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Industry Leader In Computerized Gait Analysis Enhances Product Capabilities

Tekscan, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the F-Scan® Datalogger.  The Datalogger collects and records in-shoe pressure data at the fastest scan rates available in virtually any environment, making it the perfect tool for researchers, clinicians and sports medicine professionals who want to better understand lower-limb function, performance, and other aspects of gait analysis.

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TheF-Scan system captures dynamic in-shoe pressure and force information, providing greater insight on the interaction between foot and footwear.  Clinicians and researchers around the world use the F-Scan to better understand foot function and gait by accurately and objectively measuring plantar pressure distribution and Center of Force (CoF) trajectory.  The new Datalogger option enhances F-Scan’s functionality by facilitating data collection in the field – whatever outdoor, indoor or athletic environment that may be.  Datalogger offers scan rates of up to 750 Hz - approximately 10x faster than any similar product on the market - making it the best system available for measuring interface pressure during “quick contact” activities such as running or jumping.  

More Choices, More Freedom
Like the F-Scan Wireless system, released in 2010, F-Scan Datalogger provides the wearer with complete freedom of movement.  Unobtrusive and lightweight at only 11.4 oz – including the battery – the Datalogger or Datalogger/Wireless Combination Unit sits comfortably at the wearer’s waist, recording natural gait information onto its 8 GB memory stick.  Paper-thin in-shoe sensors quantify force and pressure data at record scan speeds of up to 750 Hz, providing excellent time resolution for high frequency or “quick contact” activities like running and jumping.  After the data is collected, it may be uploaded, viewed and analyzed on a laptop or desktop PC anytime in the comfort of a home or office.  For those who want the ability to record data off-site or to view plantar pressure profiles in real-time via a Wi-Fi connection, our new F-Scan Datalogger/Wireless Combination Unit offers the best of both worlds. 

Better Understanding Improves Results

• For Athletes: Improve Performance Through Better Understanding of Foot Function
  
  The combined benefits of complete freedom of movement and faster scan rates make F-Scan Datalogger the perfect in-shoe gait analysis tool for athletes in almost any sport— track and field, basketball, skiing, soccer and more!  This additional insight into foot function helps sports medicine, podiatry and physical therapy professionals improve athletes’ technique, evaluate recovery from injury and select optimal footwear and insoles.
  
  “On the show, we are dealing with elite athletes, so we have to have that high sampling rate.  The Datalogger offers a lot more flexibility, because we can let the athlete go through his whole routine and then just download the data at the end.  We can even do multiple runs before downloading… it was really easy to use.”  Cindy Bir, PhD – professor at Wayne State University and technical consultant for ESPN’s Sports Science
  
  
• For Researchers: Full Suite of Gait and Foot Function Analysis Tools
  
  F-Scan provides many biomechanical parameters, such as force and time graphs, position and trajectories for the Center of Force (CoF) during stance phases, and impulse (force-time) and integral (pressure-time) values.  The software allows for an unparalleled understanding of what is occurring during the gait cycle, and the addition of Datalogger hardware allows for collection of data outside the office or gait lab in real-life situations and environments.

Tekscan’s pressure mapping systems are used by prominent universities, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and corporations around the world for a variety of applications.  For more information on Tekscan or the new F-Scan Datalogger and F-Scan Wireless/Datalogger Combination systems, visit the F-Scan In-Shoe System webpage, call 617-464-4500, or email marketing@tekscan.com.

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Keep Kids in the Game for Life Through the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign

Healthcare and, Business Leaders, and Walkersville, MD - Today, leaders of Professional Athletes Join Forces to Help Young Athletes Play Safe and Stay Healthy!

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) are coming together with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National Athletic Trainers' Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association and Safe Kids USA to promote the STOP Sports Injuries campaign.

The campaign educates athletes, parents, athletic trainers, coaches and healthcare providers about the rapid increase in youth sports injuries, the necessary steps to help reverse the trend and the need to keep young athletes healthy. The STOP Sports Injuries campaign highlights include teaching proper prevention techniques, discussing the need for open communication between everyone involved in young athletes' lives, and encouraging those affected to sign The Pledge to be an advocate for sports safety.

The campaign website and pledge are available at
www.STOPSportsInjuries.org.

