Education Session Descriptions*
(B) indicates a Business CEU(S) indicates a Scientific CEU
Thursday, October 23, 2014
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)This session will address promotions options in terms of communicating with current patients and prospective patients/customers. The participants will be exposed to common promotions tools such as advertising, public relations and social media marketing. The discussion will elaborate on the appropriate uses of each approach and discuss effectiveness of each tool. Budget considerations will also be addressed in which the effectiveness of advertising, PR and social media will be identified in relation to the pedorthic industry and the patient base.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss and evaluate the primary forms of communication with patients.
2. Determine if advertising or social media is the more effective form of communication.
3. Determine the impact of budget considerations on the types of advertising and social media to be used.
Presented by: Dr. Melodie Phillips, Ph. D., and Aaron J. Sorensen, CPO
(OPS2) Optional Pre-Symposium Workshop 2 [Palm Ballroom 3]
Applied Intuitive Pedorthics: A Hands-on Introduction (S)Learn how to enhance a strong, clinical background by adding intuitive care to pedorthic assessment. This hands-on workshop will introduce sensory evaluative techniques which extend beyond traditional pedorthic protocols. How to use your inner pedorthist to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and define Intuitive Pedorthics – how does it differ from scientific clinical pedorthics.
2. How to inject intuitive care practices to enhance and improve patient outcomes.
3. Class-wide, hands-on review of the use of intuition in pedorthic assessment and casting.
Presented by: Jeremy Long, BOC Pedorthist
Friday, October 24, 2014
8 AM – 9 AM:(OGS1) Opening General Session [International Ballroom]
The Benefits of Early Intervention in the Developmentally Challenged ChildVery few individuals are born with perfect feet. The majority of us carry structural imperfections that have been inherited from our parents and grandparents as well as defects and deficiencies caused by a crowded, snug intrauterine position throughout our entire lives. Add to this the fact that modern man’s 3-dimensional foot has not completely adapted to the hard, flat 2-dimensional surfaces on which it must function, one can begin to see why over 80% of individuals suffer foot and leg pain in their lifetime. Additionally, if one were to add those whose foot and leg dysfunction has precipitated, perpetuated or aggravated knee, hip or back conditions, the percentage would be close to 100%.
Children today have the opportunity to live 100 years or more and what will determine the quality of their lives when they are in their 70’s or 80’s is the ability to walk without pain, and this start with the feet. Therefore, anything that can be done early in life to influence growth and development in a positive manner will pay big dividends later on in terms of reduced abnormal stresses and strains that otherwise would lead to degenerative wear and tear not only in the foot but also in the knee, hip and back. The foot is the foundation for the entire body and defects or deficiencies in its form or function not only negatively affects the foot but everything above it as well.
Presented by: Dr. 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)This session will review the pathological process that leads to the breakdown of the Charcot foot, including classification of the disease states, theories of origin and the diagnostic modalities used to make clinical decisions (MRI, CT, Bone Scan). Management of the disease from acute phase through a return to ambulation will be reviewed, including surgical approaches to fixation and repair of resultant deformities and complications. Orthotic and footwear choices for management of the unstable rocker foot will be presented with clinical examples via case studies, and will include audience participation.
Presented by: Dr. James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, C. Ped., FAPWHE
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM:
(GS3) General Session [International Ballroom]
The Science of Foot Typing (for ALL Ages!) (S)This presentation will help the practitioner identify the basic biomechanical principles of the foot and lower extremity as a function of gait, and recognize the affect pathological foot conditions have upon normal gait. The practitioner will learn exactly what to look for at every age (starting from the first time a child takes a step). It gives the practitioner an easy way to differentiate between a compensated and uncompensated rearfoot varus deformity and their effect on gait. The ability to differentiate between common pathological foot-types. Demonstrate the ability to select the appropriate orthotic design and selection based on pathological foot-type.
