Manchester International Clubfoot Conference – 5 – 6 October 2023
Conference fee includes lunch and refreshments and drinks reception on the evening of 5th October
Summary
Join us on October 5-6, 2023, at The Lowry Theatre in Manchester, UK, for an engaging and informative conference on the management of clubfoot. This event will bring together experts, practitioners, and researchers from around the world to discuss the latest research and best practices in the treatment of clubfoot. Through a series of talks, panel discussions, and workshops, participants will gain insights into the latest advances in clubfoot management and connect with colleagues and peers in the field. By attending this conference, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a community of practitioners dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with clubfoot. Register today to secure your place and be part of this exciting event.
Aims
Audience:
The conference is designed for clinical practitioners who want to extend beyond GCI Level 2 Clinical Clubfoot Treatment Training and for new generation of experienced clinicians who want to build networks and share practice. It is also suitable for multidisciplinary clinical teams to attend together. Professionals from Surgery, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Prosthetists and Orthotists, Plaster Technology.
Draft timetable:
DAY 1
Time |
Minutes |
Topic |
0930 -1000 |
30 |
Registration
|
1000 - 1015 |
15 |
Welcome and Introduction |
THEME ONE – NETWORKS |
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1015 - 1045 |
30 |
KEYNOTE: The Netherlands Experience |
1045 – 1100 |
15 |
Tea |
1100 – 1200 |
60 |
Rapid Fire Presentations - Network tools and experience
|
1200 – 1210 |
10 |
Network tools |
1210 – 1240 |
30 |
Panel: Networking and Network Tools |
1240 – 1325 |
45 |
Lunch |
1325 – 1425 |
60 |
Free papers |
THEME TWO – INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES |
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1425 – 1445 |
20 |
What can we learn from international success? |
1445 – 1515 |
30 |
KEYNOTE: Treating Delayed Presenting Clubfoot |
1515 -1530 |
15 |
Tea |
1530 – 1545 |
15 |
ACT Training |
1545 – 1605 |
10 |
The volunteering experience |
1605 – 1645 |
40 |
Panel - What can we learn from international success? |
1645 – 1700 |
15 |
Closing remarks |
DAY 2 |
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0830 – 0900 |
30 |
Registration |
0900 - 0915 |
15 |
Opening remarks |
THEME THREE - NON SURGICAL TREATMENT JOURNEY |
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0915-0945 |
30 |
KEYNOTE Really tricky feet and how to look at them – Atypical clubfoot moving on from Level 2 |
0945- 1000 |
15 |
Imaging Clubfoot |
1000 - 1015 |
15 |
COS Outcomes study |
1015– 1030 |
15 |
Rehabilitation |
1030 – 1045 |
15 |
Orthotics |
1045- 1100 |
15 |
Tea |
1100 – 1130 |
30 |
Further investigations and referrals |
1130 - 1200 |
30 |
Panel - Non surgical journeys and case studies |
1200 – 1240 |
40 |
Lunch |
1240- 1310 |
30 |
KEYNOTE:Minimally invasive surgery post Ponseti |
1310 – 1410 |
60 |
Rapid Fire Presentations - Surgical techniques and options
|
1410 – 1425 |
15 |
Tea |
1425- 1455 |
30 |
KEYNOTE: Perspective from an Adult Foot and Ankle Surgeon |
1455- 1540 |
45 |
Rapid Fire Presentations (15 mins each)...
|
1540 – 1610 |
30 |
Panel discussion – What is the place for a PMR |
1610 - 1625 |
15 |
Close: The future |
Themes:
Clinical Networks
International Perspectives
Non-Surgical Treatment Journeys
Responsible Surgery
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford,, M50 3AZ