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IAN GRIFFITHS: RUNNING RE-TRAINING FOR MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME

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Ian Griffiths is one of the UK’s most influential podiatrist, excellently leveraging social media to promote both the podiatric profession and his own research. He’s also innovatively connecting podiatrists and other lower limb professionals around the world through his weekly podiatry live streams, PodChatLive, he co-hosts with Craig Payne.

We were delighted Ian travelled to Sligo to present at the Firefly Summit – it wasn’t a hard sell. Once we had arranged for him to play 18 holes on one of the world’s finest links golf courses, his bags were packed for Sligo.

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ABOUT IAN’S PRESENTATION

Managing load is key to successfully treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome [MTSS] in the athletic patient. Ian’s presentation explores why some athletes experience tibial pain while others don’t and what are the options available to offer treatment?

Ian’s presentation covers:

  • running re-training
  • orthotic therapy
  • load vs capacity balance
  • taking cognisance of the patient’s history
  • psycho-social considerations
  • classical mechanical overload
  • and communicating effectively with the patient

Note: Ian cites a paper at the end of the presentation, you can access it here.

About Ian Griffiths

Ian is the Head of Sports Podiatry at Pure Sports Medicine in London. He is the consulting Podiatrist to the PGA European Tour, RFU England 7’s squad, Bournemouth AFC of the Premier League and Surrey County Cricket Club. He has an active interest in research and is a reviewer for several Sports Medicine and

Ian is active across many social media channels, including Instagram and Twitter where he discusses his research and his visits to some fine golf courses ⛳ .

ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017

When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.

It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!

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Eileen Dolan: Heel Pain Treatment – Cortisone, PRP or Botox A

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It’s estimated 20% of patients who present at podiatry clinics complain of heel pain; a perfect reason as to why you need to watch Eileen Dolan’s Firefly Summit rapid-fire presentation.

Confusion Treating Plantar Pain

Discover why there is a school of thought suggesting plantar fasciitis should be categorised as two separate conditions.  With a myriad of treatments available, coupled with a lack of consensus from guidelines on how plantar fasciitis should be treated, Eileen explores injectable treatments, providing a systematic review of botox and PRP.

Key Concept

Despite the many treatment options available to the podiatric practitioner, Eileen says that 80% of plantar fasciitis conditions resolve within 12 months with conservative therapies – when the patient follows prescribed strengthening and conditioning exercises.

 

About Eileen Dolan

 

Eileen Dolan is an Advanced Podiatrist within the Orthopaedic ICATS team in the Western trust. She also works in a private practice in the neighbouring county town of Enniskillen specialising in MSK and Orthopaedics.

Eileen has an MSc in Advancing practice with postgraduate qualifications in Biomechanics, Diabetes and Vascular disease. She is a member of regional special interest groups for ICATS, MSK and Rheumatology.

ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017

When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.

It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!

Don’t miss out!

Interested in finding out more about Firefly’s products and industry leading technical support? Click or tap the button below.

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Katherine Cook: Leg Length Differences: Measurement and Pressure Plate Analysis

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We progress to the seventh of our #FireflySummit rapid-fire presentations with physiotherapist Katherine Cook taking the stage. Katherine specialises in biomechanics, 3D motion analysis systems (CODA) and accelerometer.

Her presentation explores critical assessment of patients for leg length discrepancy [LLD] and whether any such difference is clinically relevant.

LLD have been linked to patellofemoral pain and knee osteoarthritis. Addressing LLD has been found to improve back pain and relationships have been found between LLD and gait deviations.

About Katherine Cook

Katherine graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of Wales, Cardiff in 1999. After completing Junior and Senior posts in Portsmouth she moved to London and started her PhD at Kings College, London. Her biomechanical research involved comparison of 3D motion analysis systems (CODA) and accelerometry, particularly focussing on age related changes and factors associated with dynamic balance and falls.

Katherine completed her PhD in 2008 and returned to clinical work in the private sector. She began working for the MOD in 2008 and continues to enjoy working as a biomechanical specialist. Katherine ‘s life consists of trying to work like she doesn’t have children and bringing up the children like she doesn’t work.

ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017

When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.

It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!

Don’t miss out!

To keep up to date on all Summit news and to get direct notifications to your inbox, complete the form below!

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John Chadwick | TMTJ Arthritis: A Combined Clinical Approach of Injection and Orthotic Therapy

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Firefly Summit rapid-fire presentations. MSK Podiatrist John Chadwick opened the second rapid-fire session on day one of the #FireflySummit.

John discussed imaging techniques in the identification of TMTJ arthritis, when and why to implement intra-articular corticosteroid injections and orthotic therapy as treatment options.

About John Chadwick

John graduated in 1999 from Huddersfield University with a BSc(Hons) Degree in Podiatry and specialised in Musculoskeletal Podiatry within the NHS from 2002. In 2003, he began work as a Specialist Orthopaedic Practitioner for Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he worked exclusively within Orthopaedics, specialising in the foot and ankle.

As an MSK Specialist Podiatrist, John has gone on to work within Orthopaedic Surgery as an AfPP-Registered Orthopaedic Surgical Practitioner, in the field of lower limb surgery, specifically in regard to the foot & ankle.

John recently became a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and was awarded a Fellowship of the College of Podiatric Medicine in recognition of his extended scope of practice within the field of Orthopaedics

ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017

When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.

It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!

Don’t miss out!

