Welcome to the 62nd Annual Pedorthic Footcare Association Symposium. This virtual event brings together experts from Pedorthics, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health & Fitness, Podiatry, Orthotics, and Prosthetics to give you the information you need to treat your patients better and get the most from your practice.

Unlocking the Potential of 3D Printing Custom Orthotic Insoles Without Reinventing the Wheel

November 04, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT(-04:00)
Chris Lawrie
Attendees will gain an understanding of the digital workflows for custom insoles as well as where 3D printing fits into their business as well as what clinical and business benefits this offers them.

Digitalized Work Processes for Custom Foot Orthotics

November 04, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT(-04:00)
Marek Zajac
My goal in this presentation, as it already was over many years in the past, is to show health experts who work in the field of custom foot orthotics, new ways of how they can take care of their patients’/customers’ needs by taking advantage of modern technical solutions. I also want to take away my audience’s fears and show that new digitized work processes do not necessarily mean that you have to be a professional in dealing with computers.

LUNCH & LEARN

November 04, 2022, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT(-04:00)
Richard Dubin

Using Technology at Retail to Maximize Footwear and Insole Recommendations

November 04, 2022, 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM EDT(-04:00)
Matt Gooch, MS, CPed
Over the last decade it has become more and more common to see technology integrated into the fit process of clinicians and retailers around the world. From video gait analysis to 3D scanners to pressure plates, retailers and clinicians have more tools now than ever to help make consistent and informed decisions for their patients and consumers. In this program we will discuss how to make the most of many of these tools to maximize the in-store experience for the consumer and make evidence-based recommendations for products like shoes and over-the-counter insoles.

Making Wound Care Part of Your Practice

November 04, 2022, 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM EDT(-04:00)
Randy Stevens, CPed
Through this presentation attendees will review ways to assist their referral sources in providing care to the referral sources patient’s involving wound care offloading treatment modalities. We will do a review of these types of devices and most of them are readily available for you to inventory. The review will involve acute-care offloading devices which are utilized through the healing process to a more definitive such offloading device or devices once the wound is stabilized.

BREAK

November 04, 2022, 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM EDT(-04:00)
Richard Dubin

A Quick and Easy Alternative for the Charcot Foot

November 04, 2022, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EDT(-04:00)
Jamie Dick, PT
This program will educate attendees on Charcot foot and a review of traditional treatment options. Attendees will then gain an understanding of a unique alternative treatment.

Bridging the Gap – Certified Pedorthists and Physical Therapists Working Together

November 04, 2022, 03:45 PM – 04:45 PM EDT(-04:00)
April Wilson, BS, CMPTA, CKTP, CCI
Many of us who are certified pedorthists have a difficult time reaching out to Physical Therapists, gaining their trust and acceptance, and/or developing working relationships with them. It may be they are unaware of the services we offer. It may be they don’t know of our expertise in shoe selection and fitting. It may be that we don’t know what we need to say.

In this session, the presenters will discuss the training and education for Physical Therapists and C.Peds, their respective scopes of practice and the areas where we can help each other. Ms. Wilson will give some insight into the mindset of therapists so that we, the pedorthic community, can understand what they need to hear from us and what they would like us to do for them and their patients. By developing some principles of understanding with other disciplines, together we can help the patients have better outcomes.

LUNCH AND LEARN

November 04, 2022, 04:45 PM – 05:15 PM EDT(-04:00)
Richard Dubin

Obtaining Optimal Fascia Wellness Through Movement

November 04, 2022, 05:15 PM – 06:15 PM EDT(-04:00)
Sue Fetzner, BS MS LPed/CPed
Fascia has been much ignored in anatomy, but it is getting the recognition it finally deserves. The interest in the science of fascia is growing because activation and movement involving fascia has a huge impact to overall health, function, and stability. Attendees will learn the understand the “fascia webbing” and how movement of the feet involving focus on fascia affects the entire body, the body’s performance, and it’s power to improve body systems.

The Role of Mechanoception in Balance and Gait

November 05, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT(-04:00)
Emily Splichal, DPM
The seemingly simple task of balancing on one leg or walking is actually a complex integrated, neurosensory experience with stimulation coming from the visual, vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile senses. We will review the differences between mechanoception and proprioception; the different types of mechanoceptors of the foot and distribution; and orthosis that can be used to optimize mechanoceptive stimulation.

Arch Mechanics and the Plantar Fascia

November 05, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT(-04:00)
Seamus Kennedy
There are at least 6 separate mechanisms that maintain the arch of the human foot. Understand how they work together dynamically to share load during ambulation, and how they inform the design of foot orthotics.

