This course is open to HCPC / CORU registered podiatrists ONLY. Maximum 10 delegates.

This innovative course is held in the superb facilities of University Hospitals Nottingham cadaver and anatomy learning centre. Using fresh cadaver specimens,  it covers the practical techniques of injecting steroids, viscosupplements or prolotherapy agents into the knee, ankle and foot, both peri – and intra – articular. In addition delegates will be able to practice the fan tunnelling technique required with Dermal Filler of the foot procedures. Pharamcology will be provided and must be completed as pre-course reading.

Delegates will work in pairs, under the close supervision of a highly-experienced podiatrist injector, administering injections to all of the parts mentioned. The delegates are shown how to find entry sites by traditional landmark techniques, as well as by ultrasound imaging (injection guided procedures) for those who are already familiar with ultrasound imaging or considering introducing it in their practice. Both techniques can stand alone or can be used concurrently or consecutively.

The delegates will rotate around cadaver station under the course tutors close direction, practicing sequentially on each cadaver specimen. Each delegate will be able to perform ten injections on the cadaver models to allow the acquisition of comfortable familiarity with the techniques.  

Tutor

Martin is a Consultant Podiatrist, he has two clinics in Birmingham, one at hospital dealing with NHS secondary care referrals and a private consulting clinic . When extended medicines use became possible in podiatry, he qualified as one of the very early supplementary prescribers and subsequently worked on the Department of Health independent prescribing project a few years later which successfully developed independent prescribing for Podiatrists and Physiotherapists,  as well as the NICE single prescribing framework project. He is passionate about maximising medicines access and use in podiatry. A special interest for a number of years has been injection therapies which he firmly maintains are grossly underused in both NHS and independent general practice podiatry. As director of education for the Institute of Podiatrists he uses the opportunity of that platform to share his passions about  the foregoing.

This course is accredited by The Institute of Podiatrists. On completion of this course delegates will have confident knowledge in Steroid, Dermal Filler, Viscosupplement and prolotherapy injections, with and without ultrasound guidance.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Car parking is available at the Postgraduate Training Centre at a charge of £4 per day.

Open to podiatrists ONLY. This is a practical training course using cadaver foot and ankle.

Whilst the majority of cases of onychocryptosis can be successfully dealt with by either conservative means or phenol ablation and alternative methods of matrical ablation including laser, there remain the recalcitrant cases.  Frequently, profound granuloma can become organised leading to repetitive penetration of the nail margin, hence chronic onychocryptosis.  Classically, this would be treated in a hospital under a general anaesthetic and required an overnight stay. 

Although the Care Quality Commission have approved incisional nail surgery carried out by suitably qualified podiatrists in their own practices, traditionally, the only way to learn the techniques has been for the practitioner to attach themselves to a colleague already utilising the procedures.

Now the Institute of Podiatrists is proud to offer a ‘hands-on’ course using fresh human cadaveric feet.

The course will include lectures, and demonstrations, will deal with consent, pre and post-operative information and will be heavily weighted to practical experience of techniques, incision placement and suturing focusing on Winograd partial excision with partial matrixectomy, Frost partial excision with partial matrixectomy and Zadeks total excision with matrixectomy.

Course Schedule

09.00   Registration and coffee

09.15   Course opening

09.30    Nail Anatomy and Pathology (rapid PowerPoint with particular reference to IGT)

10.00    Revision of LA and Antibiotic Tx

10.30    Coffee

11.00  Suture science including different materials, techniques demonstration via CC TV

11.30  Practical suture practice on gauze / analogues by students ,  supervised

12.30    Incisional nail surgery techniques, discussion, demonstration by tutor on Cadaver 

13.15   Lunch

14.00   Incision and Closure student practice on Cadavers, supervised

16.00    Post operative dressings and care       

16.30  Q&A, Certification and optional reflective logbooks

Course tutors

Bill Liggins trained at the Birmingham School of Chiropody and started his career as a private practitioner, additionally carrying out sessions in the Midlands NHS.  Now a retired Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Bill is a qualified teacher and has lectured widely on many subjects including local anaesthesia, nationally and internationally, particularly to Institute members but also to medical organisations.

Martin Harvey is a consultant Podiatrist at two Birmingham Hospitals dealing with both NHS and private patients. He also has a background in specialist NHS high risk podiatry clinics as well as having his own private podiatry practice in the West Midlands. He is a keen educator lecturing and teaching on specialist subjects to Podiatrists in the UK and abroad including having presented in mainland Europe and Canada.

