
  • CP
  • MS
  • Selecting the appropriate AFO

AFO management.

  • Patient evaluation
  • Taking appropriate measurements
  • Ensuring a good fit
  • Do’s and Don’ts of AFO fitting
  • Signs and Symptoms of incorrect fit
  • Providing instructions at delivery
  • When to refer the patient to a specialist
  • Follow-up
    • Biomechanical evaluation at subsequent visits
    • Knowing when to change the AFO treatment plan

There are bills and documentation.

  • CPT codes for billing for time and expertise
  • L-codes for reimbursement for the AFO
  • Documentation requirements
  • Maximizing revenue with AFOs

Faculty

Vibhor Agrawal, PhD Related seminars and products: 1


There is a PhD by VIBHOR AGRAWAL. He is a professor of physical therapy at the University of Miami. He has published more than 50 papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He presents at conferences for rehabilitation journals. He is an associate editor. Prosthetics Orthotics International. The Board of Directors for the Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation is chaired by an executive member of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.

As a founder. Enability is a company. Dr. Agrawal has devoted himself to enabling individuals with disabilities through knowledge, service, and research. He works with corporations in the design and development of assistive devices, clinical research, and education.

Speaker disclosures.

Vibhor Agrawal is a professor at the University of Miami. He is paid by PESI, Inc.

The Board of Directors for the Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation is non-financial.


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