About this course
We proud to be supporting ZW Academy: An Introduction to Prescribing the Richie Brace Course has been designed for those with an interest in developing their MSK skills and knowledge in management of complex Foot & Ankle Pathologies inclusive of the Adult Acquired Flatfoot, Foot Drop, Chronic ankle instability and in sports rehabilitation.
Course details
We are proud to support ZW Academy upcoming course: An Introduction to Prescribing the Richie Brace
ZW Academy will be delivering a day of lectures with resident experts from across the world. A delicious Lunch will be provided and an opportunity to test drive any car of your choice (just a little lunch time extra for anyone interested) from Porsche Centre South Lakes who are one of our sponsors for the course. Sunday will see us develop our clinical assessment, rehabilitation, footwear choices for the Richie Brace and vitally, Plaster of Paris casting of the Foot & Ankle. Each individual will create their own cast and a certificate of completion will be provided. We will then follow up the course with a 2 hour Q&A case study zoom session so that we can assist you in implementation of The Richie brace into your individual work spaces.
Aim of the course
- Cast for The Richie Brace and prescribe within your clinical setting
- Evaluate different pathologies by developing your clinical skillset in diagnosis, management and treatment
- Understand when a Richie Brace is appropriate and develop onward referral pathways
- Develop skills and create connections in an MDT (Multidisciplinary) setting
The Speakers
ZW Academy present the speakers for the day as: Nick Knight owner/ founder of NK Active bringing a wealth of knowledge, Consultant Podiatric surgeon, George Flanagan on the less conservative management strategies of the flatfoot and other ankle pathologies, Doug Richie, Founder of the Richie Brace, Doctor in Podiatric Medicine joining us all the way from the USA.
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