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The Joy of Scanning
The argument for introducing digital scanning to your prescription work-flow is compelling. Arrive at positive patient outcomes faster, reduce administrative burden and add greater efficiency to your clinic.
Galway Podiatrist wins MESI device | Firefly Summit
Angela McAnearney and Sarah O’Connell
Galway podiatrist Angela McAnearney was the lucky winner of the much sought after MESI ABPI MD diagnostic machine at the recent #FireflySummit.
The device was the prize for the Firefly Social Good raffle with all money raised going toward the three social good projects Firefly support.
The Social Good sessions provided an opportunity for Firefly to promote some of the projects the company contribute to outside of the manufacture and distribution of orthoses. Easkey Britton, Sarah O’Connell and Saskia Rysenbry spoke to the Summit delegates about their adventures in far flung lands where they facilitated and delivered projects to improve the lives of those less well off.
We’re sure the MESI device will add value to Angela’s practice in Galway city. If you didn’t attend the Firefly Summit you can read more about the event in the Firefly Summit report here.
Firefly Summit 2017: A conference with a difference
The podiatric event of the year isn’t all about podiatry. Delegates of the Firefly Summit 2017 will be experiencing all the very best Sligo has to offer. Find out just what they’ll be getting up to.
The Foot Project to Bring Aid to Migrant Crisis.
A member of the Foot Project team treats a migrant
The Foot Project is returning to Greece again bringing their podiatry expertise to aid the continuing migrant crisis there. Firefly Orthoses continue to support this hugely important initiative that emphasises the value of podiatry within a primary healthcare spectrum.
During the 2016 annual SCP conference in Glasgow, Firefly met podiatrist Jack Loveday who plays a central role in the Foot Project. Firefly donated a selection of our over the counter (OTC) range of orthoses to the project.
Jack was part of a team of six podiatrists who visited a migrant camp in northern Greece earlier this year. As it was the team’s first visit to the location they were unsure what to expect on their arrival. On review of their week long trip in early 2017, Jack reported the OTC devices provided by Firefly were crucial in treating many of the patients:
The orthotics Firefly donated to us this year have been by far the most useful item that we have taken on these trips, and the most well received – they have made a huge impact! – Jack Loveday
Ahead of their second trip to Greece, the group is seeking funding via a crowdfunding drive. We would encourage you to make a contribution to this worthy cause. Donate by visiting this link.
Firefly Announce Medical Advisory Board
Firefly Orthoses announce the formation of a Medical Advisory Board. Find out more about the seven internationally renowned professionals whom who offer insight and direction to Firefly Orthoses.
Excellence in Healthcare 2017
We’re back on the road again, this time visiting Glasgow to attend the Excellence in Healthcare conference. The event runs across the 8th and 9th of June at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Firefly is represented at the conference by the wonderful Claire Carr. Make sure you call by to the Firefly stand to talk to Claire about Firefly’s range of foot orthoses and our other technical support services provided to Firefly’s customers.
Firefly’s Claire at Health in Excellence 2017
Claire will be on hand to provide info on our new shell material Delrin:
roughly half as much DELRIN® is required as that of a standard Polypropylene shell. Therefore, 2.5mm DELRIN® = 5mm Polypropylene to create the same level of support and can still be heat adjusted in the manner of a standard Polypropylene shell.
Also on display at the Firefly Orthoses stand are samples of the Richie Brace ankle foot orthotic. Firefly is the only licensed supplier of the Richie Brace to the Irish and UK market.
The conference incorporates four individual conferences in medicine, surgery, travel medicine, and podiatric medicine running in parallel over two days. Delegates will be free to move between the parallel conferences and attend sessions of interest from the different disciplines.
The four individual conferences will come together for key plenary sessions by inspirational speakers including:
- John Meara, Harvard Medical School
- James Logan, Department of Disease Control
- Catherine Calderwood, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland
- Greig Trout, Cancer Survivor
Firefly Summit 2017
Speaking of conferences, our own Firefly Summit 2017 is fast approaching. The Summit is being billed as the podiatry event of the year, where delegates will gain CPD points as leading podiatry clinicians from across the UK and Ireland offer their clinical gold. Find out more about the Firefly Summit, the wonderful northwest coast of Ireland where the Summit will be held and how to get there.
2017 Northern Ireland Annual Conference
We’re on the road once more, this time attending the Northern Ireland annual conference. The event takes place at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Newcastle, Co Down on Friday, April 7th.
Firefly will be exhibiting at the event. Maurya and Sorcha from our Technical Support team will be on hand to talk to you about Firefly’s range of custom made orthoses and services.
There is a strong schedule of speakers for the event including Steven Urry who will be discussing ‘Widget Biomechanics’.
Conference Schedule
At the Firefly Orthoses exhibition stand, we will have 3D patient foot data capture technology, the iPad and Structure Sensor. In Firefly’s clinics our podiatrists are capturing patient foot data using the Structure Sensor and ipad. You can see the scanners demonstrated here Here’s some further info on the technology and its application to capturing foot data here.
Podiatrists who use the Structure Sensor, quickly and easily submit their digital images along with digital prescription forms by email – reducing turn around times as Firefly receive the order immediately.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Structure Sensor technology ask at our exhibition desk or contact [email protected]
Firefly is closed on Friday, March 17th | Saint Patrick’s Day
Just a little note to let you know Firefly Orthoses is closed Friday, March 17th. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day, a national holiday here in the Republic of Ireland!
If you have any queries or questions for customer service or technical support on Friday you can contact us via email, [email protected]. We will reply to your email on our return on Monday.
On Friday if you are treating any patients who have been prescribed Firefly Orthoses, you can tell them they’re wearing a little bit of Ireland in their shoes.
From all at Firefly, have a great Saint Patrick’s weekend.
Firefly to Exhibit at Dynamic Practice | Coventry, March 2017
We’re back on the road attending the Directorate of Podiatric Surgery Conference in Coventry on March 16th, 17th & 18th. The conference has been developed with the progression of podiatric surgery in mind with leading podiatric surgeons from the UK and USA speaking.
Firefly Orthoses stand @ DOPS Con in Coventry
Firefly will be exhibiting in the exhibition space at the conference, make sure to call over and say hello to Claire who will be manning the stand. Claire will have a selection of Firefly’s products on display at the stand. She will answer any questions you have about our ordering process, prescription forms or technical support.
The conference is co-chaired by Kaser Nazir [Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust] and Ryan McCallum [Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Homerton University Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitcal]. The conference programme outlines the programme as:
Podiatric surgeons of the future will increasingly have to surgically manage the high risk diabetic foot and provide leadership in the multidisciplinary team. The profession and the industry supporting podiatric surgery is also developing at a pace never seen before. New equipment and techniques have allowed surgeons to develop skills that inevitably improve patient experience and outcomes.
You will also nd an experienced faculty running the popular cadaver course which has become a highlight of the conference. Podiatric surgeons will be able to hone in their skills on complex procedures and learn from the experience of the faculty and colleagues.
If you would like to receive a Firefly Orthoses starter pack containing a Firefly product catalogue, order forms, Richie Brace catalogue, free post labels and other Firefly info you can leave your postal address with Claire at the conference or you can email your details to [email protected].
The full conference programme can be downloaded from this link.