This course provides a comprehensive overview of the SpryStep® Agilik™ KAFO, including its functionality, intended users, and the ways it enhances gait. Participants will explore its key features, clinical applications, and review real patient cases that demonstrate its effectiveness. Ket Learning Outcomes: - Understand the function and purpose of the SpryStep® Agilik™ KAFO - Identify key clinical indications and target patient groups - Distinguish how the device supports flexed vs. hyperextended gait patterns - Recognise the role of composite materials and powered assistance in gait improvement - Interpret basic clinical outcomes through patient case examples

This course has been made in collaboration with La Trobe Graduates; Felix Crowther, Bridgette Balzarolo, and Natasha Smith. The content was developed as part of the industry honours stream of La Trobe University's Prosthetic and Orthotic Degree.  This course empowers Australian clinicians and managers with the knowledge and practical tools to reduce their centre’s carbon footprint and material waste. Through evidence-based strategies, real-world case studies, and actionable guidelines, you’ll learn how to analyse your current impact, evaluate and implement sustainable initiatives, and ensure compliance with national standards. Join us to make a measurable difference in your department’s environmental responsibility, one step at a time.

The controlled‑compression casting technique is a modern, patient‑centred approach to hip disarticulation casting designed to achieve an intimate, accurate, and functionally effective socket shape. Developed by the OAPL Alexandria team, this method responds directly to decades of patient feedback and clinical refinement. Learning Outcomes; Apply the purpose, rationale, and anatomical foundations of the controlled‑compression hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy casting technique, including key pelvic structures and their role in socket design and suspension. Conduct a complete pre‑casting assessment and perform the casting procedure with correct sequencing, pressure application, alignment marking, and strict attention to patient comfort, safety, and documentation. Complete post‑casting and fabrication processes, including rectification, check‑socket creation, definitive lamination, component selection, and precise alignment transfer to support optimal prosthetic function. Support functional rehabilitation through dynamic fitting, gait assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance safety, mobility, and long‑term prosthetic success.

In this course, you'll discover why protecting yourself is the first step to protecting your patients and how compliance isn't just a box to tick, but a pathway to safer, more confident practice. Through real-world stories, practical demonstrations, and the latest regulatory guidance, you'll learn to identify risks, implement engineering controls like Qlicksmart, and foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority. By the end, you'll be equipped to handle sharps safely, comply with Australian standards, and champion a safer workplace for yourself and your patients.