LUNCH AND LEARN

November 05, 2022, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT(-04:00)
Richard Dubin

2022: Facility Accreditation Standards: How to be Compliant in a Challenging O&P World

November 05, 2022, 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM EDT(-04:00)
Jim Lawson
Change is all around us especially in the COVID-19 world and it’s how you stay ahead of the curve which will ensure your success. Where is our profession going and what changes can we make to stay on top and safe? Join this education opportunity and discussion on best business practices and ways to help your facility be compliant with the ABC accreditation standards. We’ll discuss ABC’s extensive set of accreditation tools and resources to help you become and remain the best business you can be.

Orthotic Modalities for the treatment of forefoot amputations

November 05, 2022, 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM EDT(-04:00)
Teresa Alpert, CO, CPed
Learn about the pioneers of surgical innovations. Amputation procedures have not changed much over the years however the options and outcomes have greatly improved. People with congenital and traumatic deformities can return function by using pedorthic prosthetics. In the United States, every year about 73,000 amputations of the lower limb not related to trauma are performed on people with diabetes. Learning objectives

1. Understanding foot anatomy of surgical amputation.
2. How to determine which toe filler is most appropriate.
3. Mortality following amputations.

BREAK

November 05, 2022, 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM EDT(-04:00)
Richard Dubin

Pedorthic Forensics to Provide Optimum Foot Comfort and Therapeutic Outcomes

November 05, 2022, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EDT(-04:00)
Robert Schwartz, CPed
Pedorthics is based on the study of footwear, orthotic interventions and other therapeutic options. Participants in this program will learn to understand biomechanical issues by studying worn shoes. How to use historical information to provide optimum outcomes. And, to gain trust and skills by following a consistent protocol

Shoe Modifications as Alternatives to Custom Shoes: A Series of Case Studies

November 05, 2022, 03:45 PM – 04:45 PM EDT(-04:00)
Dennis Janisse, CPed
Shoe modifications are not utilized nearly as much as they were twenty years ago. This could be because of changes in pre-cert education, changes in patient care models, or changes in reimbursement trends. Regardless of the cause, or causes, shoe modifications can be very beneficial modalities to incorporate into your pedorthic treatment plans. Join us to learn how to best use these various modifications to improve your patient outcomes, especially for those patients with severe deformities and complex conditions.

LUNCH AND LEARN

November 05, 2022, 04:45 PM – 05:15 PM EDT(-04:00)
Richard Dubin

New Solutions to Old Problems: Is Your Practice Running as Efficiently as it Could Be?

November 05, 2022, 05:15 PM – 06:15 PM EDT(-04:00)
Bryan Dickler, CPed/LPed with Erick Janisse, CO, CPed
Learn to objectively assess the efficiency of your practice and understand ways that you can improve the financial health of your business through new efficiencies. Additionally, learn to determine which methods and processes you can successfully implement to assist in the day to day operations of your business.

Immediate Solutions Using Direct Heat Moldable Plastic

November 05, 2022, 06:15 PM – 07:15 PM EDT(-04:00)
Teresa Alpert, CO, CPed
Using heat moldable plastic to fabricate an orthotic in your office or on-site location. This demonstration will introduce you to using thermoplastic material that is heated in a water bath to become transparent and pliable. Immediate solutions for fabricating a clam shell orthotic to manage Jones fractures and Turf Toe. You can modify and fabricate in your office or in the field. Many applications for direct mold orthotics as trial device to concur the efficacy of the modality. This is cost effective with immediate results and it promotes patient satisfaction.

Win, Win, Win! How Podiatrists and Pedorthists Can Collaborate Using Diabetic Shoes and Remote Patient Monitoring to Red

November 06, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST(-05:00)
Josh White, DPM
Increasingly podiatrists would rather refer patients out for diabetic footwear than fit shoes themselves. Providing Remote Patient Monitoring together with diabetic shoe fitting offers DPMs a way to enhance practice revenue while significantly reducing the chance of ulceration. RPM makes it possible for patients and physicians to be alerted if an impending ulcer is detected. Gain an understanding of how pedorthists can effectively and profitably work with podiatrists by embracing this new approach to preventative care.

Diabetic Shoe Potpourri: From Facts and Stats to Reimbursement Trends and Insights

November 06, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST(-05:00)
Brian Lane, CPed
We are always hearing how Medicare is cutting reimbursements, right? Did you know that the reimbursement for therapeutic shoes has actually increased every year for more than a decade now? Did you know that fewer than 20% of eligible beneficiaries even utilize the TSPD benefit? Why is that? In this session, we’ll be exploring the answers to questions like these as well as exposing and debunking other popular TSPD myths and misconceptions.

LUNCH AND LEARN

November 06, 2022, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST(-05:00)
Richard Dubin

Complete Pedorthic Management of the Partial Foot

November 06, 2022, 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM EST(-05:00)
Louis Ianuzzi, PT, CPed
This presentation will examine the scientific evidence supporting pedorthic interventions for the clinical management of the Syme’s, Chopart, Lisfranc, Transmetatarsal, and Digital amputations. This lecture will also address pedorthic design, fabrication of the various devices and shoe modifications as they relate to the underlying pathomechanics encountered in gait.