ABOUT THE COURSES The course programmes are written by Podiatrists and Physiotherapists using current research, promoting evidenced based best practice from a multidisciplinary perspective. The primary goal of our educational packages is to make Biomechanical Assessment and Prescription Writing practical and easy to understand, giving practitioners the ability to confidently prescribe a wide range of devices for your patients, ensuring good outcomes for your patients at all times. The course requirements for these are post graduate podiatry degree or physiotherapy degree.
CURRENT PRIVATE COURSE SCHEDULES COURSE NAME LEVEL VENUE DATE Practical Biomechanics Basic/Intermediate Hermitage Clinic, Lucan, Dublin Frid 29th Feb & Sat 1st March Practical Biomechanics Basic/Intermediate Hermitage Clinic, Lucan, Dublin Frid 28th & Sat 29th March Howard Dananberg All Levels Hermitage Clinic, Lucan, Dublin Sat 26th April
CURRENT COURSE FEES COURSE TYPE € FEE £ FEE *EARLYBIRD € FEE *EARLYBIRD £ FEE Basic/Intermediate, Lucan €325 TBC €295 TBC Basic/Intermediate, Lucan €325 TBC €295 TBC Howard Dananberg €195 TBC €175 TBC
*EARLYBIRD discount applies if the booking form and the payment are received by PPL one month prior to course commencment date

INCLUDED IN THE COURSES

All delegates on the Basic/Intermediate PPL course will be given a course certificate detailing CPD points, extensive detailed course notes and prescription platform assessment kit.

Cost of private courses includes lunch and refreshments.

After attending a PPL course you will be offered continuous support with telephone technical advice and inservice training where possible.

STANDARD 2 DAY COURSE PROGRAMMES

• Practical Biomechanics course - Assessment and Prescription (Basic/Intermediate)
• Advanced Biomechanics course - (Experienced prescribers)

PLEASE NOTE*: The 2-day practical biomechanics course can be booked as a group booking. Please contact us for further details.

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Practical Biomechanics course - Assessment & Prescribing (Basic/Intermediate Level)

This workshop based course explains new theories of biomechanics, dispelling many of the old myths. Being Non Root based we have been able to dispense with angles, tractographs, bisection lines, numbers and all the old methods that we always found confusing. We advocate a functional, practical approach to biomechanical assessment & prescription.

• Rearfoot complex
• Medial Column
• Rearfoot and forefoot pathomechanics & assessment
• Clinical gait analysis
• Casting
• Common conditions and prescription solutions
• Using the Prescription Platform
• Clinical reasoning & prescribing

HOWARD DANANBERG - SEMINAR

Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of Podiatry's foremost authorities on Sagittal plane biomechanics - 1st ray function and Gait Related Low Back Pain.

Howard J. Dananberg: Recognised by Podiatry Management Magazine as one of the top 10 most influential podiatrists of the last 20 years. His clinical papers an sagittal plane restriction - fhl and CLBP have been published in many peer review journals.

Howard is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and a member of the Vasyli Think Tank.

Course Content:

• Basics of Sagittal Plane Theory
  • Power of motion
  • Concepts in sagittal plane motion (Fhl)
  • Concepts in autosupport
  • Concepts in tensegrity
  • Use of orthotics in the management of Fhl
  • Clinical entities (Hallux limitus, Plantar fasciitis)
• Chronic Lower Back Pain & other Clinical entities
  • Anatomy & pathology of the lower back
  • Theory of CLBP and sagittal plane restriction
  • Idiopathic Dysequilibrium
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
  • Evaluation of LLD
  • Pain perception and nociceptive modulation
• Manipulation of the Lower Extremity
  • Ankle manipulation
  • Cuboid manipulation
  • Manipulation of the proximal tibia
  • 1st MTP joint manipulation
  • Concepts in patient assessment
• Practical session - patient evaluation - orthotic prescription

Advanced Biomechanics course (Experienced prescribers)

Designed for practitioners who have experience of prescribing a range of devices including casted orthoses.

A fast paced course to introduce experienced practitioners to new biomechanical theories and a review of current research and new methods of quantification.

It is advised that delegates have attended the 2 day Practical Biomechanicals Assessment & Prescription course. This course includes case studies and interactive discussions.

• New Models & Theories
• Functional Units
• Footwear
• Axes & Foot types
• Advanced Pathomechanics (concentrating on the forefoot)
• Developmental flatfoot
• Case Studies
• Interactive diagnostic and treatment discussions
• Assessment tools & techniques
• Orthotic therapy
• Overuse injuries