Introduction

Shoe modifications remain essential for people with foot conditions or deformities who cannot find suitable standard or off-the-shelf orthopaedic footwear. This course explores both upper and lower shoe modifications and discusses how to apply specific adaptations to improve patient comfort, function, and mobility. Through expert instruction and practical demonstrations, learners will understand the biomechanical principles underlying shoe modifications and gain the technical knowledge needed to prescribe and evaluate modified footwear that enhances patients' quality of life and functional independence.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss the key principles of footwear assessment including fit, comfort, function, and aesthetics when evaluating modified footwear for patients
• describe the main components of shoe anatomy and corresponding internal shoe modifications used to accommodate foot deformities such as bunions, claw toes, and oedema
• describe the primary types and clinical applications of external shoe modifications including raises, rocker soles, and wedges

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Donna Fisher: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.