This course is accredited by The Institute of Podiatrists.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Parking is available at the Education Centre from 8.30am on the day and is chargeable at £4.

This is an exciting, interactive day that incorporates a number of very practical modalities to enable you to offer your patients the very best possible conservative treatments.

This course aims  to create a comprehensive understanding of the application of tapes, paddings, chairside orthotics and therapeutic ultrasound, enabling you to successfully advance your skills and scope of practice. Conditions such as plantar fasciitis, capsulitis, hallux abductovalgus etc will be discussed, and you will be taught how to confidently use the techniques through demonstration and hands on application.

All course attendees will be shown how to correctly and confidently use a therapeutic ultrasound machine to ease patient discomfort for a variety of conditions. The course fee includes a new device (rrp £109) for all attendees, meaning you can begin treatments straight away.

Course Schedule

9.45 -arrivals registration and refreshments

10am – welcome and group introductions

10.30am – PowerPoint learning. Q&A interaction encoruaged

11.30am – Tutor demonstrations

• Taping – Plantar fasciitis  Hallux abductovalgus, plantar plate tear
• Padding – Morton’s neuroma, cavity pads
• Replaceable padding and chairside orthotics – how to pad shoe inserts instead of foot, how to make replaceable pads for patients. Metatarsal pads for fat pad atrophy

12.15 – Lunch

1pm – Demo therapeutic ultrasound and advice on use

1.15pm – Practical session – Taping, padding, therapeutic ultrasound use.

3.15pm – Q&A

4pm – Close

Tutor

Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

Lunch, refreshments and therapeutic ultrasound device included.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for podiatry

HCPC registered podiatrists only.

POCUS, Point-Of-Care Ultra Sound is becoming ever more popular in Healthcare. In Podiatry its usefulness can in many ways be compared to the Vascular Doppler Ultrasound which nowadays most podiatry clinics regard as an essential tool and which is almost universal. POCUS is a point of care diagnostic tool to assist you in gathering the information that you require at the point of you delivering such care or assist you in deciding upon making an appropriate referral. It can give you information in the same way that a vascular doppler, or a Semmes-Weinstein 10g monofilament or a 128 Hz tuning fork, or a Buergers test can. POCUS aid’s your treatment decisions in cases of suspected neuromas, fractures, tendon, ligament and MSK pathologies, epidermoid cysts, arthropathies and so many other encountered scenarios in your clinics.

Cart-based high power machines are exceptionally useful in specialised clinics, but lack the ready usability of the increasing available number of portable (some pocket-sized) ultrasound probes that utilise either smart phones or tablets as the viewing screen.  The probes connect to phone, tablet or iPad by either USB / Lightening connector or Wi-Fi depending on the machines make.,

The virtue of POCUS machines is their relative simplicity of operation compared to that of cart-based wired machines. Many portable POCUS machines have a good selection of pre-configured settings for MSK, vascular, colour, power doppler, guided injections and numerous other day-to-day applications. User- operated settings on such machines, where needed, are virtually all onscreen and easily comprehensible and usable after a surprisingly modest amount of training. Increasingly, the prices of such POCUS  devices are now similar to the cost of a quality autoclave, making them a  truly viable purchase option in all levels of general practice.

The IoP, utilising the advice of leading POCUS advocates, authors and trainers in general and emergency medicine, has produced a course that provides an intensive, invaluable ‘hands-on’ practical day under the guidance of expert POCUS tutors. On completion of this course delegates will be at the required standard to commence immediate use of POCUS in their own practices.

This course is designed to give an appropriate understanding of the basic theory and technology applying to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) devices which tend to be hand portable and either wired or wireless and operating at more limited frequencies than will be utilised in specialised clinics that are necessarily staffed and operated by highly trained  Sonographers and Radiologists who undergo many years of training and experience to be able to provide a systematic structured assessment. It is purposely designed to not be brand-specific and whilst mentioning and utilising different makes, it in no way is designed to sell or promote one particular brand/product.

Course delegates will complete a full hands-on practical day, utilising various machines, to practice image recognition, identifying important structures and conditions such as:

• Tendons
• Ligaments
• Nerves
• Tissue calcification
• Arthropies
• Neuromas

Course Tutors

Martin Harvey

Martin is a Consultant Podiatrist, he has two clinics in Birmingham, one at hospital dealing with NHS secondary care referrals and a private consulting clinic . When extended medicines use became possible in podiatry, he qualified as one of the very early supplementary prescribers and subsequently worked on the Department of Health independent prescribing project a few years later which successfully developed independent prescribing for Podiatrists and Physiotherapists,  as well as the NICE single prescribing framework project. He is passionate about maximising medicines access and use in podiatry. A special interest for a number of years has been injection therapies which he firmly maintains are grossly underused in both NHS and independent general practice podiatry. As director of education for the Institute of Podiatrists he uses the opportunity of that platform to share his passions about  the foregoing.

