The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
38th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium 2012
March 21-24, 2012 • Atlanta, GA
Experience Exceptional O&P Education

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Pedorthic Program

Time Program Code Friday, March 23
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM   Pedorthic Program
A New Paradigm in Biomechanics
Seamus Kennedy, CPed, BEng (Mech)
Participate in a discussion of new ideas that enhance understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM   Pedorthic Program
The Biomechanical Foot Evaluation
Justin Wernick, DPM
Renowned podiatrist Dr. Justin Wernick will give a lecture on lower limb evaluation.
1:35 PM - 1:55 PM   Pedorthic Program
Pedorthic Literature Review—Contemporary Pedorthics: An Evidence-Based Approach
Chris Robinson, MBA, CPO, ATC, FAAOP
Review emerging ideas in the field of pedorthics.
1:55 PM - 3:10 PM   Pedorthic Program
Pressure Measurement and Met Pad Placement
Geza Kogler, PhD, CO
Learn about research on foot pressure measurement and optimal placement of padding.
4:20 PM - 5:05 PM   Pedorthic Program
Tracing the Closed Chain
Steve Saccoliti, PT, SCS, CPed
Learn how to connect various lower limb pathologies back to the foot. Understanding how controlling the foot solves problems further up the chain can be a key driver for referrals.
5:05 PM - 5:50 PM   Pedorthic Program
The Charcot Foot
Alicia J. Davis, MPA, CPO, FAAOP
Review the symptoms and pathology of Charcot, including some case studies.