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And that is where this workshop begins.

Join internationally respected pediatric physiotherapist Billi Cusick, inventor of TheraTogs and founder of Gateways, for a live Ask-The-Expert workshop exploring AFO tuning, casting, and postural alignment through the lens of clinical reasoning, observation, and five decades of practice.

This is not a "follow this angle" workshop. It is an opportunity to expand how you think about:

ankle range of motion
AFO tuning and angle selection
casting decisions
weight line and postural alignment
femoral torsion and rotation strapping
and clinical reasoning in paediatric orthotic practice

Through the eyes of a clinician who has spent 50 years questioning the "rules" everyone else takes for granted.

Billi always needed to know how things work - In this live session she welcomes you into her wheelhouse built on:

The sciences of physiologic adaptation of all body tissues to routine use.
The roles of the sensory systems and massed practice in sensorimotor learning.
The complexity of science-based management strategies that challenge quick-fix assumptions Interventions and that support long-term gains.

You will leave with:

a clearer framework for understanding ankle range and setting AFO angles
greater confidence in AFO decisions
clearer reasoning around weight line and alignment
new ways of observing compensation patterns
a deeper appreciation for why "there are no rules" is the rule

And you'll walk away with a broader, more connected way of thinking that you can bring into clinic straight away.

Billi Cusick is a pediatric physical therapist with over 50 years of clinical experience, internationally recognized for her work in developmental orthopedics, AFO tuning, and postural alignment.

She is the inventor of TheraTogs, founder of Gateways, and an associate professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Billi's teaching style is direct, practical, and deeply grounded in real clinical work. She is not interested in oversimplified answers.

She is interested in helping therapists:

observe more carefully
reason more clearly
and better understand the children in front of them

She brings together biomechanics, alignment, casting, and decades of clinical observation in a way that often challenges what we think we know, and helps therapists see the children in front of them more clearly and reason more confidently about what they observe.

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Is this only for therapists already experienced with AFOs and casting?
No.

Billi welcomes therapists at every stage, from those newer to orthotic decision-making to those who've been fitting AFOs for years and want a deeper reasoning framework.
I already fit AFOs confidently. Is this still relevant for me?
Yes. If you work with children who need orthotic support, this session will sharpen how you read ankle range, weight line, and alignment — skills that matter no matter how experienced you are.
Will this workshop teach exact angle settings for specific conditions?
No.

Billi doesn't teach angle-by-diagnosis rules. She teaches the clinical reasoning behind why an angle works for a specific child, so you can apply it to the kids in front of you rather than following a chart.
What if I can't attend live?
No worries. Everyone who registers gets full replay access - revisit anytime.
Can I submit questions in advance?
Yes. Once registered, you’ll be invited to send in your questions. If you're not able to attend live, your question will still be asked and you can catch the answer in the replay.
Is this suitable for newer clinicians or only advanced practitioners?
All are welcome. Whether you're new to pediatric therapy or have years of experience, this session will deepen your understanding of how positioning and environmental adaptations intersect with movement, communication, learning and participation.
Can parents access this recording?
Yes - these recordings are accessible to anyone who is wanting to understand how to support communication and access for their kids with complex needs. All discussions are general education content only and insights that arise from this presentation should be discussed with the child's medical team directly.
Will you go into depth on specific clinical cases?
This session focuses on general principles and pattern recognition. For in-depth individual case discussions, you can get an in-depth peer review by joining CEO. If you are a parent, you can access peer-review sessions for your child through your therapist.
Do you get any Continuing Education Credits for attending?
To keep this event affordable and accessible globally, we do not pursue individual CEU approvals across states and countries.

However, live attendees receive a certificate of attendance, along with the presenter’s credentials and session details, which can typically be self-submitted to your registration board according to local requirements.
What if I cannot attend live because of the timezone?
No problem.

The full replay is included with your ticket.

You can also submit questions beforehand so your question can still shape the discussion even if you cannot attend live.
I’m a Clinical Excellence Online (CEO) member — do I need to sign up here?
Nope! This session is included in your membership — you'll find the link in the CEO Hub
I’m a Wired Collective member — do I need to sign up here?
Wired Collective access does not include Clinical Excellence Online workshops, but you do get a massive 50% off so head on back to the Wired Collective Hub to grab your discount

For many therapists, these Ask-The-Expert sessions creates a shift.

You start to see things you hadn’t seen before.

You begin to question things you previously accepted.

And very quickly, a new question follows:

“How do I apply this to my child?”

That’s where most workshops stop.

This is where the work continues.

Clinical Excellence Online (CEO) is where you take this further.

Not by learning more content.

But by applying this way of thinking to real children, in real situations.

Inside CEO:

You bring the children you’re working with
We slow things down
We look carefully at what’s happening
And decide what actually needs to change

It’s where insight becomes application. If you choose to continue after the workshop, you can step straight into that next level of support and tap into a team of experts that will make everything easier and more effective to implement

And your workshop ticket gets you two months free inside CEO so you can see if it works for you.

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