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PPL travelled to Merlin Park Hospital, Galway in June for a masterclass on the use of TCC-EZ with Dr. Jeffrey Jensen. Dr Jensen DPM, FACFAS is widely published, and is a co-author of the important international 2014 off-loading consensus paper, "The Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Through Optimal Off-Loading - Building Consensus Guidelines and Practical Recommendations to Improve Outcome". JAPMA. 2014 Nov;104(6):555-67. TCC-EZ is a total contact casting system which was designed and developed by Dr. Jensen, who is also the Director of Research at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (Florida). TCC-EZ is specifically designed for use by podiatrists, offering...

Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction Patients usually present with medial foot pain, decreased function and flattening of the arch.  Often described as “acquired flat foot”, this condition is most commonly a result of overuse and damage to the structures supporting the medial longitudinal arch. Tibialis posterior’s main function is to stabilise the mid foot and control contact phase pronation, with a lesser role in contributing to propulsive phase supination. Tibialis posterior dysfunction can be defined in 4 different stages which serve as a guide to management. Stage I: The tendon is still intact and functioning but inflamed Stage II: The tendon has...

Analysing gait can provide critical information in both diagnosis and rehabilitation of injuries. Gait analysis measures the mechanical factors of joint loading, orientation, and neuromuscular function during walking/running. Assessing whole body mechanics during both walking and running can allow clinicians to identify the presence of abnormalities and asymmetries which may be affecting the patient. Gait analysis can range from a basic visual assessment of walking/running along a straight path or treadmill, to 3D kinematic and kinetic analysis using multiple cameras and force/pressure platforms. 3D Motion Capture 3D motion capture requires the use of retroreflective markers and a number of laser...