FORTH - Management of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT)

FORTH Programme: Management of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT)

🗓 Saturday 7th February 2026

Join us for a focused and collaborative day exploring Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT) — the most common hereditary neuropathy. This progressive and highly variable condition affects the peripheral nerves, leading to a range of presentations that many healthcare professionals encounter in clinical practice.

This event brings together podiatrists, physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, and other clinicians involved in the care of people with CMT. The aim is to share knowledge, enhance understanding, and explore how multidisciplinary approaches can improve management and patient outcomes.

Expect an informative and stimulating day of discussion, insight, and professional connection.

🩺 Programme

09:30 – Introduction and Setting the Scene: Latest Understanding of CMT
Dr. Helen Devine, Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Lecturer, Newcastle University

10:30 – Physiotherapy Intervention for CMT: What Can Be Done and What’s the Evidence?
Dr. Gita Ramdharry, Consultant Allied Health Professional in Neuromuscular Diseases

11:05 – Physiotherapy Applications
Dionne Moat, Physiotherapist

11:15 – Coffee Break

11:45 – Podiatry Interventions
Emma Jenks, Podiatrist

12:15 – Orthotic Interventions
Andrew Frame, Senior Orthotist

12:45 – Lunch

13:45 – Surgical Interventions – Paediatric
Mr. De Geldhere, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

14:15 – Surgical Interventions – Adult
Mr. Qasim, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

14:45 – Developing a Service?
Dr. Helen Devine, Consultant Neurologist

15:00 – Questions and Discussion – Speakers Panel

15:15 – Close

Who will be exhibiting?

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