Main Course:
Foot Orthoses
Using foot orthoses in clinical practice
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 doesn’t expire and you have the ability to ask Nick, Zoe and Trevor questions any time you like and get continued access even when we update the course, you can access the course straight away and will get life time access.
Modules
Modules Include:
An online course offering a complete MSK foot and ankle assessment and examination with a live patient, showing the patient journey and how the assessment helps guide our clinical decision making, clinical reasoning, and treatment planning.
Setting the scene
- Introduction to the course
- Why we use foot 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
Chairside modifications
- Common chair side modifications that can be done to an OTC insole or shoe lining
- Met dome placement
- Medial and lateral posting
Orthoses prescription and modifications
- Common modifications
- Discussion around common modification
- Clinical examples
- Prescription writing proforma and guidelines
Exercise rehab and foot orthoses
- Visual gait analysis
- 2D gait analysis
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 didn’t go to plan
What does it cost?
The Main Course Pricing
One off payment
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247
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In-depth niche content
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Access to the community
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Watch on demand
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CPD certificate
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No contract