Podiatric Neurological Assessment — Fundamentals & Updates

Join us for this 40-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A session on the topic of Podiatric Neurological Assessment — Fundamentals & Updates.

Confident neurological assessment is one of the most powerful tools a podiatrist can bring to clinical practice — yet it’s also one of the most rushed assessments in practice. This webinar cuts through the noise and brings you back to what matters: clear fundamentals and clinically meaningful techniques. We will also review the latest updates shaping best‑practice neurological examination of the lower limb.

Join us for an evidence‑informed session designed to strengthen your diagnostic confidence and sharpen your clinical reasoning. Whether you’re a recent graduate refining your approach or an experienced clinician wanting to update your skills, this webinar will help you perform neurological assessments that are purposeful and directly relevant to everyday patient care.

What we will cover:

1. The essential components of a high‑quality neurological exam
2. How to interpret findings in a clinically useful way
3. Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
4. Updates in evidence and emerging considerations for podiatric practice

The Presenter:

Matthew Dilnot

Matthew Dilnot is a podiatrist in private practice and a lecturer in podiatry at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is actively involved in undergraduate teaching across both foundational and advanced clinical subjects, with a focus on integrating medical science into podiatric practice.

Across his career, Matthew has served in numerous leadership roles at both state and national levels. These include President of the Australian Podiatry Association (Victoria), Assistant Editor of The Australian Journal of Podiatric Medicine, Chairman of the committee that successfully lobbied for S4 prescribing rights for podiatrists in Victoria, and Director and Chairman of Continuing Education for Podiatrists of Victoria. He has also been a Clinical Educator at La Trobe University for more than 20 years, national consultant podiatrist to Clarks Australia for over a decade, and a consultant podiatrist to the Medibank Private Investigations team.

Matthew combines his academic role with ongoing clinical work, which informs his teaching and supports a strong emphasis on practical, patient-centred care. His areas of interest include lower limb biomechanics, neurological and vascular assessment, and the application of clinical reasoning in complex presentations.

He has a particular interest in improving how podiatry students and clinicians approach neurological assessment of the lower limb, with a focus on making examination techniques both clinically meaningful and efficient in everyday practice.

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