Great Gait: Orthotic Insights for Everyday Practice
Join us for an engaging and informative session led by Conor McDaid, the director of Great Gait, a specialist orthotics clinic known for its patient-centred approach and engineering solutions that enable “magic through movement”.
This webinar will provide physiotherapists with a practical update on the latest developments in orthotics, including custom insoles and 3D-printed ankle supports.
Drawing on Great Gait’s clinical experience in orthotic, prosthetic, musculoskeletal, and rehabilitative care, the session will explore how orthotic interventions can support children’s mobility, confidence, and long-term outcomes.
Expect real-world insights, case examples, and tips for collaborative care between physios and orthotists. Whether you're working with neurological conditions, developmental delays, or orthopaedic challenges, this webinar will help you better understand how orthotics can enhance your practice.
Wed 29th October
12:00 - 13:00
1 hour
Conor McDaid
Director of Great Gait Ltd.
Conor McDaid is the UK’s first HCPC-registered Orthotist to hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. With over a decade of experience, Conor specialises in lower limb assessment, gait analysis, neurological orthosis, and spinal bracing. He is the Director of Great Gait LTD and previously served as Orthotic Clinical Lead at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust.
Conor’s clinical expertise spans traditional orthotic fabrication and cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and limb scanning. A seasoned educator and speaker, Conor has lectured at the University of Salford and presented at national conferences.
As a formally trained medico-legal expert, Conor regularly provides reports for both claimant and defendant solicitors, adhering to Civil Procedure Rules for expert witnesses.
We are delighted that Conor is joining us for this webinar and look forward to the insights he’ll share.