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Dr. Comfort Footwear Research Article

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Dr. Comfort Footwear Research Article

A recent study investigated the impact of fit and comfort with respect to medical grade footwear.

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3rd Transatlantic Wound Science Conference

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3rd Transatlantic Wound Science Conference

Read about our experience at the recent Transaltlantic Wound Science and Podiatric Medicine Conference in Galway.

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Football Boots - Prescription Tips

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Football Boots - Prescription Tips

We have seen a big shift in the construction of football boots over the past 15-20 years. The day of robust and durable leather boots are a thing of the past and are fast being replaced with lightweight synthetic materials. Revolutionary cleat placements have also changed the dynamics and functionality of these boots drastically. The first signs of change were implemented by Adidas in the 1950’s with the introduction of interchangeable cleats. This allowed for customization of the boots based on underfoot conditions and the sport being played. In the following decades, further changes were made to reduce mass and...

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Two Day Biomechanics Course

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Two Day Biomechanics Course

We are pleased to announce the details of our next biomechanics course which will take place over two days on the 12th and 13th of may in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan Co. Dublin. This course is aimed at providing practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to biomechanically assess their patient, quantify the prescription, clinically reason the most appropriate type of device to prescribe, cast if appropriate and develop a treatment plan looking at all available modalities. Interest is very high in this course and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. An early bird discount is available up until April 12th. See our...

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Christmas closing dates

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Christmas closing dates

This year PPL will be closed from Wednesday 21st December and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Last orders will be dispatched on Wednes...

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