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Join us for an enlightening webinar series to demystify orthotics and extend case managers' understanding of the bespoke options and the corresponding benefits for clients with complex health conditions. We have gathered specialists in the field of orthotics to present the webinars and the content will cover the most up-to-date and innovative orthoses available. Orthotics for both children and adults will be covered.


BABICM Competencies:

2. Strategy

3. Coordination and Management

4. Monitoring


Week 1 - 5th September - London Orthotic Consultancy - Sam Walmsley, Director & Senior Orthotist (MBAPO)

  • Indications that an orthotic might help
  • Reasons why an orthotic might not help
  • What to factor in when presenting a cost request to the fee payer; cost of assessment, cost of orthotic(s), cost of reviews and adjustments, Case Manager and/or Therapist time to support the process
  • How to select the right Orthotist for the client
  • Supporting client compliance to maximise outcomes
  • The future for orthotics; innovations which are just around the corner


Week 2 - 12th September - Proactive Prosthetic and Orthotic Care - Natalie Morrow, Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist

  • Different styles of orthotics for different presentations
  • Functional application of devices
  • Benefits of static devices
  • Custom Designs
  • Patient choice: Design and colours


Week 3 - 19th September - Next Steps Neuro Physiotherapy - Claire Evans, Neuro Physiotherapist

  • Molli suit
  • FES
  • Real life examples of successes and challenges


Week 4 - 26th September - Dorset Orthopaedic, Kim Pickering, Orthotist

  • C-Brace which uses microprocessor sensor technology to facilitate improved walking
  • Other complex orthotics



All webinars are 11am - Noon (UK Time)

Speakers

  • Sam Walmsley (Director of LOC Ltd)

    Sam Walmsley

    Director of LOC Ltd

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  • Natalie Morrow (Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist at Proactive)

    Natalie Morrow

    Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist at Proactive

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  • Claire Evans (Next Steps Physiotherapy)

    Claire Evans

    Next Steps Physiotherapy

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  • Kim Pickering (Orthotist at Dorset Orthopaedic Co Ltd)

    Kim Pickering

    Orthotist at Dorset Orthopaedic Co Ltd

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