• President's Message
• AAPSM 2023 Stand Alone - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
• Updates in Sports Medicine: Practical Pearls
• Social Media
• AAPSM Sports Medicine Track at SAM
• AAPSM Well Represented at JCSMS
• AAPSM Past Presidents Get Together
• Members in the News
• 2 Years Running...
• Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear

• Journal Review
• 2023 Committees
• Young Member Mentor Program Needs You!
• Student Chapter Update
• Welcome New Resident Member
• Welcome New Student Member
• Attention Marathoners!
• Institute for Tissue Regeneration & Repair Conference April 22nd & 23rd - Phoenix, Arizona
• Special Invite to AAPSM Members From Brooks

Recently Tim Dutra, Rita and I attended the Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.  It was a great opportunity for the AAPSM to network with other sports medicine societies in North America.  A couple of thoughts from the meeting are that we are a small association and that our role in the sports medicine world is not clearly defined.

As a small sports medicine association, it is imperative that we utilize contributions from as many of our members as possible.  We are Sports Medicine Podiatrists with varied backgrounds and experiences.  All of our voices need to be heard.  We encourage you to share your experiences and expertise with our membership.  Bill Russell said, “The most important measure of how good a game I played was how much better I made my teammates play.” The AAPSM needs to work together to improve each other and Podiatry as a whole.  That in no way implies that we must always agree with each other.

An ACFAS past-president once lamented to me that he felt that after his time on their board he felt like he was pushed aside and no longer valued.  We need all of our members to continue to contribute to “your” Academy.  The board would like to thank Bruce Williams for volunteering his expertise by creating a presentation to be used for the APMA meeting this coming summer.  He will also be working with our shoe sponsors to create useful content for our members and students to feature on our website and social media sites.

While networking with other sports medicine society members in Kansas City it became apparent that they don’t fully understand what we do.  They recognize terms like CAQ-SM (certificate of added qualifications in Sports Medicine), Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained and Team Position Statements. Honestly, in our world becoming a Fellow of the AAPSM means that we’ve achieved the ultimate Sports Medicine Credentials in Podiatry.  The availability of a CAQ-SM from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine has meaning when we interact with other Sports Medicine Societies.  We are in the process of drafting a Team Physician Statement.

Tim Dutra is exploring the possibility of creating several mini-fellowship programs that would be Podiatry school based with different emphases, such as CSPM using its Biomechanics/Motion Analysis lab as its core.  Obviously this will take time but man it could be awesome!  We currently have four full Sports Medicine Fellowships.

The one consensus we had with other Sports Medicine societies is to utilize each other’s members in various webinars.  This would be a great opportunity for us to showcase our expertise.  We would like to have a “bank” of topics and lecturers to offer to these societies.  Also, whenever there is a Podiatry meeting with an AAPSM Sports Medicine track it is highly attended and lauded.  If you have a topic you’re passionate about and would like to be considered to speak at any level reach out to Rita or me and we’ll look for opportunities for you. 

Best Wishes,
Mike

We are happy to announce that Early Bird Online Registration is now officially open!

The Early Bird Rate is available through May 1, 2023.

Registration closes on September 15, 2023 or when the event sells out, whichever comes first.

Click here to view the 2023 Program Brochure!

For more details head over to our Stand Alone Web Page
https://www.aapsm.org/standalone-meeting.html

We hope to see you in Washington, D.C. in October!

Join us Saturday, March 4th and earn 6 CECH in our online event: Updates in Sports Medicine: Practical Pearls

This uniquely, focused seminar will provide DPMs with a stronger understanding in podiatric sports medicine given the following learning objectives:

• To understand the indications for shockwave therapy for foot and ankle pathologies
• To identify unique diagnostic and therapeutic concerns for sports injuries in the pediatric population
• To identify common and uncommon concerns regarding running shoes
• To understand indications and differences between orthotic therapy for different sports
• To gain an appreciation for return to sport guidelines among recreational versus competitive athletes
• To recognize different clinical presentations and treatments for lateral foot and ankle injuries
• To discuss the specific concerns regarding the foot and ankle when playing basketball
• To understand the unique presentation, diagnostics and treatments for first ray injuries among athletes

Attention All Members, Fellows, and Students!

As Social Media becomes extremely important in our day-to-day lives, the AAPSM would like to provide our members with a custom format featuring the AAPSM logo for any member wanting a branded PowerPoint template.  Also included are slides with social media contact information featuring our social media “handles”.

