Virginia is for Learners (VA4L) offers the same high-quality learning experience and expert instruction you've come to expect from APTA Virginia, with an enhanced training model through collaboration, open-ended exploration, and problem-based learning with real-world examples.
Classes are limited in size and specifically designed to engage students. Our course content has been developed for optimal learning:
Have you ever had difficulty treating a patient with Plantar Fasciitis? Is there a possibility that the patient did not have plantar fasciitis at all? Have you ever wondered if your patients' poor foot alignment could be contributing to their back pain, knee pain, or hip pain? Unsure of when a patient should have custom orthotics?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you owe it to yourself and your patients to attend this course. Learn how to perform an effective differential diagnosis process for foot and ankle problems, find out what your textbook may have missed, and discover how foot biomechanics can cause symptoms from the foot to the lumbar spine.
During this 2-day course, attendees will receive a detailed course manual with written descriptions, illustrations, and selected post/preoperative protocols. An emphasis will be placed on understanding biomechanical alignment and treating isolated weakness and range of motion deficits related to various foot and ankle diagnoses. Additionally, the course manual will also provide useful evaluation forms and suggested treatment options.
Dr. Joshua Bailey received both his BS in Exercise Physiology and his BS in Health Education from Virginia Tech. He holds a Degree in Pedorthics from Northwestern University and both a Masters of Physical Therapy and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University.
Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Board Certified Pedorthist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Rehabilitation at Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia, a 16-site orthopedic physical therapy center based in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he practices managing foot and ankle cases.
As the Director of Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia’s Foot and Ankle Specialty Team, he works with a wide variety of patients including athletes, officials and referees in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, ACC, and Conference USA.
In addition to Dr. Bailey’s responsibilities with Rehab Associates, he serves as Adjunct Faculty at Shenandoah University – Physical Therapy program, Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University – Athletic Training program, Adjunct Faculty at Lynchburg College Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Jackson Clinics Residency Program in Physical Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Jackson Clinics Fellowship for Foot and Ankle Physical Therapy, and is a Faculty Member for North American Seminars – teaching nationally on “Advanced Evaluation and Functional Treatment of the Foot and Ankle” and “Evaluation and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle: Beyond the Textbooks.”