Presented by: Dr. Louis DeCaro, DPM
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM:
(GS4) General Session [International Ballroom]
Pathways to Empower Pedorthics (S)Many of the orthotic and footwear interventions used to treat disorders of the foot have limited evidence to support their use. For pedorthics to continue being a viable allied healthcare profession and get compensated from insurance companies for their services, the field must have supporting research and evidence for their treatment regimens. Preliminary results from several research studies, supported by the Sidney Pols Fund of the Pedorthic Foundation, will be presented that demonstrate the efficacy of orthoses and footwear.
Presented by: Dr. Geza Kogler, Ph. D., CO
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM:
(GS5) General Session [International Ballroom]
How Evidence-based Medicine will Change Your Approach in Evaluating, Treating and Dispensing Orthotics/Over-the-Counter Inserts (S)Most orthotic function and successes are anecdotal. There is no evidence-based medicine on orthotic outcomes and function. We have tested over 10,000 patients utilizing this technology. This presentation will change your approach and help your practice/company succeed and move forward in research, outcomes and referrals.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand lower extremity function.
2. Examine evidence-based medical data on how orthotics and over-the-counter inserts function and work.
3. Learn how research and evidence-based medicine can improve your outcomes and referrals.
Presented by: Dr. Allan Grossman, DPM
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
A1: [Palm Ballroom 1]Use of a Pressure Plate System in a Pedorthic Environment (S)
A pressure plate system is now readily available to every practitioner. It should be used in every patient evaluation. Like x-ray film, a practitioner needs to be able to evaluate the scan in relationship to the physician’s diagnosis. Many prescriptions for orthoses are for OTC devices. Which one of the many different devices is best suited for the patient? The pressure plate system helps the practitioner to find out which is best for each patient. The pressure plate should be used to evaluate any custom orthosis to see if the device is doing what is made for. This session will demonstrate how to evaluate the plantar pressure of the patient and find the best OTC device if called for or evaluate the custom orthosis and make appropriate modifications before the patient leaves the facility.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn the types of pressure plate systems available.
2. Discover how to use a pressure plate in patient evaluations.
3. Find out how to use a pressure plate system to evaluate custom molded orthoses.
Presented by: Rick Ravel, C. Ped.
A2: [Palm Ballroom 2]
2014 Legislative and Regulatory Update (B)
This session will cover the latest information available from Medicare and commercial insurance changes. The presenters will also cover pending legislation at both the state and federal levels, as well as newly enacted legislation. The session will include the ever popular Q & A period.
Learning Objectives:
1. Latest information on government-related issues with health insurance.
2. Overview of federal and state legislation, both pending and enacted.
3. Q & A period.
Presented by: 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)
Are you current in your accreditation compliance? Are you confident that you will glide through your next accreditation survey? If you’re not 100% sure, then this workshop is for you. Be guided through the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics’ (ABC) extensive resource of accreditation tools to help you become and remain the business you can be. You’ll leave this presentation with a greater understanding of the top ten issues that ABC surveyors discover during their surveys and, even more importantly, how to avoid them.
Learning Objectives:
1. Get a better understanding of chart documentation and what is required.
2. Review and discuss critical issues found by ABC surveyors during accreditation surveys.
3. Learn compliance standards that apply directly to pedorthic facilities.
Presented by: James Lawson
4 PM – 5 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
B1: [Palm Ballroom 1]Manage and Grow Your Pedorthic Business Using Today’s Technologies (B)
Technology is advancing all around us and is being used in many facets of our daily life. Banking can be done on mobile devices, retain stores are increasing the use of tablets and hand-held payment processing machines, tables and phones are being used as a primary camera to capture photos and videos, you can now even control your house from your phone. The technologies of today can be used to manage and grow a pedorthic business and create an experience for your patient that they will never forget. This session will review how to incorporate technologies and revitalize your practice in a very short period of time.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to run a more efficient business by incorporating electronic systems.
2. Realize how using today’s technologies can provide an enhanced patient experience.
3. Find out how to grow your business effortlessly by maximizing the benefits of electronic systems and databases.
Presented by: Graham Archer, C. Ped (C)
B2: [Palm Ballroom 2]
Enhancing Athletic Performance Beginning with the Feet (S)
This session will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about lower extremity biomechanics and alignment issues of the athlete (pre-injury and post-injury assessment); sports specific injuries (acute and chronic stages); sports injury prevention; sports pedorthic management of the injuries, including specific foot orthotic assessment (materials); and, shoe evaluation, specifics and selection. In addition, the session will cover the principle, practice and analysis of foot pressure static and dynamic assessments.
