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This is a long shot for a Friday afternoon... I am a Certified Pedorthist (Canada) and have been asked to do some educational sessions for physiotherapists and massage therapists. The goal is to get them thinking about clients that would make ideal candidates for pedorthic therapies (mainly custom foot orthoses) and ultimately make referrals to me.
I am not very well experienced in creating or delivering such presentations. As such, I am here to ask for help in determining appropriate content and tips for delivery. Any guidance or advice would be welcome as I know many of you have lots to give.
Thanks in advance!

 

Hi there
1st thing is to familiarize yourself with your Powerpoint software on your computer as this is an easy way to prompt you as you present and if done well will keep your audience entertained.
Make sure you address your audience in[their interest, so, as they are both involved in movement chose topics which inhibit movement and then explain what you would do from a Pedorthist perspective (eg arthritis, trauma etc). Use plenty of photos and or videos of before and after Pedorthic management.
Cheers
Glen

 

As for actual content before and after photo's are crucial as Glen said, but supporting reliable data is best.

For that audience l would work on the bio-mechanical/structural issues that they can relate to better than say off loading of an ulcer.

LLD's would be good, then the common use of rocker soles mod's and orthosis for those that have Hallux limitus, show the callus that is built up on the 1st mpj and distal Hallux and the ABducted gait associated, video of gait.

And dont forget you are part of a team, the podiatrist need to be involved in cleaning up and maintaining that foot also.