November 9 - 10, 2026
2 - Day Course |
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The Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre |
Instructors
Petra Valouchova, MPT, PhD
Dr. Morris Gasparin, D.C.
Course Payment and Organization
Dr. Morris D. Gasparin, D.C.teamgasparin.com
DrMGasparin@gmail.com
Course objectives:
Foot:
Developmental aspects & foot formation, influence of the CNS function on foot joints & structural maturation.
Foot biomechanics from the developmental perspective; sagittal stabilization, supporting function, stepping forward motion of the foot .
Review of common foot dysfunctions and deformities.
Foot and ankle functional evaluation from developmental perspective.
DNS active exercise positions to centrate the foot and to coordinate muscles in pelvic girdle and lower extremity region.
Self-treatment techniques for foot and ankle dysfunction.
Gait:
Understanding the role of early postural development and gait development principles.
Review postural stabilization. Postural and respiratory role of the diaphragm.
Gait cycle: Inter-muscular activity.
Common pathologies associated with the gait cycle.
Identify appropriate functional tests to verify gait cycle observational findings.
Specific developmental exercises to address common functional and structural pathologies associated with the gait cycle.
