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09:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
A reflection on woundcare, the links with biomechanics and what can go wrong with frequently used tools. It is hoped that the session will encourage the attendees to breakdown and critically analysis action plans like offloading.
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10:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
Melanoma of the foot holds a poorer prognosis then melanoma elsewhere due to a number of factors. This session covers clinical presentation and discusses how it may be detected earlier by healthcare professionals.
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11:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Describe an overview of the diagnostic challenges of foot & ankle pain presenting in primary care: drawing upon lived experience examples & current evidence
- Outline personalised consultation approaches: including diagnosis – how to spot & respond to red flags, and how to share diagnostic uncertainty
- Outline personalised consultation approaches: including shared decision making and management planning – how to approach SDM and personalise care planning for better outcomes
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12:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
Session Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the role of PA in managing symptoms of inflammatory arthritis in the foot: Recognise the physiological and psychological benefits of PA for people with inflammatory arthritis and foot symptoms.
- Explore the impact of PA on inflammation and pain within the foot: Consider how exercise can help reduce foot and ankle inflammation, decrease pain, and improve overall joint health.
- Evaluate safety considerations and contraindications: Identify the potential risks and limitations of PA/exercise prescription. Consider how PA/exercise plans might be personalised to suit individual needs (drawing on new BSR guidance).
- Identify possible masqueraders for symptoms of active inflammatory arthritis disease within the foot: fibromyalgia, menopause symptoms, tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, OA, Peripheral Arterial Disease
13:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
By the end of the presentation delegates will understand how to consider how changes in hormones during menopause may affect the lower limb. They will be able to consider discussing menopause as part of their podiatry consultation.
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14:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
This session will provide an update on advances in our understanding of osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle and how it can be treated. It will also provide delegates an insight into the current BigTOE trial in people with 1st metatarsophalangeal joint OA and an opportunity to become involved in this exciting NIHR funded trial.
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15:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
16:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
This session will focus on musculoskeletal (MSK) foot issues commonly observed in school-age children. Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the prevalence and types of MSK foot issues in school-age children.
- Recognise the importance of early identification and intervention.
- Apply public health principles to foot care in children.
- Develop practical skills for assessing and managing MSK foot issues.
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09:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
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10:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
11:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
How foot complications associated with diabetes might present differently in dark versus light skin tones Cultural considerations that might be relevant to preventing diabetes-related foot complications How to use the skin tone tool effectively in diagnosing and treating diabetes related foot complications How to use and put into practice the guidance covered in Diabetes Africa's handbook.
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12:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
A look at approaches to appropriately treating and recognising diabetic foot infections.
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13:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
MSK screening in the diabetic foot is vital in ulceration prevention and healing. This presentation will explore its importance by detailing the development of the offloading pathway that is compliant with both NICE NG19 and IWGDF guidelines. Attendees will learn about MSK changes in the diabetic foot. Audit outcomes of ulceration prevention, ulceration healing times and re-ulceration rates will be evaluated. Subsequent pathway improvements, including the development of the reablement programme, and re-audit will also be discussed.
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14:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
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15:00
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45 mins
- Podiatry and Foot Health Programme
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