Case Studies

Cardiff Univeristy Bond Solon

The Cardiff Univeristy Bond Solon accreditation is divided up into 4 modules over 5 days: Report Writing, Witness Familiarisation, Cross Examination and Law and Procedure (2 days) and must be completed within 2 years. This…

Bond Solon – Expert Witness

The course is broken down into four sections over 5 days, which is normally face to face but was done over Zoom during the pandemic. There is one multiple choice exam, one submission and one…

Masters by Research (MRes) – Nicole Bennett

I recently completed a Masters by Research (MRes) through the University of Salford. I undertook the MSc part time while working full time over 200 miles from the university and only attended the university in…

My MSc Experience – Joshua Oguntade

In 2016, I decided to embark on my MSc journey. I enrolled on the MSc Orthotics rehabilitation studies course at the University of Strathclyde. It is a distance learning course so was convenient for me…

MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics – Stephanie Caisley

I have recently completed my MSC in Prosthetics and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde which would not have been possible without the support and generosity of OETT, who provided 67% of the tuition fees,…

SOSORT write up for OETT

In April this year, I was fortunate enough to travel to San Francisco for the 15th annual SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment) conference through support from the OETT. I have worked as…

Hypermobility / Ehlers Danlos Syndrome In Adults and Children – Clinical Assessment and Management 07/19

Date course was held: 2/7/19 Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby Speaker / Presenter(s): NCORE, Alison Middleditch Key learning points: MDT course. In attendance physios, orthotics and OT. Diagnostic Criteria of HSD and EDS Clinical…

CAHPR Scottish Symposium and Re-launch of the West of Scotland Hub

Date course was held: 20/5/19 Venue: QEUH LEARNING CENTRE Speaker / Presenter(s): Prof Sebastian Chastin, Dr Val Blair (Programme Director, Allied Health Professionals, NHS Education for Scotland) Claire Ritchie (Director of Allied Health Professionals NHS…

SOSORT 2019 – San Francisco

I had the opportunity this year to attend the annual Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) conference in San Francisco, USA. I was able to attend the conference due to the generous contributions…

Sarah Wilson Prosthetist/Orthotist

Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge I am currently involved in the diabetic foot clinic where I work and see many diabetic patients in my prosthetic clinics. I wanted to further develop my knowledge in this area so…