“Offloading for the Prevention & Management of Foot Ulcers”

This advanced program will focus on outlining the critical first line role of offloading devices in the management of the acute diabetic foot. Despite international guidelines, offloading is not widely adopted into practice. This program aims to arm delegates with the skills, knowledge and confidence to integrate offloading into their high-risk patient treatment plans. The program will be targeted to delegates working in the high-risk, acute, diabetic foot environment.

The following aspects will be covered on the day:
  • International guidelines
  • Offloading principles
  • Offloading device selection
  • Total Contact Casting techniques
  • Prescription & fitting of walker boots
  • Prescription & fitting of offloading footwear
  • Orthotic & chairside device options

The course will include a combination of theory and practical workshop sessions and is suitable for those currently working in the area of diabetic foot offloading.

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Contact Number:

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* 3. Work Email Address:

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* 4. Personal Email Address:

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* 5. Current Job Title

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* 6. Which sector do you work in?

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* 7. Practice Address (Home address if no practice address)

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* 8. From which college did you qualify?

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* 9. What qualification do you hold?

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* 10. When did you qualify?

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* 11. Have you previously attended any biomechanical training/course?

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* 12. Do you currently prescribe orthotic devices?

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* 13. If yes, which do you mainly prescribe?

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* 14. How many orthotic devices do you prescribe monthly?

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* 15. Do you also prescribe footwear?

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* 16. Which clients would you most frequently treat?

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