Clinical Assessment of Gait in Individuals With Neurologic Dysfunction

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 9:15 PM (4:15 PM Registration)

In-Person | Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Elkins Park | Mayer Conf. Room

An accurate assessment of the movement problem is a necessary, but challenging, first step before establishing a personalized gait treatment plan.

Observation gait observation (OGA) is moderately reliable in identifying dysfunction. But it is a therapist’s experience level with gait biomechanics and OGA that is linked to increased reliability of gait analysis. Advanced clinical skills improve patient outcomes in a shorter timeframe.

Strengthen your assessment competencies during this hands-on, in-person workshop. This annual training session helps PTs confidently apply techniques for efficient gait and locomotion evaluation of individuals with and without neurologic impairments. Video examples and hands-on practice – with instructor feedback – help shore up assessment skills that can be immediately applied in inpatient and outpatient settings.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Apply structured frameworks to improve clinical decision-making.
• Understand the strengths and limitations of different gait analysis techniques.
• Organize gait observations into clear, manageable segments.
• Explore efficient gait patterns in both high- and low-level ambulators.
• Exclusive Tool! Learn about the 4-point Moss-Magee Aspects of Walking (MMAWS) method.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES—PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Identify the phases of normal gait and critical function of each phase.
• Identify (3) common gait deviations seen in traditional observational gait analysis.
• Describe (3) frameworks for analyzing gait, including identification of one particular strength for each.
• Analyze video examples of movement and discuss observed deficits.

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

TARGET AUDIENCE: Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants

CONTACT HOURS: 4.25 CEUs: 0.425

This program is approved for 4.25 contact hours, 0.425 CEUs by:

• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: Thomas Jefferson University College of Rehab Sciences is an Approved Provider of PA CEUs.
• New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: #2203-20
• New York State Education Department Approved Provider

F EE:

General admission: $90

Jefferson - JMMR, TJUH, LVHN and Abington per diem employees: $45

Jefferson - JMMR, TJUH, LVHN and Abington full and part time employees: Free

QUESTIONS? Contact Sharon Manas at c2hhcm9uICEgbWFuYXMgfCBqZWZmZXJzb24gISBlZHU=.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Maria Flach, PT, DPT, Program Director of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation. Maria's expertise with gait dysfunction includes serving previously as Laboratory Therapist in the Sheerr Gait Laboratory and as Amputation Program Clinical Coordinator. In these roles, she led the multidisciplinary team of the amputation program, provided patient care in the Sheerr Gait Laboratory and served as the network-wide resource on amputation, gait and diabetic foot conditions. She regularly teaches at universities on prosthetics and orthotics. She previously organized education and staff development for therapists throughout the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Network.

Andy Packel, PT, NCS, Locomotor Coordinator, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation. Andy is a board-certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy. He is currently the Locomotor Coordinator at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation, overseeing locomotor training activities throughout all inpatient units. His primary areas of interest are optimizing interventions to improve walking, including the use of robotics and technology; and enhancing clinical reasoning in therapy practice through explicit consideration of the components of therapy. Andy regularly presents at CEU programs and writes for peer-reviewed publications on these areas.

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of an online course feedback form (self assessment of learning outcomes).

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: Maria Flach and Andy Packel are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. Neither of the speakers have non-financial disclosures.

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at c2hhcm9uICEgbWFuYXMgfCBqZWZmZXJzb24gISBlZHU= or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.

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