Brooks Sports, Inc.
www.brooksrunning.com

Brooks Sports is the leading company in performance running and walking with a mission to inspire people to run and be active.  Our footwear is created using a combination of world class design, biomechanical research and input from podiatrists and other medical professionals.  This is shown through industry leading technological breakthroughs such as our BioMogo, a high performance, proprietary midsole material which provides superior comfort in use and is gentler on the environment after use, as well as our Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB), a tri-density midsole construction offering unmatched support for those feet that overpronate excessively. 

Our commitment to making great footwear also includes a commitment to making them for all types of feet.  That means not only providing footwear for different biomechanical needs but also offering those shoes in multiple true widths from narrow through extra wide (AA-4E) and in sizes that range from 5 to 16.  We are the only company in our industry with an exclusive focus on performance running and walking. 

Ultimately, our best ingredient is the people at Brooks who have made us the #1 rated company for customer service in each of the last five years.  Be they a long time fan, a retail partner or someone who has yet to experience the Brooks difference, our people work every day to make Brooks the most trusted brand in running and walking.    

Superfeet Worldwide Inc.
www.superfeet.com

Superfeet Worldwide is an innovative leader in the premium after-market insole industry. We design, fabricate and distribute our patented insoles throughout the world’s athletic, casual and industrial footwear markets. Superfeet Premium Insoles provide firm support, comfort and improved shock-absorption, and are designed to fit different shapes of feet for all activities and sports. Education and strong Core Values define our company’s operation; all Superfeet business practices and decisions are based on social and environmental responsibility and reliable, efficient service, with the goal of creating a positive difference in others’ lives.

Every Superfeet insole is created according to the proven biomechanical principles of podiatric medicine. By combining the finest materials available with the best shape and design, our insoles help keep the foot in its ideal functioning position, align the skeleton and eliminate pain throughout the body.

Originally the sports division of one of the world’s leading podiatry labs, Northwest Podiatric Laboratory, Superfeet was founded in 1977 with a mission to create affordable orthotics for the general public. Since then, our product line has expanded to include Trim-to-Fit and Easy-Fit Premium Insoles for every sport and casual activity and every type of footwear. Every Superfeet product reflects our founders’ 40+ years of knowledge and experience as leaders in the podiatric field.

Vilex
www.vilex.com

For over a decade Vilex has been providing the podiatric surgeon with innovative products such as small joint implants and cannulated bone screws. The cannulated 1st MPJ implants and the subsequent lesser toe implants are unique to Vilex. The mini and micro monorail external fixators, with numerous proprietary features, are now legendary. They are ideal for overcoming non-union in fractures and osteotomy and for bone lengthening. The subtalar arthroereisis is a proven product for flatfoot correction in young adults.

Vilex products are designed to simplify surgery and to reduce OR time. The cannulated small-joint implants insure consistent outcome, enabling the athlete to return to her/his sport quickly.

Whether the need is for internal or external fixation, a joint implant or foot reconstruction caused by trauma, Vilex has the right product, delivered at the right time and at the right price.

AMFIT
www.amfit.com

Amfit offers superior tools and faster services for effective patient treatment, with costs that make it profitable for your practice.  At any volumes - large or small - we have equipment options that fit your fabrication needs, with products that support your treatment modalities.

The Contact Digitizer is a true 3-D scanner that accurately measures the contour of the plantar surface of the foot. Due to it’s superior casting abilities you are able to design a more effective orthotic, which provides better stability, enhanced performance and a reduction in injuries.  That design can be sent to Amfit’s Central Fabrication Facility, but you also have the option of fabricating orthotics in your own lab.  With the addition of the CAD/CAM Mill you can produce a finished pair of orthotics in less than one hour, at an incredibly low cost.

Amfit’s Central Fabrication Facility uses EVA, carbon fiber, and polypropylene materials, and manufactures orthotics for toe fillers, diabetic inserts, charcot, and functional or accommodative devices. Our lab boasts one of the fastest turnaround times and lowest costs, and accepts most casting methods: plaster cast, slipper cast, foam box, Digitizer, or Impress Scanner.

