Utilizing the 6 Determinants of Gait to Improve Functional Mobility and Gait Patterns by Reducing Energy Expenditure and Center of Mass Displacement – Trent Brown

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we evaluate a patient and ask them what they want to accomplish the answer is usually, “I want to walk.”  For decades, we have primarily relied on study and practice of the “phases of gait” to address gait and mobility abnormalities with injury, surgery, or general aging.  Although impactful and warranted, the phases of gait often focus primarily on “average” mechanics and neglect areas critical for safe mobility and energy conservation.  This course will help you re-discover the six determinants of gait and allow you to drastically add to your understanding of mobility beyond the mechanics.  You will learn evidence-based exercises, activities, and treatment strategies for each determinant that can directly impact not only gait, but everyday function, mobility, and safety with your patients. 

Speaker

Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS
Advanced Healthcare

Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS, CGS, is a practicing therapist in Utah and is one of 36 credential holders of a board certification in gerontology (BCG) from the AOTA. Mr. Brown also holds a certification as an assistive technology professional (ATP) from RESNA. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Utah where he is also an adjunct professor. He is employed by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) to develop, implement, and operate healthcare quality improvement programs and has authored multiple laws to legislate improved patient care. Mr. Brown also reviews clinical documentation for UDOH as an expert witness in reviewing cases. Mr. Brown has over 15 years of clinical experience in skilled nursing, transitional care, acute, and home health. Recently, he served as the VP for the UOTA where he co-authored SB 131, advancing OT practice in the state of Utah, and has received multiple awards for his clinical, academic, and legislative work. Through his expertise in advocating for therapy services authoring law and rule, he has evolved into an expert presenter on ethical and legal issues facing therapy. Mr. Brown has provided courses for thousands of clinicians throughout the country in conferences, private settings, and specialty conferences. Mr. Brown is a master clinician and lecturer on a myriad of topics including joint arthroplasty, core strengthening, documentation, aging, functional mobility, ethics, and fall reduction. He has also been a keynote speaker at multiple events throughout the country.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Trent Brown has employment relationships with the Utah Department of Health and the University of Utah. He receives compensation as a national speaker. Trent Brown receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Trent Brown has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Identify the 6 Determinants of Gait and how they address areas neglected by the phases of gait. 
2. Learn how the Determinants of Gait minimize energy expenditure by reducing center of mass displacement during mobility. 
3. Review current evidence supporting the use of the 6 Determinants of Gait in the clinical setting. 
4. Learn evidence based therapeutic activities and treatment strategies that emphasize and address the 6 Determinants of Gait and how they impact function. 

Outline

Determinants of Gait  

• Definition of Gait/Mobility  
• Original Determinants of Gait
  • Curtate vs prolate cycloid vs cycloid 
  • COM Displacement 
  • Energy Conservation  

Energy Expenditure and Center of Mass Displacement  

• Energy Conservation with mobility
  • Curtate vs prolate cycloid vs cycloid 
  • COM Displacement 
  • Energy Conservation 
• What the phases neglect
  • Phases of Gait review  
  • Functions & systems 
  • PPN 
  • Parameters for mobility 
  • Updated Determinants of Gait  

Therapeutic Interventions and Treatment Strategies  

• Sit-stand (pelvic tilt)
  • Pelvic Teeter Totter 
• Lateral pelvic tilt  
• Knee flexion at midstance  
• Knee/ankle/foot interactions  
• Pelvic rotation with hip flexion  
• Reciprocal arm swing  
• Action Observation Training 

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Chriopractors
• Personal Trainers
• Excercise Physiologists
• Athletic Trainers
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Sports Medicine
• Orthopedic Nurses
• Physicians

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