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Christopher Costantini, C. Ped PFA President

Welcome to PFA’s 58th Annual

Symposium & Exhibition

Matt D. Almedia, LO, BOCO, BOCPDPFA Vice-President

Dear Colleagues:

Welcome to the 58th Annual PFA Symposium and Exhibition!

On behalf of the PFA Board of Directors and the Council on Pedorthic Education (COPE), we are thrilled to join you here at the beautiful Sawgrass Golf Resort in Ponte Vedra, Florida. We have three days of outstanding speakers, fun and networking with friends and colleagues and dozens of exhibitors displaying the newest and best in pedorthic shoes and devices.

Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned veteran, there will be much to see and enjoy this year! Don’t forget to participate in the 18-Hole Challenge for a chance to win great prizes and earn additional Continuing Education points!

Thank you for joining us this year in Ponte Vedra.

It’s a pleasure to have you with us, and plan for next year on November 15-18 in St. Louis for PFA’s 59th Annual Symposium & Exhibition. So save the date! More information will be coming soon!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Long, BOCPDPFA Treasurer

Tamara Daulton, C. PedPFA Secretary

PFA Board of Directors

Special Events at sawgrass!

Check-Out and Attend Some of the Exciting Offerings We Have Scheduled for Attendees & Exhibitors!

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PFA 18-Hole Challenge“Take your 18 Hole Challenge Scorecard to the Exhibit Floor for valuable prizes and 3 CEU’s.”

Join the PFA 18 Hole Challenge and earn CEU’s.

You will receive a scorecard at Registration with 18 Exhibitors who are participating in the challenge. Simply visit the booths listed, learn about the product and receive a sticker on your scorecard for visiting the booth.

You will have to answer the question pertaining to each booth on your scorecard, at the end of the challenge, hand in your scorecard in the 18-Hole Challenge area at the back of the Exhibit Hall. Those who answer all the questions correctly get a chance to sink the putt on Saturday at the morning break. If your putt is successful, your name will be placed into a barrel to win a valuable prize.

You can earn 3 CEU’s for participating in the PFA-18 Hole Challenge.

Take the PFA TPC ChallengeWednesday, November 1, 2017, 6:00 PM - Alice and Pete’s Pub, Sawgrass Marriott

Register for the PFA Wednesday evening Opening Party and take part in the Floating Hole-In-One Challenge by attempting to ace the replica TPC Sawgrass Island Green on the patio.

Not a golfer? No problem you can shoot a game of pool or watch your favorite sport on one of the many big screen TVs or just come and enjoy the company of your fellow PFA members.

Your $30 ticket* includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers!

* This event requires registration and ticket purchase.

Opening Reception in the Exhibit HallThursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Champions Ballroom

Join PFA and fellow symposium attendees for the grand opening of our 58th Annual Exhibition Hall as we celebrate, learn and discover the products and services essential and new in practicing pedorthics and customer/patient care.

* This does not require registration or ticket purchase.

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Wednesday, November 1, 21072:00 PM – 8:00 PM Masters Registration Desk

Registration Open

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PFA TPC Challenge (purchase required) Alice and Pete’s Pub Patio – Sawgrass Marriott

Thursday, November 2, 20178:00 AM Champions Ballroom

Exhibitor Move-in / Setup

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM ]Masters Registration Desk

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Champions Foyer

Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Masters D/E

(OGS) Opening General Session: Lefton Award and Keynote: Pedorthic Management for Patients Suffering from Osteoarthritis Issues (S-1.5)Donna Robertson, C.Ped


Coffee Break


(GS-I) General Session: Footwear Science (S-1)Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS, C.Ped, L.Ped


(GS-II) General Session: 1st MPJ Arthrodesis Functional Outcomes: A Current Literature Review (S-1)Patrick DeHeer, DPM

SYMPOSIUM aT a GLaNCEKey to CEU Type:

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12:00 AM – 1:00 PM Champions Foyer

Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

(A)

BO-I: Cute Shoe Rescue (S-1)

Masters D/E,

BO-II: 2016 Compliance Update: Best Business Practices and the Successful Accreditation Survey (B-1)

Masters A/C

BO-III: Equinus Management (S-1)

Players B/C

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM


(B)

BO-IV: Shoe Modifications (S-1)

Masters D/E

BO-V: Things to Know from the PFA Govermental Affairs Committee (B-1)

Masters A/C

BO-VI: The Pedorthics of Golf (S-1)

Players B/C

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Champions Foyer

Coffee Break

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM


(C)

BO-VII: Using Customer Feedback to Stay Successful at Retail (B-1)

Masters D/E

BO-VIII: Pedorthic and Podiatry: A Match Made in Heaven (S-1)

Masters A/C

BO-IX: Don’t Quit (B-1)

Players B/C

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Masters D/E

(GS-III) General Session: The Importance of Sandals in Comprehensive Lower Extremity Care (S-1)Jeremy Long, BOCPD

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Champions Ballroom

Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall Take your 18-Hole Challenge Scorecard to the exhibit floor for valuable prizes and 3 CEU’s.

Friday, November 3, 2017

7:00 AM Masters Registration Desk

Registration Open


Continental Breakfast



(GS-IV) General Session: Comprehensive Biomechanical Characterization of Feet in USMA Cadets: Comparison Across Race, Gender, Arch Flexibility and Foot Types (S-1)Jinsup Song, DPM, PhD


(GS-V) General Session: X-Rays: The Inside Story (S-1)Teresa Alpert, CO, C.Ped

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Champions Ballroom

Coffee Break and Exhibit Hall Opens Take your 18-Hole Challenge Scorecard to the exhibit floor for valuable prizes and 3 CEU’s.


(GS-VI) General Session: Deconstructing the Over-Promotion Myth (S-1)Matt Gooch, MS, C.Ped

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Masters D/E

(GS-VII) General Session: Introduction to Kinesiology Taping and Pedorthic Applications (S-1)Jennifer Howey, PT, CAFCI


Lunch Take your 18-Hole Challenge Scorecard to the exhibit floor for valuable prizes and 3 CEU’s.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM


(D)

BO-X: Hands-On Workshop on Kinesiology Taping Techniques for Foot Pathologies (S-1)

Masters D/E

BO-XI: Pedorthic Prevention of Wound Development (S-1)

Masters A/C

BO-XII: Yoga and the Pedorthist (S-1)

Players B/C

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM


(E)

BO-XIII: Pearls of Pedorthics: Fabrication (S-1)

Masters D/E

BOXIV: Back to Basics: Diabetic Offloading (S-1)

Masters A/C

BO-XV: Cycling: Get a Foothold in America’s Fastest Growing Sport (S-1)