Powerstep Pre-Fabricated Orthotics
www.powersteps.com

Dr. Les Appel, a podiatrist and owner of Stable Step, developed the first Powerstep prefabricated orthotic product in 1992.  Over the years the company grew from Dr. Appel’s basement into a multi-million dollar business.  The company now serves the retail market, emphasizing specialty business such as running stores, and the medical community, especially podiatrists.  The key to the company’s success has been a combination of innovative products that are effective, creative marketing, and outstanding customer service.

The Powerstep line features medical-grade polypropylene supports, neutral forefoot/rearfoot posts and stabilizing heel cradles.  These features provide first-line therapy for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and other conditions, relieving heel and arch pain, as well as knee and lower back pain. 

For the medical community, Powerstep offers the first line of affordable, prefabricated orthotics doctors are proud to prescribe.  Over 4,000 medical professionals now prescribe Powerstep ProTech orthotics.  The Powerstep ProTech products are sold exclusively by the medical profession and are not found in stores, catalogs or on Internet sites.

Retail stores throughout the United States offer the Powerstep line.  Products include an ultra-cushioned version especially well suited for intense activity, a thin full-length edition for tighter fitting shoes, and a thin, ¾ length version that is popular for specialty athletic shoes. 

The product’s packages are high quality and feature the phrase “The Podiatrist’s Prescription for Pain Relief”--a pre-emptive claim that supports the therapeutic benefits the products provide. 

Stable Step takes great pride in the outstanding service offered customers: one of the company’s associates answers the phones personally; orders virtually always ship complete the same day they are received; and the company stands behind its products with a 100% money back guarantee.

Tekscan
www.tekscan.com

F-Scan in Podiatric Sports Medicine

Clinicians face many obstacles when treating the athletic patient with lower extremity and foot injuries.  Gait abnormalities, overuse injuries, and musculoskeletal pain are often difficult to diagnose and treat by just observation alone. 

In-shoe pressure mapping and computerized gait analysis with Tekscan’s F-Scan system can pinpoint a problem that otherwise would be unseen by the naked eye.  By assessing foot function and gait, clinicians can treat the athletic patient utilizing objective and quantifiable data to detect abnormalities in the gait cycle and reduce problem areas.  Not only is the F-Scan an ideal diagnostic tool, but it can also be used to assess post-treatment foot function and confirm orthotic efficacy.  The end result is an improved athletic performance and thus, a happier patient.

An un-tethered version of this system is available for use in applications where flexibility and mobility are a must such as running, soccer, baseball, basketball, walking, hockey, football, skiing, and golf. 

About Tekscan
Established in 1987 and based in Boston, Tekscan is a leading manufacturer of force and pressure measurement systems that provide detailed and accurate data.  In addition to in-shoe pressure mapping, Tekscan also manufactures systems that can be used for many other applications including barefoot analysis.

Aetrex
www.aetrex.com

Founded in 1946, Aetrex is widely recognized as the global leader in pedorthic footwear and foot orthotics.

Aetrex has recently introduced a line of high performance footwear including ultra light-weight and sleek-styled runners, cross trainers and trail runners. This line combines Aetrex’s unique pedorthic benefits, technologically-advanced materials and biomechanical features, providing the stability and shock attenuation needed during high impact activities, while ensuring optimum foot health and comfort. The performance line offers three different lasts, each designed to provide comfort and protection for specific foot types. 

The Ozone last provides supportive cushioning for medium and high arch feet because of its semi-curved last that features a snug rear foot and forefoot freedom.  The Lenex last provides motion control for medium arches because of its straight last that offers unmatched forefoot freedom and depth.  The Voyage last provides stability for medium and low arches because of its semi-straight last that features a snug rear foot and offers forefoot freedom.

Although footwear is a major Aetrex focus, the company has also pioneered an industry-altering technological innovation, the iStep, patented foot scanning technology for both the retail and medical communities. iStep is designed to work with Aetrex Mozaic insoles which are delivered with all Aetrex footwear by identifying the exact coordinates that should be removed from the Mozaic insole to relieve pressure.

