The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

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BAPO Short Course – MSK Foot & Ankle: Holistic Management & Treatment Strategies – Chesterfield 7-8 October 2024

Course description: 

This 2 day face-to-face short course offers participants an opportunity to learn about the orthotic management of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the foot and ankle in a group setting (maximum 18 participants). The experienced faculty of Orthotists will share their knowledge and skills in both theory and practical sessions.  
 
Prior to the commencement of the course, registrants will be asked to read four designated full text journal articles.  
During the course, participants will attend taught theoretical sessions mixed with active learning which will involve dividing into smaller groups to interpret x-rays and assess each other’s feet and ankles with feedback and guidance from the faculty team.  
 
The course offers participants an intimate, focused, and friendly learning environment away from the bustle of everyday clinical work to refresh their knowledge with best available evidence and equip them with the skills to enable them to build their confidence and MSK practice.  

 Aims: 
This event aims to equip Orthotists and other AHP’s regularly involved in treating adult MSK foot and ankle conditions with the assessment, diagnostic and image interpretation skills to enable them to differentially diagnose and holistically manage Musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions. 

 Faculty: 
Simon Dickinson, Clinical Director & Consultant Orthotist, TalarMade Ltd 
Chris Cox, Teaching Fellow, National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics, University of Strathclyde 

Learning Outcomes: 
By the end of this event the participant will be able to: 

  • Describe normal Foot and Ankle function 
  • Describe a range of MSK Foot and Ankle pathologies 
  • Define the tests required for differential diagnosis of a range of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle pathologies 
  • Demonstrate competence in interpreting the outcomes of a range of diagnostic tests 
  • Utilise imaging as part of the MSK patient assessment 
  • Demonstrate the ability to differentially diagnose a range of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle conditions 
  • Perform a thorough biomechanical examination to determine the biomechanical deficit 
  • Establish an evidence-based holistic treatment plan to address the presenting issue 
  • Generate a detailed evidence-based orthotic prescription, management plan including anticipated outcome 

Intended Participants: 

  • Orthotists who have not previously attended the “Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle Problems for Orthotists” course 
  • AHP’s regularly involved in treating adult MSK foot and ankle conditions  

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  • Orthotists who attended the “Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle Problems for Orthotists” between 2015 – 2016 

 Please note this course is not available to Students. 

Venue: 
TalarMade Ltd, Edinburgh House, Millenium Way, Chesterfield, S41 8ND.  https://talarmade.com/ 
Parking – there is a large car park around the back left of the building. It is free for attendees to use.   
Please don’t park at the front of the building. 

Date & Time: 
Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 October 2024 
Registration 8:30-9:00am on day 1.
Start 9:00am, finish 5:00pm on both days.
2 day course ticket includes lunch and refreshments 

We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply for reimbursement from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust.  

Applications can be made on the OETT website at www.oett.org.uk 
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD. 

To purchase tickets: please log on to your BAPOnline account and click the KAFO poster it will direct you to the ticketing area.

Not a member? Follow the link below and select “Non-Member Events Registration”, once registered it will allow you to purchase the ticket. If you have any issues, please contact enquires@bapo.com 

Purchase Tickets Here

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BAPO Short Course – The Rehabilitation KAFO and Improving Manufacturing Outcomes.

Introduction:
The prescription of Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) often presents challenges for those lacking
extensive experience, whether in understanding the rationale behind prescription, design, and
alignment, or in effectively communicating these needs between clinical and technical staff.
Additionally, manufacturing KAFOs can be complex, with technical staff sometimes struggling to
grasp various aspects of the process.


Aims:
This course aims to bridge the gap in information exchange between different professional groups
within the industry, addressing challenges stemming from a lack of experience and confidence. By
simplifying the patient journey and technical process, we seek to save time, money, and improve
consistency in practice and outcomes, both clinically and in manufacturing.


Learning Outcomes:
Participants will gain knowledge in the following areas:
1. Physical and biomechanical background relevant to lower limb orthoses and KAFOs more
specifically.
2. Understanding basic presentations and making appropriate design choices.
3. Applying principles of prosthetics science to KAFO design, including underlying rationales.
4. Considering social and health status factors in KAFO prescription.
5. Manipulating Ground Reaction Force (GRF) for optimized outcomes and increased stability.
6. Conducting assessments and making informed prescriptions and component choices.
7. Overview of locked, posterior offset, and optimisable stance stabilised KAFOs.
8. Manual shape capture techniques, including corrections and alignment.
9. Preparation of casts for ease of use by technical staff.
10. Building Line of Progression or anatomical KAFO designs.
11. Efficient preparation time shortcuts for technical and clinical staff.
12. Establishing an auditable trail in cast and orthosis manufacturing.
13. Conducting test fittings and implementing fitting tips and tricks.
14. Appraising existing KAFO designs and measuring outcomes effectively.
Intended Participants:


This course is designed for Technicians and Orthotists, with particular emphasis on the synergy
between Technician and Orthotist teams. Collaborative participation is encouraged to maximize
learning outcomes and practical application. Please note: This course is not available to Students.


Note: please bring shorts and the tools you normally use for negative model capture
(casting).


Faculty:
Dave Buchanan – Technical Director and Consulting Orthotist, Technical Director Becker-UK,
Becker Orthopedic International Consultant, TalarMade Ltd
Venue and website:
TalarMade Ltd, Edinburgh House, Millenium Way, Chesterfield, S41 8ND. https://talarmade.com/
Parking – there is a large car park around the back left of the building. It is free for attendees to use.
Please don’t park at the front of the building.

Date & Time:
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 June 2024
Registration 08:30 – 09:00am on day 1
Start 09:00am, finish 5:00pm on both days
2-day course ticket includes lunch (30 minutes) and refreshments


Places available:
12 – tickets are available to purchase on our website – https://www.bapo.com/
Ticket Prices:
BAPO Members £435.00 including VAT (£362.50 excluding VAT).
Non-members £600.00 including VAT (£500.00 excluding VAT).


We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply online for reimbursement from OETT (The Orthotic
Education and Training Trust).


Applications can be made on the OETT website at https://www.oett.org.uk/
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD.

To purchase tickets, please log on to your BAPOnline account and click the KAFO poster it will direct you to the ticketing area.

Not a member? follow the link below and select “Non-Member Events Registration” once registered it will allow you to purchase the ticket. If you have any trouble, please contact enquires@bapo.com 

Purchase tickets here