Foundation in Podiatry for Manual Therapists and Rehabilitation Professionals (11 hrs)

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Foundation in Podiatry for Massage and Manual Therapists 11 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Steven Thomas MRCPod The foot is far more than a structure at the end of the leg. It i s the body’s first point of contact with the ground, constantly adapting to movement, balance, terrain, footwear, loading, and daily activity. Foundation in Podiatry for Massage and Manual Therapists introduces therapists to the foundations of podiatry in a practical, accessible, and clinically relevant way. Presented by Steven Thomas MRCPod, this course helps massage and manual therapists better understand foot and ankle mechanics, gait, loading, footwear, lower limb function, and the wider kinetic chain. Course Overview This course is not designed to turn massage therapists into podiatrists. Instead, it helps therapists develop better observation skills, stronger movement reasoning, greater referral awareness, and a clearer understanding of how the foot and ankle may influence whole-body function. Participants will explore how foot and ankle mechanics may affect walking, standing, compensation, recovery, balance, and load tolerance throughout the lower limb and wider body. The course provides a practical clinical lens for understanding common foot presentations, gait observation, footwear considerations, orthotics, red flags, referral awareness, and whole-body clinical reasoning. Supported by professionally produced video tutorials, a comprehensive companion course, downloadable workbook and study materials, lesson quizzes, final assessment, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured introduction to podiatric awareness for manual therapy practice. What You Will Learn Topic Focus Foot & Ankle Function Understanding balance, gait, stability, shock absorption, and force transfer Gait & Movement Observation Developing confidence observing gait, compensation, loading patterns, and movement behaviour Common Foot Presentations Exploring heel pain, Achilles overload, bunions, hammer toes, and structural adaptation Footwear & Orthotics Understanding how footwear and support strategies may influence comfort, loading, and movement tolerance Red Flags & Referral Recognising when symptoms may require podiatric, medical, or interdisciplinary assessment Clinical Reasoning Strengthening whole-body thinking, client education, communication, and reflective practice Course Content The course combines practical podiatric education, gait observation, lower limb function, foot and ankle mechanics, footwear awareness, referral considerations, and clinical reasoning for manual therapy practice. Module Focus Foundations of Podiatric Awareness Understanding the relevance of foot and ankle function for manual therapists Foot, Ankle & Lower Limb Function Exploring movement, loading, stability, gait, and kinetic chain relationships Gait Observation & Movement Reasoning Developing practical observation skills for compensation, loading, and movement behaviour Common Foot & Ankle Presentations Heel pain, Achilles discomfort, bunions, hammer toes, calf tightness, and related concerns Footwear, Orthotics & Load Management Understanding footwear contribution, support strategies, and loading considerations Referral Awareness & Professional Scope Recognising red flags and knowing when podiatric or medical referral may be appropriate Who This Course Is For This course is ideal for massage therapists, manual therapists, bodyworkers, physiotherapists, rehabilitation professionals, sports therapists, movement practitioners, and other hands-on professionals who want to better understand the foot, ankle, gait, and lower limb function. It is especially useful for therapists working with clients experiencing heel pain, calf tightness, Achilles discomfort, lower limb overload, balance concerns, footwear-related issues, or recurring movement-related symptoms. About Steven Thomas Steven Thomas MRCPod is a podiatrist and foot and ankle specialist based in Harley Street, Central London. His clinical work includes podiatry, biomechanics, gait assessment, lower limb care, and specialist foot and ankle presentations. In this course, Steven brings podiatric knowledge into a practical learning format designed specifically for massage and manual therapists, helping students understand the foot and ankle more clearly while remaining safely within professional scope. Included With This Course Included Details Video Tutorials Professionally produced video tutorials presented by Steven Thomas MRCPod Companion Course Comprehensive companion course designed to reinforce and deepen learning Workbook & Study Materials Downloadable workbook and supporting study materials Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Final Assessment 11 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion Certificate Downloadable 11 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required CE Finder This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association. Course: Foundation in PodiatryApprovals Listed: 65CE Broker Provider: #20-944719 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 11 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 11 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 11 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 11 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 11 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 11 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 11 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours: 4.4 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 2 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 11 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 11 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours: 11 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 11 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours: 5.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 11 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 11 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours: 11 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 11 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 11 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 11 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 11 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours: 11 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 11 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 11 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 11 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 11 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 11 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 11 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours: 11 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 11 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 11 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 11 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 11 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 11 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 11 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 11 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 11 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 11 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 11 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 11 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 11 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 11 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 11 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 11 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 11 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 11 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 11 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 11 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours: 11 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 11 Approval requirements can change. 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