Introduction to using foot orthoses in clinical practice

Trevor Prior - Consultant Podiatric Surgeon

Zoe Wilson - MSK Podiatrist 

Nick Knight - MSK Podiatrist

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Normal price £247

Foot & Ankle show special 

Anyone that signs up between 4th and 5th February will be entered in a draw to win your course fee back

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Modules include

An interactive online course offering a Introduction to using foot orthoses in clinical practice helping guide our clinical decision making, clinical reasoning and treatment planning when using foot orthoses.


The course dosen't expire and you have the ability to ask Nick, Zoe and Trevor questions any time you like, so life time access.


You can watch and re-watch videos and download the hand outs and crib sheets as many time as you like, no limit.


Ask as many questions you like and access to any updates

Setting the scene

  • Introduction to the course
  • Why we use foor orthoses
  • Considerations before using foot orthoses

    Casting techniques

    • Plaster of paris 
    • Foam box impressions
    • Scanning 
    • Discussion around pro and cons of each method

    Orthoses dosing

    • Discussion around the concept of orthoses dosing

    Footwear

    • Discussion around footwear and the role of foot orthoses
    • Considerations around footwear and foot orthoses

    When things dont go to plan

    • Mapping out a plan for when things don't go to plan

    Reflections and summary

    • Course reflections and key take home points

    Biomechanical assessment and clinic test

    • Weight bearings that may impact orthoses
    • The role of pressure mapping

    Chair side modifications

    • Common chair side modiftions that can be done to an OTC insole or shoe lining 
      • Met dome placement 
      • Medial and lateral posting

    Orthoses prescription and modifications

    • Common modifictions
    • Discussion around common modifction 
    • Clinical examples
    • Prescription writing proforma and guidlines

    Exercise rehab and foot orthoses

    • The importance of exercise rehab and using foot orthoses 
    • Examples of common foot exercises issues with orthoses

    Real life case examples 

    • 9 case examples from Nick, Zoe and Trevor of patients where foot orthoses were part of the treatment plan, including examples of when things didnt go to plan

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