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Marking the malleoli helps eliminate guesswork during the fabrication process. When the apex of these bony prominences is indicated, it guides Firefly's design team in accurately aligning the brace to your patient's anatomy.

Watch our series of short videos that answer some frequently asked questions about the prescription of custom made foot orthoses.

The Firefly Orthoses team will be attending the 10th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference in Glasgow across the 8th and 9th of December 2022.

In March of this year, a group of podiatrists travelled to the rarified air of the French Alps to spend time together to explore how they practice, discuss the challenges they face and ultimately learn how they can expand their thinking on the profession of podiatry. Some of the conversations that took place in and around our Alpine chalet and on the slopes were captured on camera!

Join Dr. Doug Richie, the creator of the renowned Richie Brace ankle foot orthotic, as he performs a deep-dive on treating Adult Acquired Flatfoot using the Richie Brace AFO.

February is second set discount month at Firefly! Use the promo code FEB20 when placing an order for a second set of orthoses and we'll give you 20% off!

Firefly are delighted to announce we will be attending the Royal College of Podiatry Conference in Liverpool later this month where we will be presenting a special MSK case history session on Friday evening.

Earth Day 2021 makes us think about the decision we make and how they impact our environment. At Firefly, we too have given thought to how our actions have an impact. Find out how we can help you make smarter podiatric related environmental decisions.

In lieu of the announcement by the Irish government that more stringent level 5 COVID-19 restrictions will be implemented across the country until the end of January 2021, we can confirm Firefly Orthoses will continue to operate as normal.

We are delighted to annouce our scanning app is not compatible with iOS14. Simply update to the latest version of the app.

We've made some improvements to our FUSION 3D scanning and prescription writing app for iPad. If you're a FUSION user update your version of the app to the latest build to benefit from the improvements.

Following the closure of Firefly Orthoses lab in late March in response to COVID–19, we are delighted to announce we will re-open on June 2nd.

Firefly Orthoses Ltd is now an approved supplier on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).

Firefly release initial batch of 3D printed custom made foot orthotics. The move to produce 3D printed foot orthotics is part of a company-wide policy of adopting more processes and procedures that align with current and future technologies.

We're just over a month away from our next CPD accredited Firefly MSK Workshop scheduled for June 29th in central London and only a handful of places…

Brexit presents many challenges, particularly for Irish companies whose UK exports account for a significant portion of their business. Firefly recently featured as such a case study for the Atlantic Economic Corridor. Discover how Firefly is focusing on the opportunities presented in the wake of Brexit, despite the political instability.

Firefly's next MSK Workshop is scheduled for March 2nd in Central London. Build your confidence in the area of musculoskeletal podiatry with our one day practical workshop and learn how to treat complex foot and ankle pathologies.

FireFirefly Orthoses will be closed for a period of time over the Christmas and New Years period. To receive orders to your clinic before Christmas, complete prescriptions must be submitted to Firefly no later than Friday November 30th 2018.

Firefly Orthoses has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Standard by Certification Europe. In achieving the award, Firefly Orthoses was assessed as…

Ruth Mackie's rapid-fire presentation focuses on the metaphors and analogies she has discovered across her career that helps her communicate complex pathologies to the uninitiated patient. Discover Ruth's clinical gold!

All Firefly Orthoses devices are finished with a top cover, adding comfort for the patient and improving the aesthetic look of the finished orthotic device. This article explains all our top cover offerings.

Software is playing an ever-increasing role in aiding the podiatrist's decision-making process in-clinic, introducing greater accuracy of diagnosis. In this rapid-fire presentation, Trevor explains how he uses 3D gait analysis to acquire a more complete picture of a patient's gait cycle.

With studies suggesting as many as 20% of patients presenting to podiatry clinics suffer from plantar fasciitis, you need to view Eileen Dolan's Firefly Summit rapid fire presentation.

Firefly will be exhibiting at the 2018 All Ireland Podiatry Conference where we will also be delivering a workshop on prescribing custom made foot orthoses.

MSK Podiatrist John Chadwick discusses imaging techniques in the identification of TMTJ arthritis, when and why to implement intra-articular corticosteroid injections and orthotic therapy as treatment options in the latest of our Firefly Summit rapid fire presentations.

Hannah Watkinson presents “Neurodynamic Testing – Slump and SLR” exploring the connection between back pathologies and radicular leg pain in the 5th Firefly Summit rapid fire presentation.

Emily Ball is our fourth speaker to feature as part of our Firefly Summit rapid-fire series. Emily's presentation details three low, to no cost strategies designed to build your clinic and develop patient loyalty.

Every fortnight we feature a speaker who presented a rapid-fire presentation at the Firefly Summit. Exeter podiatrist Jon Palmer's presentation focused on how combining vascular screening with MSK examinations can detect stroke symptoms or potential heart complications ahead of time.

