Workshop 4 and Bonus session
Sway analysis (30min)
We will be looking at an objective measure of sway, using technology to gather data that will allow us to measure what we cannot see and allow us to demonstrate the falls risk to the patient as part of patient education. We will look at how technology can be used as a guide to see what interventions and devices will best support the individual and aid in reporting the findings to third party funding bodies like NDIS, HCP and other insurers.
David Sutton
David Sutton
Pedorthist ||
Bilby Shoes
David Sutton is a senior Pedorthist at Melbourne based Pedorthic clinic Bilby shoes. He is also a clinical advisor for Victorian state government funding body SWEP and clinical advisor to Tekscan (USA). David often runs training events for Podiatrists and Pedorthists.
David has a strong history in embracing the science of objective data collection and a longer history in Pedorthics, starting his journey as an apprentice shoemaker in 1979.
Session/s
Charcot deformity; The next step
3D printed foot orthoses – how do they compare with traditionally made ones? (35min)
Foot orthoses (FOs) are used to manage foot pathologies such as plantar fasciopathy. 3D printed custom-made FOs are increasingly being manufactured. Although these 3D-printed FOs look like traditionally heat-moulded FOs, there are few studies comparing FOs made using these two different manufacturing processes. This study looks into the effectiveness of 3D-printed FOs (3D-Print) compared to traditionally-made (Traditional) or no FOs (Control), in changing biomechanical parameters of flat-footed individuals with unilateral plantar fasciopathy. Thirteen participants with unilateral plantar fasciopathy walked with shoes under three conditions: Control, 3D-print, and Traditional. 2 × 3 repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVAs) with Bonferroni post-hoc tests were used to compare discrete kinematic and kinetic variables between limbs and conditions. Waveform analyses were also conducted using statistical parametric mapping (SPM). 3D-printed FOs are more effective in reducing arch height drop, whist both FOs lowered ankle plantarflexion moment and power compared to no FOs. The results support the use of 3D-printed FOs as being equally effective as traditionally-made FOs in changing lower limb biomechanics for a population of flat-footed individuals with unilateral plantar fasciopathy.
An overview of implementing technology in last design and manufacture. (30min)
Traditional methods of custom last manufacture often involve laborious processes including lower limb casting and plaster or resin use. This is often time consuming, messy and can contribute to various health hazards. This presentation will provide an overview of up-to-date methods for last design and manufacture including commonly used Computer Aided Design programs and 3D printing options that are available to produce a final product either in-house or via outsourcing. There will be a particular focus on affordable entry point Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printers that are available, including filament types, filament properties, and general costs associated with this particular type of 3D printing. Overall, attendees will be provided with an understanding on how they can use technology to have a more efficient workflow.
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