5 Keys to Prescribing Orthotics

Supporting you to deliver safe and effective orthotic insoles for your clients

Build a strong foundation in prescribing orthotic insoles with this guided CPD online course. You’ll be guided through key biomechanical theory and clinical principles in a practical context so you can prescribe orthotic insoles in your practice with confidence and clarity.

This course is delivered through easy to follow video lessons, packed with real world experience and practical tips you can start using in your practice straight away.

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5 Keys Introduction

1 Lesson
- Course Introduction
Key 1: Anatomy

1 Lesson
- Essential Anatomy for Orthotic Prescription
  
  In this lesson you will cover all the essential foot and ankle anatomy to think about when prescribing orthotic insoles
Key 2: Functional Anatomy

1 Lesson
- Functional Anatomy for Prescribing Orthotics
  
  In this lesson we discuss what is actually going on at each sequential segment of the foot and ankle in gait. What is ‘normal’ function and how do the different sections of the foot interrelate when moving across the ground.
Key 3: Biomechanics

1 Lesson
- Biomechanics for Prescribing Orthotics
  
  In this lesson we discuss key biomechanical understanding to prescribe safe and effective orthotic insoles
Key 4: Orthotic Specific Tests

1 Lesson
- Orthotic Specific Test
  
  In this lesson we will discuss some key clinical tests to consider when prescribing orthotic insoles. What is the right amount of correction. When to use cushioning and when to be more firm.
Key 5: Orthotic Materials

1 Lesson
- Orthotics Material Choices
  
  In this lesson we will discuss what the effect of various orthotic material properties is on your orthotic insole prescription and your patient. We will also look at the difference between 3D printing and more traditional manufacturing methods and what that means for your prescription.

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Essential Anatomy for Orthotic Prescription

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