Players B/C


Coffee Break in the Exhibition Hall

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM


(F)

BO-XVI: Pearls of Pedorthics: Innovations (S-1)

Masters D/E

BO-XVII: Pedorthic Management: Posterior Tbialis Tendon Dysfunction (S-1)

Masters A/C

BO-XVIII: Survey and Use of Carbon Fiber AFO’s (S-1)

Players B/C

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Membership Meeting

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Masters D/E, Masters A/C, Players B/C, Patrons, Gallery A/B

Membership Meeting Breakouts

Evening: On Your Own

Saturday, November 4, 20177:00 AM – 8:30 AM Champions Ballroom

Contential Breakfast


(GS-VIII): General Session: One Foot in Front of the Other — Contributions from Foot Sole Cutaneous Mechanoreceptors (S-1)Leah Bent, RT, OTRL


(GS-IX): General Session: Modern Approaches to Traditional Biomechanic (S-1)Kendrick Whitney, DPM

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Champions Ballroom

Coffee Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Masters D/E

(GS-X): General Session: Growing your Podopediatrics Practice (S-1)Louis J. DeCaro, DPM


Lunch in the Exhibit Hall


(GS-XI): General Session: Comparison of Three Casting Methods for Custom Foot Orthoses (S-1)Jinsup Song, DPM, PhD


(GS-XII): General Session: Deconstructing the Link Between Impact Forces and Injury (S-1)Matt Gooch, MD, C.Ped


(GS-XIII): General Session: Change is the Law of Life (S-1)Dennis Janisse, C.Ped

Key to CEU Type: Indicates a Scientific CEU Indicates a Busness CEU


Thursday,

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Pedorthic Management for Patients Suffering from Osteoarthritis Issues Donna Robertson, C.Ped

Description: With almost fifty percent of the people age sixty-five and older having osteoarthritis, this degenerative joint disease is making a huge impact on American society. 27 million people are limited by their symptoms causing losses in annual wages and medical costs that exceed sixty billion dollars, annually. With so many being afflicted there is little doubt that thousands upon thousands are searching for relief from osteoarthritis pain every single day.

As the pedorthic field grows to serve the needs of the osteoarthritic patient, we need to demonstrate to the medical field (Allied Health Care Providers) that we are an important and viable profession that needs to be a part of the team approach in treatment/management of osteoarthritis issues. A pedorthist needs to know the array of materials available for the fabrication of an orthosis and a pedorthist should have knowledge of which appropriate shoe function is going to both enhance the orthoses and serve the patient’s needs.

There are studies available that prove that certain combinations of materials with different types of therapeutic shoes that

work best for a patient that has osteoarthritis issues. Discussion of the pedorthists role in the integrated care of a wide variety of osteoarthritic lower extremity ailments. This lecture enables participants to enhance their skills in the management of lower extremity problems associated with osteoarthritis.

Topics covered include: the pedorthic assessment and treatment of osteoarthritic pain involving the hip, knee, ankle and foot; the assessment of biomechanics static/dynamic; the role of appropriate shoe selection (design/function) and selection of orthotic devices addressing joint dysfunction; foot and ankle injuries that leads to osteoarthritic joint pain. Presenter will provide patient case studies and discuss a variety of pedorthic treatment options.

Footwear Science Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., C.Ped, L.Ped Description: How footwear has evolved from a craft performed by artisans to the present day and beyond including – Engineering, Chemistry, Materials, Medical, Biomechanics and Bioelectromagnetics.

1st MPJ Arthrodesis Functional Outcomes: A Current Literature Review Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

Description: First metatarsal phalangeal arthrodesis is a commonly done procedure

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for hallux rigidus, hallux abucto valgus and hallux varus. The biomechanical consequences of this procedure are critical to understand in order to achieve optimal results post-operatively.

The biomechanical changes due to a first metatarsal phalangeal arthrodesis alter the hindfoot and forefoot resulting due to compensation for loss of first metatarsal phalangeal joint range of motion. This compensation explain the common complications noted in the literature post arthrodesis.

Post-operative biomechanical management of an arthrodesis can prevent many of the complications. The functional outcomes of 1st MPJ arthrodesis have also been well documented to be excellent.

Cute Shoe Rescue Edith James, C. Ped

Description: Educating Patients about the importance of pedorthic solutions in all types of footwear helps patients embrace changes needed to improve balance and comfort.

2016 Compliance Update: Best Business Practices and the Successful Accreditation Survey Jim Lawson

Description: Come, learn and discuss best business practices and ways to help your facility be compliant with the ABC accreditation standards.

We will discuss ABC’s extensive set of accreditation tools and resources to help you

become and remain the best business you can be. We will review:

• Best business practices that will save you time and money.

• Complying with the standards that apply directly to your practice.

• Chart documentation that supports treatment, bill and medical necessity. Make sure you get paid for the services you provide and help defend yourself from audits.

• Opportunities to market your practice• The Top Ten issues ABC surveyors discover

during their surveys and even more importantly, how to avoid them.

Equinus Management Patrick DeHeer, DPM

Description: Equinus is associated with the majority of lower extremity biomechanical pathologies and any lower extremity health care provider should have a comprehensive understanding equinus. Proper evaluation and a standard definition are critical initial steps.

The biomechanical consequences of equinus have been well-documented in the literature and the accumulative, subtle damage associated with equinus. Treatment of equinus is critical to comprehensively treating any pathology with an underlying equinus deformity.

Shoe Modifications Drew Gallacher, BOC, C.Ped Description: This program illustrates through PowerPoint and video a hands-on approach

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to filling two prescriptions. Rocker soul with a ¼ medial wedge incorporated to it. A full-length steel shrink with distal rocker.

Things to Know from the PFA Government Affairs Committee Dean Mason, MA, OST, C. Ped., CO Randy Stevens, C.Ped, CFo Description: This session will provide the PFA Membership with information regarding current Government Affairs issues affecting PFA’s Membership.

Session includes – Will involve a question and answer period allowing the PFA Membership to ask questions to the PFA Government Affairs Committee.

The Pedorthics of GolfJeremy Long, BOCPD

Description: The game of golf requires pedorthic strategies that vary greatly from most other sports and activities. This session will highlight modern evolution and biomechanics of the golf swing, as well as recent footwear adaptations.

Session includes – Identification of golfer type, and biomechanical needs, Review of current footwear, and their relation to different golfer types, Strategies for successful orthotic management, and improved player performance.

Using Customer Feedback to Stay Successful at Retail

Robert Schwartz, C.Ped Chris Stanley, C.Ped Description: Nothing in your business matters as much as the customer experience. What is a great customer experience? This session explores the importance of customer feedback and some of the ways data can be collected.

