By the end of the session, the audience will gain insight into how Blesma works in partnership with clinical services to support military veterans in achieving independent and fulfilling lives.
The webinar will focus on the science behind Incrediwear, explain the therapeutic benefits, present clinical evidence and clinical applications.
Discover how wearable infrared technology is transforming patient care in this engaging and informative webinar focused on Incrediwear, an evidence-driven solution designed to accelerate recovery, reduce pain, and optimise function. Ideal for orthotists, physiotherapists, and wider healthcare professionals, this session will explore how Incrediwear’s innovative fabric technology works at the cellular level to increase blood flow, support natural healing processes, and improve outcomes in both acute and chronic conditions.
Participants will gain insight into the underlying science of semiconductor-embedded fibres, how these stimulate infrared emission, and the resulting physiological benefits. The webinar will include practical guidance on clinical applications across musculoskeletal injury, post-operative rehabilitation, vascular issues, and oedema management, as well as considerations for integrating Incrediwear into existing treatment pathways.
Real-world case examples will illustrate patient response, compliance advantages, and opportunities to enhance everyday practice. Whether you are new to Incrediwear or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide clear, actionable knowledge to support better decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
Join us to explore the growing role of wearable infrared technology in modern rehabilitation and discover how Incrediwear can complement your clinica ltoolkit.
Satisfaction with the aesthetic appearance of a prosthetic limb is an important factor associated with psychosocial adjustment following an amputation. This TeaTime talk will explore aesthetic design alternatives for upper and lower limb prostheses, drawing upon principles from product development to help us understand how specific product properties (design elements) can elicit different emotional responses from users.
We will also reflect upon recent work exploring the psychosocial impact of lower limb prosthetic design, ending the session with some reflection over factors that may influence an individual preferences.
Microprocessor knees (MPKs) have been available on the NHS for established prosthetic users since April, 2017. Observations at our centre in an established cohort saw patients decreasing risk of falls and improving energy expenditure, alongside other physical and psychological benefits. This raised the question of whether MPKs should be considered for new post-amputation patients who also meet the NHS inclusion criteria (Clinical Commissioning Policy, 2016).
My poster aims to review one service’s experience with prescribing MPK’s to patients as their first prosthetic prescription to determine what selection criteria might ensure successful MPK use at 12 months.
This session explores practical ways to embed sustainability into everyday prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) practice. It will highlight how clinicians, technicians, companies, support workers and services can reduce environmental impact through smarter material choices, waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and greener clinical processes—all while maintaining high-quality patient care. Drawing from ongoing work within the NHS and BAPO’s sustainability plan, the talk will share real examples, lessons learned, and opportunities for collective action across the profession. Attendees will leave with practical ideas and inspiration to integrate sustainability into their own clinical and organisational settings
Join us for an interactive Teatime Talk where we will discuss practice-based learning (PrBL), and how learning opportunities develop the future of our profession.
This engaging session is aimed at all members of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce. If you are just starting your career, have years of clinical experience or are somewhere in between, we want to hear your views and ideas. We encourage participation in discussion for an “All teach, all learn” approach.
We will explore and discuss how practice-based learning can drive innovation and strengthen the future Prosthetics and Orthotics workforce.
Physiotherapists and Orthotists share a clinical commitment to the management of footdrop. However, there is often a bias in their respective approaches. Physiotherapists are often more focused on the swing phase and achieving toe clearance. This is reflected in their use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). Orthotists appear to Physiotherapists to be more focused on stance and this is reflected in their (perceived) preference for AFOs. This Teamtime talk scopes out how the two disciplines can work more collaboratively to achieve better clinical outcomes.
Designed for the prosthetics and orthotics community, with relevance for colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.
BAPO Bitesize is the online, on demand education resource from the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO), created to support learning across the prosthetics and orthotics community.
Built for busy professionals, BAPO Bitesize delivers concise, accessible learning that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Each course supports continuing professional development (CPD) while helping you stay informed about current thinking, practical approaches, and best practice in prosthetics and orthotics.
Courses are developed and delivered by experts in the field and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring the content reflects real clinical experience, collaborative practice, and current professional knowledge.
Whether you are looking to refresh your knowledge, explore new topics, or build your CPD portfolio, BAPO Bitesize provides flexible learning that fits around your schedule.
Flexible learning
Access short, focused modules online whenever it suits you.
Delivered by experts
Courses are developed and delivered by experienced professionals working in prosthetics and orthotics and across the wider multidisciplinary team.
Designed for the P&O community
Created for prosthetists and orthotists, technicians, support workers, and learners, with learning that is also relevant to colleagues across the wider MDT.
Support your CPD
Use BAPO Bitesize to maintain and evidence your continuing professional development.
Practical and relevant
Courses focus on real world practice, emerging ideas, and key professional topics.
BAPO members receive discounted access to BAPO Bitesize learning:
£4.99 per module
£25 for a complete course (6 modules)
£9.99 per module
£55 for a complete course
Look for courses that are pre-approved by OETT at BAPO member prices.
BAPO Bitesize offers a growing collection of short courses designed to support learning across prosthetics and orthotics practice.
Explore the available BAPO Bitesize courses and start learning today.
