MSK Workshop | Meet the Speakers
The Firefly MSK Workshop is a one-day theoretical and practical CPD event, designed with the aim of up-skilling and building clinical knowledge.
RUTH MACKIE: COMMUNICATING PODIATRIC PATHOMECHANICS TO THE PATIENT
What is the connection between Crunchy Bars and Talar Dome fractures? Keep reading to find out…
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.
ABOUT RUTH’S PRESENTATION
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:
- rubber bands and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- how moored cruse ships help explain Achilles Tendonitis
- and how a Crunchy Bar helps patients understand Talar Dome fractures.
About Ruth Mackie
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.
ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017
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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MSK Workshop | October 2018
The next Firefly MSK Workshop takes place October 20th in Sligo, the home of Firefly Orthoses. Join the mailing list to to keep up to date with all the workshop news.
IAN GRIFFITHS: RUNNING RE-TRAINING FOR MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME
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.
ABOUT IAN’S PRESENTATION
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:
Ian’s presentation covers:
- running re-training
- orthotic therapy
- load vs capacity balance
- taking cognisance of the patient’s history
- psycho-social considerations
- classical mechanical overload
- and communicating effectively with the patient
Note: Ian cites a paper at the end of the presentation, you can access it here.
About Ian Griffiths
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 ⛳ .
ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017
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!
Don’t miss out!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
Orthotic Top Cover Guide
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.
FOOT ORTHOSES: THE BASICS
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.
Trevor Prior: Power, Control or Gait Technique – How 3D Gait Aids Decision Making
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:
- sagittal pain: how it dampens and attenuates load, and generates power,
- control features: frontal and transverse plane motion,
- gait parameters: step length, step weight, vertical excursion and step rate.
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.
About Trevor Prior
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.
ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017
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!
Don’t miss out!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
Firefly’s Second Set Offer – 25% Off repeat orders
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.
Eileen Dolan: Heel Pain Treatment – Cortisone, PRP or Botox A
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.
Confusion Treating Plantar Pain
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.
Key Concept
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.
ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017
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!
Don’t miss out!
Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.
European Regional Develop Fund
Firefly Orthoses Ltd. have been awarded funding for R&D initiatives by the European Regional Development Fund and Enterprise Ireland under the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020.
The funding will aid the development of a digital, in-house operations solution to streamline the processing of orders and distribution of product to our international customer base.
Firefly’s R&D Department have identified strategic requirements to provide for the continued growth of the company. This focused on Firefly’s over-reliance on outdated software and data duplication in the processing of customer orders.
The goal of the project is to reduce time spent processing orders, by harnessing digital automation. This will afford more time for customer service and technical support activities.