Learning Objectives:
1. Obtain knowledge in the areas of gait in association with alignment issues, sports specific injuries and the prevention of related sports injuries.
2. Become more proficient in sports pedorthic assessment and the interrelationships between foot dysfunction and upper body pathology and symptoms related to balance and athletic performance.
3. Review the areas of shoe selection relative to sports specific pedorthics, understand sports pedorthic management including marketing of sports pedorthics.
Presented by: Donna Robertson, ATC, C. Ped., MS
B3: [Palm Ballroom 3]
Biomechanics Made Easy (S)
This session will help the practitioner identify the basic biomechanical principles of the foot and lower extremity as a function of gait, and recognize the affect pathological foot conditions have upon normal gait. It will sharpen the skills acquired during Dr. DeCaro’s general session presentation, or simply give a new attendee a great introduction into identifying the six major categories of foot types. As well as a review of the basics, videos of the varying gait styles will be shown. Goals are for practitioners to not only be able to select an appropriate footwear type, but also be able to select the appropriate orthotic design and selection based on pathological foot type.
Presented by: Dr. Louis DeCaro, DPM
5:15 PM – 6:16 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
C1: [Palm Ballroom 1]Effect of Material and Production Technology on Clinical Results (S)
Many pedorthists do not have significant knowledge regarding how the materials and pre-fabricated foot orthotics which they utilize are manufactured. The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of how these products are manufactured, and how variations in the production process can affect the practitioner’s clinical results. Furthermore, this session will provide a practical “tool kit” which a practitioner can utilize to verify the quality and functionality of purchased materials and pre-fabricated foot orthotics.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn the processes by which orthotic materials and pre-molded orthotics are manufactured, and discuss potential deficiencies in clinical results due to inconsistencies in product quality.
2. Provide simple “tools” which a practitioner can utilize to measure and manage the quality of purchased materials and pre-fabricated orthotics.
3. Create awareness of potential production pitfalls which can arise within a pedorthic facility due to production technology issues.
Presented by: Andrew Ullman, BSME, MSM
C2: [Palm Ballroom 2]
Pedorthic Options in Aftermarket Ski Boot Liners (S)
Skiing is a booming sport. Skiers are skiing more and far later into life. Both large and small resorts are seeing vast increases in the numbers of skiers hitting the slopes. This includes a growing segment of geriatric skiers and those with pre-existing conditions or painful post-operative situations. Aftermarket ski boot liners have allowed many skiers to enjoy the sport in a whole new way. Pedorthists can use this new and expanding technology to grow their practices and help people in a new and exciting way.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about current and popular options in aftermarket ski boot liners in a fashion relevant to the pedorthic community.
2. Many snow sports users are prevented from fully enjoying the sport due to pre-existing conditions or painful post-operative situations. The benefits and options for geriatric skiers will also be introduced. Mold a liner in real-time, with demonstration geared toward the therapeutic fit.
3. Skiing is a growing sport. Pedorthic practitioners can add aftermarket ski boot liners to their list of product options to increase profitability, position in the community, and their bottom line.
Presented by: Stephen McDonald, C. Ped.
C3: [Palm Ballroom 3]
The Affordable Care Act: What it Means for Today’s Practice (B)
This session will take a look at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and what effects it has had on patient care, as well as administrative processes with a medical based pedorthic/orthotic practice. The PPACA has changed the way patients are referred and in some instances processed. The pedorthic/orthotic practice may realize too late the patient has a “new” type of insurance coverage. Your practice may be contracted with a variety of different payers, but do not assume that you are prepared for the PPACA batch of new patients and their policies or coverages.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review which aspects of the PPACA have already been implemented.
2. Learn what these implemented portions of the PPACA mean for running a practice in regards to providing patient care and dealing with third party payors.
