Össur Academy
The Össur Academy is committed to furthering the level of education and quality of prosthetic and orthopaedic knowledge among professionals, patients and their families.
Our aim is to enable orthotists, prosthetists and other medical professionals to achieve clinical success, through accessible information and the services we provide.
Mission
- Develop and deliver high quality education for our customers to enhance their outcomes.
- Support and initiate research which expands the knowledge base in prosthetics and orthopaedics.
- Augment fellowship programs which exemplify excellence in clinical academia.
Seminars, Courses and Events
Össur Academy operate a number of seminars, courses and events throughout the UK covering a range of topics cross both Prosthetics and OA and Injury Solutions.
Upcoming Events
Unloader One X Webinar
Please join us for an Unloader One X Webinar on Wednesday 12th February at 6pm or 7.30pm
Giles Leeming, Össur Clinical Specialist, will take us through the conservative management options for Knee OA and highlight the features and benefits of the new addition to the Unloader family, the Unloader One X.
This webinar is targeted at allied health professionals interested to learn about the new Unloader One X brace developed to treat patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee.
The webinar is free of charge and you will receive an electronic certificate of attendance once you have completed a short feedback questionnaire. Please note this webinar will be conducted in English.
Click here to register for the 6pm GMT Webinar on 12th February
Click here to register for the 7.30pm GMT Webinar on 12th February
Össur UK Mobility Clinic
Please join us on 29th March 2020 for the first Össur UK Mobility Clinic
A unique experience for amputees of all ages and abilities to learn to walk better, run, play sport or simply improve mobility while connecting with other amputees and Össur ambassadors.
Learn basic, intermediate and comprehensive prosthetic techniques to improve your mobility, and help you be more active.
The clinic features:
- Techniques to maximise prosthetic capabilities “Hands-on” learning experience for attending health professionals
- Methods for multi-directional mobility for a variety of recreational activities
- Proper methods for improving speed and balance
- Running mechanics
- Training routines and sport-specific exercises
- Presentations and clinical information
All exercises at Össur Mobility Clinic are developed by experienced Amputee Rehabilitation Physiotherapists.
For more information about this fun and interactive day, please email [email protected]
If you are interested in the day, please discuss with your Prosthetist/Physiotherapist in order for them to register you for the day.
Date: Sunday 29th March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness,Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT