This year we are trying to bring our topic to life by using case studies for our presenters to discuss and share current treatment and options. We hope you enjoy our new format and look forward to seeing you. This is an exciting time for these conditions as steroid and gene therapy starts to impact on what was the usual prognosis and milestones

9.00am Registration

9.15am Welcome and introduction

9.20am An overview of the common Neuro muscular conditions and common themes

Dionne Moat, Research Physiotherapist, Centre for Life

9.50am Impact of novel drug treatments and up and coming clinical trials

Dr Anna Mayhew, Consultant Research Physiotherapist

10.20am Case study one; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Meredith Jamnes, Specialist Physiotherapist Centre for Life.

Rosa Fojut, Orthotist, Peacocks Medical Group

Mr Antoine De Gheldhere FRCS Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon,

Great North Children’s Hospital

11.10am Coffee and biscuits

11.40am Other common neuromuscular conditions and common principles

Meredith James, Specialist Physiotherapist, Centre for Life

Rosa Fojut, Orthotist, Peacocks Medical Group

Mr Antoine De Gheldhere, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Great

North Children’s Hospital

12.20pm Case study two; Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

Including Physiotherapy, Orthotic and Surgical management of the Adult

Charcot foot.

Mr Peter Briggs FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Gita Rammdharry, Consultant AHP in Neuromuscular Disease

Rosa Fojut, Orthotist, Peacocks Medical Group

Paul Charlton, Orthotist, Peacocks Medical Group

13.10pm Questions and discussion

13.20pm Lunch and Close

If you require anymore information please contact lisa.swanston@peacocks.net