3. Find out how to adjust your practice for today’s regulations and plan for additional/future changes.
Presented by: Aaron J. Sorensen, CPO
Saturday, October 25, 2014
8 AM – 9 AM:(GS6) General Session [International Ballroom]
Application of Accurate Distal Orthotic Shell Parabola in Reducing Forefoot Pain (S)Many common forefoot pathologies, such as capsulitis, neuromas, and acute plantar keratosis, can be successfully managed with appropriate orthotic design and fabrication. This session will identify these strategies and provide case evidence for the efficacy.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the most common forefoot pathologies.
2. Identify challenges and short comings in many orthotic strategies.
3. Provide case studies demonstrating effective pedorthic orthotic strategies.
Presented by: Jeremy Long, BOC Pedorthist
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)With healthcare ever-evolving, and especially if you are a Medicare supplier/provider, it is more important than ever to fully understand the policies that govern enrollee benefits and supplier/provider reimbursement. This general session, presented by one of the four regional DME MAC Medical Directors, will review both the overt and subtle structures that make up the three Medicare Local Coverage Determinations that most pedorthists submit claims under. Attendees that do not participate in Medicare, but do file claims with private insurance payors will also find this session of interest. The requirements of private payor policies tend to reflect, in one way or another, those of Medicare, and the continued implementation of the Affordable Care Act will further increase the need for understanding of both systems.
Presented by: Dr. Stacey Brennan, MD
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
D1: [Palm Ballroom 1]Medicare Specific Policy Discussion (B)
If you could ask your regional DME MAC Medical Director any question, what would it be? This session, developed by PFA’s Government Affairs Committee, will do just that. The most popular queries that every pedorthist might make will be reviewed in this workshop.
Presented by: Dr. Stacey Brennan, MD
D2: [Palm Ballroom 2]
Pedal Evidence (S)
Forensic podiatry is a relatively new discipline in forensic sciences. One cannot get to a crime scene without leaving some sort of pedal/shoe gear evidence, whether it be gait characteristics on a closed circuit television (CCTV), shoes left at the crime scene, or even foot prints. The evaluation of shoe gear is extremely important to determine the characteristics of the wearer, whether it be outsole, insole, or upper changes, and understanding the biomechanical forces that created those wear patterns.
Learning Objectives:
1. Insole evaluation in forensic examination.
2. The evaluation of gait characteristics in forensic examination.
3. The evaluation of shoe gear changes in relationship to criminal possession.
Presented by: Dr. Bryan Kagan, DPM
D3: [Palm Ballroom 3]
Sales and Marketing Techniques to Build a Retail Pedorthic Business - Part 1: Sales Training to Maximize Productivity with Each Customer (B)
The old adage “you only have one chance to make a great first impression” holds especially true in retail. The various sales channels facing each consumer make the personal connection all the more important to making a sale. This workshop will help you to develop the skills necessary to connect customer experiences to potential referral leads; discuss incentives for customers to share their referral list with you to help build your business; and, show how to monitor staff participation to maximize your results.
Learning Objectives:
1. Develop skills needed to turn customer experience into potential referrals.
2. Learn what to offer customers in exchange for their help as referral sources.
3. Discover what to watch for in your staff to maximize results.
Presented by: Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped.
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
E1: [Palm Ballroom 1]Foot Orthotics: Development and Testing (S)
In today's age of innovation many people use footwear orthotics, both standard and custom made, for several reasons. These orthotics can satisfy clinical and athletic needs by solving biomechanical and anatomical problems. The choice of material is often based on the experience of technicians, doctors, or by following market indications. Understanding material performance is the most important tool in developing new products. Knowing which products will specifically address industry needs yields the best solutions in orthotics device production. Through laboratory testing a method was developed to subject materials to several dynamic impacts. In addition there is continuous monitoring of cushioning capability during the wear process. Field testing is performed to evaluate material performance in cushioning, thickness and comfort. These evaluation protocols allow us to determine the best materials available. We feel confident that we can provide the industry with innovative applications that will enhance the work of doctors and technicians.