Gaynor Wooldridge

Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

This is an accredited Certificate in the Introduction and Application of POCUS use in Podiatry by The Institute of Podiatrists.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

CQC registration is NOT required for the use of POCUS. Use of POCUS and Ultrasound is covered by Band 4 insurance of The Institute of Podiatrists

This Podiatric Acupuncture course is open to all HCPC registered podiatrists, chiropodists, physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, chiropractors

Max. 10 delegates

This 1-day highly intensive training course is based on Western principles of acupuncture, often called dry needling. Course delegates will learn when and how to confidently utilise this procedure.

Podiatrists may use acupuncture as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with other modalities, symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders and circulatory disorders can all benefit from acupuncture treatment.

Common conditions that can benefit from podiatric acupuncture treatment include:

• plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendon injuries
• shin ‘splints’
• calf cramping
• arthritic joint pain as well as neuropathic pain, neuromas, and ulcers

Delegates will also be provided with an introduction to Electroacupuncutre.

Course Tutor

Somuz Miah, CFPodM, BSc (PodM), Dip Sp.I, PGC IP, MFPM RCPS (Glasg), is a qualified Sports Practitioner & Podiatrist (Diploma Sports injuries & Electro Therapy). He qualified in medical acupuncture 11 years ago. He has been practising podiatry for over 24 years. Somuz is a Consultant Podiatrist Prescriber & Member of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow.

This course is accredited by The Institute of Podiatrists. All course delegates will receive a copy of the book ‘Foundation in Medical Acupuncture: Evidence-Based Manual of Acupuncture Points’ as course pre-reading and will be provided with CPD certification and a box of acupuncture needles on successful completion of the course.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Designed for hospital clinical staff.

This 2-day, onsite course at your clinic or Hospital, will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of reasons for, and the safe application of, routine footcare within a healthcare setting. The course will focus on a wide variety of patient types including the elderly, vulnerable and health compromised.

Maximum number for training 16.

Course syllabus: 

Day 1. Presentations and demonstrations 

• Introducing the structure and functions of the foot 
• Common foot problems and routine treatments 
• Tools of the trade 
• Special cases -The ageing foot 
• Special cases – The diabetic foot 
• Special cases – The oedematous foot 

Day 2 Demonstrations and hands-on guided/supervised practical 

• Assessing and identifying the at-risk foot
• Assessing the at-risk foot
• Care and management plans
• General on-site care

Inclusive of: 

• 24 sets of sterile single-use podiatry instrument sets 
• Sterile field packs as required, standard preoperative hygiene agents 
• Assessment tools – per Tutor – as required to include monofilament set, doppler, 128Hz vibration testing tools etc 

Tutors

Tutors will be currently registered Podiatrists and QCF trained educators. The course is validated by the Institute of Podiatrists (IoP) a national professional body recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council and NHS Health Education England, established in 1938.

All enquiries to info@iop-uk.org or by telephone 01704 546 141

In today’s foot health practices, damaged nails are a common concern among patients, often stemming from trauma, fungal infections, nail surgery, or various medical conditions. As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, toenail reconstruction can be a fantastic, temporary cosmetic solution—sometimes the only viable option for restoring the appearance of a damaged nail.

Toenail reconstruction offers a range of options, each tailored to address the specific needs of the patient. While it is primarily considered a cosmetic procedure, its impact goes beyond aesthetics. For many patients, the restoration of their nail’s appearance can have a profound psychological benefit, boosting confidence and improving overall well-being, especially when no other treatment options are available.

This procedure allows practitioners to offer patients a sense of normalcy and satisfaction, enhancing the holistic care provided.

This course will delve into various nail deformities and pathologies that can lead to unsightly toenails, equipping clinicians with the skills needed to address these issues effectively. You will learn how to confidently prepare the nail plate—and the nail bed if necessary—to create a cosmetically pleasing, temporary prosthetic nail using specialist gels.

The reconstructed toenail not only enhances the appearance of the damaged nail but can also be treated as a ‘normal’ nail, providing patients with a practical and aesthetically satisfying solution. Typically, these prosthetic nails last between 6-8 weeks, offering a durable yet temporary option that can significantly improve the patient’s quality of life.

