18/11/2025
Our clinical lead, Ian Sadler has been abroad learning with other professions.
“I was privileged last week to be invited to speak on the subject of innovations in 3D Printing orthotic insoles at the Digital Day’s conference in Chicago.
This conference was aimed for manufacturer centres and clinical lead clinicians in the area of Orthotist and Prosthetist (O&P). It was amazing to see the innovation and energy in the profession.
I love the opportunity to visit ‘other peoples conferences’ and get exposure to different approaches to both clinical and industry issues. In this case O&P, being a tiny profession, even compared to Podiatry, are really throwing innovation at the issue of shrinking professional numbers in relation to growing clinical demand. Embracing digital solutions, collaboration and innovative design.
My ‘Podiatry perspective’ on the innovations in orthotic insole technology and clinical outcome improvements was warmly received and hopefully we can work on closer collaborations for professional and patient outcomes in the future. And it was nice to have an excuse to take the family to Chicago for an adventure!”