A practical guide to prescribing foot orthoses: Key considerations, tips and features required to ensure you get optimal clinical outcomes

Join us for this 40-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A session on the topic of 'A practical guide to prescribing foot orthoses: Key considerations, tips and features required to ensure you get optimal clinical outcomes'.

When prescribing foot orthoses, it's crucial to start with 'why'—understanding the underlying condition and patient needs sets the foundation for effective treatment. In this webinar, Matthew Hotchkis, Certified Sports Podiatrist, will walk us through the role footwear plays in orthosis prescription, as the right shoe can enhance or hinder the functionality of the orthotic device. We will explore key design features and materials to consider in your prescription to achieve optimal outcomes and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Learning Objectives:

1. The four non-negotiable principles when prescribing foot orthoses
2. Does footwear affect orthoses prescription?
3. Prefabricated orthoses vs semi-custom orthoses vs custom orthoses
4. Common prescriptions errors to avoid
5. Specific orthoses for common pathologies (heel pain, forefoot pain, MTSS)

The Presenter

Matthew Hotchkis

Matthew is a Certified Sports Podiatrist who has been prescribing foot orthoses for over 20 years in a private practice spending his time focused on MSK and sports podiatry-based patients.

Matthew is well-versed in the demands of high-level podiatric care and enjoys prescribing orthoses as the podiatrist of the A.C.T Brumbies, among other elite based roles with teams including the Canberra Capitals, the Canberra Chill and NBA Global Academy, where he ensures athletes remain in peak condition. Matthew has also exercised his craft in the NFL having assessed the in-shoe plantar pressures and foot orthoses of Washington Commanders players.

Matthew splits his time between consulting his MSK patients, treating elite sporting teams, and mentoring young podiatrists in his Canberra clinics. He has a passion for improving patient outcomes, particularly with the detailed prescription of foot orthoses.

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