AAPSM Newsletter
March 2018
I will not surprise anyone by saying that health care is always evolving yet its core definition –restoration and improvement of physical health- will always remain consistent. Over the past several years, access to health care has changed tremendously and technology has evolved as well. Telemedicine is now widely utilized for remote medical assessment. Patients can now book their appointment conveniently online, without having to speak to anyone. Health care had to advance towards a more demanding, technology-driven, consumer-oriented market. Yet, its definition of “restoration and improvement of physical health” will always remain. I am an employee of a large hospital system. Our patients can now email their providers directly with questions regarding their symptoms, care, follow-up appointment, etc. Answering emails from patients is therefore one more task to do at the end of an already long day in order to assure patient [consumer] satisfaction. What can I say? I am an old fashion doc who enjoys seeing her patients face-to-face, examining them with my hands, and getting to know them on a personal level. I cherish those moments of individualized interaction, as that is when I feel I matter the most and have the most impact on their health. My perspective changed the other day. I had a “Pt Advice Request”, as they call it, in my in-box, waiting for my reply. I begrudgingly open the email and read the following to my greatest surprise: “Just wanted to let you know that I had immediate and total relief from my foot pain the moment I walked out of your exam room. I enjoyed meeting you and want to thank you for caring and your expert treatment. You made an enormous difference in my well-being.” And just like that, I am no longer dreading patient’s email. Health care evolves, yet stays the same. We still make a difference in a patient’s life, no matter what form health care takes, and that makes, an old fashion doc like me, happy. Happy & Healthy Spring
Don’t Forget To Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing! Important Information About Stand Alone Meeting Many AAPSM members have contacted the Executive Director regarding correspondence they have been receiving regarding our upcoming Stand Alone meeting at the Hyatt Centric in Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco September of 2018. The AAPSM has been in touch with the Hyatt and they have issued the following statement that we would like to pass along to our membership... “Our best recommendation we provide to clients, guests and friends is NOT to respond to such tactics as it only incites the Union further to see that they have gotten to you. When your members receive a call on a cell line, instruct them to block the number from future calls. For emails, they should mark the sender as junk or spam and then they shouldn’t see them anymore. This will help tremendously on the harassment.”
We hope that members are making plans to attend our annual AAPSM Stand Alone Meeting. This year’s meeting – September 13-16 is scheduled for the Hyatt Centric in Fisherman’s Wharf in Downtown San Francisco. Just added are – Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Training (ESWT) and Fluroscopy Certification workshops. Workshop registration and fees to now available on our website. A special non cme course – presented by Olympian Todd Williams – is scheduled for Thursday, September 13 from 1-4 pm. For additional information please contact AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com. Plan to join your colleagues in the world’s most visited city – San Francisco and earn upwards of 25 CME units! To register at the Hyatt – please use this link to receive the special meeting rate. Topics to be presented include:
Early Bird Pricing (Deadline June 15, 2018)
We look forward to seeing everyone in September – any additional questions or concerns please contact Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR As you may be aware, AAPSM Founding Father, Robert M. Barnes, DPM, passed away several years ago. In honoring his memory and his contribution to the podiatric profession, the AAPSM - along with the Barnes Family - has established a student scholarship fund. Applications for this scholarship are open to students enrolled in a podiatric college and a member of its AAPSM student chapter.
The AAPSM is excited to announce that the upcoming scholarship will be open to ALL AAPSM Student Chapter Members. Deadline for submission of completed application is Tuesday, July 2, 2018. Electronic submissions only. Winner will be notified by e-mail. Scholarship will be presented during the AAPSM Stand Alone Meeting September 13-16, 2018 at the Hyatt Centric in Fisherman’s Wharf in Downtown San Francisco. The scholarship winner will receive a $1,000 towards attending the 2018 Stand Alone Meeting. For additional information about membership/scholarship submission, contact AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com or visit our website at www.aapsm.org and complete the student membership application and join today! Please note that students can only win the Robert Barnes Scholarship once.
AAPSM Associate Re-appointed to Licensing Board by Governor AAPSM Associate Member Marlene Reid, DPM has been re-appointed to the Illinois Podiatric Medical Licensing Board by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. Reid previously served on the Board from 2011-2017 when she reached the maximum term of service.
Dr. Reid was invited by the State of Illinois to apply for a new term once a position became available. Reid's current service to the Licensing Board became effective March 1, 2018. AAPSM Fellow Cary Zinkin, DPM Explains Why Feet Might Get Bigger With Age
Do feet really get bigger with age? Some strange facts end up being debunked, but this is certainly possible: "After years of wear and tear, tendons and ligaments in your feet may weaken. This can cause arches to flatten, which means feet get wider and longer. It won’t happen to everyone, though—people who are overweight, who get swollen feet or ankles, or who have certain medical conditions, like diabetes, are more prone. If it does happen, the average gain is about one shoe size by age 70 or 80," says Cary M. Zinkin, DPM, an AAPSM Fellow from Deerfield Beach, Florida.