In this course, we will explore the Wilde-Pedique LCN and Gehwol toenail reconstruction systems in detail. Attendees will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with both of these leading systems, ensuring they are fully qualified to use them in their practice. Upon completion, no additional training will be required, allowing clinicians to begin offering these treatments to their patients immediately. This course equips you with the skills and confidence needed to incorporate these effective toenail reconstruction methods into your practice seamlessly.

Tutor

Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

This course is open to podiatrists and foot health practitioners.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

* A Wilde Pedique LCN kit can be purchased alongside the training if the student would like to do this,  allowing for immediate, next day treatment for your patients.

The pain-free, non-invasive, non-surgical treatment solution

This course will investigate nail pathologies frequently seen by podiatrists and foot health practitioners. We will discuss how we can use safe, simple and inexpensive treatment options that avoid surgery, require no anesthetic, have no recovery period, offer quick relief from pain, and can be repeated successfully without trauma.

Ingrown toenails are a common and often painful condition that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Nail braces offer a conservative, safe, and effective treatment option suitable for various patient groups, including children, those with needle phobia, patients with diabetes or poor wound healing, and individuals with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). They are also ideal for patients who have undergone successful treatment for fungal nail infections, as these nails often grow flatter and wider, necessitating careful management.

Nail braces are evidence-based, affordable for patients, and profitable for practitioners. They provide a non-invasive alternative to more drastic interventions, reducing the risk of complications and promoting better patient outcomes.

During your training, you’ll be introduced to a variety of bracing systems available in the field. These include composite solutions, wired adhesive solutions, and simple adhesive braces. The practical sessions will give you hands-on experience with these different systems, allowing you to gain confidence in their application and use.

By becoming proficient with a range of braces, you ensure that you can tailor your treatment plans to the specific needs of each patient, rather than being restricted to a single method. This adaptability is crucial in providing the best care possible and achieving optimal outcomes for your patients.

Course schedule

10.00 – Welcome and refreshments

10.15 – 12.00 – Nail pathologies and treatments options for ingrown toenails. Nail braces – types, patient selection, research and evidence.

12.00 – 12.45 – Lunch

12.45 – 13.15 – Tutor demonstration

13.15 – 15.30 – Student practical’s

15.30 – 16.00 – Q&A, Certification and close

Tutor

Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

Refreshments and lunch provided.

This foot mobilisation course is open to all HCPC registered podiatrists, chiropodists, physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, chiropractors.

A podiatric joint manipulation/mobilisation technique is a manual therapy which specifically targets stiff, dysfunctional joints to improve joint movement, ease pain and assist with gait and overall posture. 

It is an effective and safe treatment for painful joints and stiffness due to tissues/ tendon injury. This technique can be beneficial with combined other modality i.e. Prescription orthotics.

This highly intensive training course combines both theory and practical, covering;

 Theory

• Review of anatomy of the lower extremity
• Theory – Motion testing and palpation
• Principles of leverage and coupled motion in manipulation
• Combining leverages
• Contraindications and red flag pathologies
• Explanation of HVT, Grade 1-5 mobilisations

Practical

• Motion testing and palpation
• Mobilisation, muscle energy techniques and manipulative techniques will be demonstrated to the foot ankle and lower extremity.
• Care of patient and care of self

Course delegates will be practicing the techniques on one another during the practical training. Pre-course reading will be provided.

Tutor

Somuz Miah, CFPodM, BSc (PodM), Dip Sp.I, PGC IP, MFPM RCPS (Glasg), is a qualified Sports Practitioner & Podiatrist (Diploma Sports injuries & Electro Therapy). Somuz is qualified in Spinal & Peripheral Joint Manipulation HVLA. He has been practicing podiatry for over 24 years. Somuz is a Consultant Podiatrist Prescriber & Member of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow.

This course is fully accredited by The Institute of Podiatrists.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Lunch is provided.

Further your knowledge on actions in clinical emergencies by undertaking our short online assessment.

Each delegate will be sent 2 brochures via post in order to complete an online assessment.

The first is a detailed presentation written by The Institute of Podiatrists covering anaphylaxis, CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED), the second is a handy size glossy AED & BLS First Aid 4th Edition handbook which is ideal for use in preparation for the online assessment and will prove invaluable as ongoing reference.

Use these two training guides to assist you with the classmarker assessment.

On successful completion you will receive CPD certification totalling 10 points.