September 2026: Foot & Ankle Differentials
Learn to assess foot and ankle pain by sorting diagnoses into clear assessment categories, helping you dial in treatment decisions faster and more confidently in this focused one-hour session.
How to evaluate common foot and ankle presentations and map findings to assessment categories that streamline diagnosis and guide treatment selection.
Foot and ankle pain can stem from dozens of overlapping conditions, and misclassifying a diagnosis often leads to delayed recovery or treatment that misses the mark. Sorting diagnoses into assessment categories gives you a faster, more reliable path from evaluation to effective treatment, cutting down on guesswork and improving outcomes.
Getting Started
PowerPoint: Foot & Ankle Differential Diagnosis
Lesson 1 - Introduction & Background
Lesson 2 - Three-Bucket Framework
Lesson 3 - Subjective Exam
Lesson 4 - Mechanical Pathologies
Lesson 5 - Contractile Pathologies
Lesson 6 - Neurogenic Pathologies
Lesson 7 - Red Flag Screen Tests
Lesson 8 - Objective Examination
Lesson 9 - Ligament Testing & Special Tests
Lesson 10 - Treatment Considerations
Lesson 11 - Clinical Pearls
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