The panelists will discuss shopper feedback and how it related to their retail operations. Low cost and effective options will be discussed, including one-on-one assessments, electronic surveys, social media sites and more. This session concludes with Q & A to help you grow your retail business.

Pedorthics and Podiatry: A Match Made in Heaven?Luke J. Hunter, MD

Description: When to use off-the-shelf braces, what to consider while bracing a surgical patient, and how to get paid for your work are 3 key elements every Pedorthist working with any Podiatrist or Foot and Ankle Physician should know. Off-the-shelf (OTS) braces and splints are the 1st choice in the treatment of foot and ankle problems. But for some patient’s after surgery, OTS bracing may not be the best option. For the surgerized patient, bracing should take into consideration what anatomy was changed/corrected in surgery and patient’s comorbidities. Most surgical procedures are used to correct malformed or malfunctioning anatomy, it is important to know how to protect and support the patient’s surgery and help optimize the patient’s outcome.

Lastly, knowing the insurance coverage and indications for the most common off the shelf braces, when custom braces are warranted,

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and codes and modifiers are important to get paid for your work!

Don’t Quit Terry Reed, BOCPD Description: Many pedorthists are considering leaving the profession or the portion of the business dealing with diabetic shoes due to the increased difficulty in getting reimbursement from Medicare. Said reimbursements can be more easily attained by adopting better practices.

The author wrote an article on this same subject for the January-February 2017 issue of Current Pedorthics. This presentation will be an elaboration on that feature.

The Importance of Sandals in Comprehensive Lower Extremity Care Jeremy Long, BOCPD Description: Successful management of a variety of lower extremity pathologies hinges upon having multiple footwear options. Sandals of a variety of different designs can assist the practicing pedorthist in both managing pathology and enhancing patient compliance.

Session includes – Pathologies well managed through sandals, Lower extremity gait biomechanics with sandals, A survey of various therapeutic sandal designs.

Friday, November 3, 2017

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Comprehensive Biomechanical Characterization of Feet in USMA Cadets: Comparison Across Race, Gender, Arch Flexibility and Foot Types Jinsup Song, DPM, PhD Description: Comprehensive biomechanical characterization of feet in USMA cadets: comparison of foot function across race, gender, arch flexibility, and foot types. Analysis of 1052 cadets at the beginning of their basic training at West Point.

X-Rays: “The Inside Story” Teresa Alpert, CO, CPed Description: This is an introduction to x-rays. What we observe on the outside can be verified by the x-ray findings. More importantly what may not be obvious to the observer is the causal effect on the relation to the bones of the foot. Together we will look at common foot deformities through the eyes of an x-ray. The bony anatomy of the foot will be reviewed in detail. Understanding the mechanics of the foot will help with achieving the desired pedorthic outcome.

Learning the nomenclatures of x-rays will enhance your communication with the prescribing physician and will provide you with a comprehensive plan of care for your patient.

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Deconstructing the Over-Pronation Myth Matt Gooch, MS, C.Ped Description: The presentation will discuss the commonly used term “over-pronation” and will make the case that it should be removed from the lexicon of Pedorthic practice. Despite being one of the most commonly used words to describe foot motion and one of the most common explanations for lower-limb injuries, over-pronation is neither clearly defined nor directly correlated with injury in the literature.

This presentation will review some of the seminal research on the topic and provide a potentially more accurate way forward for quantifying human movement.

Introduction to Kinesiology Taping and Pedorthic Applications Jennifer Howey, PT, CAFCI Description: Spider tape, K-tape, BSN Leukotape-K are all brands of Kinesiology taping. A leader in this tape and research, BSN Leukotape-K has proven benefits for reducing joint pain, improving muscle function and decreasing swelling. Compliment your pedorthic practice by managing patients foot pain and function quickly and effectively.

This presentation is part one of a 2-part Kinesiology taping, foot focused workshop. It will introduce participants on the basic principles and methods of Kinesiology taping and demonstrate how it can be applied to pedorthic conditions such as tibialis posterior tendinopathies. This is part one of a two-part breakout session.

Hands-on workshop on Kinesiology Taping Techniques for Foot Pathologies Jennifer Howey, PT, CAFCI Description: After gaining an understanding of the principles and method of Kinesiology taping during Session One, this workshop will be “hands on” teaching of Kinesiology taping applications for pedorthic conditions. Demonstrations and practice of taping for conditions such as plantar fasciitis and tibialis posterior tendinopathies will be covered.

The time will then be spent to teach how the principles can be incorporated to help with other conditions such as diabetic neuropathies and those pertinent to the audience. This is part two of a two-part breakout session.

Pedorthic Prevention of Wound Development Edith James, C.Ped Description: Prevention of wounds is high priority in lower extremity care. The Certified Pedorthist can play a vital role as a team member in this prevention modality.

This session will focus on the pedorthic techniques and strategies of offloading active, chronic and pre-ulcerative wounds.

Yoga and the Pedorthist Tara A. Mina, C.Ped, RYT Description: Tara will introduce yogic concepts as it regards to Pedorthics and

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Footcare. From biomechanics to meditation techniques, a variety of informative tips to help one find balance in business and personal experiences will be explained. A free guided yoga practice (time & location: TBD) which will be announced during the lecture.

Pearls of Pedorthics: Fabrication Facilitator: Jay Zaffater, C.Ped, John Galbraith, C.Ped, Matthew Almeida, C.Ped, Robert Sobel, C.Ped, Jamie Dick, C.Ped Description: This session will feature four (4) 10–minute segments, bundled together to make up one full session with time for Q & A. Our presenters will use personal experience and proven techniques in fabrication that work for them and their patients.

Back to Basics: Diabetic Offloading Teresa Alpert, CO, C.Ped Description: Getting back to the basics understanding different pedorthic modalities. The concept that a shoe and insert are the only options for the diabetic at risk foot is passé. Today the opportunity to offload pressure areas and use technology and material selections are keeping diabetics safe and ambulating. Learn about different lower limb orthotic offloading devices. How and when to apply these modalities to assure the best patient outcomes. I will share real patient case studies and together we will discuss the approach to keeping people healthy on their feet.

Patient education and compliance are the focus of how we can make a difference. The CDC reports that 40% of American’s will have diabetes. This is a huge impact on our

healthcare and economic systems. A little prevention is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Pedorthics is positioned to be a major profession in helping set the standards of ambulatory care.

Cycling: Get a Foothold in America’s Fastest Growing Sport Stephen A. McDonald, C.Ped Description: Cycling is America’s hot sport. Across the cultural spectrum, cycling is known to be an excellent, low impact sport for both the performance minded and senior citizens. It’s easy on the joints and provides excellent low stress cardiovascular fitness. Senior citizens, commuters casual riders & elite triathletes will benefit from orthotic use during cycling. There are unique positions of the foot for different types of cycling.

