Orthotics: supporting people living with MND

Event Notes:

Objectives:

• to explore the effective use of orthotics for people living with MND
• to introduce allied health professionals to different types of orthotics from head supports through to splinting
• to increase knowledge of the symptoms that might be treated using orthotics
• to understand the results that might be achieved through the use of orthotics
• to increase awareness of where to find advice about, and access to, orthotics.

By the end of the session, you will have:

• the ability to recall the range of orthotics appropriate for use with people living with MND
• an awareness of the symptoms of MND that can be lessened or alleviated with the use of orthotics
• knowledge on how to refer to orthotics and get support from this therapy area
• been introduced to the most current advances in orthotic design

Speaker: Lauryn Campbell, Addenbrookes Hospital and UCLH and Archie Veale, Carlisle Cumbria NHS Clinic