To keep up to date on all Summit news and to get direct notifications to your inbox, complete the form below!

Discover the benefits of Firefly

Hannah Watkinson | Neurodynamic Testing: The Slump Test

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Hannah Watkinson of Frontline Podiatry brought the opening session of the #FireflySummit rapid fire presentations to a close in September.

Her presentation “Neurodynamic Testing – Slump and SLR” explored the connection between back pathologies and radicular leg pain.

  • What – types of back problems can cause radicular leg pain symptoms.
  • When – the pain is coming specifically from the back.
  • How – we as podiatrists can confirm or deny a diagnosis.

Hannah demonstrates a neurodynamic test known as the slump test, that seeks to locate interface problems of the sciatic nerve with an aim of reproducing the patient’s symptoms in a clinic environment.

About Hannah Watkinson

Hannah is a Podiatrist who is heavily experienced in the field of biomechanics, specializing in exercise induced leg pain as well as complex foot trauma.

She worked and gained experience in the NHS (Kent PCT) before spending 10 years with the Ministry of Defence in 2007 to lead Musculoskeletal Podiatry clinics at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court.

Hannah now concentrates on her private practice which she set up in 2014. She also delivers biomechanics training across the UK to Physiotherapists and Podiatrists.

ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017

When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.

It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!

Don’t miss out!

To keep up to date on all Summit news and to get direct notifications to your inbox, complete the form below!

Discover the benefits of Firefly

Emily Ball | 3 R’s to Growing your practice: rebook, referral & reactivate

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It’s the 4th in our series of Firefly Summit rapid-fire presentations and the turn of Emily Ball from ActiveStep Podiatry, Fareham, Hampshire.

If you are actively building your business and nurturing patient loyalty at your clinic, then Emily’s presentation will offer you some key insights.

In the context of how other health professionals interact with their patient’s, Emily emphasises how podiatrists need to communicate accordingly. You wouldn’t hear a dentist say “come back to me when you have a toothache…”, so why should a podiatrist?

By focusing on three low to no cost strategies – Rebooking, Referring and Reactivating, Emily reveals how she has recorded an 85% rebooking rate and continual practice growth in her clinic.

About Emily Ball

Emily is the Founder and Clinical Director of Active Step Healthcare where she specialises in Lower Limb MSK. Her experience includes working within the MOD and with elite and professional athletes.

She also delivers training across the South of England on the clinical application of Video Gait Analysis and provides consultancy and training to Podiatrists across the UK and Ireland on behalf of a leading supplier of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy machines.

Unsurprisingly, Emily’s special interests are in gait analysis, gait retraining and the management of tendon injury using ESWT. She is currently undergoing her Master’s degree where she is focussing on these topics.

ABOUT THE FIREFLY SUMMIT 2017

When we designed the Firefly Summit 2017 we wanted to create a podiatric event like no other. We invited 11 female and 10 male speakers to Sligo. Selected for their expertise and hands-on experience, these top clinicians collaborated on topics to deliver world-class podiatric presentations communicating their ‘clinical gold’ to the Summit delegates.

It wasn’t all podiatric talk. To keep things interesting, all 200 delegates and speakers immersed themselves in the beauty of the wilds of Ireland’s north west coast, taking part in surfing, hiking, stand up paddle-boarding and seaweed baths – WOW!

Don’t miss out!

To keep up to date on all Summit news and to get direct notifications to your inbox, complete the form below!

Discover the benefits of Firefly

Jon Palmer | How a simple vascular test can save lives

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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.

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Glen Foley | Adult Rotational Deformity of Lower Limb

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We continue our series looking back at the rapid-fire presentations during the #FireflySummit 2017, this week it’s the turn of MSK Podiatrist Glen Foley.
Glen’s presentation encourages us to look deeper into the condition of Adult Rotational Deformity in the lower limb.

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Get the Summit Rapid-fire Presentations direct to your Inbox

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Every two weeks we feature one of the 21 speakers who presented rapid-fire presentations at the Firefly Summit 2017. Each offering the unique insight from one of the UK and Ireland’s leading practitioners who treat lower leg extremity.

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Firefly Distributes Social Good Session Monies

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Part of Firefly’s mission is to give back within the community – both locally and internationally. At the Firefly Summit 2017, the Social Good sessions raised over £1,000 for three charitable projects Firefly contributes to and helps promote when not manufacturing and distributing foot orthoses!

Firefly capitalised on the positive vibes during the Social Good Session and raffled off a MESI automated ankle brachial pressure indexing diagnostic device to raise donations for these fantastic projects.  A massive thank you to all who contributed and well done to Angela McAnearney from Galway whose name was pulled from the hat to win the prize!

Ailbhe Murray receives cheque from Firefly Orthoses’ Sarah O’Connell

The raffle raised €1,681 in total and the monies have been split equally between the three projects that featured during the Social Good sessions.

During the Summit, big wave surfer Easkey Britton explored the power of surfing as a creative medium for cross-cultural connection and women’s empowerment in places such as Iran. As a student of podiatry, Sarah O’Connell initiated foot health clinics in Tanzania along with her colleague Ailbhe Murray [pictured above]. Sarah recently presented a cheque to Ailbhe Murray with a share of the money raised for the Feet First programme following the Firefly Summit.

Saskia Rysenbry spoke about her experience building and running a income-generation cafe in South India as a means to support marginalised and disadvantaged groups of girls, women and elderly and empower the local community.