Introducing Learning Labs
Learning labs are longer form content that we’re excited to bring the the Foot and Ankle Show this year. Each learning lab lasts between 60-90 minutes and is designed to bring delegate practical outcomes that they can take back to clinic with them.
As it’s the first year we’re running the Learning Lab sessions, slots are limited on a first-come, first-served basis for all ticket holders. You can book sessions through the link below, or on the day if there are any remaining slots.
Tyson E Franklin
Podiatrist, Business Coach, Podcaster & Author
Decide Where You Are Going – Tues 3rd 09:00
Making Better Decisions for the Podiatry Practice You Actually Want
Many podiatrists don’t struggle because they lack skill or experience. They struggle because they’re making sensible decisions that quietly move their clinic in a direction they never intended.
This learning lab is designed specifically for podiatrists who want to take control of their clinic’s direction rather than reacting to patients, staff issues, opportunities, or industry expectations as they arise.
In this practical, reflective session, delegates will step back from the day-to-day pressures of clinical work and examine how their past decisions have shaped their current practice. More importantly, they’ll learn how to make clearer, more intentional decisions that align with the type of podiatry practice and lifestyle they actually want, not the one they’ve drifted into.
This is not about growth for growth’s sake. It’s about direction, clarity, and decision quality.
By the end of this learning lab, podiatrists will be able to:
- Define the type of podiatry practice they want to build, including scope of services, workload, team structure, and personal involvement.
- Recognise common decision traps in podiatry clinics, such as saying yes to the wrong patients, services, staff arrangements, or opportunities.
- Use a practical decision-making framework to assess whether future clinical, staffing, or business decisions move the practice closer to or further away from their desired outcome.
- Distinguish between busy clinic activity and meaningful progress, reducing reactive decision-making driven by stress or short-term pressure.
- Make clearer, more confident decisions as a podiatrist and business owner,
with less second-guessing and burnout.
Mr Rajiv Limaye
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
First MTP Joint Replacement – Tues 3rd 11:00
Following on from his main stage presentation “Update in the management of Hallux Rigidus”, Mr Limaye will take you through the First MTP Joint Replacement procedure that he has used for the last few years with very predictable and published outcomes.
Rachel Craig & Karen Macwee
Co-Founders and Directors of Ruche Marketing
Marketing Your Business – The Fundamentals – Tues 3rd 13:30 / Tues 3rd 15:30
This practical, hands-on workshop will show podiatrists how to attract and connect with the right patients using clear, effective marketing. You’ll learn how to understand your ideal customer, so you can shape marketing messages that genuinely resonate.
We’ll break down how the marketing funnel works in a real-world setting and how to plan content that supports patients at every stage of their journey. Through a guided planning session, you’ll choose one of your services and develop content ideas for each stage of the funnel, selecting formats that work best for you and your audience.
The workshop also covers best practice for creating organic content across email, social media, and your website, including practical tips. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with clearer messaging, a structured content plan, and actionable ideas you can immediately apply to grow patient trust, engagement, and bookings.
Martin McCafferty
Clinical Lead Podiatrist Foot Medic Podiatry
Introduction to MSK Taping Techniques – Wed 4th 13:30
This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to MSK Kinesiology Taping for podiatrists. It will cover key functional anatomy, the evidence behind taping, and the core principles needed to apply taping effectively in clinical practice.
Through case studies and live demonstrations, attendees will see how taping can be applied to common MSK presentations and how it fits into day-to-day podiatric care. The focus is on clinically relevant techniques that are quick, effective, and easy to reproduce in practice.
We will review it’s place in MSK treatment plans, and how it can be implemented alongside other modalities such as orthotic therapy, shockwave and rehabilitation programmes.
This session is ideal for podiatrists looking to boost their MSK skill set or for those seeking a practical refresher in taping. The techniques taught are designed for day-to-day clinical use, offering significant benefits for patients while requiring minimal outlay in terms of cost and time for clinicians. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a practical skill set that can be implemented immediately in clinic with techniques that are quick, effective, and easy to apply.
Dan Broadhead
Co-Founders and Directors of Ruche Marketing
From Assessment to Custom Fitting – Wed 4th 09:00
Join this comprehensive learning lab delivered by Dan Broadhead, specialist Musculoskeletal Sports Podiatrist and co-founder of Borders Podiatry & Performance Clinic.
Dan holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science from Loughborough University and a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry from Huddersfield University. With a background as an elite athlete and expertise in biomechanics, orthotic prescription, diagnostic ultrasound, and Fascial Manipulation (Stecco Method), he has presented on orthotics and sports injuries to podiatrists, physiotherapists, and other professionals.
By the end of the lab, participants will:
- Understand key biomechanical principles and evidence behind foot orthoses, including models like Tissue Stress and Neuromuscular approaches.
- Assess patients using the 6 Tests (e.g., supination resistance, windlass mechanism, alignment).
- Select and fit appropriate devices based on assessment and desired patient outcomes.
This evidence-based workshop equips you with tools to integrate orthotics effectively into clinical practice.