Course Structure

It’s important before signing up for the course that you understand the structure and content. This page details how the program is set out and what to expect in each part.

Part 1

The History

  • Introduction to concepts of Prokinetics

  • Who invented the tri-planar wedge and other’s contributions in the field

  • Why we teach this program

Part 2

Prokinetics Basics

  • What are the insoles

  • Anatomy of the insole - the constituent parts

  • How they work - understanding the neurological versus structural support

Part 3

Signals, foot types and the embryological column

  • The importance of the tri-planar wedge (signal)

  • Signal sizes

  • The rheostat effect

  • Rocker arch supports and heel posts

  • The concept of the embryological column

  • Defining foot types

  • Differentiating the anatomical and embryological foot column

  • Primus Metatarsus Supinatus (PMS) - Rothbart’s model

  • First Metatarsal Deficit (FMD) - the key to understanding fitting and prescription of Prokinetics

Part 4

The First Metatarsal Deficit

  • Detail of gait and gait evolution - deepening the understanding of the neurological and biomechanical benefits of Prokinetics

  • Proprioception and the cerebellum

  • Muscle fibre types

  • Hip drive, energy expenditure and the foot, knee and hip relationship relative to FMD

  • How do rigid insoles effect FMD and the drivers of gait?

Part 5

Development and biomechanics of gait

  • Posture

  • Foot assessment for Prokinetics

  • Assessing FMD and neurological response to the signal types

  • Final Prokinetics prescription

Part 6

Assessing the patient

  • Full overview, detail, checklist and flow chart for fitting the insoles

Part 7

Fitting Prokinetics insoles

  • What are the key drivers affecting posture and how may they change by using the insoles

  • Assessing and treating postural drivers

Part 8

Ascending and descending drivers, the keys to success

Part 9

Real case examples

  • Knee cases in teens

  • Sports cases

  • Bonus embryological and anatomical content

  • Curated appendix of supporting articles and written material

Part 10

Supplementary material

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