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Foundation Course in Clinical Podiatry

72-Hour Intensive Clinical Certification & Biomechanics Roadmap

An intensive clinical certification programme combining biomechanics, clinical reasoning, patient assessment, orthotic prescription, rehabilitation, and practice development.

The curriculum reflects Orthofit's multidisciplinary approach of combining gait analysis, posture assessment, customised orthotics, rehabilitation, diabetic footcare, sports therapy, and patient education.

Curriculum Modules

Module 01

Advanced Functional Anatomy

  • Comprehensive study of Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg
  • Detailed analysis of Knee, Hip, and Pelvis biomechanics
  • Lumbar Spine correlations

Focus: Understanding the kinetic chain and muscle interactions.

Module 02

Biomechanics & Human Movement

  • Detailed understanding of Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse planes
  • Concepts: Tri-Planar Motion Control™
  • Subtalar Joint Neutral Position & Forefoot/Rearfoot mechanics
  • Midfoot Function analysis

Mirroring internationally taught biomechanical concepts used in VASYLI educational workshops.

Module 03

Advanced Gait Analysis

  • Walking and Running mechanics analysis
  • Functional Movement Screening protocols
  • Video Analysis & Pressure Distribution systems
  • Centre of Gravity & Muscle Recruitment mapping
Module 04

Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

  • Hands-on training in Static and Dynamic evaluations
  • Joint Mobility, Muscle Strength, and Flexibility testing
  • Leg Length Assessment & Functional Balance testing
  • Advanced technology: 3D Posture Analysis & 4D Motion Analysis
Module 05

Clinical Orthotic Prescription

  • Patient Selection & Orthotic Design Principles
  • Functional Orthotics vs Accommodative Orthotics
  • Heat Moulding, Posting, and Wedging techniques
  • Patient Adaptation & Follow-up Protocols

Consistent with APMA guidance that custom orthotics should follow a comprehensive examination.

Module 06

Dr. Edge™ Clinical Footwear System

  • Footwear Assessment and Footwear Prescription
  • Shoe Selection for Functional, Sports, and Diabetic Footwear
  • Understanding Correction versus Comfort ratios
Module 08

Specialised Clinical Practice

  • Diabetic Foot Care & preventative clinical routines
  • Paediatric Biomechanics and development checks
  • Sports Biomechanics & performance optimization
Module 10

Clinical Practice Management

  • Establishing a sustainable podiatry service in existing practice
  • Clinical Workflow, Consultation Protocols, and Documentation
  • Patient Education and treatment planning pathways
  • Follow-up Systems & Outcome Measurements

Career Outcomes

  • Conduct comprehensive, independent clinical biomechanical assessments.
  • Analyse gait, posture, and lower-limb movement using evidence-based principles.
  • Identify the root biomechanical causes of foot, ankle, knee, hip, and lower back pain.
  • Prescribe and customise orthotic solutions and recommend appropriate therapeutic footwear.
  • Develop treatment plans for paediatric, diabetic, geriatric, and sports populations.
  • Integrate podiatry services into existing clinics, improving patient recovery and revenue.

Professional Certification

Upon successful completion of all curriculum modules, assessments, and clinical modules, practitioners receive formal qualifications.

  • Foundation Course Certification from Orthofit Podiatry Academy.
  • Eligibility to pursue Advanced international podiatric learning pathways.
Certified Biomechanical Expert

Benefits of Joining the Course

Clinical Mentorship

Participants join the Orthofit Podiatry community and get continuous post-course support:

  • Direct Faculty Mentoring
  • Complex Case Discussions
  • Clinical Guidance & Second Opinions
  • Treatment Protocol Updates
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Marketing & Practice Growth Support

Every certified practitioner gains access to specialized branding tools:

  • Clinic Branding Assistance & Collaterals
  • Referral Network Development support
  • Practice Positioning as a Biomechanics Specialist
  • Consultation Fee Structures recommendations
  • Orthotic Pricing and inventory management
  • Clinical Package Design for patients
  • Patient Communication & education tools
  • Feedback Collection & review templates
  • Follow-up Protocols & patient care tracking
  • Revenue Optimisation strategies
  • Practice Expansion & scaling templates
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Orthofit Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 9th Floor, Mahalaxmi Chambers, Bhulabhai Desai Road (Warden Road) Mumbai 400026

Phone: 84549 20321 | L : 022-23529230 / 022-23518860 | Email: dr.edge@orthofit.in

Orthofit Clinic has developed a unique approach where certified therapists conduct a detailed foot, ankle and lower limb biomechanics evaluation and scrutinize static and dynamic conditions.

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