Attendees will be shown the range of off- the-shelf inserts that work well for bicycling. Different custom fabrication methods will be discussed. An anatomy review geared to retail and sports medicine environments will be covered.

The goal of this session will be to encourage Pedorthists to reach out to the cycling community. This is a cash business that will both increase their stance in the community and grow the bottom line.

Pearls of Pedorthics: Innovations Facilitator: Jeremy Long, John Galbraith, C.Ped, Sandy Turner, C.Ped, Lisa Shebib, C.Ped, Ellen Bintz Description: Intellectual curiosity, a fundamental lifelong desire to seek

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answers and learn, often leads to treatment innovations.

Moderated by COPE Co-Chair Jeremy Long, join a panel discussion with members of the PFA Board of Directors to examine innovations in materials, techniques and procedures that lead to improved patient outcomes.

Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction Pedorthic Management Louis N. Iannuzzi, PT, DPT Description: PTTD, also called the “acquired” adult flatfoot, is the most common type of flatfoot disorder developed during adulthood. (PTTD) is a progressive complex sequence of degenerative changes in the tendon, ligamentous and osseous structures, impairing the ability of the foot to support the arch. This usually results in pain, deformity, and disability.

This lecture will present a brief review of the anatomy and pathomechanics, as well as, provide effective pedorthic management options in the successful treatment of the adult flat foot.

Survey and Use of Carbon Fiber AFO’s Anthony Smith, CO, LO Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of basic lower extremity gait biomechanics and common deviations. To outline assessment to aid in appropriate orthotic prescription and to learn customization techniques in the use of carbon fiber AFO’s.

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One Foot in Front of the Other: Contributions from Foot Sole Cutaneous Mechanoreceptors Leah Bent, PT, OTRL Description: There are four distinct cutaneous mechanoreceptors that provide tactile input from the plantar surface of the foot. The unique patterns of vibration, slip, pressure and stretch provide valuable information regarding the interface of the foot with the environment.

This session will address the feasibility of foot sole skin to contribute to gait and balance control; with “particular” attention paid to the distribution and density of skin mechanoreceptors across the foot sole. Here we will talk about the potential for receptors in the skin to respond to input from the environment, and evoke changes in patterns of muscle activity; for example, onset and amplitude of lower limb muscles during gait. As such there are implications for rehabilitation advancements such as insoles, orthotics and vibrating devices, whereby skin activation can influence gait outcomes. Importantly, the physical location of mechanoreceptors across the foot sole, and the physical characteristics of the skin (hardness, thickness) have implications on activation of the mechanoreceptors, their perceptual threshold and ultimately the success of clinical testing techniques.

We will address the use of microneurography in parallel with other techniques to weave together the link between standard clinical

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measures of tactile and vibration thresholds and actual cutaneous afferent firing thresholds.

Modern Approaches to Traditional Biomechanics Kendrick Whitney. DPM Description: Knowledge of how and why the foot, digits and body compensate for specific foot deformities will lead to more effective treatments and outcomes. The key to success lies in understanding the imbalances produced by foot deformities occurring in all three planes.

A new system that allows for the decompensation of each foot deformity will be discussed. This visual test balance system will help to provide optimal shoe and orthosis re-alignment therapies.

Growing your Podopediatrics Practice Louis J. DeCaro, DPM Description: Tired of the typical elderly or diabetic patient time and time again? An incredible opportunity surrounds your practice that is both beneficial to you and the community at large.

Children are in tremendous need of podiatric care, both preventatively and proactively as a result of complication or injury, but are often unaware of the high level of care you as a practitioner can offer them.

Beyond that, referral sources such as other medical practitioners, athletic directors, school nurses and a multitude of other entities around you are equally unaware.

What this means to us is one thing; Opportunity.

Comparison of Three Casting Methods for Custom Foot Orthoses Jinsup Song, DPM, PhD Description: Comparison of 3 casting methods for custom foot orthoses. Compared shoe comfort and dynamic in-shoe pressure of 3 casting methods (traditional suspension technique using Plaster of Paris and 3D laser scanner and a novel weight bearing corrected method developed by vertical foot alignment system) on 25 healthy subjects with moderate pes planovalgus.

Deconstructing the Link Between Impact Forces and Injury Matt Gooch, MD, C.Ped Description: It has long been assumed that there is a definitive link between the impact forces observed in common activities, like running, and the likelihood of injury. As a result, a great deal of focus has been placed on researching and developing materials and products that are able to reduce peak impact forces.

Despite the assumed causal link, the body of available literature has not fully supported this association. A new understanding of the role of impact forces is necessary to fully appreciate their effect on human movement.

This presentation will review some of the relevant literature on this topic by investigating the way that our bodies respond to impact forces and propose a new lens through which they should be viewed.

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Change is the Law of Life Dennis Janisse, C.Ped Description: JFK said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” The field of pedorthics finds itself in a what some would consider to be a precarious state given the uncertainty about the future of health care and reimbursement. This session will explore pedorthics’ humble beginnings and detail it’s growth into a respected allied health profession. The presenter will also discuss the current state of pedorthics and outline concerns and possible solutions to ensure not only survival but renewed growth for the pedorthic community. The session will also present attendees with new technologies that are currently being used and some that are just beyond the horizon.

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As a Reminder During Your Attendance at

This Year’s Symposium & Exhibition...To receive CEU Credits, YOU MUST SCAN in to all the sessions you attend!

Keep in mind that credits are only awarded to one session or workshop you attend per time slot.

Remember to please silence cell phones before entering session rooms.

Follow PFA on Twitter @pfapedorthics #pfa2017 for all the latest announcements during the conference.

And don’t forget to enjoy the show!

PFA’s 58th Annual Symposium & Exhibition offers credentialed pedorthists and other credentialed lower extremity professionals an excellent opportunity to earn a substantial number of continuing education credits to meet their continuing education requirements and maintain certification and/or licensure.

This year, the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) has awarded PFA’s 58th Annual & Exhibition a potential total of 20.5 Category 1 Continuing Education Credits (20.5 Category 1 Scientific Credits or 17.5 7 Category 1 Scientific Credits and

3 Category 1 Business Credits; full participation in this program is required to be eligible for the full amount of credits). Attendees can also earn an additional 2.0 Category 2 CEUs for visiting the Exhibit Hall and participating in the 18-Hole Challenge.

