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Education

9th May 2024 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Virtual Events – Teatime Talk Monday 20 May 2024 6-7pm

JAS Brace Pathway for TKR & UKR Patients

Register here!

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7th May 2024 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Short Course – The Rehabilitation KAFO and Improving Manufacturing Outcomes.

Introduction:
The prescription of Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) often presents challenges for those lacking
extensive experience, whether in understanding the rationale behind prescription, design, and
alignment, or in effectively communicating these needs between clinical and technical staff.
Additionally, manufacturing KAFOs can be complex, with technical staff sometimes struggling to
grasp various aspects of the process.


Aims:
This course aims to bridge the gap in information exchange between different professional groups
within the industry, addressing challenges stemming from a lack of experience and confidence. By
simplifying the patient journey and technical process, we seek to save time, money, and improve
consistency in practice and outcomes, both clinically and in manufacturing.


Learning Outcomes:
Participants will gain knowledge in the following areas:
1. Physical and biomechanical background relevant to lower limb orthoses and KAFOs more
specifically.
2. Understanding basic presentations and making appropriate design choices.
3. Applying principles of prosthetics science to KAFO design, including underlying rationales.
4. Considering social and health status factors in KAFO prescription.
5. Manipulating Ground Reaction Force (GRF) for optimized outcomes and increased stability.
6. Conducting assessments and making informed prescriptions and component choices.
7. Overview of locked, posterior offset, and optimisable stance stabilised KAFOs.
8. Manual shape capture techniques, including corrections and alignment.
9. Preparation of casts for ease of use by technical staff.
10. Building Line of Progression or anatomical KAFO designs.
11. Efficient preparation time shortcuts for technical and clinical staff.
12. Establishing an auditable trail in cast and orthosis manufacturing.
13. Conducting test fittings and implementing fitting tips and tricks.
14. Appraising existing KAFO designs and measuring outcomes effectively.
Intended Participants:


This course is designed for Technicians and Orthotists, with particular emphasis on the synergy
between Technician and Orthotist teams. Collaborative participation is encouraged to maximize
learning outcomes and practical application. Please note: This course is not available to Students.


Note: please bring shorts and the tools you normally use for negative model capture
(casting).


Faculty:
Dave Buchanan – Technical Director and Consulting Orthotist, Technical Director Becker-UK,
Becker Orthopedic International Consultant, TalarMade Ltd
Venue and website:
TalarMade Ltd, Edinburgh House, Millenium Way, Chesterfield, S41 8ND. https://talarmade.com/
Parking – there is a large car park around the back left of the building. It is free for attendees to use.
Please don’t park at the front of the building.

Date & Time:
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 June 2024
Registration 08:30 – 09:00am on day 1
Start 09:00am, finish 5:00pm on both days
2-day course ticket includes lunch (30 minutes) and refreshments


Places available:
12 – tickets are available to purchase on our website – https://www.bapo.com/
Ticket Prices:
BAPO Members £435.00 including VAT (£362.50 excluding VAT).
Non-members £600.00 including VAT (£500.00 excluding VAT).


We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply online for reimbursement from OETT (The Orthotic
Education and Training Trust).


Applications can be made on the OETT website at https://www.oett.org.uk/
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD.

To purchase tickets, please log on to your BAPOnline account and click the KAFO poster it will direct you to the ticketing area.

Not a member? follow the link below and select “Non-Member Events Registration” once registered it will allow you to purchase the ticket. If you have any trouble, please contact enquires@bapo.com 

Purchase tickets here

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28th March 2024 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Short Course Waiting List – June to December 2024

We would like to invite you to register your interest and join the waiting lists for the forthcoming BAPO Short Courses which are planned for this year.

Filed Under: Education, News

8th February 2024 by BAPO Admin

Ticket prices reduced: The recording is available for the successful BAPO Virtual Symposium: Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Orthotics which took place on Saturday 27 January 2024

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12th January 2024 by BAPO Admin

MSK Foot & Ankle: Holistic Management & Treatment Strategies – Preston 26-27 February 2024

Course description:

This 2 day face-to-face short course offers participants an opportunity to learn about the orthotic management of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders of the foot and ankle in a group setting (maximum 16 participants). The experienced faculty of two Orthotists will share their knowledge and skills in both theory and practical sessions.

Prior to the commencement of the course, registrants will be asked to read four designated full text journal articles. During the course, participants will attend taught theoretical sessions mixed with active learning which will involve dividing into smaller groups to interpret x-rays and assess each other’s feet and ankles with feedback and guidance from the faculty team.

The course offers participants an intimate, focused, and friendly learning environment away from the bustle of everyday clinical work to refresh their knowledge with best available evidence and equip them with the skills to enable them to build their confidence and MSK practice.

Aims:
This event aims to equip Orthotists and other AHP’s regularly involved in treating adult MSK foot and ankle conditions with the assessment, diagnostic and image interpretation skills to enable them to differentially diagnose and holistically manage Musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions.


Faculty:

Simon Dickinson, Clinical Director & Consultant Orthotist, TalarMade Ltd
Laura Barr, Advanced Specialist Orthotist, MSK Team Lead for Orthotics at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Chris Cox, Teaching Fellow, National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics, University of Strathclyde

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this event the participant will be able to:
• Describe normal Foot and Ankle function
• Describe a range of MSK Foot and Ankle pathologies
• Define the tests required for differential diagnosis of a range of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle pathologies
• Demonstrate competence in interpreting the outcomes of a range of diagnostic tests
• Utilise imaging as part of the MSK patient assessment
• Demonstrate the ability to differentially diagnose a range of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle conditions
• Perform a thorough biomechanical examination to determine the biomechanical deficit
• Establish an evidence-based holistic treatment plan to address the presenting issue
• Generate a detailed evidence-based orthotic prescription, management plan including anticipated outcome

Intended Participants:

• Orthotists who have not previously attended the “Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle Problems for Orthotists” course
• AHP’s regularly involved in treating adult MSK foot and ankle conditions
and
• Orthotists who attended the “Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle
Problems for Orthotists” between 2015 – 2016

Please note this course is not available to Students.


