Gait & Orthotic Interventions for Individuals with Neurologic Conditions 2025

Gait & Orthotic Interventions for Individuals with Neurologic Conditions

TIRR Memorial Hermann Speakers:

Lauren Szot, PT, DPT

Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT

Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Guest Speakers:

Tom DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOP

Todd Klekar, PT, DPT

Neurologic Clinical Specialist

General Info

Open to:	Physical Therapy (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Course Date:	Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time:	Registration at 7:45, Course from 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Location:	TIRR Memorial Hermann 1333 Moursund, Houston, TX 77030 Research Building, Room 217
Recommended pre-course activity or knowledge level:	Prior to attendance of this course, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the parameters of normal gait, including necessary range of motion, muscle activity and functional implications 2. Basic knowledge of types of orthotics 3. Participants should be familiar with NORMAL gait as a preparation for this course. Participants are expected to use the Normal Gait handout shared with the course handouts as a guide for normal gait knowledge.
Handouts:	Electronic handouts will be shared with all attendees prior to the course via email. Please print or download the materials prior to the course for your use.

Course Description: This intermediate level course will apply the participants’ knowledge of normal gait to the analysis of pathological gait in persons with neurological injuries. Also included will be practical information in regards to biomechanics, component selection, prescription rationale, orthotic design, and problem solving. Interventions targeting pathological gait will be reviewed, including orthotic intervention. This information will be conveyed through lecture and video case presentations.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Identify common gait deviations in adults with neurologic conditions and hypothesize potential causes of gait deviations.
Discuss biomechanical principles related to orthotic design, fit, and componentry.
Demonstrate understanding of biomechanics, design, and componentry by formulating an appropriate orthotic prescription and justification for orthotic device.
Select appropriate outcome measures for measuring gait outcomes.
Appraise available literature on evidence-based interventions to address gait dysfunction.
Develop evidence guided interventions and gait training strategies designed to target specific gait deviations, underlying impairments, and activity limitations through a series of case studies.

Assessment of Learning Objectives: After the conclusion of the course, you will receive an email containing a post-lecture quiz and will need to complete with a passing score of 80%. You will then receive an electronic course feedback and assessment form via the email you used to register for the course. Complete this course feedback and assessment form and attest that you participated fully in the requirements for the course. Once completed, you will receive an email verification for your CEU/CCU record keeping.

Instructional Methods Used: Lecture, PowerPoint, videos, labs

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