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COVID-19 Update - Temporary Business Partial Closure Notification
Posted by Thomas Twomey on
As the COVID-19 situation countrywide has escalated since Friday afternoon, PPL will be closing our factory and offices for the coming week, in the interest of employee safety.
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Spring 2020 Course Announcement | Two Day Intermediate Level Biomechanics Course
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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...
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New DARCO Offloading & Post-Op Products
Posted by Thomas Twomey on
Following on from last month's Newsletter, we have further new products to announce. We have experienced an increased demand for offloading and post-op products over the past number of years and we have extended our range accordingly. The DARCO AllRound Shoe is a cost-effective healing shoe with wide opening easy access suitable for the diabetic foot. Soft padded lining and a stable rigid base ensure a secure and comfortable fit. The Nylon fabric upper repels water and soil allowing limited wear outdoors.This is supplied as a single and can fit both left and right feet. It can be further customised...
Autumn Newsletter
Posted by Thomas Twomey on
It has been quite a while since our last Newsletter, so we have many topics to update you on this month regarding the following topics:
- new products
- topical research paper
- PPL website changes
- Brexit contingency planning
- Tags: Brexit, courses, news, Newsletter, PPL Article
Extended X-Line Stock Foot Orthoses Range
Posted by Thomas Twomey on
X-Line stock foot orthoses have been central to our range for a number of years. This brand has experienced considerable growth over the last 18 months. This influenced our decision to extend our X-Line range to include 6 further devices. Our most popular device within the range has been the X-Line TPD, a highly stable option for Tib Post Dysfunction. A lower strength alternative is now available in the form of the TPD 50 Light. This is of particular use to teenagers that have outgrown the Pedipod device. The new X-Line Standard is a basic insole which can be easily...