The Richie Brace is a game changer. It can fundamentally change the patient’s life, elevating pain and significantly improving mobility. Read this great patient outcome from Tweed Podiatry and find out how you can prescribe the Richie Brace range of AFOs in your clinic.
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The #FireflySummit was designed to highlight some of the tools and hacks the UK and Ireland’s leading podiatrists use on a daily basis to efficiently treat their patient’s. Ruth Mackie’s rapid-fire presentation got right to heart of this, focusing on metaphors and analogies she has discovered that helps her communicate complex pathologies to the uninitiated patient.
Patients will place greater confidence in the podiatrist who can communicate pathologies and treatment plans in a clear manner. If you can find common ground when discussing pathologies and eaily communicate medical or anatomical terms, the patient is more likely to follow your prescription and treatment plan, positively promote you to their friends and family and return to your clinic.
View Ruth’s 10 minute presentation to discover the connection between:
Ruth Mackie graduated from Queens University, Belfast with a BMed Sci (Hons Podiatry) in 1999. After completing an international externship at the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in the USA she has worked in both NHS and private podiatry clinics, specialising in podiatric biomechanics, gait analysis and orthotic prescription for the last 12 years.
Ruth completed her Masters degree in Podiatric Surgical Theory in 2008 with a research dissertation on the effect of silicone heel pads on non pathological gait. She was admitted to the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2015. Ruth is one of two podiatrists in the specialist Orthopaedic Lower Limb Triage team for the South and East Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland.
When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.
It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!
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Ian Griffiths is one of the UK’s most influential podiatrist, excellently leveraging social media to promote both the podiatric profession and his own research. He’s also innovatively connecting podiatrists and other lower limb professionals around the world through his weekly podiatry live streams, PodChatLive, he co-hosts with Craig Payne.
We were delighted Ian travelled to Sligo to present at the Firefly Summit – it wasn’t a hard sell. Once we had arranged for him to play 18 holes on one of the world’s finest links golf courses, his bags were packed for Sligo.
Managing load is key to successfully treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome [MTSS] in the athletic patient. Ian’s presentation explores why some athletes experience tibial pain while others don’t and what are the options available to offer treatment?
Ian’s presentation covers:
Note: Ian cites a paper at the end of the presentation, you can access it here.
Ian is the Head of Sports Podiatry at Pure Sports Medicine in London. He is the consulting Podiatrist to the PGA European Tour, RFU England 7’s squad, Bournemouth AFC of the Premier League and Surrey County Cricket Club. He has an active interest in research and is a reviewer for several Sports Medicine and
Ian is active across many social media channels, including Instagram and Twitter where he discusses his research and his visits to some fine golf courses ⛳ .
When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.
It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
All Firefly Orthoses devices are finished with a top cover, adding comfort for the patient and improving the aesthetic look of the finished orthotic device. This article explains all our top cover offerings.
New to prescribing foot orthoses or want grow your podiatric business by adding custom devices to your clinical offering? This guide gives you the low-down on prescribing foot orthoses. The fundamentals.
Each of us have a degree of asymmetry in our gait. The degree of this asymmetry and the ability to control it determines function and potential for injury. Attempting to get everyone to function in a symmetrical pathway is all but impossible. So what are the available tools to measure patient gait and accurately diagnose injury?
In this rapid fire presentation, Trevor explains how he uses 3D gait analysis to acquire a more complete picture of a patient’s gait cycle. When assessing gait, Trevor describes how and why he focuses on three parameters:
Software is playing an ever-increasing role in aiding the podiatrist’s decision-making process in clinic, introducing greater accuracy of diagnosis. This presentation reveals why more podiatrists are choosing digital resources, such as how 3D gait analysis software compares a patient’s gait cycle values against an uninjured database to equip the podiatrist in arriving at an effective treatment plan.
Trevor Prior is a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon at Homerton University Hospital. He works in private practice, is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and a Honorary Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of East London.
His particular areas of interest are foot surgery, sports injuries, biomechanics / gait analysis, orthoses and diabetic foot complications. He is a director of P2L, providing bespoke performance footwear and Run3D, providing advanced 3D gait analysis. He is past Dean of the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery.
He is the UK representative on the Vasyli Think Tank and the Vionic Innovation lab, and reviews for Gait & Posture, Clinical Biomechanics, The Foot, The Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, JAPMA, Nature and Physical Therapy in Sport.
When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.
It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
Get repeat order orthoses at a reduced rate for the month of June. Firefly are offering podiatrists the opportunity to oder second set devices at a discounted rate of 25% off the listed price.
It’s estimated 20% of patients who present at podiatry clinics complain of heel pain; a perfect reason as to why you need to watch Eileen Dolan’s Firefly Summit rapid-fire presentation.
Discover why there is a school of thought suggesting plantar fasciitis should be categorised as two separate conditions. With a myriad of treatments available, coupled with a lack of consensus from guidelines on how plantar fasciitis should be treated, Eileen explores injectable treatments, providing a systematic review of botox and PRP.
Despite the many treatment options available to the podiatric practitioner, Eileen says that 80% of plantar fasciitis conditions resolve within 12 months with conservative therapies – when the patient follows prescribed strengthening and conditioning exercises.
About Eileen Dolan
Eileen Dolan is an Advanced Podiatrist within the Orthopaedic ICATS team in the Western trust. She also works in a private practice in the neighbouring county town of Enniskillen specialising in MSK and Orthopaedics.
Eileen has an MSc in Advancing practice with postgraduate qualifications in Biomechanics, Diabetes and Vascular disease. She is a member of regional special interest groups for ICATS, MSK and Rheumatology.
When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.
It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
The next speaker to feature in our #FireflySummit series is Podiatrist Wayne Edwards. Wayne’s presentation focuses on asymmetrical injury patterns linked to skeletal drivers / influencers using observational video analysis.
The presentation explores how to assess and identify such common injury patterns and describes how to use video gait analysis to direct effective management plans for asymmetrical injury in the lower limb / foot.
About Wayne Edwards
Wayne graduated from the London Foot hospital in 1991. He has worked in both the NHS and private sector since qualifying and has post graduate qualifications in sports medicine and clinical podiatric biomechanics.
He has worked closely within physiotherapy teams in the private sector for the last 15 years and has a thorough understanding of the use of orthotic therapy in management of lower limb pain and injury as well as injury prevention.
Wayne has taken a special interest in the identification and treatment of underlying causes of injuries in runners.
When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.
It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
The All Ireland Podiatry Conference takes place in County Armagh later this month [27 & 28th April]. For the first time both SCP Northern Ireland and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Ireland will come together to host a two day event at the Armagh City Hotel.
The Firefly Orthoses team will be attending both days of the event, exhibiting at the trade expo. During the event Firefly will be promoting the benefits of digital scanning – a efficient method of using technology to capture patient foot data.
We will also be delivering a workshop on prescribing custom made foot orthoses. This workshop is designed to build confidence of practitioners who wish to add custom made orthoses to their range of clinical therapies offered. Delivered by Martin Mc Geough, Firefly’s founder and medical director, the workshop breaks downs the barriers commonly associated with prescribing custom made orthoses.
We will have samples of our range of products including over the counter devices, Richie Brace AFOs and our own range of custom made devices.