Professional Development

Advanced Acupuncture for Podiatrists

Advanced Acupuncture for Podiatrists

1 DAY WORKSHOP – Hobart 18, March 2013 ** Previous Advanced Acupuncture Participants – 50% discount –see below** New Extra Content –We always strive to update & expand workshop content, this current one has been significantly expanded and now includes AN INTRODUCTION TO LASER THERAPY. The workshop will be conducted again by Shane Toohey, Podiatrist [...]

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Acupuncture/Dry Needling For Podiatrists

Acupuncture/Dry Needling For Podiatrists

Applications for conditions ranging from sports to high risk management 2 DAY WORKSHOP – Hobart 16 / 17 March 2013 You learn to combine a simplified version of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture with Myofascial Trigger Point release (dry needling) and other forms of Western Medical Acupuncture. You will be provided with the practical knowledge and skills [...]

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Guidelines & Regulations

APODC Release Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Podiatrists 2012

APODC Release Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Podiatrists 2012

The Australasian Podiatry Council has launched its new, national Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Podiatrists 2012. To see the guidelines in full follow the link below: http://www.cpd.apodc.com.au/activity/infection-prevention-and-control-guidelines-and-policies-2012

24 July, 2012 | By More
Podiatry Regulation Update Saturday 24th March

Podiatry Regulation Update Saturday 24th March

The Australian Podiatry Association (Tasmania) would like to present AHPRA and the “Podiatry Regulation Update’ on Saturday 24th of March 2012 at Springvale Hostel, Newtown.  This event includes an update on acute care and general infection control, sterilization, work safety and podiatry case studies.  It will follow on from the Podiatry Board Forum on Friday [...]

26 February, 2012 | By More

Forum

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction – Conservative Therapy

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction – Conservative Therapy

Phys Ther. 2009 Jan;89(1):26-37. Epub 2008 Nov 20. Nonsurgical management of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction with orthoses and resistive exercise: a randomized controlled trial. Kulig K, Reischl SF, Pomrantz AB, Burnfield JM, Mais-Requejo S, Thordarson DB, Smith RW. Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, 1540 E Alcazar St, CHP-155, Los Angeles, [...]

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Skechers Shape Ups

Skechers Shape Ups

Skechers claim that their new Skechers Shape Ups footwear will assist in weight loss and tone leg muscles. The footwear uses a wedge of modulated polyurethane that simulates a ‘walking on sand’ sensation, increases the workload while walking. Read more Click here to view the Shape Ups range What are your thoughts on this new [...]

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Resources

APODC Release Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Podiatrists 2012

APODC Release Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Podiatrists 2012

The Australasian Podiatry Council has launched its new, national Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Podiatrists 2012. To see the guidelines in full follow the link below: http://www.cpd.apodc.com.au/activity/infection-prevention-and-control-guidelines-and-policies-2012

24 July, 2012 | By More
Penkala and Mickle headline Sole Obsession

Penkala and Mickle headline Sole Obsession

Sole Obsession, APodA Tasmania’s footwear education and trade display event will host Dr Stefania Penkala and Ms Karen Mickle. Both presenters are leading researchers in the area footwear design and will update participants on topics ranging from the effect of footwear prescription within the geriatric population to the issues surrounding paediatric footwear and parent’s perceptions [...]

20 October, 2010 | By More