Learning Objectives:
1. How to develop new products, starting with the needs of the end user.
2. Test methods for orthotic materials.
3. How to choose materials and the importance of test results for doctors and technicians.
Presented by: Camillo Buratto; Dr. Bijan Najafi, M. Sc.; Filippo Goi; and, Jonathan Shaffer
E2: [Palm Ballroom 2]
Complications of Diabetic Neuropathy and Prophylactic Treatments: What Everyone Should Know (S)
The goal of this presentation is to clearly define diabetic neuropathy. Attendees will learn how to diagnose this common problem among diabetics. We will review ways of preventing debilitating problems and complications associated with diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy leads to ulcerations and amputations if not properly treated. We will review different lower extremity modalities that can be utilized by a physician and a pedorthist to prevent limb loss.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define diabetic neuropathy.
2. Learn about prevention and treatment of diabetic neuropathy and its complications.
3. Discuss the types of ulcerations that can occur and often lead to amputations. Review lower extremity prophylactic treatments.
Presented by: 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)
In part 2 of this three part workshop series, attendees will look at business from the merchant’s perspective – discuss who your customers are, what their lifestyle and economic motivations and interests are – and learn how to offer them footwear and related products to maximize their shopping experience. Techniques for capitalizing on seasonal opportunities to increase revenue and profit will also be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to determine which styles to provide your customers that offer unique benefits in fit and serviceability to compete in the marketplace.
2. Discover products for healthcare professionals as end-users as well as referrers.
3. Understand the financial commitment needed to carry inventory and its expected performance measurements.
4. Hear about gross margin and turnover strategies to optimize ROI.
Presented by: Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped.
4 PM – 5 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
F1: [Palm Ballroom 1]One Toe Makes a Difference (S)
Brachymet is a congenital deformity affecting girls twice as much as boys. Short first ray deformity (Morton’s Toe) is much more common and short 3rd and 4th toes. This can manifest unilateral or bilateral and effect more than one toe on each foot, called Brachymetapody. It is an obvious deformity at birth but often overlooked because of the soft tissue, all babies have cute little toes… Brachymet is a functional misalignment of the metatarsal and cause the patient to alter their gait and accommodate to offload high pressure areas under the toes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Pathology of Brachymetarsia, short toe bones.
2. X-ray analysis and alignment of the metatarsal and phalanges.
3. Surgical correction to grow bone versus amputation of the deformity. Better plantar grade foot outcomes.
Presented by: Teresa Alpert-Leibman, C. Ped., BOC Pedorthist, BOCO
F2: [Palm Ballroom 2]
The Story Strategy: Marketing Your Pedorthics Facility with Quality Content (B)
When pedorthic businesses educate consumers and referral sources about the value of their specialized services, those businesses can succeed. This presentation will address changes in the healthcare landscape that make marketing critical for today’s pedorthic businesses; introduce the concept of content marketing as an especially effective marketing strategy; and, advice pedorthic business owners on how to apply content marketing to grow their businesses.
Learning Objectives:
1. Examine the factors that make marketing, especially with an educational approach, necessary for pedorthic businesses to thrive.
2. Discuss content marketing and what makes it an ideal strategy for pedorthic businesses.
3. Describe specific content marketing methods businesses can use now to educate patients and referral sources.
Presented by: Doug Chartier
F3: [Palm Ballroom 3]
Sales & Marketing Techniques to Build a Retail Pedorthic Business – Part 3: A Panel Discussion on Retailing Best Practices (B)
Part three of this workshop series ties everything that you have learned in the first two parts together in an interactive learning discussion on best-practices with several prominent and successful retailers.
Learning Objective:
1. Learn about your leadership role and the commitment to personnel and financial resources necessary to be successful.
2. Discover the tools needed to integrate referrals into current systems to track and follow-up on.
3. Hear about simple approaches that you can use right away to enroll existing clients to help you reach potential referral sources.
Presented by: Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped.; Jim Sajdak, C. Ped.
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM:
(GS8): General Session [International Ballroom]
Incorporating SCFOs Into Your Practice (S)Many certified pedorthists are missing out on opportunities to help their patients and increase referrals and, therefore, their receivables, by choosing not to utilize and provide SCFO devices. Traditional foot orthoses and footwear modification only go so far. This session will explore several custom and off-the-shelf SCFO devices that are simple to incorporate into a pedorthic practice and fall within the scopes of practice of the certified pedorthist. The session will also introduce attendees to a new addition to the SCFO category of orthotic devices called the Hindfoot Restraint Brace.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify multiple types of SCFO devices.
