Introduction to Lower Extremity Serial Casting

Live Webinar Date and Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:00-5:30pm CT

Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

Instructors: Jaclyn Gould, PT, DPT, PCS & Rachel Lee, PT, DPT

Webinar Description: In this introductory webinar therapists will be introduced to lower extremity serial casting, with emphasis on casting of the ankle. Through education, participation in case studies and video demonstrations, attendees will learn indications and contraindications to casting in order to understand when a referral to serial casting is appropriate. This webinar is not intended to provide competency for hands-on skill completion in a clinical setting but is intended to provide an introduction to the world of serial casting.

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define the purpose, evidence and process of serial casting for addressing a joint contracture.
2. Identify key aspects of a patient case used to determine the appropriate lower extremity casting prescription and application.
3. Verbalize indications and contraindications for a referral to serial casting.

Successful Completion: Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. 

Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Continuing Education:

Occupational Therapists:

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Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 9/10/2024.

Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MI, MN and WA

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Jaclyn Gould, PT, DPT, PCS - Has nothing to disclose.
Rachel Lee, PT, DPT - Has nothing to disclose.  

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.