Sports injuries among young athletes are on the rise. According to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes, alone, account for an estimated two million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations every year. The high rate of youth sports injuries is fueled by an increase in overuse and trauma injuries and a lack of attention paid to proper injury prevention. According to the CDC, more than half of all sports injuries in children are preventable.

"Regardless of whether the athlete is a professional, an amateur, an Olympian or a young recreational athlete, the number of sports injuries is increasing - but the escalation of injuries in kids is the most alarming," said Dr. James Andrews, former president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and STOP Sports Injuries Co-Campaign Chair. "Armed with the correct information and tools, today's young athletes can remain healthy, play safe, and stay in the game for life."

Supporting the STOP Sports Injuries campaign are the country's leading sports medicine organizations along with professional athletes and business leaders who have signed on as members of the campaign's Council of Champions. This Council will help raise additional awareness about this growing epidemic of youth sports injuries. Some of the founding members of the Council include former Olympic champions Christie Rampone, Eric Heiden and Bonnie Blair, professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, MLB baseball player John Smoltz, NFL Hall of Fame defensive end, Howie Long, and Heisman Trophy winner and St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford.

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James Yakel, DPM- Brighton, Colorado
Elected President of American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

At the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Annual Meeting held last week in Boston, Massachusetts, the AAPSM is pleased to announce that James D. Yakel, DPM, a sports medicine podiatrist in private practice in Brighton, Colorado, was elected President.  Dr. Yakel received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.  In addition to being a Fellow and President of the AAPSM, Dr. Yakel is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and the American Professional Wound Care Association. Elected along with Dr. Yakel were:  President-Elect- Robert Conenello, DPM, Orangeburg, New York; Vice President- Paul R. Langer, DPM, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Secretary/Treasurer- David Jenkins, Glendale, Arizona and newly elected Director – Dianne Mitchell, DPM, Sacramento, California.  Karen Langone, DPM, Southhampton, New York serves as Immediate Past President.  Rita J. Yates, of Walkersville, Maryland, serves as AAPSM Executive Director. “It is a privilege to serve as the AAPSM’s new president and to continue implementing the strategic plan that was put into place by my predecessors,” stated Dr. Yakel. The AAPSM was also pleased to present the following awards during the meeting: 2011 Richard Schuster Award to Amol Saxena, DPM (Brian Fullem, DPM accepted the award on his behalf), and the Robert Barnes Distinguished Service Award to Timothy Dutra, DPM. For additional information on the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine or ways to get involved, please feel free to visit our website at www.aapsm.org or contact our Executive Director, Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com. Return to Top
		AAPSM Executive Board 2011 2012 (l t r) - Dr.'s Karen Langone, Jamie Yakel, Rob Conenello, Dave Jenkins, Dianne Mitchell, Paul Langer and AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates.
		Brian Fullem, DPM (left) accepts Richard Schuster Award from AAPSM Past President David Davidson, DPM.  Dr. Fullem accepted the award on behalf of award recipient Amol Saxena, DPM.
		Tim Dutra, DPM (left) accepts Robert Barnes Distinguished Service Award from AAPSM Past President David Davidson, DPM

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Dive Seminar XXIV Bali

by Mark J. Greenbaum, D.P.M. 
Director of Clinical education for the AAPSM

The AAPSM held its 24th annual Dive Seminar at the Mimpi Tulamben resort in Bali, Indonesia, March 12-20, 2011. Our trip originated in Bali where our adventurous group enjoyed the ocean side resort and shore diving from the beach.  This seminar coincided with the earthquake and tsunami disaster that took place in Japan.  This made for some serious traveling for some of the group who landed in Tokyo 15 minutes after the quake hit.  

The diving was excellent with warm water temperatures and one of the world’s best shipwrecks, the USS Liberty, just off our beach.  We were fortunate to see some spectacular underwater creatures as well as large schools of fish.  The resort was delightful with delicious food, made with fresh fish, poultry, and meats, as well as assorted local fruits and vegetables, Indonesian style. The weather was perfect as we did a combination of beach diving as well as outrigger canoes set up for diving. This was easily the most adventurous diving we were ever on. The dive crew was great and a lot of fun.  The culture of Indonesia was very special and the group got a chance to participate in some of the local rituals.  

