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A short presentation covering North Sea Plastics range of specialised rigid and flexible thermoplastics used in the fabrication of Prosthetic and Orthotic devices. Material properties, heating guidelines and moulding procedures will be discussed.

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Footwear has often been used as a clinical intervention for children living with a mobility impairment. However, there is no apparent common understanding of how to define these footwear interventions or clear criteria for their use. This combined body of work aimed to achieve an expert consensus on how to define and group footwear as an assistive aid for children, with a further focus on the design characteristics and clinical prescription of off-the-shelf stability footwear for children with a mobility impairment.

We are delighted to bring you this new Short Course. Open to Orthotists who want to understand the digital process, improve their shape capture skills and maximize the benefits of 3D printing for their patients.

Date and Time: Thursday 20th February 2025

Course description:
This 1-day face to face short course offers participants the opportunity to learn about the entire digital end-to-end process. From shape capture to rectification and design to manufacturing the final 3D printed device. During the course participants will learn about all 3D Printing technologies, our research and development projects and the benefits of 3D
printing. take part in practical sessions on scanning with both iPads and iPhones and casting techniques with E-Cast and C-Form tube. Following this there will be demonstrations about digital rectification and design.   

Aims:
The course will give participants confidence in new shape capture techniques and a
detailed understanding of 3D printing.

Faculty:
Mr Doug Young, Orthotist & Clinical Support for 3D Printing
Mr Ian Sanders, Orthotist & Clinical Support for 3D Printing
Dr Elen Parry, Product Development Manager
Mr Simon Barnett, CAD Manager
Mr Mark Thaxter, Director of Product Development

Learning Outcomes:
Understanding 3D Printing technology (not just MJF)
The sustainability of 3DP vs Traditional manufacture
Casting & Scanning techniques practical session
Digital rectification and design demonstrations

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We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply for reimbursement from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust (OETT).  
Applications can be made on the OETT website at www.oett.org.uk
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD. 
Reimbursement will be based on the BAPO Member ticket price for this Short Course.

Course Description:

BAPO are proud to present the upcoming Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy course to be held on
Friday 7th March in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre, University of Liverpool. The course
represents an exciting opportunity for Orthotists and Prosthetists to gain a unique insight into the
human body using cadaveric material and the latest in digital technology. The morning session
will focus on the spine, hip and thigh and the afternoon session will examine the knee, lower leg
and foot. You will be able to refresh your anatomical knowledge by attending a lecture by a
resident academic before visiting the laboratories, where anatomy demonstratorswill be on hand
to assist you in examining the cadavers. Here, you will be able to gain a thorough understanding
of the complete anatomy and apply it to every day clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

This event aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge of the spine and lower limb anatomy
required to effectively treat various pathologies in clinical practice. The course content will
concentrate on joints, muscle attachments, nerves, and the circulatory system and will be
delivered through lectures and prosections.

Syllabus:
• Registration and introduction
• Anatomy of the spine, hip and thigh (Lecture)
• Prosections of the spine, hip and thigh (practical session)
• Lunch
• Anatomy of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot (Lecture)
• Prosections of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot (practical session)
• Evaluation and conclusion

Intended Participants:
This course is aimed at every level of clinician and specialism in prosthetics and orthotics who
are involved with the treatment of lower limb pathologies and amputation.

Certificates: provided upon course completion.

Venue:
Human Anatomy Resource Centre, University of Liverpool, L69 LBX

Date & Time:
Friday 7th March 2025 9 am – 4 pm
The ticket includes lunch and refreshments

Event Contributors:
This course is through HARC, commissioned by BAPO