Schedule

7:00-7:45 PM (EDT) – Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM – “Equinus in the Athlete”

Unlike many footcare specialists, Dr. Patrick DeHeer is Board-certified in both foot surgery, and foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He is a leader in the field of podiatry with years of experience treating the full spectrum of foot and ankle ailments. A noted specialist, Dr. DeHeer often presents on cutting-edge topics at podiatric professional conferences. Dr. DeHeer also serves on the editorial board of Podiatry Today and is a frequent contributor to podiatric journals.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand proper clinical examination for equinus deformity
• Understand the definition of equinus
• Understand the difference between the walking and running gait cycles
• Describe the different types of running forms
• Understand the role of equinus in running type of injures
• Understand the differences between acute static and chronic static stretching
• Understand the differences in athletic performance between acute static and chronic static stretching

7:45-8:40 PM (EDT) – Shoe Panel with AAPSM Great Sponsors

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8:40-9:00 PM (EDT) – Dan Bonono, PhD – “Basketball Footwear: Performance, Injury, and Player Insights”

Daniel is a Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, with a particular interest in the management and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and ankle in physically active populations. He is also the Graduate Research Coordinator for Podiatry and Prosthetics & Orthotics in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport at La Trobe University.

Learning Objectives:

• The evolution of basketball footwear and its influence on the game
• Essential design considerations unique to basketball shoes
• Player preferences and the key factors guiding footwear selection
• Current scientific insights and knowledge gaps regarding basketball footwear features
• Our latest research on how low- and high-cut designs affect performance and biomechanics
• Practical advice for recommending basketball footwear tailored to players’ needs

** Speakers, sponsors and topics subject to change