Venue:

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0UJ.
Website: https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/tickled-trout

Date & Time:
 Monday 26 – Tuesday 27 February 2024
Registration 8:30-9:00am on day 1.
Start 9:00am, finish 5:00pm on both days.
2 day course ticket includes lunch and refreshments

We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply for reimbursement from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust. Application forms are available from the OETT or BAPO websites www.oett.org.uk or www.bapo.com Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning using the CPD form provided on the website.

Tickets: SOLD OUT

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11th December 2023 by BAPO Admin

Virtual Spinal Course for Allied Health Professionals by ORUK

Series date: 5 February — 11 March 2024
Time: Every Monday evening from 19:00 to 21:00 (GMT)
Venue: Virtual
Course convenors: Mr Michail Kokkinakis & Mr Gavin Spence, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons

Orthopaedic Research UK is pleased to announce its first Online Course in Spinal Conditions for Allied Healthcare Professionals, presented by a prestigious multidisciplinary panel from spinal units in the UK and beyond. This course is suitable for all clinicians with an interest in spinal conditions, including nurses, orthotists, physios, osteopaths, occupational therapists and chiropracters. In six weekly webinars we will cover some of the most important topics in both adult and paediatric practice, including degenerative conditions and the management of spinal deformity.

All sessions will be recorded. You will be able to watch these up to 12 weeks post course.

Week 1, Monday 5th February: Assessment of the operated spinal deformity, problems arising and when revision might be considered. Guest speaker: Sriram Harish Srinivasan, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Institution: Kettering Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Week 2, Monday 12th February: Spondylolysis. Current concepts on definition, diagnosis and management

Guest Speakers: Jonathan Lucas, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Laura Kenison, Advanced Spinal Physiotherapy Practitioner
Institution: Evelina London Children’s Hospital

Week 3, Monday 19th February: Adult Spinal Deformity. All you need to know

Guest Speakers: Panos Liantis, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Rashida Pickford, Consultant Spinal Physiotherapist
Kathy Payne, Consultant Spinal Physiotherapist
Institution: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Week 4, Monday 26th February: Neuromuscular scoliosis in children. The experience from a tertiary referral centre.

Guest Speakers: Neil Davidson, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Kristine Gatti, Advanced Spinal Physiotherapy Practitioner
Sarah Gregson, Advanced Spinal Physiotherapy Practitioner
Institution: Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Week 5, Monday 4th March: Degenerative spine – Disease spectrum and management options

Guest Speaker: Sandesh Lakkol, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Institution: Health Point Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Week 6, Monday 11th March: Idiopathic Scoliosis in children. Braces, modern trends, national trials and myths Guest Speakers: Ashley Cole, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Candice Sutcliffe, Paediatric Spinal Extended Scope Physiotherapist
Andrew Mills, Spinal Clinical Specialist Orthotist

We will provide delegates with a certificate of attendance.

Register here: ORUK virtual spinal course for AHP’s | 5 February — 11 March 2024 — Orthopaedic Research UK

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27th October 2023 by BAPO Admin

Monday 13 November 2023 – Teatime Talk – 6pm to 7pm: Model for the Management of Partial Foot Amputations

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26th September 2023 by BAPO Admin

Teatime Talk

Monday 9 October 2023 6pm – 7pm

EDI, allyship and subconscious bias presentation hosted by: Gemma Cassidy, Mental Health / Wellbeing and EDI Lead – BAPO, Bhavna Mehta, Paediatric Orthotist in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Florence Goodwin, Acting Chair, Professional Affairs Committee, Member, Research Committee – BAPO

EDI talk for National Inclusion Week. This presentation will help to define what equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is, who it protects, why it is important and what it means in clinical practice. We will also discuss allyship and how the wider P & O community can help to improve EDI, in addition to exploring the subconscious bias’ that we can all hold.

Register for the Teatime Talk here

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7th September 2023 by BAPO Admin

Preceptorship Launch Webinar recording for Prosthetists and Orthotists

Click here to access the webinar on YouTube
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) in collaboration with NHS England Workforce Training and Education (NHSE WT&E) National AHP Preceptorship and Foundation Support Programme held a Zoom Webinar on 13 September tailored specifically for prosthetists and orthotists.
 
The event, hosted by BAPO, was an informative and engaging session. 
We have uploaded it to the BAPO YouTube channel for everyone to access, via the button below.

Audience:
  • Pre-registration learners
  • Preceptees
  • Preceptors
  • Preceptorship leads within their respective organisations
  • Service/department leads with responsibilities related to prosthetists and orthotists.
Sessions:
  • BAPO Preceptorship Update – Presented by Krista Asoluka from BAPO, who provided insights into preceptorship guidelines and best practices
  • HCPC Preceptorship Update – Mark Platt from HCPC offered the regulator’s perspective on its ‘Principles for preceptorship’ work and their implications for prosthetists and orthotists
  • National Preceptorship Update – Amanda Weaver from NHSE WT&E provided crucial updates regarding preceptorship from a national perspective
  • Case Study: Georgia Dayes from Steepers shared her personal experience of her preceptorship program
  • Question and Answer Session – An interactive session to address any queries or thoughts   
Speakers:
 
Amanda Weaver – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-weaver-ahp-preceptorship/

Mark Platt – https://www.linkedin.com/in/markaplatt/

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6th July 2023 by BAPO

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