Clinical Decision-Making in Paediatric Orthotic Prescription for Cerebral Palsy

Join us for this 40-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A session on the topic of Clinical Decision-Making in Paediatric Orthotic Prescription for Cerebral Palsy.

Orthotic prescription for children with cerebral palsy is complex, nuanced, and often influenced by factors beyond clinical guidelines alone. This webinar will explore contemporary Australian practice in prescribing AFOs and supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs), drawing on Asumi Dailey’s recent research that examined how paediatric orthotists make real-world clinical decisions. Attendees will gain insight into the reasoning processes that underpin orthotic selection and how clinicians balance biomechanics, functional goals, family priorities, and service constraints.

Through research-informed discussion and practical examples, this webinar will highlight the variability in current practice and the gaps between evidence and day-to-day clinical decision-making. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own prescribing approaches and consider strategies to support more transparent, consistent, and child-centered orthotic decision-making within multidisciplinary paediatric care.

What we will cover:

1. Identify the main factors that influence the choice of AFOs and SMOs for children with cerebral palsy.
2. Understand how evidence, clinical experience, and practical considerations affect orthotic prescribing decisions.
3. Apply strategies to support clearer and more consistent orthotic decision-making in practice.

The Presenter

Asumi Dailey

Asumi Dailey is a Prosthetist/Orthotist at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. She holds a Bachelor of Podiatry and a Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics from La Trobe University. Asumi works across a broad paediatric orthotic and prosthetic caseload, with a particular clinical and research interest in paediatric cerebral palsy.

She is a sessional academic at La Trobe University and an Honorary Research Associate with the Melbourne Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). Asumi recently completed a Master of Applied Science (Research), exploring the clinical rationale for lower limb orthotic prescription in children with cerebral palsy. Her work has been published and presented nationally and internationally. Asumi is an active member of the Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO).

Event Details

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