PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS 159

Course overview

*Justify the addition of manipulative therapy to rehabilitation in the management of recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability. *Compare the effectiveness of plantar fascia-specific stretching to high-load strength training in patients with plantar fasciitis. *Examine the biomechanical mechanisms that may be involved in the foot-to-low back relationship, and how foot orthoses might be used to manage low back pain. *Outline the state of current clinical evidence regarding the use of manual therapies in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains. *Summarize relevant concepts for the diagnosis and management of ankle syndesmosis injuries.