At the completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cine-Med and LER Expo. Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Accreditation is approved by the American Board for Certification (ABC).
Cine-Med designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between Cine-Med and LER Expo. Cine-Med is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Cine-Med has approved this activity for a maximum of 8.25 continuing education contact hours.
This event is approved for 8.5 ABC credits. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, consult your professional licensing board.
Foam, Plaster, Scan – Does It Really Matter?
Real-world opinions on accuracy vs practicality, STJ neutral myths, and lab feedback loops.
11:00–11:30 AM – 3D Scanning vs Traditional Casting: Precision Without the Plaster? - Karen Langone
11:30–12:00 PM – Neutral Position or Not? Rethinking the Subtalar Debate - Paul Langer
12:00–12:30 PM – Orthotics Mechanism of Action…Muscle Tuning to Dampen Soft Tissue Vibration? – Kim Ross
12:30–1:00 PM – Roundtable Discussion
Karen Langone
DPM
Paul Langer
DPM
Kim Ross
Chiropractor, Ph.D in Biomechanics
One Device, Many Options – How Much is Too Much?
Clinical debate on over-modification, patient tolerance, and building a “go-to” protocol for common pathologies.
1:00–1:30 PM – Posting Principles: Rearfoot Mods that Actually Matter – Karen Langone
1:30–2:00 PM – When Less is More: Streamlining Orthotic Design for Real Life – Daniel Benjamin
2:00–2:30 PM – The Mod Matrix: Building a Repeatable Protocol for Plantar Fasciitis, PTTD, peroneal tendinitis, plantar heel pain, sesamoiditis, neuromas, etc. – Simon Dickinson
2:30–3:00 PM – Roundtable Discussion
Karen Langone
DPM
Daniel Benjamin
PhD, Podiatrist & Biomechanics Specialist
Simon Dickinson
Medical Director & Consultant Orthotist
Simon Dickinson
Medical Director & Consultant Orthotist
If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit, Should the Device Exist?
Case-based discussion around footwear-device mismatches, patient compliance, and how to educate the end user.
3:30–4:00 PM – Shoe Fit 101: Identifying the Red Flags in Footwear Compatibility – Trevor Prior
4:00–4:30 PM – When Devices Fail: The Hidden Cost of Poor Shoe Pairings – Matt Gooch
4:30–5:00 PM – Educating Patients on Shoe Selection – From Clinic to Closet – Diana Palin
5:00–5:30 PM – Roundtable Discussion
Trevor Prior
Consultant Podiatric Surgeon
Matt Gooch
MS, CPed
Diana Palin
Podiatrist, Founder & CEO Foot & Ankle Institute
Stack, Drop, Rocker, Rebound – Buzzwords or Biomechanics?
Quickfire insights and disagreements on the biomechanical value of current footwear trends, and how to interpret them clinically.
5:30–6:00 PM – Stack Height and Rocker Soles: When and Why They Work – Simon Bartold
6:00–6:30 PM – Foam Density and Energy Return – Is Rebound Always Good? – Trevor Prior
6:30–7:00 PM – Drop Talk: Heel-to-Toe Offsets and the Gait Debate – Matt Gooch
7:00–7:30 PM – Roundtable Discussion
Simon Bartold
Performance footwear consultant, researcher, educator, mentor and innovator
Trevor Prior
Consultant Podiatric Surgeon
Matt Gooch
MS, CPed
7:30–8:00 PM – The Future of Footwear, Orthoses & Biomechanics: Are We Headed Toward Full Custom Everything?
All-speaker live panel + audience Q&A exploring the next five years in lower extremity care.