Fit for Purpose: A Hands-on Guide to Customised Chairside Orthoses

This CPD accredited, one-day, in-person workshop from Algeos Academy is designed to advance your clinical confidence and capability in prescribing, modifying, and fitting chairside orthoses for a range of musculoskeletal (MSK) foot and ankle conditions.

Hosted at Algeos HQ in Liverpool, the event blends essential theoretical knowledge with immersive hands-onexperience, using industry-recognised products including Slimflex, Podotech, and Aortha.

Whether you're a podiatrist, physiotherapist, FHP, chiropractor, or student clinician, this practical training day offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of orthotic therapy principles. You’ll explore customisation techniques, patient-centred prescription strategies, and real-time fitting methods to help you deliver more effective, individualised care with confidence.

What you'll learn:

• The biomechanical principles of foot and ankle function
• How to apply theory to evidence-based orthotic therapy
• When and how to prescribe orthoses for common MSK symptoms (e.g. heel pain, arch pain, forefoot pain)
• The clinical differences between prefabricated and customised orthoses
• How to modify chairside orthoses to meet individual patient needs
• Key components of orthotic prescriptions and how to tailor them
• Practical fitting skills
• Troubleshooting common concerns with orthotic use
• How to integrate patient expectations and shared decision-making into treatment
• Confidence in using orthotic therapy as part of individualised care plans

What’s included:

• An introductory webinar & pre-reading to help you properly prepare for the workshop
• Practical hands-on training with Advanced MSK Podiatrist and Clinical Educator Louise Fisher
• Orthotic prescription and fitting techniques you can immediately implement in your practice
• Access to leading orthoses brands
• An Algeos Academy goodie bag to take home with you
• A CPD certificate of completion for your records
• Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
  
  

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Cost: £160 (inc. VAT)

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