News — Podiatry
CPD Webinar | Dr. David Armstrong | Diabetic Foot
Posted by PPL Biomechanics on
At PPL, we greatly admire the work of Dr. David Armstrong within the diabetic foot area. David's research and contributions have helped us to develop our evidence based product porfolio over the past number of years. We are very excited to learn of an upcoming CPD session which David will be providing for Gael CPD (Emily Haworth and Seán Savage). Please find all relevant information below and for any queries please contact Emily or Sean directly via the links in Eventbrite.
- Tags: biomechanics, cpd, diabetes, news, Podiatry
Intrinsic Muscle Strength: Is It Important?
Posted by PPL Biomechanics on
For a long time, the plantar fascia (aponeurosis) has been given a leading role as ‘the’ soft tissue for maintaining the foot’s profile in gait and for stiffening the foot during the stance phase through the windlass mechanism (1; 2). More recently researchers have taken a harder look a the plantar intrinsics to see how significant their role is in foot function (3). Our intent is this short article is to answer the question; ‘is intrinsic foot muscle strength important?’ Foot rehabilitation is an integral part of foot orthosis design and provision, both for the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles...
- Tags: foot, muscles, news, Physio, plantar fascia, Podiatry, PPL Article, rehab, X-Line
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 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...
Offloading - Management of DFUs
Posted by Thomas Twomey on
TCC is the Gold Standard treatment option for diabetic foot ulcers. Non-removable Optima Diab walker boots are the next best option.
- Tags: Diabetes, news, offloading, Podiatry, PPL Article, TCC, Ulcer, Walkers, wound care