Aetrex counts over 25 board Certified Pedorthists among its employees. Combining advanced biometric technology with the introduction of fashion-forward, innovative designs, the company is now on the fast track toward major industry and consumer recognition while remaining committed to the founders original vision to keep people feeling good on their feet.

DARCO®
www.darcointernational.com

Darco International, Inc. was founded in 1985 by Dr. Darrel Darby, a podiatrist in Huntington, WV. Still based in Huntington, Darco has grown to become an industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of quality, innovative, post operative footwear, cast boots and walkers.

Darco prides itself on its reputation of working very closely with the Podiatric community by actively soliciting feedback on its products and contributing a portion of sales to scholarships for podiatric students. 

Two new products from Darco are The Darco Web Ankle Support, and the Darco Air Traveler Walker. The Web incorporates a unique bungee closure system to provide superior compression and  is very low profile, it is easily worn with casual or athletic shoes without difficulty. The Darco Air Traveler is a pneumatic walker that provides true circumferential compression while being very low profile, about the height of a standard tennis shoe; and is the lightest walker in  its class, leading to a higher rate of patient compliance.

Precision Orthotic Lab International
www.precisionorthotic.com

Founded in 1979, Precision Orthotic Lab, International, helps practitioners increase the value of their practice, by offering the finest, biomechanically accurate prescription and prefab orthoses at fair prices, and delivering unparalleled customer service. Our new and innovative products and services keep pace with the latest developments in podiatric biomechanics. Precision’s Medical Director/co-founder teaches biomechanics and orthotics at Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine.

Precision cast correction center uses the Sharp Shape Automated Orthotic Manufacturing System, combining optical laser cast scanning and CAD/CAM software to assure enhanced clinical outcomes based upon accurate biomechanical correction of patient casts. This system accommodates storage of cast correction data indefinitely for second or revised pairs without patient re-casting. All custom orthoses are guaranteed for patient fit and function.

We also offer an office-based foot scanner, manufactured by Sharp Shape and interfacing with AOMS for seamless scan, correction and orthotic manufacture. Scan your patient’s feet, complete the on-screen prescription form, modem the data, and receive your finished orthoses within 6 business days. This non-fee based scanner eliminates the expense and mess of plaster casts or foam impression kits.

Precision manufactures a complete line of prescription functional and accommodative orthoses. We are authorized distributors for Richie Brace; Orthofeet Therapeutic Shoes; and Cluffy Wedge. In-house production averages six working days. Postage is prepaid on incoming shipments of two or more pair of casts. Local orders (Philadelphia, PA/southern NJ) are delivered one week from cast pick up; mail orders ship UPS.

New products include $uper$aver prescription orthotic; HotShots biomechanical prefabs; and Performers customizable prefabs.

Solo Labratories
www.sololabs.com

SOLO Laboratories, Inc. has been on a mission since 1983 to provide practitioners with superior products and services.  We are a leading manufacturer of custom fabricated prescription foot orthotics as well as a supplier of the Richie Brace product line.  Outstanding quality, customer care and competitive pricing are what set SOLO apart from the rest.

SOLO Labs operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that combines the latest computer driven technology with the personal, hand-made care of skilled craftspeople.  Our latest innovation is the TOM-CAT Foot Scanner.  This device gets your orders out AS FAST AS THE INTERNET!!! It also eliminates the need for traditional casting or foam impressions.  This will not only save you time, but all of the costs and hassles associated with shipping. Having to recast or provide new foam impressions because of boxes being crushed in shipping are a thing of the past!!

Our custom and prefabricated orthotic devices, offered in a wide variety of styles, are designed to perform well in most styles of footwear to meet the demands of today’s active lifestyles. We also offer the Richie Brace line of foot and ankle braces for treatment of PTTD, control of foot and ankle movements and tibial rotation.  SOLO quality means better look, fit and function with fewer adjustments and better results.  We want to be your partner, not just your provider.

SOLO Laboratories, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the AAPSM.