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Managing Plantar Fasciitis - 2023 Update of Clinical Practice Guidelines
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By Sharon Morris, MISCP BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Applied Biomechanics, 18th April 202 This article aims to summarize the recent publication of updated clinical practice guidelines for the management of plantar fasciitis. The update was carried out by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy in November 2023. The guidelines are particularly useful in supporting us as clinicians as we endeavour to use peer reviewed literature to enhance our clinical decision-making. Incorporating a Grading System This paper uses a grading system for the recommendation of different interventions based on the strength...
- Tags: plantar fascia, Podiatry, PPL Article
Mark your Calendar – SCPI Podiatry CPD Day, March 2nd, Tullamore – see you there!
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PPL Biomechanics will be attending this year’s SCPI Podiatry CPD day on Saturday 2nd March at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore,
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Footwear First
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When approaching a biomechanical assessment for new patients with a view to provision of foot orthoses, consider the impact of poorly fitting footwear, the patient's individual needs, and also how to convince them to transition from their previously-loved "elegant" footwear.
- Tags: Footwear, Orthotics, PPL Article
2023 Order Cut-Off Dates
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2023 Order Cut-Off Dates
Determining when Fresco Felt and Padding is suitable for your Patients
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Now due to increasing demand from practitioners PPL Biomechanics have expanded the range of Fresco felt and padding that we can directly supply in a MDR compliant, and efficient manner.