Dates for your diary. Firefly will be closed during 10 public holidays across 2018. These dates reflect public holidays observed in the Republic of Ireland.

Firefly raised over £1,000 at the Firefly Summit 2017 during the Social Good Sessions. We're delighted to announce all monies have been distributed equally to each of the three projects that featured during the sessions.

The presentations from the Firefly Summit are now free to view on the Firefly website. Watch 20 of the UK and Ireland's leading podiatrists offer their 'clinical gold' at the podiatric event of the year.

The argument for introducing digital scanning to your prescription work-flow is compelling. Arrive at positive patient outcomes faster, reduce administrative burden and add greater efficiency to your clinic.

The podiatric event of the year isn't all about podiatry. Delegates of the Firefly Summit 2017 will be experiencing all the very best Sligo has to offer. Find out just what they'll be getting up to.

Firefly Orthoses announce the formation of a Medical Advisory Board. Find out more about the seven internationally renowned professionals whom who offer insight and direction to Firefly Orthoses.

Firefly Orthoses are exhibiting at the SCP Northern Ireland Conference in County Down this weekend. Make sure to visit Maurya and Sorcha at our stand in the Slieve Donard Resort.

Firefly Orthoses will be exhibiting at the upcoming Dynamic Practice conference in Coventry from March 16th to 18th.

The Foot Project saw a team of 6 podiatrists visit refugee camps in Greece in December 2016. Firefly donated a selection of over the counter orthoses which were prescribed refugee patients who could benefit from orthoses.

Podiatrist Sarah O'Connell visited Tanzania in her final year of study to bring her skills and knowledge to help communities in the East African country.

Due to the popularity of our casting demonstration session at the College of Podiatry Annual Conference 2016 we've uploaded the full 15 minutes of the demo to our website.

Find out all Firefly will be offering at this year's #COPC16. We're introducing 3D scanners, hosting two workshops and launching our new over the counter NSOLS orthotics.

This month Firefly is looking to the water.  Located on Ireland's north west coast Firefly, like the people of this region, is inspired by the Atlantic…

Claire Forbes, Jersey based podiatrist visits Firefly Orthoses where she picked up her new custom made foot orthoses.

Firefly Orthoses will be attending the forthcoming Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference at the Royal College of Surgeons, London, 2016.

Firefly Orthoses will be attending Podopaediatrics on July 1st. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham City Centre. Claire Carr will be attending the event for Firefly.

This week Firefly Orthoses will be attending the i-FAB conference in Berlin. The conference runs as part of Foot International 2016.

Keep up to date on all the conferences, events and expos Firefly Orthoses is attending this year, including the Foot International Conference in Berlin.

Firefly Orthoses recently welcomed London based Podiatrist Alaa Razak to our offices and lab. Alaa is the latest Podiatrist to visit Firefly. If you are interested in visiting you'll find relevant information in this article.

Analysis of recent literature relating to diabetes has produced The Management of the Diabetic Foot: A clinical practice guideline by the Society for Vascular Surgery in collaboration with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Society for Vascular Medicine in the United States.

Firefly are attending the SCP Conference in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Martin, Greg, Maurya and Nicola are all there flying the flag.

Firefly Founder and Medical Director, Martin McGeough visited National University of Ireland, Galway's School of Health Sciences to guest lecture to Podiatric Medicine students.

After concluding our SOLS RX trial programme, Firefly bring you an overview of the feedback collected regarding the prescription 3D printed custom made orthoses.

Martin McGeough's North American tour moves north and into Canada where he's visiting more contract orthotic fabricators.

Firefly founder Martin McGeough continues his travels across the US. This week he's visiting contract orthotic fabricators.

We wish to bring to your attention the forthcoming symposium Bringing Legs to Life at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The symposium…

Firefly Orthoses wish to present our new, innovative website. We're delighted to bring you a digital resource designed to offer greater insight in to our product range.

All rush order requests must be made no later than Monday December 7th…

Briton, Georgie Hermitage has broken her own world record to become the T37 400m World Champion at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha. Wearing…

Recently, on social media questions have been asked about the effect of technology on the Podiatry profession.

Product Update: Dynamic Assist Richie Brace Tamarack Hinge Alteration

We’ve received a number of requests from clinicians requesting info on the process of how Firefly design and manufacture custom-made orthoses. With this in mind, we’ve created an overview of the steps taken between casting a patient’s foot to fitting the finished orthoses.

Firefly Orthoses wearer, Georgie Hermitage improves upon her 400-metre World Record at the IPC Grand Prix in London

Firefly have partnered with SOLS to bring you 3D printed orthoses using Apple devices.

We're embracing social media here at Firefly and we'd encourage you to 'follow', 'like' and 'share' with us across our various platforms. We'll be posting…