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has awarded the Symposium & Exhibition up to 27 CEUs (27 Category 1 or 24 Category 1 and 3 Category 2). Attendees can also earn an additional 2.0 Category 2 CEUs for visiting the Exhibit Hall and participating in the 18-Hole Challenge.

Continuing Education Credits


Teresa Alpert, CO, C.Ped

Teresa Alpert completed her orthotics and prosthetics course work at Northwestern University in 1987. In addition, she attended Ball State University, Apex University and Eneslow Pedorthic training. Certified by both the ABC and BOC as an Orthotist and Pedorthist, she has been in private practice for over 25 years prior to joining the Rubin Institute for Advance Orthopedics at Siani Hospital in Baltimore. Teresa specialized in lower extremity biomechanics.

A respected leader in her industry, lecturer and educator. Alpert was the past Chairwoman for the Board of Orthotist, Prosthetist, Pedorthics Certification and Education Chairwoman for the National Shoe Retailers Association. Recently she relocated to Colorado and is the consulting Director of Pedorthic Education for Foot Solutions of Aurora. Currently she holds a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado as the Orthotist to the Foot and Ankle Institute. Teresa is passionate about helping people each step of the way.

Leah Bent, OTRL

Dr. Bent is an Associate professor in the department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph. Her work investigates how sensory information from the skin contributes to reflex responses, maintenance of balance and locomotion. In particular her research focuses on how skin on the foot sole and on the foot dorsum play a role in reflexive activation of muscles, and in the generation of appropriate patterns of activity for balance and movement. Dr. Bent uses the technique of microneurography to probe cutaneous contributions from four different skin mechanoreceptors. Each subtype provides unique information on slip,

pressure, vibration and stretch. Her work aims to identify the contribution of skin subtypes in healthy young and aged individuals to better understand deficits with age and disease.

Dr. Bent’s research is supported by funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), both NSERC Discovery and NSERC Engage grants, as well as CFI and the Canadian Space Agency. She has supervised 27 graduate students (including 7 PhDs), 37 undergraduate students and one Post-doc during her time at Guelph. She has 48 peer reviewed publications in impactful journals in her field such as the Journal of Neurophysiology, Frontiers in Neuroscience and the Journal of Applied Physiology.

Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., C.Ped, L.Ped

Mel Cheskin MBS., C.Ped is originally from England. He is a former British Olympic runner, USTA Tournament Tennis Player Level 5.0) and USGA Member (Golf ). Mel attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO., The School Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and Ars Sutoria Shoe Design College in Milan, Italy. As author of “The Complete Handbook of Athletic Footwear” and technical / medical writer for Podiatry Management, Current Pedorthics, World Footwear, Runner’s World and World Sports Activewear magazines, Mel is one of the most experienced shoe professionals in the Footwear and Pedorthic fields.

In his career as a Designer and Consultant, Mel has worked for Nike (Cole-Haan), Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Brooks, Bata and Spenco Medical Corp. Mel is a Licensed Pedorthist in South Florida, residing in Boca Raton. Regarded as one of the world’s most

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experienced specialized shoe experts, Mel Cheskin has worked with Prof. Barry Bates (University of Oregon), Prof. Thom McMohan (Harvard), William Rossi DPM, Kel Sherkin DPM, James G. Clough DPM and Ray M. Fredericksen M.S. (Biomechanics). Mel is also a member of the Bioelectromagnetic Society in Frederick, MD. and Associate member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Louis J. DeCaro, DPM

Louis J. DeCaro is a Podiatric Physician who specializes in pediatrics with a special interest in sports medicine and biomechanics for both adults and pediatrics.

Dr. DeCaro is President and fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP). Dr. DeCaro is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple

Specialties in Podiatry. He also shares a patent on foot types. He is in private practice in West Hatfield and a member of the surgical & medical staff at Franklin Medical Center as well as Holyoke Medical Center.

Dr. DeCaro is the Director and originator of the Adult & Pediatric Gait Labs Biomechanics Clinic, which takes place biweekly at his West Hatfield office. It is a multidisciplinary clinic, which evaluates the most challenging of biomechanics patients, and helps to find them answers through orthoses and therapy. Dr. DeCaro is also an international lecturer on the topics of podopediatrics and biomechanics.

Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and a fellow of American Society of


Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics, and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), Diplomat of American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, he is in private practice in Central Indiana, he is the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

Dr. DeHeer is on the Editorial Board of Podiatry Today and a regular blogger for Podiatry Today, Guest Editor for Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Pediatric Edition 2013, Guest Editor for Foot and Ankle Quarterly Clubfoot Edition 2014. In addition, Dr. DeHeer has had several published articles and is an international and national lecturer and the inventor of the Equinus Brace™.

Drew Gallacher, BOC, C.Ped

Drew Gallacher has been in the field since 1986. He owned Red Wing Shoes and Repair from 1986 to 1999. He worked as a C.Ped and B&P tech Wilmington C&P from 1992 to 1999. He has served as the Director of Treadeasy Products and was the President of Prime Materials from 2004 to 2008. PW Minor Sales Representative, Sales and Marketing, Education and Training from 2008 to present.

Matt Gooch, MS, C.Ped

Matt Gooch, MS, C.Ped., is the Research and Product Marketing Manager for Superfeet Worldwide, Inc. In this capacity, he is responsible for all internal research and scientific development/assessment of Superfeet products as well as the management of Superfeet’s Global Education Program.

A Certified Pedorthist since 2009, Mr. Gooch regularly lectures to retailers, clinicians and consumers about topics ranging from lower limb biomechanics to the use and effectiveness of orthoses. He received a

Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University in 2005 and a Master’s Degree in Health and Human Performance in 2009 from Middle Tennessee State University.

Pam Haig, C.Ped, BOCPD

Serving the industry with over four decades of clinical experience, specializing in advanced orthosis and AFO posting for chronic and unresolved pathologies. She began her career as a podiatric medical assistant and became co-owner of OSI Labs; a nationally recognized podiatric manufacturing lab. Her knowledge of podiatric theory was shared with orthopedic surgeons which lead her to be the visionary founder of the first Pedorthic Medical Clinic in Indianapolis and The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute of Biomechanics-a Not-For-Profit School.

Donating her expertise; Mrs. Haig has previously served on OSU–Okmulgee’s Pedorthic Advisory Board, past Treasurer to The Alliance of Educators and been a consultant to many national and international footcare and footwear companies and an international lecturer on many occasions. She holds two patents in motion control footcare products with other designs and concepts under development.

Jennifer Howey, PT, CAFCI

Jennifer Howey is a physiotherapist and owner of InsideOut Physiotherapy & Wellness Group in Toronto, Canada. Jennifer has been featured on CBC and multiple presses. She was a lead on Team Medical for the 2015 PanAm/ Para PanAm Games. Jennifer is a National Master Instructor for BSN Leukotape–K. She is passionate about feet and has developed foot focused taping programs. It is with principles of lifelong learning, movement and vitality that Jennifer educates.

