Return to Sport Following Foot & Ankle Injuries

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Stop the Guessing Game: Implementing a Criterion and Evidence-Based Functional Performance Testing Algorithm in Foot and Ankle Injuries

Course Description: This course provides an evidence-based, Functional Performance Testing Algorithm (FTA) specifically designed for the foot and ankle complex. It addresses the current lack of consensus and standardized PPTs for functional readiness following foot and ankle musculoskeletal injuries, drawing on extensive literature from knee, hip, and shoulder return-to-activity protocols. Participants will learn foundational lower leg physical performance competencies and capacities necessary for various activities, from daily tasks to high-level athletics. The course will review current evidence and guidelines for PPTs, discussing their validity and reliability for return to function assessments. Clinical case examples will be integrated throughout to aid in knowledge translation and real-world application. The goal is to provide a framework with excellent translation and application across diverse clinical practice settings and patient demographics.

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

Analyze the importance of functional testing algorithms for determining return to function readiness in patients with foot and ankle musculoskeletal injuries
Evaluate the evidence on the appropriate use of physical performance tests (PPTs) to determine readiness for return to function post foot and ankle musculoskeletal injurDevelop a criterion, algorithmic, and evidence-based approach for determining patient readiness and clearance for return to jogging, plyometrics, and higher-level activities
Synthesize practical recommendations for implementing the Return to Function Physical Performance Testing Algorithm for the Foot and Ankle Complex in clinical practice, considering the patient’s demographic, functional capacity, and specific pathology

Lessons

PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

1 Foundational Principles of Measurement and Assessment 12:20 2 Foundational Principles of Measurement and Assessment (PDF HANDOUT)

ANKLE RANGE OF MOTION ASSESSMENT (MOBILITY)

3 Assessing Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Mobility) 1:14:11 4 Assessing Foot & Ankle Range of Motion (PDF HANDOUT)

EVALUATION OF POSTURAL CONTROL & BALANCE

5 Evaluating Postural Control and Balance 54:12 6 Evaluating Postural Control & Balance (PDF HANDOUT)

MUSCLE PERFORMANCE OF THE FOOT & ANKLE COMPLEX

7 Muscle Performance of the Foot & Ankle Complex 1:14:24 8 Muscle Performance of the Foot & Ankle Complex (PDF HANDOUT)

The Coach

Dr. Michael Jeanfavre

PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

Dr. Michael Jeanfavre is a Board Certified Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist with the American Physical Therapy Association. He is a graduate of Duke University's Doctor of Physical Therapy School. Completed his Orthopedic Residency at His greater purpose is to inspire and facilitate personal excellence in his patients, clients, and athletes. His holistic approach aims to empower individuals to surpass their perceived limits and achieve their goals, fostering recovery and optimizing physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.

Dr. Jeanfavre is not only a skilled clinician but also a committed educator and collaborator, offering his expertise and resources to colleagues and professionals to enhance the delivery of rehabilitation and human performance services. His multifaceted approach and dedication to continuous learning make him an invaluable asset to the field of physical therapy and sports rehabilitation.

With a clinical approach rooted in evidence-based medicine, Dr. Jeanfavre leverages modern technology and objective measurements to diagnose and treat orthopedic and sports-related injuries. He combines scientific research with advanced training in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation to identify the root causes of conditions, targeting specific range of motion limitations, asymmetries, and strength deficits that lead to pain and injury.

Dr. Jeanfavre's expertise is further enhanced by his use of video analysis, force dynamometers, and surface EMG to evaluate and optimize human movement, capacity, and performance. His multidisciplinary treatment approach incorporates manual therapy, objective measurements, and criterion-based exercise progressions to promote efficient and effective healing and recovery. His primary goal is to empower patients and clients to overcome their injuries, mitigate future injury risks, and return to full capacity.

Credentials:
- PT – Licensed Physical Therapist
- DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
- FAAOMPT – Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- OCS– Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- SCS – Sports Clinical Specialist
- CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Professional Certifications:
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment Levels 1 & 2
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Level 1
- Y-Balance Test Certified
- Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Functional Range Conditioning and Functional Range Assessment - Functional Movement Seminars
- Internal Strength Model Practitioner - Functional Movement Seminars
- Movement Links Certified Practitioner - Movement Links Inc.
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Level A - The Prague School
- McGill Method Practitioner - BackFitPro Inc., Dr. Stuart McGill

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