Basic Principles of Biomechanics and Orthotic Prescription

Title: A pragmatic approach to the use of foot orthoses in the management of lower limb pathologies

We will have Michael Ratcliffe joining the branch again to deliver this training. Michael works with Cuxson Gerrard & Co. Ltd. which was a company founded in 1878 and has pioneered many new product developments, earning a reputation for reliability and quality. The company is a leader in the research, development and manufacture of adhesive coated dressings, specialising in medicated dressings and adhesive paddings for podiatry and medical use. Michael has clinical experience working in the National Health Service specialising in lower limb gait rehabilitation post trauma.

Agenda:

10.00 Introduction to the day

10.10 Mini presentation - What is a foot orthosis and what does it do (as far as we know)

10.30 Mini presentation – Looking out for indicators of foot orthosis therapy during your patient interview

11.00 Workshop - Conducting a lower limb musculo-skeletal assessment for diagnosis and to determine if foot orthoses will be of therapeutic use

11.30 Break

11.45 Continue with Workshop

13.00 Lunch/Exhibition

14.00 Mini Presentation - What do we need to consider before we issue a pair of foot orthoses

14.20 Presentation and workshop – choosing orthoses for specific lower limb pathologies and choosing adaptations to customise our orthoses to better treat the pathology

15.45 Summary

16.00 Close

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Engineers House, The Promenade, Bristol, United Kingdom