About half of the group continued on to a second resort for more diving, Mimpi Menjangan.  The island of Menjangan with it’s amazing white temple was where most of the diving took place – amazing reefs with more strange critters.   This resort was very different than the first, but equally lovely and special.  The trip ended in Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali, with lots of shopping and great restaurants, and even an elephant ride for some!

The 28 participants this year included, Alan Tenczar, D.P.M. and companion Eva Golecka; Catherine Yack, D.P.M. and her sons James and Thomas Yack, Dan J. Olsson, D.O.;  John Tennity, D.P.M. and his wife, Teresa Burnap, D.P.M.;  Ken Hatch and his companion, Linda Miller;  Jeff Pellersels, D.P.M. and his wife Terry Pellersels, R.N.;  Roy Moeller, D.P.M. and his son Ben Moeller;  Samuel Pearlstein, D.P.M ; Margaret “Peggy” Withrow, D.P.M. and her husband Richard Withrow;  John M. Ziegler, D.P.M.;  Ron D’Amico, D.P.M., and companion Maureen McKeon;  Todd Storm, D.P.M. and his wife Kathy Storm;  Tom Falci, M.D. and his daughter-in-law Amanda Post Whitehead, L.M.T.;  Roger Gildea and Bill Wingrove;  Mark J Greenbaum, D.P.M. and his wife Christine Robertson, our trip coordinator.

Our seminar this year was multidisciplinary and included lectures from Podiatrists, Registered Nurses, an Emergency Medical Doctor,  and a Licensed Massage Therapist. The seminar went very well and I am grateful to all the lecturers for making this a fantastic seminar. Our goal is to continue to make this seminar as good as it can be and we look forward to having new participants and lecturers as we move forward.

A special thanks to my wife Christine for handling the logistics of making this meeting work. We will be searching the world over to find the next dive destination for next year and will announce it in the coming months. If you have any questions, or are interested in joining us for our next trip, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at drshark@aol.com or Christine at cerdiver@aol.com .  Additional information will be available at www.divepodmed.com and is available on the AAPSM web site.  Thanks to Rita Yates at AAPSM headquarters for all the work she does to help us coordinate this marvelous seminar.

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Attention AAPSM Student Chapter Members

If you are a member of the AAPSM Student Chapter at your school and would like to participate in the 4th edition of the AAPSM Student Handbook, please contact Dr. Tim Dutra at tdutra@aapsm.org.

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AAPSM Position on Barefoot Running

Barefoot running has become increasingly popular as an alternative to running with shoes. But is it safe? Click here to read the official AAPSM barefoot running position statement.

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American College of Sports Medicine News & Updates

Following are links to informative news and updates from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) including their Exercise is Medicine program. To learn more about the ACSM, the links below.

• Exercise Is Medicine Overview Presentation (PDF)
• Exercise is Medicine web site: www.exerciseismedicine.org
• 2010-2011 National Implementation of the U.S. Physical Activity Plan
• ACSM Activity Highlights (PDF)
• ACSM Fact Sheet (PDF)
• American College of Sports Medicine web site: www.acsm.org

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40th Anniversary Warm-Up Jackets Available Now

If you were not able to attend the 40th Anniversary Celebration hosted by Brooks Sports -- the AAPSM is offering the special commemorative 40th Anniversary Brooks warm-up jackets provided by Brooks at a special members only cost of $25.00. Click here for complete details.

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Special Olympics
Healthy Athletes
An Overview

Click here for an informative overview of healthy athletes in Special Olympics, featuring Robert Conenello, DPM , Global Clinical Advisor, Special Olympics International.

Click here for pdf.

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WorldFit® - A Project of the US Olympians Association

Click here to view additional information.

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Pay or Renew Your AAPSM Dues Online!

Now available! Pay or renew your dues online - safely and securely online from your home or office computer. Major credit cards accepted as well as Paypal payments. It's fast, easy and safe. Click here to get started right now!

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AAPSM Adopted Bylaws Available Online

Recently revised AAPSM Bylaws have been adopted out our annual meeting held July 25, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaiiare. Click here to review them online.

