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Section: CME Category: Biomechanics

Basic Biomechanics Part 1: Alignment and Orientation of the Normal Lower Extremity

Guido LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, FACFAOM

This is the initial presentation of fundamental information which allows the practitioner to define normal and determine if there is mechanical axis deviation and/or malorientation of joints. This information is the crucial starting point to any biomechanical examination and aids the examiner in determining if proximal

CME (Credits: 0.75) CEU (Credits: 0.75)

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Goals and Objectives
  1. The Registrant will be able to define Mechanical Axis Deviation and its influence on foot function.
  2. The registrant will be able to define joint malorientation and determine the influence of proximal deformity.
  3. The Registrant will understand compensatory mechanisms within the foot and highlight a special reference to equinus deformity. The contributions of the ankle and forefoot will be highlighted.
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • CME (Credits: 0.75)

    PRESENT e-Learning Systems is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. PRESENT e-Learning Systems has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.75 continuing education contact hours

    Release Date: 10/27/2022 Expiration Date: 10/27/2024

  • CEU (Credits: 0.75)

    NURSING: Nurse CE is provided for this program through collaboration between Present e-Learning Systems and AffinityCE. AffinityCE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This activity provides 0.75 contact hours of nurse CE credit.

    Release Date: 10/27/2022 Expiration Date: 10/27/2024

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  • It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems and it's accreditors to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.

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    Guido LaPorta has nothing to disclose.