AAPSM Past President and Global Clinical Director for Fit Feet Director Pat Nunan, DPM traveled to The Middle East North Africa (MENA) Special Olympics Regional Games which took take place March 14-23 in Abu Dhabi. The events are being held at the same venues and facilities that will be used during the 2019 World Games. The MENA Region has a strong tradition of hosting Regional Games for its athletes and National Programs and this will be the ninth edition of the Regional Games. The Regional Games are not only a signature event for the MENA Region but also a major Test Event for the 2019 World Games. With more than 1,200 athletes from 33 countries competing in 16 different sports, the Regional Games will provide more excitement, spectacle and inspiration than most sporting events. They also require a great deal of “people power”, relying upon the involvement of 450 coaches and more than 3,000 volunteers.
AAPSM Associate Member Robert Fridrich from Green Valley, Arizona is closing his practice and retiring and would like to give away the products listed below. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Fridrich directly at 520-248-9191 or email bob.list96@gmail.com Item & Totals Burss Blades (sterile)
The AAPSM is pleased to announce that we will be participating in the APMA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) scheduled July 12–15 in Washington, DC at the Gaylord. The National offers an unbeatable combination of benefits. Attend symposia and specialty tracks; participate in hands-on training at surgical workshops; peruse the vast exhibit hall; and more. Registration for The National will open in January 2018. AAPSM Sports Medicine 'The Panel of HOPE'- Hear Other People's Experiences. Treatment modalities for complicated injuries” Myths in Sports Medicine Tennis Injuries Running Shoes Update Sports Medicine Panel
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AAPSM members should take note, that this year’s Stand Alone Meeting in San Francisco will have many great speakers who have been president of their various societies, not only including AAPSM, but International Muscle Ligament & Tendon, International Shockwave, German Foot & Ankle, and American Foot & Ankle. You will recognize the names from literature, and you can meet and learn from them personally! This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and collaborate as we all treat similar problems. We will also have physical therapists who specialize in the rehab of foot & ankle disorders.
Detection of the Tram Track Lesion in the Ankle Joint: Comparing 3.0-Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging an Arthroscopy Review by: Rizcion Dagani, DPM- AAPSM Fellow in Training This article discusses the tram track lesion and presents the results of a Level III study investigating the reliability of the lesions detection with 3.0-Tesla MRI. The tram track lesion is a talar cartilage defect with a “longitudinal trough shape” which the authors state “relates to a large osteophyte projecting from the anterior distal tibia.” The lesions have tended to be an incidental finding during ankle arthroscopy as they are not usually identified in preoperative imaging, including CT and standard MRI. The study aimed to show that the more advanced 3.0-Tesla MRI imaging would be effective in diagnosing the lesions consistently...
Special congratulations go out to our very own AAPSM Past President Lloyd Smith, DPM on receiving the American Podiatric Medical Associations highest honor – the Distinguished Service Citation! The Award was presented to Dr. Smith at the APMA House of Delegates meeting held in DC.
AAPSM Past President Dr. Rob Conenello completed the United NYC Half Marathon held on March 18th. "This was a special event for me" Conenello said. "I was running for team Aktiv Against Cancer, whose mission is to use goal-oriented exercise as medicine for those struggling with the wrath of cancer." "I am far but fast, but I enjoyed every moment of the race as it was very spiritual for me personally. My mission is to give hope to others!" Dr. Conenello was able to raise $5,000 to support this cause!
AAPSM Past President David Jenkins joined 3 of his students from the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine – Ryan Jenson, Logan Orr and Jared Minson as well as another 90 or so health professionals on a medical mission to Guatemala held February 24th through March 3rd. This multidisciplinary group included Medicine, Women’s health, Optometry, Dental, Dermatology, Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy. The group was bused, sometimes for 2-3 hours to remote villages where health care is severely limited. Most “clinics” were set up at schools. Overnights were in hotels in Antigua, a beautiful city surrounded by volcanos.
Nominations Being Accepted by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, the largest sports medicine affiliate of the American Podiatric Medical Association, is now accepting nominations for an Award to be presented to an athletic trainer who displays commitment and excellence in the field of sports medicine. This award will be presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana this coming June. The AAPSM will be presenting a sports medicine track on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 7:30-9:30 am...
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine would like to welcome the following new members who have recently joined the AAPSM: Ethan Ciment, DPM Elvis Danne, Jr., DPM* Geoffrey McAllister, DPM* Tonda Silva, DPM* *Resident member
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine would like to welcome the following new student member who recently joined the AAPSM: Megan Kingston
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The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries. We believe that providing such knowledge to the profession and the public will optimize enjoyment and safe participation in sports and fitness activities. We will accomplish this mission through professional education, scientific research, public awareness and membership support.
The AAPSM is pleased to once again offer members the opportunity to renew their membership online. AAPSM members are able to renew their membership by visiting the AAPSM website at www.aapsm.org and follow the link. It’s a quick and easy way to pay your dues and stay informed! Major credit cards along with PayPal are accepted. For additional information, please feel free to contact AAPSM Executive Director, Rita Yates, at ritayates2@aol.com. Also, it is imperative that, if you would like to receive electronic correspondence from the AAPSM (enewsletter, updates, etc.), you provide an updated e-mail address.
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