We are delighted to bring you this new Short Course. There as just 40 places available!
Open to Orthotists, Nurses and all other AHP’s.
Conservative Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence, Bracing Techniques, and Case
Studies
Date and Time: Monday 11 November 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (2.5 hours)
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Agenda
5:00 PM – 5:05 PM
Introduction
- Panel introduction
- Accessing course resources
5:05 PM – 5:35 PM
Dr. Jill Halstead-Rastrick: Current Evidence and NICE Thresholds
- Speaker: Dr. Jill Halstead-Rastrick
- Description: Exercise and weight loss are the first-line treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA). Alongside this, knee braces offer people with knee pain an alternative treatment option, especially for those where first line treatments or knee surgery are not possible, but the evidence is limited.
Knee bracing was reviewed as part of the recent OA NICE guideline update, and this will be discussed.
5:35 PM – 6:05 PM
Auditing Knee Brace Provision
- Speaker: Matthew Wood
- Description: During the Covid-19 pandemic, when elective surgery was suspended on the NHS, the waiting list for total knee replacements got longer with fewer resources available to manage deteriorating patients. We designed an audit to propose appropriate patients are offered an orthotists’ assessment whilst they wait, and a protocol was agreed. This provided us with an opportunity to prove that the research supporting knee bracing could provide benefits to quality of life, improve outcomes, and reduce costs.
In this session, we wish to share the learning from this audit and provide a framework for those interested in addressing local barriers to provision.
6:05 PM – 6:45 PM
Biomechanical Principles and Brace Selection for OA Bracing
- Speaker: Giles Leeming
- Description: Bracing for knee osteoarthritis relies on biomechanical principles to manage the osteoarthritis (OA) by redistributing the mechanical load across the knee joint. Understanding these principles is crucial for selecting and customising braces to cater to individual patient needs, ensuring effective pain management and functional improvement. Giles Leeming will go through these principles, and will also delve into the principles for accurate brace selection; and present case studies
Giles will also introduce Allan Henshall, a bi-lateral brace user and will also present problem-solving through various case studies.
6:45 PM – 6:55 PM
Breakout Session
6:55 PM – 7:15 PM
General Discussion and Q&A
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM
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We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Exploring Enhanced Level Practice in Prosthetics and Orthotics”
Webinar Objective:
This interactive session aims to discuss the new national schema and profession-specific curricula for Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O). Our goal is to explore how Enhanced Level practice supports structured professional development and retention within the P&O workforce.
Key Areas:
- Understanding Enhanced Level practice and its impact on professional development.
- Sharing insights from the Enhanced practice schema and curricula development.
- Exploring routes through Enhanced Level practice, including the Enhanced practice apprenticeship.
- Outlining the Prosthetic and Orthotic profession-specific curriculum.
- Discussing workforce priorities across all four pillars and their reflection in the new curriculum.
- Examining the intersection of Enhanced and Advanced Level practice and considerations for transitioning between these levels.
This session is designed for educators, stakeholders, employers, and practitioners interested in enhancing their understanding and engagement with Enhanced Level practice.
Event Details:
- Date: August 12, 2024
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Platform: Teams
To Register: bit.ly/45LdAh6
To gain a deeper understanding of the work we’ve done, we recommend reviewing the recent Advanced Clinical Practice document that covers all levels of practice in the profession:
Additionally, to familiarize yourself with the context of this webinar, please watch this informative short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8uwaVdsqoU
Around 15% of the population is estimated to have a neurodevelopmental difference, such as ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. This number tends to be significantly higher in industries that champion creativity and lateral thinking – such as P&O.
This virtual webinar offers an introduction to the topic of neurodiversity, from a neurodivergent perspective. It explores the most common neurodivergent conditions and seeks to explain why we think, feel, and act the way we do. It looks at practical, holistic ways to accommodate and work with neurodivergent traits – not just for neurodivergent patients, but for neurodivergent staff and other stakeholders too.
This will be followed by a discussion on the NHS England project, what inclusive design looks like in higher education and how this can be applied in Prosthetic and Orthotic placement settings and the workplace to provide equity and inclusion for Disabled people.
This course will be useful for Placement Educators, Managers, Service Leads in P+O and the wider AHP community, Clinical staff, and anyone wanting to learn more about neurodiversity, inclusive design, and Disability in the workplace.
Webinar
Tuesday 17/9/24 9.30 am – 12.30 pm.
We have reduced the ticket price to view this recording and the associated documents:
Reduced Ticket prices:
BAPO Members £28.35 including VAT
Non-members £35.44 including VAT
The recording is available following the successful Zoom Webinar of the BAPO Virtual Symposium: Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Orthotics which took place on Saturday 27 January 2024
Facilitator:
Conor McDaid – Clinical Lead Orthotist/Advanced practitioner, Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Speakers:
Joshua Young – Senior Orthotist and Clinical Development Manager, John Florence Limited
Eileen Morrow – Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Natalie Hall – Clinical Lead Orthotist, East Lancashire Hospital Trust
Description:
This symposium focused on the application of outcome measures in lower limb orthotic practice. Acknowledging the challenges of the current climate, BAPO promotes the routine use of these measures. This event served as a platform for Orthotists to exchange insights and experiences regarding outcome measures.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and understand various outcome measures used in lower limb orthotic practice.
2. Gain an appreciation for the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
3. Evaluate baseline and follow-up measurements in relation to the ICF.
4. Explore goal-setting strategies within orthotic management.
5. Discuss the assessment of functioning, activities, and participation through outcome measurements.
Intended Participants:
Orthotists and postgraduate students experienced in orthotic practice, along with other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) working in orthotics. This event is open to BAPO members and non-members.