Czech Republic
Global Clubfoot Training
Level 1

Principles and Practice of the Ponseti Method
Train with international Ponseti experts in Brno

25–26 June 2026
University Campus
Kamenice 5, Brno, Czech Republic

Registration fee: £545 – £580

The Czech Republic Global Clubfoot Training Level 1 course introduces healthcare professionals to the core principles and practical application of the Ponseti method, the gold standard treatment for idiopathic clubfoot.

The programme focuses on uncomplicated idiopathic pes equinovarus in children under two years of age and provides participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for effective treatment.

The training combines structured lectures, practical workshops, hands-on casting and manipulation training, and clinical demonstrations where possible.

This initiative supports the development of high-quality clubfoot care and a network of trained professionals across the region.

Organised in collaboration with:

University Hospital Brno
Children’s Hospital

Masaryk University
Faculty of Medicine

Achilleus

Global Clubfoot Initiative

Why attend

Learn the Gold Standard Treatment

The Ponseti method is the most effective and widely accepted treatment for idiopathic clubfoot worldwide.

Gain Hands-On Experience

Participants practise manipulation, deformity scoring and casting techniques using specialised training models and clinical demonstrations.

Train with International Experts

The course is delivered by experienced clubfoot specialists and international trainers.

Join a Professional Network

Become part of a growing international community of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving clubfoot care.

What you will learn

Participants will gain practical experience in:

Diagnosis and classification of clubfoot

Functional anatomy of the foot

Pathoanatomy of idiopathic clubfoot

Manipulation techniques

Ponseti casting

Achilles tenotomy principles

Maintenance treatment with Foot Abduction Braces

Recognition and management of common treatment challenges

Practical sessions include hands-on training using clubfoot models and treatment demonstrations.

Trainer-to-participant ratio during practical sessions: 1:6

Course format

Pre-course Online Learning

Interactive online modules introducing the Ponseti method and key theoretical concepts.

Two-Day Face-to-Face Training

Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practical sessions.

Post-Course Clinical Support

Participants will have access to ongoing mentoring and clinical support from experienced Ponseti practitioners.

Completion of both online and in-person components is required to complete the course.

Who should attend

The course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of clubfoot, including:

orthopaedic surgeons

physiotherapists

rehabilitation specialists

other healthcare professionals involved in clubfoot management

Participants should have appropriate healthcare training and access to clinical practice where the skills learned can be applied.

Course faculty

Additional faculty members will be announced soon.

Naomi Davis

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Denise Watson-Tann

Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Paediatric Orthopaedics
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust