Program-at-a-Glance*
(B) indicates a Business CEU(S) indicates a Scientific CEU
Thursday, October 23, 2014 |
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| 1 PM – 5:30 PM: |
(OPS1) Optional Pre-Symposium Workshop 1 (Palm Ballroom 4)Utilize Social Media to Its Maximum Potential in Your Pedorthic Practice (B)Dr. Melodie Phillips, Ph. D., and Aaron J. Sorensen, CPO
Applied Intuitive Pedorthics: A Hands-on Introduction (S) |
| Optional Pre-Symposium Workshops require an additional registration and are limited to 25 registrants each. | |
| 3 PM – 7 PM: |
Registration Open (Crystal Foyer) |
| 7:30 PM – 9 PM: |
Optional Happy Hour with the PFA Board of Directors (Palm Patio) |
Friday, October 24, 2014 |
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| to 5 PM: |
Exhibitor Move-in (Grand Ballroom) |
| 6:45 AM - 6:30 PM: |
Registration Open (Crystal Foyer) |
| 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM: |
Breakfast (International Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 7:30 AM - 8 AM: |
President's Welcome, Announcements & Award Presentations (International Ballroom) |
| 8 AM - 9 AM: |
OGS1: Opening General Session (International Ballroom)The Benefits of Early Intervention in the Developmentally Challenged FootDr. Joseph C. D’Amico, DPM, FAACFAOM, FAAPSM, FACFAP |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM: |
GS2: General Session (International Ballroom)A Review of the Pathological Process Leading to the Breakdown of the Charcot Foot (S)Dr. James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, C. Ped., FAPWHE |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: |
Coffee Break (International Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: |
GS3: General Session (International Ballroom)The Science of Foot Typing (for ALL Ages!) (S)Dr. Louis DeCaro, DPM |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: |
Lunch (International Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: |
GS4: General Session (International Ballroom)Pathways to Empower Pedorthics (S)Dr. Geza Kogler, Ph. D., CO |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: |
GS5: General Session (International Ballroom)Application of Accurate Distal Orthotic Shell Parabola in Reducing Forefoot Pain (S)Orthotics/Over-the-Counter Inserts (S)Jeremy Long, BOC Pedorthist |
| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: |
Coffee Break (Palm Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (A)A1: (Palm Ballroom 1)Use of a Pressure Plate System in a Pedorthic Environment (S) Rick Ravel, C. Ped. A2: (Palm Ballroom 2) 2014 Legislative and Regulatory Update (B) Matthew Almeida, BOCO, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped., CPA; and, Dean Mason, CO, C. Ped., LO, L. Ped. A3: (Palm Ballroom 3) 2014 Update: Improving Your Business Process and Compliance (B) James Lawson |
| 4 PM - 5 PM: |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (B)B1: (Palm Ballroom 1)Manage and Grow Your Pedorthic Business Using Today’s Technologies (B) Graham Archer, C. Ped (C) B2: (Palm Ballroom 2) Enhancing Athletic Performance Beginning with the Feet (S) Donna Robertson, ATC, C. Ped., MS B3: (Palm Ballroom 3) Biomechanics Made Easy (S) Dr. Louis DeCaro, DPM |
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (C)C1: (Palm Ballroom 1)Effect of Material and Production Technology on Clinical Results (S) Andrew Ullman, BSME, MSM C2: (Palm Ballroom 2) Pedorthic Options in Aftermarket Ski Boot Liners (S) Stephen McDonald, C. Ped. C3: (Palm Ballroom 3) The Affordable Care Act: What it Means for Today’s Practice (B) Aaron J. Sorensen, CPO |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall (Grand Ballroom) |
Saturday, October 25, 2014 |
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| 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM: |
Registration Open (Crystal Foyer) |
| 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM: |
Breakfast (International Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 7:30 AM - 8 AM: |
Announcements and Presentations (International Ballroom) |
| 8 AM - 9 AM: |
GS6: General Session (International Ballroom)How Evidence-based Medicine will Change Your Approach in Evaluating, Treating and Dispensing Orthotics/Over-the-Counter Inserts (S)Dr. Allan Grossman, DPM |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM: |
GS7: General Session (International Ballroom)What You Need to Know About Medicare’s TSD, AFO/KAFO & Orthopedic Shoes Medical Policies (B)Dr. Stacey Brennan, MD |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: |
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Grand Ballroom) |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: |
PFA's Annual Membership Meeting (Palm Ballroom 4) |
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: |
Exhibit Hall Time (Grand Ballroom) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: |
Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Grand Ballroom) |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: |
Exhibit Hall Time (Grand Ballroom) |
| 1:15 PM - 4 PM: |
Exhibit Hall Open for VIP Hours (Grand Ballroom) |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM: |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (D)D1: (Palm Ballroom 1)Medicare Specific Policy Discussion (B) Dr. Stacey Brennan, MD D2: (Palm Ballroom 2) Pedal Evidence (S) Dr. Bryan Kagan, DPM D3: (Palm Ballroom 3) Sales & Marketing Techniques to Build a Retail Pedorthic Business – Part 1: Sales Training to Maximize Productivity with Each Customer (B) Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped. |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (E)E1: (Palm Ballroom 1)Foot Orthotics: Development and Testing (S) Camillo Buratto; Filippo Goi; Bijan Najafi, PhD, M.Sc.; and, Jonathan Shaffer E2: (Palm Ballroom 2) Complications of Diabetic Neuropathy and Prophylactic Treatments: What Everyone Should Know (S) Dr. Allison Garten, DPM E3: (Palm Ballroom 3) Sales and Marketing Techniques to Build a Retail Pedorthic Business - Part 2: Inventory Management and Product Selection to Satisfy Multiple Lifestyle Needs of the “Comfort & Pedorthic Customer” (B) Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped. |
| 3:45 PM - 4PM: |
Coffee Break (Palm Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 4 PM - 5 PM: |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (F)F1: (Palm Ballroom 1)One Toe Makes a Difference (S) Teresa Alpert-Leibman, C. Ped., BOC Pedorthist, BOCO F2: (Palm Ballroom 2) The Story Strategy: Marketing Your Pedorthics Facility with Quality Content (B) Doug Chartier F3: (Palm Ballroom 3) Sales and Marketing Techniques to Build a Retail Pedorthic Business - Part 3: A Panel Discussion on Retailing Best Practices (B) Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped.; James Sajdak, C. Ped.; Lance Vidger, C. Ped.; and, Robert Orr, C. Ped. |
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM: |
GS8: General Session (International Ballroom)Incorporating SCFOs Into Your Practice (S)Erick Janisse, C. Ped., CO |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: |
ABC Happy Hour (Narcissus/Orange) |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: |
BOC Certificant Meeting (Poinsettia/Quince) |
| Evening: |
On Your Own |
Sunday, October 26, 2014 |
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| 6:45 AM - 3 PM: |
Registration Open (Crystal Foyer) |
| 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM: |
Breakfast (International Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: |
GS9: General Session (International Ballroom)Fall Prevention: You May Just Save Your Patient’s Life (S)Dennis Janisse, C. Ped. |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: |
Exhibitor Review Meeting (Grand Ballroom)Open to exhibitors only |
| 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM: |
Exhibit Hall Time (Grand Ballroom) |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: |
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Grand Ballroom) |
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: |
Exhibit Hall Time (Grand Ballroom) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: |
Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Grand Ballroom) |
| 12:45 PM - 6 PM: |
Exhibit Hall Breakdown (Grand Ballroom) |
| 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: |
GS10: General Session (International Ballroom)
Providing Evidence on Diabetic Therapeutic Footwear to Primary Care Physicians: The Results of a 2-Year Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study of 32,975 Subjects (S) |
| 2 PM – 3 PM: |
GS11: General Session (International Ballroom)The Equinus Enigma (S)Dr. Louis N. Iannuzzi, PT, DPT, C. Ped. |
| 3 PM – 3:15 PM: |
Coffee Break (International Ballroom Pre-function) |
| 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: |
CGS12: President’s Closing Remarks and Closing General Session (International Ballroom)A Comprehensive/Team Approach to Fall PreventionDr. Jonathan Moore, DPM, MS |
| *The program is current as of September 5, 2014, but is subject to change. Changes will be posted on this page and in the final, on-site conference program. | |