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Producing own orthotics?

Hello I am increasingly advising my patients to seek a GP referral to the NHS Podiatrist for a gait analysis with a view to obtaining orthtics. I think it would be a good idea to produce my own for patients to try. I have very limited space and am looking for something small and inexpensive to begin with, I have seen Gerrard and Cuxson do an orthtic oven Continue reading →

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First year Podiatric medicine degree

Hie guys I was wondering how did you cope doing your first year Podiatry degree because I am finding it really really tough. I don’t know were to start. Any ideas, tips or words of encouragement. Continue reading →

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Research on behalf of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC regulated professional…

Another survey. Continue reading →

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Report on Worforce Risks and Opportunites – Podiatry

Full report attached: WORKFORCE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES CHIROPODISTS/ PODIATRISTS EDUCATION COMMISSIONING RISKS SUMMARY FROM 2012 Quote: Purpose This information has been collated to inform decisions on education commissioning over the next three to five years. It considers the key factors influencing the estimation of future need for chiropodists/podiatrists and gives an assessment of the current workforce supply. It includes regional perspectives and a summary analysis of risks in education commissioning Continue reading →

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Nitrous Oxide

Just seen this on Virgin news http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19841308 Perhaps a reminder of the dangers of a seemingly harmless anaesthetic gas some would use in podiatry. Cheers D;) Continue reading →

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Massaging feet and your insurance policy

Not sure if other folk have read the small print of their Public Liability Insurance, but in the policy that I have, it states you are only covered by insurance for the Podiatry work that you trained to do…… Continue reading →

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How well does the current 3 year core podiatry training in the UK equip the new graduate for work in…

Please help. The above title forms the subject for my final module in my MSc. I need to do literature searches and find out various bits of information as well as hearing your opinion. Continue reading →

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Inside the History of Sports Medicine

For interest: Human Race: Inside the History of Sports Medicine http://www.dundee.ac.uk/museum/exhib…cal/humanrace/ 22 September – 10 November 2012 Lamb Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee Mon-Fri 09.30-20.30 Sat 09.30-16.30 and Institute of Sports and Exercise, Old Hawkhill, University of Dundee Mon-Fri 07.00-21.30 Sat-Sun 08.30-17.30 Continue reading →

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The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (UK)

Round One :boxing: How do people feel about the The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrist (SCP), do you feel you get value for money, do you feel that they are addressing Podiatry issues and raising foot awareness to your liking. I do not have any beef with them, but feel that they could definately do more to promote Podiatry in the year 2012. There is nothing on their website that informs the public what the difference is between Podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners. Continue reading →

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The College of Foot Health Practitioners

I am confused….thought a BSc Podiatry was the modern way to care for your feet. But according to the below mentioned webpage – its not, its Foot Health Practice. Continue reading →

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