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Luke J. Hunter, DPM

Dr. Luke J. Hunter is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon in solo practice in West Monroe, LA. He graduated residency at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA outside of New Orleans. He received his doctorate from the Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago IL and attended Texas A&M University for his undergraduate.

Dr. Hunter believes in and utilizes bracing in many parts of his practice, and he employs a part time Pedorthist to help his patient’s bracing and orthotic needs.

Louis N. Iannuzzi, PT, DPT, C. Ped.

Dr. Louis N. Iannuzzi received his BS in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 1978, followed by his BS/Certificate in Physical Therapy from New York University in 1980, and his DPT from Boston University in 2011. Among his many professional accomplishments, Dr. Iannuzzi spent 20 years as the Chief Physical Therapist of the NY Regional Ambulatory Hansen’s Disease Program; served as an Adjunct Professor for both New York University and the College of Staten Island; and, acted as a Clinical Consultant for Staten Island University Hospital’s Diabetes Treatment Center.

Currently, Dr. Iannuzzi serves as the Clinical Wound Specialist at Bellevue Hospital Center’s Department of Dermatology, and most recently at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Diabetic Foot & Ankle Center. Dr. Iannuzzi also spent 25 years as a highly decorated Commissioned Officer with the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), retiring in early 2006 with the rank of Captain following an extended deployment during the 2005 Hurricane Katrina and Rita disaster relief missions in Louisiana and Mississippi. Other USPHS projects in which Dr. Iannuzzi participated include World Trade Center


Relief, NY Habitat for Humanity, and the Sierra Leone Amputee Project.

In addition, Dr. Iannuzzi is a Corps Specialist in Insensitive Limb Management related to Leprosy and Diabetes, as well as a board certified pedorthist since 1990. His research interests include wound care, pathomechanics, electromyography, and electrotherapy. In collaboration with Dr. Smita Rao and Dr. Miguel Sanchez, Dr. Iannuzzi is currently assessing the efficacy of rocker sole shoes in individuals with venous ulcers through a research grant awarded by the New York Physical Therapy Association.

Edith James, C.Ped.

Board Certified in 1990, Edith’s love of footwear and enabling patients to have greater self-expression were merged. Coming

from a leather working background gave her the skills to restyle and make changes so patients are comfortable and stylish.

Dennis Janisse, C. Ped.

Dennis Janisse is the president and CEO of National Pedorthic Services, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI. He works as a consultant for Dr. Comfort, a subsidiary of DJO Global. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dennis has been involved in pedorthics for more than four decades and has been invited to teach pedorthics around the world.

James Lawson

Jim manages ABC’s outreach development and in that role, he devotes his time to working with business owners, helping them



to navigate the accreditation process and improve their businesses. He also works with students and residents to help them be prepared for the ABC certificate board exams.

Jim speaks at national, regional, state and chapter O&P, Pedorthics and Mastectomy conferences as well as universities and colleges as he represents ABC. He also produces educational video series for ABC.

With over 17 years’ experience in partnership building, public outreach and business development, Jim bring to the O&P profession a unique perspective to help business owners succeed.

Jeremy Long, BOCPD

Jeremy Long is a BOC Pedorthist, who has been in the footwear field since 1988, covering multiple settings and disciplines. He gained his pedorthic credential in 2005 after having spent years working both in Reebok’s Technical Services Division and performing specialty fitting work in the skate/snow sports fields. He has been working in podiatric and O&P facilities for the past 15 years, specializing in a broad spectrum of pedorthic care.

Jeremy utilizes personal practice and clinical/research evidence in producing pedorthic strategies to create positive patient outcomes. He has extensive experience working with elite athletes and geriatric populations. His lectures cover all scopes within pedorthics, and presented to those in pedorthic, podiatric, and orthopedic audiences.

Presently, Jeremy is on the Pedorthic Footcare Association Board of Directors, and serves on its Council on Pedorthic Education. He also practices clinical pedorthics with Orthotic Holdings, Inc., serving podiatric practices in the Mid–Atlantic region.

Dean Mason, MA, OST, C.Ped., CO

Dean Mason is the owner of North Shore Pedorthics in Lorain, OH. He is Treasurer of the Pedorthic Footcare Association, chairs its Government Affairs Committee, and is a frequent contributor to Current Pedorthics magazine. Dean was certified in 1998 and became cross credentialed as an orthotists in 2001. His practice focuses on home care patients, receiving referrals from home health and therapy companies in addition to standard sources of referrals.

Stephen A. McDonald, C. Ped.

Stephen A. McDonald is a Pedorthist living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. From 2001-2013 he worked as a professional mountain and road bike guide in Wyoming and surrounding national parks.

Stephen is owner of Skid Couture, a specialty ski boot fitting business at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, Wyoming. Regularly skiing more than 120+ days per year, he is regarded as an expert in the fields of Pedorthics and sports medicine. He is the author of The Book on Ski Boots.

Tara Mina, C.Ped., RYT

Tara Mina is a Pedorthist, Pedicurist, Young Childhood Education and Yoga Instructor. Tara serves on the Pedorthic Footcare Association’s Board of Directors, The Cope Committee and the Publishing Committee that oversee Current Pedorthics Magazine. Tara is also the Pedorthic liaison for Associates in Medicine and Surgery of Southwest Florida.

Terry Reed, C.Ped

Terry Reed is a certified pedorthist working for Caldwell Home Medical of Wynne, Arkansas. He is the only pedorthist in a ten-


county area of the Mississippi Delta region of that state. This area has one of the highest incidences of diabetes in the United States. His focus on the management of the diabetic foot has brought him into many transactions with Medicare, the leading insurer for people seeking diabetic shoes and inserts.

Donna Robertson, C.Ped.

Donna Robertson is an education consultant to Foot Solutions Corporation as a pedorthic specialist with unique skills in the sports pedorthic area, involving injury assessment, prevention and rehabilitation, custom foot orthotics, footwear selections, and advanced Pedorthic solutions.

Donna has worked with many sports professionals and is well known throughout the USA for her work and lectures. She has been a feature speaker for many medical community associations. She received her BS degree in health, physical education and recreation from the University of North Alabama in 1974, earned her Master’s degree in health in 1978, certification as an athletic trainer in 1977 and certification in pedorthics 1987. Olympic Games 2004 Athens, Greece, Donna worked with the foot and ankle medical team as a pedorthist.