2. Determine when an SCFO is appropriate for use over a foot orthoses or AFO.
3. Understand how SCFOs can address conditions which are not otherwise treatable with traditional pedorthic modalities.
Presented by: Erick Janisse, C. Ped., CO
Sunday, October 26, 2014
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:(GS9): General Session [International Ballroom]
Fall Prevention: You May Just Save Your Patient’s Life (S)Unintentional falls are the number one reason people over age 65 visit the emergency room. One out of three people who fall, fracture a hip and are hospitalized will die within one year. Pedorthists can help prevent falls through patient education, shoe selection and proper shoe fit. Learning about fall prevention is a great way to help your patients enjoy longer, healthier lives.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about the severity of the complications of a fall.
2. Identify risk factors for unintentional falls.
3. Learn how to educate your patients and their families in ways to prevent falls.
Presented by: Dennis Janisse, C. Ped.
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)Improper footwear has been implicated as a key factor in foot ulceration and eventual amputation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Current belief is that therapeutic footwear and diabetic foot orthoses may reduce complications by relieving variables such as pressure and shear while accommodating foot deformities. Despite widespread utilization, many referring physicians continue to have doubts citing the scant evidence to base the long-term use of this therapeutic. The purpose of this study was to describe the demographic, clinical, and complication profile for T2DM patients wearing therapeutic footwear with custom made foot orthosis (A5513) and prefabricated (A5512) in commercially insured and Medicare T2DM patients over a 2-year period: 1-year before and 1-year following therapeutic intervention.
Learning Objectives:
1. Be able to provide the evidence and a framework for the relative impact that therapeutic footwear has on the diabetic population to referring physicians.
2. Understand the role that scientific data has for promoting therapeutic footwear and foot orthosis in preventing complications in patients with diabetes.
3. Understand how national health insurance databases can be used to provide evidence for cost effective therapeutics.
Presented by: Dr. Roy Lidtke, DPM, C. Ped.
2 PM – 3 PM:
(GS11): General Session [International Ballroom]
The Equinus Enigma (S)This session will describe the contribution of equinus in the development of common foot pathologies, including pronation syndrome, HAV, PTTD, metatarsalgia, neuropathic ulceration, and Charcot's Joint. A review of gait cycle, biomechanical assessment, and pedorthic interventions will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and understand the contribution of equinus in common foot pathologies and diabetes.
2. Improve your understanding of the complex pathomechanics of Charcot’s neuroarthropathy.
3. Learn pedorthic strategies to accommodate or modify equinus and achieve improved functional outcomes.
Presented by: Dr. Louis N. Iannuzzi, PT, DPT, C. Ped.
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM:
(CGS12): President’s Closing Remarks and Closing General Session [International Ballroom]
A Comprehensive/Team Approach to Fall PreventionFalls are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Seventy-five percent of these falls occur in the older adult population. One third of those older adults who fall sustain a hip fracture and are hospitalized, dying within a year. Falls not only affect the quality of life of the individual but also influence the caregiver and family. Health care costs for falls and rehabilitation average $70 billion a year. Even if the fall does not result in hospitalization, fear of falling becomes a major factor. Fear leads to inactivity and loss of confidence. This, in turn produces a cycle of fear, loss of self-confidence, and inactivity, thereby decreasing the quality of life and increasing the risk of falls.
In this session, the audience will learn key strategies through a team approach that can have a profound impact toward reducing fall risk. From learning how to perform a fall risk assessment to providing the right tools for those at risk, improving mobility among at-risk seniors equates to enhancing the quality and quantity of life. Finally, during this session the audience will learn that by addressing key lower extremity risk factors, we can maximize our opportunities to improve stability and postural control.
Presented by: Dr. Jonathan Moore, DPM, MS
*The program is current as of July 7, 2014, but is subject to change. Changes will be posted on this page and in the final, on-site conference program.