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Photos of Past AAPSM Events

From left to right- Amanda Yates, Tony Gonzalez, Tight End for the
Atlanta Falcons; Rita Yates, and AAPSM Past President Tim Dutra
stop for a photo at the recent NATA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Bruce Williams presents outgoing President Dr. Matt Werd with the AAPSM Presidential Plaque in Hawaii	Dr. Pat Nunan presents Dr. Mark Wagner from Special Olympics, Inc. with the AAPSM President's Award in Hawaii
Dr. William Van Pelt receives AAPSM Outstanding Service Award in Hawaii	Dr. Doug Richie receives the Richard Schuster Award in Hawaii
AAPSM President Elect Bruce Williams, DPM (l) along with AAPSM Vice President David Davidson, DPM (r) stop by the Superfeet booth at SAM to thank Superfeet for their Iron Man Level sponsorship of the Academy.	AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates thanks Abe Lavi from Vilex for their Iron Man Level Sponsorship of the Academy.
AAPSM Vice President David Davidson, DPM (l) along with President Elect Bruce Williams, DPM (r) stop by the Tekscan booth at the recent SAM meeting. Tekscan is a current Marathon Level sponsor of the AAPSM.	AAPSM Vice President David Davidson, DPM (l) appears with AAPSM Fellow Gerald Cosentino, DPM and AAPSM President Matt Werd, DPM and AAPSM President Elect Bruce Williams, DPM (r) after Dr. Cosentino's outstanding lecture during the AAPSM sports medicine track at the 2008 SAM meeting in Orlando.
Bruce Williams, DPM and David Davidson, DPM stop by the SOLO Laboratories booth at SAM to thank them for their Sprint Level sponsorship of the Academy.	Matt Werd, DPM demonstrates taping technique during the AAPSM workshop held at the 2008 SAM meeting in Orlando.
Current AAPSM President Matt Werd, DPM (l) along with AAPSM Secretary Treasurer Karen Langone and AAPSM Director Jamie Yakel, DPM pose with Robert Duggan, DPM (r) after his informative lecture during the AAPSM track at the 2008 SAM meeting in Orlando.

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AAPSM Receives Humanitarian Award

The AAPSM, along with the Federation of International Podiatrists (FIP), was honored during the American Podiatric Medical Association's (APMA) House of Delegates meeting on 26 March 2006 for their work in creating the Fit Feet program of Special Olympics, Int. The APMA's Humanitarian Award is bestowed to an organization that has a long-lasting, meaningful effect on the public and a definable positive impact on podiatric medicine. APMA President, Harold B. Glickman, DPM presented the award.

Paul Shenton, president of FIP. Steven Pribut, DPM, president, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) and Harold B. Glickman, DPM, president of APMA. [Photo by David Zych, APMA]

Receiving the award for the AAPSM was Stephen Pribut, DPM, President of the AAPSM and Paul Shenton, President of FIP.

Fit Feet was developed by Special Olympics, International with the assistance of AAPSM and FIP to screen and assist olympics athletes who often suffer from foot and ankle pain and deformities. In 2005, over 40 Fit Feet screening events were held. The "Fit Feet" program benefits Special athletes by providing screenings and an educational evaluation of their feet, ankle, legs, gait, as well as their shoes and socks.

If you are interested in participating in the Special Olympics, Inc. "Fit Feet" program, please contact Dr. Patrick Nunan at 513-779-9673 or by e-mail at PJNDPMRUN@aol.com. You can also contact our executive director Rita Yates at (301) 845-9887.

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AAPSM Sports Medicine Article Series

A well received series of articles on a variety of podiatric sports medicine topics are currently being published in Podiatry Management magazine. Podiatry Management Magazine has graciously given permission to publish select articles. Recent articles include Basketball Injuries, Running Injuries, Skating Biomechanics and Injuries, Skiing, Hiking, and Golfing Injuries. Look for the upcoming special issue of Podiatry Management on Shoes. There you will find an informative article entitled "Advances in Athletic Footwear".

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries. It’s membership is podiatric sports medicine physicians. One of the goals is to enable the individuals to optimize their enjoyment and safe participation in sports and fitness activities. Important components of this mission include professional education, scientific research, public awareness and membership support.

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine was founded in San Francisco in 1970 by a group of podiatric sports physicians who had the insight to realize the need for a podiatric sports medicine association devoted to the treatment of athletic injuries. The AAPSM is the second largest affiliate organization of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

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