There are 3 formats – 1) PowerPoint custom template format: if an AAPSM member wants to download the link and save as it as a general design template in Microsoft for future use; 2) PowerPoint slideshow so members can just download and edit once; 3) the social media handles saved as a JPEG so members can put into their own presentation as a picture!

Also, if AAPSM members are speaking at a meeting that doesn't already have its own required template feel free to use ours.

For meetings like the APMA meeting where there is a required template, members can at least copy and past the social media part of our slide 

Are you on social media?  So is the AAPSM!

Please Follow the AAPSM on the following platforms:

Facebook @AAPSM “Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists”
Twitter @AAPSM1
Instagram @_aapsm_
TikTok @_aapsm
Youtube Channel: @AAPSM

We would love to share content from our students, members, and fellows!

If you are on Instagram please Tag, @mention, or DM the account and we can share your content!

Content we are looking for: achievements, event participation, sports medicine education, research findings, new studies, upcoming sports medicine education events!

If you have any content, you want shared but are not on Instagram please email the Social Media committee at aapsmig@gmail.com!

The AAPSM presented an outstanding sports medicine track earlier this month at the Florida Podiatric Medical Association SAM Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.  Special thanks go out to (l to r) AAPSM Past President and Fellow Matt Werd, DPM, AAPSM Fellow and new director Missy Journot, DPM and AAPSM Past President and Fellow Joe Agostinelli.  Watch for updates on the AAPSM’s involvement with Summer SAM – scheduled for June 8-11, 2023 in Bonita Springs, Florida.

AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates along with current AAPSM President Mike Donato and AAPSM Past President and Fellow Tim Dutra recently attended the Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science Annual Meeting held this year in Kansas City, Missouri – home of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs.  The JCSMS was organized and is dedicated to sports medicine organizations to get to know one another on a personal level thereby making future contacts easier and more productive.  The meeting is open to Executive Directors and Presidents of sports medicine organizations.  The AAPSM has collaborated with members of the Joint Commission – with its most notable collaboration – Special Olympics Fit Feet.  The weekend features competitive activities with various EDs and Presidents participating.

AAPSM Past Presidents (L to R) Drs Jay Spector, Howie Osterman and Matt Werd were all in town recently to catch a Washington Wizards game.  Special thanks to Dr. Osterman-team podiatrist for the Wizards -  for making this get together possible!

AAPSM Fellow Learned Sports Injury Agony the Hard Way

AAPSM Fellow John Connors, DPM became a podiatrist for a simple reason. He grew up an athlete and knew the pain of injuries, and wanted to help others. “I just knew I was passionate about working with athletes from the get-go,” said Dr. Connors. “I understood the industry and I was positive that I was cut out for this kind of work. It’s all about knowing the trade and knowing how to treat the people that come into your office seeking help.”

“During my days in high school, I played different sports and broke various bones,” Connors said. “I have had a lot of sports injuries and have been in and out of surgeries as a young man for as long as I can remember. That time of my life really prompted my interests in sports medicine and becoming a doctor at an early age. I had a lot of experiences that required me to undergo surgeries, as well as rehab, physical therapies, and working with athletic trainers. In the end, I figured I was the most knowledgeable person to diagnose and treat other athletes like myself because of my past. It just made sense.”

Aussie and AAPSM Past President Study the Cause and Treatment of Friction Blisters

Australian podiatrist Rebecca Rushton, BSc(Pod) recently collaborated with AAPSM Past President and Fellow Douglas Richie, DPM to study the cause and treatment of friction blisters on the feet. Their work produced two manuscripts which have been accepted for publication in the Journal of Athletic Training. According to Dr. Richie, “The fact that friction blisters on the feet remain the most common injury in sport and recreation activities verifies that we do not fully understand the underlying cause. Our papers propose a new paradigm for causation which validates and refutes certain popular preventive treatments for blisters.”   

Doug Richie, DPM

The two manuscripts are available for preview at the Journal of Athletic Training's Online First platform:
"Friction blisters of the feet: A new paradigm to explain causation" 
"Friction blisters on the feet: A critical assessment of current prevention strategies" 

AAPSM Past President and Fellow Has Passion for Houston Rodeo Volunteer Work

AAPSM Past President and Fellow Jeffrey Ross, DPM, began his rodeo volunteer journey years ago, starting with the medical committee, which tends to guests and visitors with cold and flu symptoms. He rotated after a few years onto the Breeders and Greeters committee, where he greeted and assisted livestock show exhibitors as they prepped to show their animals. That same season, he joined the safety committee and served as a liaison between livestock show performers and EMTs who handled injuries and emergencies.

