Join us for an interactive, one-day practical course designed to help you deliver the best possible conservative treatments for your patients. This engaging workshop blends evidence-based learning with real-world skills you can apply immediately in clinic.

Learning objectives:

• Assess and manage key MSK conditions – including plantar fasciitis, capsulitis, and hallux abductovalgus.
• Master functional taping, chairside orthotic modification, and silicone putty devices for targeted patient support.
• Integrate therapeutic ultrasound and red-light therapy confidently into your treatment plans.
• Build practical confidence through guided, hands-on instruction led by an experienced clinician.

All attendees will receive practical training in the correct use of therapeutic ultrasound – learning how to safely and effectively reduce discomfort across a range of musculoskeletal conditions. These devices are readily available to FHPs and are covered under CoFH insurance for clinical use.

You’ll also gain step-by-step guidance on Red Light Therapy application and treatment protocols, ensuring you can implement this powerful modality confidently and effectively.

Expand your treatment options with confidence and professionalism.

Learn from an experienced clinician in a supportive environment.

Develop skills you can apply immediately in your practice.

Course Schedule

9.45 -arrivals registration and refreshments

10am – welcome and group introductions

10.30am – PowerPoint learning. Q&A interaction encoruaged

11.15am -Comfort break

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 Red Light Therapy – treatment protocols

1.15pm – Practical session – all delegates

3.15pm – Q&A

4pm – Close

Course 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 all Foot Health Practitioners, CoFH members can use credits (10) from this course towards the Higher Diploma certificate.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.