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Qualification: Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
 

Work history: Ben graduated in 1989 worked at Orthotic Consultants for 2 years, before working at the Geelong Hospital in 1992-1997. Ben founded Geelong Orthotics in 1997. Ben was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2002 which took him to the USA, England and Europe to investigate orthotic management of paediatric cerebral palsy. In 2005, Ben introduced a medical grade footwear clinic into the business. Geelong Orthotics was sold in July 2023 to the current Directors. Ben continues to work part time for the new owners.
 

When they started at Geelong Orthotics/Geelong Footwear: 1997
 

Areas of focus or areas of interest at Geelong Orthotics/Geelong Footwear:

• Neuromuscular conditions

• Orthopaedic conditions

• Paediatric orthotic management

• 3D scanning for lower limb orthoses
   

Days of work: Mondays and Tuesdays