This is an online interactive session with the orthotists available to discuss management of cases and orthotic provision available. We'd love to hear from you, as we wish to make this webinar, as relevant as possible to you and your patients.
Please send your questions, videos or case studies by 11th Septembe to: ally@apcp.org.uk
The course aims are:
- To increase the knowledge about the different types of orthotic provisions that can be considered with a particular case.
- To discuss the pros and cons of different types of splints/braces that can be prescribed to achieve the desired results.
- To know about the latest products in the field and how they are different to the traditional ones.
Guest speakers:
George Coles, Senior Orthotist (MBAPO)
George qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Salford University in 2015 with first-class honours. Before joining LOC in March 2019, he worked at Queen Mary’s Hospital and King’s College Hospital managing complex clinics including inpatients and outpatients. George specialises in musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions, paediatric gait analysis, neurorehabilitation (upper and lower limb), pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and plagiocephaly. George is a member of BAPO’s education committee and has been mentoring our apprentice orthotist Cat as she studies for her degree.
Professor Saeed Forghany, Senior Orthotist BSc, MSc, PhD
Professor Saeed Forghany is a highly specialist orthotist and clinical gait analyst with more than 24 years of experience. Based at LOC Manchester within the University of Salford’s advanced gait laboratory, he offers expert assessments, 3D gait analysis, and bespoke orthotic solutions for complex lower limb conditions and abnormal gait. He holds a PhD in Orthotics and Biomechanics and is an NIHR Clinical Research Fellow in Digital Health Science at Keele University. He’s also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Salford and an Emeritus Professor at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. · Saeed has published over 40 research papers, delivered keynote talks around the world, and worked with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to help shape global orthotic care standards. He also holds patents for innovations in robotic orthotics and 3D-printed prosthetics. His approach blends clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a deep commitment to improving mobility and quality of life through personalised orthotic care.
Connor Mumford · Senior Orthotist (MBAPO)
Connor is qualified with a BSc (Hons) in 2016 and prior to joining LOC, worked for Steeper primarily with the South Essex Partnership Trust. During this time, he headed up the Royal London Spinal Clinic and worked with the Royal London Orthopaedic multi-disciplinary team… Connor specialises in the management of positional plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis, paediatric gait analysis, scoliosis and lower limb musculoskeletal injuries. Connor is registered with WPA Health Insurance and heads up our Cambridge clinic.
Jack Choong · Senior Orthotist (MBAPO)
Jack qualified from the University of Strathclyde in 2015 with an honours degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Most recently Jack was a clinical lead at University College London hospital (Specialist Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Centre) working within complex trauma, orthopaedic, diabetic and rheumatology clinics… Jack was also a senior clinician at Great Ormond Street Hospital treating spinal and neurological conditions (including post-operative SDR patients). A former member of the Education Committee of BAPO, he has presented at its annual conference on a number of occasions. Jack is experienced and specialises in hypermobility, scoliosis (both idiopathic and neuromuscular), ankle/foot, post-SDR rehabilitation and paediatric neurological treatment.
‘Thank you for your booking, APCP is a not-for-profit organisation, therefore, not only will your fee go towards the cost of running the course and speaker costs, but it will equally support other educational programmes'.