Shoe Anatomy and Shoe Wear Selection: Factors to Consider

Course Description

This course will provide practical information related to the various factors to consider in choosing the right shoe for an individual. The course will present information related to shoe surface interaction. The parts of the shoe including the sole will be presented related to athletics to geriatrics.  The relationship between injury prevention and shoe wear will be addressed. This course will provide up to date research information as well as real life examples related to shoe wear.  The information gained may help your athletes, patients and others in choosing the right shoe for the functional activity.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the various parts of the shoe anatomy
• Explain the various factors to consider with common foot and knee pathology
• Summarize information related to research on running shoes
• Summarize information related to footwear and falls in the older person
• Choose various information to provide patients/athletes that could help with optimal shoe wear selection

• Prerequisites

  None

• Educational Level

  Basic

• Other

  Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to respond to polling questions asked throughout the webinar.