Robert S. Schwartz, C.Ped

Robert S. Schwartz, C.Ped, is president and CEO of Eneslow Pedorthic Enterprises, Inc. which operates Eneslow, The Foot Comfort Center, Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI), and Eneslow.com. Mr. Schwartz and Eneslow are recognized leaders in the footwear and footcare industries, and in the New York City business community. Mr. Schwartz is a past–president of the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) from 1986 to 1988. He served on the PFA BOD as Chair of their Pedorthic Educator’s Committee (COPE) from 1985 to 1992 and from 2009 to 2010. (pedorthics.org).

Mr. Schwartz is currently an adjunct instructor in the department of orthopedic sciences at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He trains third year podiatry students on pedorthics in Eneslow’s facilities. He has participated on the faculty of Aetrex University, and on the advisory board of foot.com and Pedorthic Newswire. He has been a faculty member of the pedorthic programs at Ball State University, Florida International University, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York University Medical Center, Northwestern University, Staten Island University, Shoe Service Institute of America, UCLA, and others.

Mr. Schwartz has published many articles on pedorthics and footwear which have appeared in Current Pedorthics, M. Jahss: Foot & Ankle, Podiatry Management, Biomechanics, PM News, Pedorthic Newswire, Healthy Living from the Ground Up, etc. Mr. Schwartz is currently on the board of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce in New York City. (MCC.org). He is chair of the Membership committee; his focus is to help merchants and small businesses compete and thrive. Mr. Schwartz served on the Board of the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) from 1995 to 2010, on their strategic planning, nominations committees and as vice chair. He was chair of NSRA’s education committee from 2000 to 2009. (nsra.org)

Anthony Smith, C.O., L.O.

Anthony has over twenty years of experience in the orthotic profession. He is certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and is licensed by the State of Georgia. He has experience with patient populations in both the rehabilitation and sports medicine setting that include pediatric, adult, and geriatric.

Anthony has been trained in the orthotic treatment of Scoliosis, Pectus Carinatum, cranial remolding, post-polio bracing, spinal


cord injury etc. He has worked for several O&P facilities as a staff orthotist, owned his orthotic practice and has also been a distributor for a large orthopedic brace manufacturer. Anthony has been the guest speaker for state P.T. association meetings, podiatry residency programs, orthopedic surgeon practices as well as other groups. Anthony is currently a Territory Manager for Trulife.

Jinsup Song, DPM, PhD

Dr. Song is a practicing podiatric physician and a clinical investigator and the current Director of the Gait Study Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Biomechanics, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM).

Dr. Song has participated in extensive research in biomechanics and has countless contributions to podiatric and biomechanical publications. His Professional Memberships include the Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), chair of the Research Council, the American Diabetes Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association; contributing editor of the Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association, Invited Reviewer for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sciences study section for the NIH/Center for Scientific Review, the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Honors 2007 Invited Lecture – Role of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics in Lower Extremity Function: A Key to Healthy Living, 2007 International Symposium on Clinical Motion Analysis.

Chris Stanley, C.Ped

Chris Stanley is the Director of Pedorthic Education for Lamey Wellehan Shoes, a Maine-based independent retailer that operates 6 stores and a web site. Chris is a longtime footwear retailer, having entered the industry in 1987 with a running specialty


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Chris has had a wide range of positions with the company, including merchandiser, store manager and wholesale manager and store operations. He has worked with safety managers of local manufacturers, event managers of nursing homes and other groups in promoting foot health. In 2002 Chris completed his pre-certification education and passed the Board exam, becoming a certified Pedorthist and is currently on PFA’s Board of Directors.

Randy Stevens, C.Ped, CFo

Randy Stevens is the sole proprietor of Randy Stevens Family Footcare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and is licensed in Pennsylvania to practice as a Pedorthist and Orthotic Fitter. He is also a certified by ABC as a Pedorthist

and Fitter of Orthotics and credentialed through BOC as a Pedorthist.

Mr. Stevens is a Past–President of the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), previous Chair of PFA’s Government Affairs Committee and currently serves on PFA’s Government Affairs Committee and PFA’s COPE Committee. Mr. Stevens is a member of the Pennsylvania Orthotic Prosthetic Society and currently also serves as the Director of Legislative Affairs of the Pennsylvania Orthotic Prosthetic Society. In his daily practice Mr. Stevens is involved in the team approach in working together with other Allied Health in supporting them to meet theirs and their patient’s needs.

Kendrick Whitney, DPM

Dr. Kendrick A. Whitney is an associate professor in the Department of Podiatric Biomechanics at the Temple University School


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of Podiatric Medicine with over 30 years of teaching and clinical experience. He lectures at numerous national and international seminars and symposia on biomechanical applications. He has contributed articles and chapters to several leading medical publications, including the Foot and Ankle Problems section of the Merck Manual.

Dr. Whitney serves as co-director for the Biomechanics and Clinical Foot Orthopedics courses at the school and is an adjunct faculty member of the Barcelona school of Podiatry.


Exhibitor Information

ABC American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Booth 304 Debbie Ayres 330 John Carlyle Street Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 ph: 703-836-7114 email: [email protected] www.abcop.org

Acor Orthopaedic, Inc. Booth 310 Jeff Alaimo 18530 South Miles Parkway Cleveland, Ohio 44128 ph: 800-237-2267 fax: 800-830-8445 email: [email protected] www.acor.com

Aetrex Worldwide Inc Booth 201/203 Alicia Sabbach 414 Alfred Avenue Teaneck, NJ 07666ph: 888-526-2739 email: [email protected] www.aetrex.com

Amfit Inc. Booth 409/411 Trudi Traister 3611 NE 68th Street Vancouver, WA 98661 ph: 360-573-9100 ext 264 email: [email protected] www.amfit.com

Anodyne Booth 204/206 Billy Kanter

ph: 1-844-637-4637 fax: 262-364-2707 email: [email protected] www.anodyneshoes.com

Apis Footwear Company Booth 309 Harrson Bai 2239 Tyler Avenue South El Monte, CA 91733 ph: 626-448-8905 email: [email protected] www.apisfootwear.com

Atlantic Footcare Booth 401 Jane Carroll 229 Quaker Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896 email: [email protected] ph: 401-568-4918 fax: 401-568-4919 atlanticfootcare.com

Bintz Company Booth 300 Ellen Bintz 905 W. Liberty Drive Wheaton, IL 60187 [email protected] ph: 800-235-8458 www.bintzco.com

Birkenstock USA, LP Booth 311/410 Kevin Wiltz 8171 Redwood Boulevard Novato, CA 94945 ph: 800-949-7301 or 415-884-3250 email: [email protected] www.birkenstockusa.com


