News — Footwear
Footwear First
Posted by PPL Biomechanics on

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

Spring 2020 Course Announcement | Two Day Intermediate Level Biomechanics Course
Posted by Thomas Twomey on

Intermediate Level Biomechanics Assessment & Prescription Writing Course Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan Road, Woodland, Dublin April 2020 24 - 25 Fri - Sat This two-day course has been developed for postgraduate medical practitioners with minimal experience in orthotic prescription writing and will encompass theory and practical workshops. This multidisciplinary course is delivered jointly by Sharon Morris Physiotherapist (MSc. Biomechanics) Galway City Physio and Joanne McKenna, Podiatrist. This intensive workshop-based course aims to enable practitioners to: Understand the principles of functional biomechanics Understand how the main functional units of the foot behave in gait Undertake a comprehensive biomechanical assessment Identify pathological standing...
- Tags: Assessment, biomechanics, Course, education, Footwear, Gait, insoles, news, Orthotics, Physio, Podiatry, Posture, Prescription

New Orliman Rehab & Offloading Ranges
Posted by Thomas Twomey on

Orliman is an innovative orthopaedic company from Spain which has been manufacturing premium quality devices for over 70 years. We have recently expanded our range considerably, read on to find out more.
- Tags: Ankle Braces, Digital Splints, Footwear, news, offloading, Orliman, post-op, products, rehab, Walker Boots

Athletic Footwear Prescription
Posted by Thomas Twomey on

In this article we aim to give an honest and unbiased analysis of the current predicament of athletic footwear prescription.
- Tags: Assessment, Footwear, Gait, news, PPL Article, Prescription

Dr. Comfort Footwear Research Article
Posted by Thomas Twomey on
- Tags: Annie X, Brian X, Diabetes, Dr. Comfort, Extra Deep, Footwear, Healing, News, Offloading, Podiatry, Stretchable Upper, Ulcer, wound care