Choose Your Shoes Booth 504 Nicolein Bruinsma Postbus 3116 6093 ZJ Heythuysen Roorveld 12 6093 PL Heythuysen ph: +31 (0) 475 389 130 email: [email protected] www.chooseyourshoes.eu

DIA-FOOT Booth 508 Robert Gaynor 3400 Fairlane Farms Road Wellington, FL 33414 ph: 561-791-1213 email: [email protected] www.dia-foot.com

Dr. Comfort Booth 303/305 Chris Behm 10300 N. Enterprise Drive Mequon, WI 53092 ph: 800-556-5572 email: [email protected] www.drcomfort.com

Drew Shoe Corp Booth 400/402 Scott Williams 252 Quarry Road Lancaster, OH 43130 ph: 740-653-4271 email: [email protected] www.drewshoe.com

Frankford Leather Booth 500 Louis Buonomo 1820 Byberry Road Bensalem, PA 19020 ph: 215-244-0400 email: [email protected] www.frankfordleather.com

Hapad, Inc. Booth 306 John Hauser 5301 Enterprise Boulevard Bethel Park, PA 15102 ph: 800-544-2723 email: [email protected] www.hapad.com

Healthy Living Brands Booth 406 Paul Muller United States ph: 616-534-1800 email: [email protected] www.healthylivingdirect.com

InStride Booth 101/103 Dan Werrenmeyer 103 Towne Centre Drive Hillsborough, NJ 08844 ph: 866-969-3338 email: [email protected]

International Institute for Prosthetics and Orthotics Booth 505 Arlene Gillis 4809 Memorial HWY Tampa, FL 33634 ph: 1-813-810-6932 email: [email protected] www.iiofoandp.org

JMS Plastics Supply Booth 100 Steve Skesavage 3535 Route 66 W, Building #4 Neptune, NJ, 07753 ph: 800-342-2602 email: [email protected] www.jmsplastics.com


Landis International Booth 509 Stephanie Authier 800, Rossiter Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec) Canada J3B 8J1 ph: 1-800-634-0806 email: [email protected] landisusa.com

LER Lower Extremity Review Booth 506 Richard Dubin 292 Washington Ave, Ext Suite 105 Albany, NY 12203 ph: 518-452-6898 email: [email protected] lermagazine.com

New Step Orthotic Lab Inc. Booth 301 Winston Montgomery 4225 S State Route 159, Suite 1 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 ph: 618-288-9297 email: [email protected] www.newsteporthotics.com

Nolaro24, LLC Booth 212 Roberta Nole 80 Turnpike Drive, Unit 2B Middlebury, CT 06762 ph: 877-792-4669 email: [email protected] www.thequadrastepsystem.com

OHI Orthotic Holdings Inc. Booth 502 Jesse Carrie 1393 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 100-S

Hauppauge, New York, 11788 ph: 855-242-8109 email: [email protected] ohi.net

Orthofeet, Inc. Booth 515 Aharon Bar 152 Veterans Drive Northvale, NJ 07647 ph: 201-767-6224 x114 email: [email protected] www.orthofeet.com

OS1st Base Layer Bracing Booth 205/207 Stephanie Curnutte 1720 Tate Blvd. SE Hickory, NC 28602 ph: 800-544-2723 email: [email protected] www.ingsource.com

Pedifix Footcare Booth 501 Christopher Case - Amanda Hammond 281 Fields Lane Brewster, NY 10509 ph: 845-277-2850 email: [email protected] - [email protected] www.pedifix.com

Pedorthic Foundation Booth 208 Christopher Case PO Box 1044 West Bend, WI 53095-9998 ph: 262-277-1097 email: [email protected] www.pedorthicfoundation.org


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Pedorthic Footcare Association Booth 511/513 /610/612 Matthew Almeida PO Box 72184, Albany, GA 31708-2184 ph: 229-389-3440 email: [email protected] www.pedorthics.org

Pilgrim Shoes Booth 404 Ark Altscan 6744 Whitestone Road Baltimore, MD 21207 ph: 888-493-2859 email: [email protected] www.pilgrimshoes.com

Pine Tree Orthopedic Booth 212 Matthew Bertrand 175 Park Street Livermore Falls, Maine 04254 ph: 207-897-5558 email: [email protected] www.pinetreeorthopedic.com

Propet USA Booth 211 Angie Bennett 2415 W. Valley Highway North Auburn, WA 98001 ph: 253-854-7600 email: [email protected] www.propetusa.com

PW Minor Booth 200/202 Drew Gallacher 3 Treadeasy Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 ph: 585-815-0645 email: [email protected] www.pwminor.com

Revere Comfort Shoes Booth 405/407 Conrad Casser 515 North Flagler Drive, Suite P-300 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 ph: 866-496-1299 email: [email protected] www.revereshoes.com

RMPI The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. Booth 209 Pam Haig 1601 Main Street Elwood, IN 46036 ph: 765-557-7216 email: [email protected] www.rmpi.org

RS Print/phits Booth 115 Blake Norquist De Weven 7 3583 Beringen, Belgium ph: +32-11-36-01-79 email: [email protected] www.phits.be/en

SAS Shoemakers Booth 510 Carrie Medina 1717 SAS Drive San Antonio, TX 78224 ph: 210-921-7838 email: [email protected] www.sasshoes.com

Soletech, Inc. Booth 403 Kevin McNamara 425 Washington Street, Suite 4 Claremont, NH 03743 ph: 603-542-8905 email: [email protected] www.soletech.com


Spenco Booth 308 Jeff Antonioli 6301 Imperial Drive Waco, TX 76712 ph: 254-751-3332 email: [email protected] www.spenco.com

Spira Inc. Booth 408 Kevin Adametz 4335 East Valley Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90032 ph: 866-838-8640 email: [email protected] spira.com

St. Petersburg College Booth 503 Tim Fair P.O. Box 13489 St. Petersburg FL 33733-3489 ph: 727-341-4772 email: [email protected] go.spcollege.edu

SureStep Booth 600 Susan Fortener 17530 Dugdale Drive

South Bend, IN 46635 ph: 866-838-8640 email: [email protected] surestep.net

Tread Labs Booth 307 Mark Paigen 5 Central Square #201 Stoneham, MA 02180 ph: 781-435-0662 email: [email protected] treadlabs.com

VoxxLife/BSN Medical Booth 507 Jennifer Howey 1510 Drew Road-Unit 9 Mississauga , Ontario L5S 1W7 ph: 1-905-672-8699 email: [email protected] voxxlife.com

Waldlaufer Booth 210 Stephen Rueda 5 Central Square #201 Stoneham, MA 02180 ph: 781-454-5870 email: [email protected] turnpikeshoes.com

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