Dr. Jeffrey Ross

After nearly a decade-long hiatus, Dr. Ross came back to volunteering and joined the international committee in 2016. The coveted committee requires an interview and completing a rookie year to ensure a spot the following years. The group welcomes out-of-town visitors, assists with registration, and serves as interpreters for international guests. 

AAPSM Fellow features Simon Bartold/ New Osteochondroses Growth Injury Research

Dr. Simon Bartold presented new research on osteochondroses growth injuries in children on Fit Foot U hosted by AAPSM Fellow Ben Pearl, DPM.  Dr. Pearl moderated the interview. Three key points were reviewed. First, children have transient osteopenia in pre-puberty which results in more risk for osteochondroses injuries during that period. Second, new data shows that osteochondroses injuries are site-, gender-, and age-specific; and some can carry over into adulthood. Finally, physical maturity can be more important than the age of children when considering the overload forces that can cause injury.

Dr. Pearl added that this highlights the importance of nutrition such as vitamin D levels and the potential for stimulating bone with electromagnetic therapy during these injury-prone periods. Appropriate loading and sports selection are paramount for children's sports participation.

By AAPSM Member - Doug Tumen, DPM

Day 760. January 16, 2023. Two years and running. It started during Covid inspired by my significant other, Jenna, who was doing a Covid challenge called “75 Hard”. It was a demanding daily challenge I was not interested in however, I said if you do that, I will run every day to support you. And that’s how it started.

Doug Tumen, DPM

I have been a runner throughout my entire adult life. I have completed 9 marathons and countless races over the years. I just never had a streak. In fact, I always advocated not running every day. My advice to my patients was it’s not a good idea to run every day. Take one or two rest days each week. Cross-train or just let your body recover. So, prior to now, the longest “streak” I remember in over 40 years of running was 6 days in a row...

By: Adam Tenforde, Tim Hoenig, Amol Saxena, and Karsten Hollander

The introduction of carbon fiber plate footwear has led to performance benefits in runners. The mechanism for these changes in running economy includes altered biomechanics of the foot and ankle. The association of this footwear with injuries has been a topic of debate clinically, but not described in the literature. In this Current Opinion article, illustrated by a case series of five navicular bone stress injuries in highly competitive running athletes, we discuss the development of running-related injuries in association with the use of carbon fiber plate footwear...

Prepared by Aileen Ha/Shadowing Jay Spector, DPM Immediate Past President - AAPSM
Brief Overview

Marfan syndrome is a rare condition that occurs in about 1 in 5,000 people. Most often an effect of genetics, Marfan syndrome affects the connective tissue in one’s body, and the disease can result in a myriad of effects on various organs of the body such as the heart, eyes, skin, lungs, blood vessels, and major bones.

The AAPSM is extending an invitation to all members to get involved!  Listed below are the various committees along with the chairman and their email address.  If you find a committee you are interested in, please reach out directly to the chairman for information on getting involved – thanks in advance! 

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine is pleased to report that our Young Member Mentor Program (YMMP) has been a success! Mentors and Mentees have been sharing knowledge and expertise.

The AAPSM recently formed a Young Member Mentorship Program (YMMP) and it is up and running and we need your help!  Thanks to the many AAPSM Fellows representing at the various podiatry schools, the demand for mentors exceeds our volunteers.  Watch this newsletter for exciting ways to give back and be rewarded!

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine:

TUSPM held their annual elections for the AAPSM Student Chapter

TUSPM ‘23 Executive Board
L to R - President: Alex Thomas, Advisor: Dr. Steven Pettineo, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Secretary: Sharon Dei-Tumi, Events Coordinator: Jennifer Vazquez, President Elect: Miranda Royds, Vice President: Courtney Chandler, First Year Liaison: Andrew Kovalick, Treasurer: Matt Blaszczyk

TUSPM held their first meeting of the year hosting Dr. Mark Mensdeszoon and Dr. Alec Dierksheide on Zoom. They lectured on the topics of chronic ankle sprains, surgical corrective options, and also gave an overview on what to expect for our upcoming externships which will begin this summer.  Looking ahead to the Spring, TUSPM is looking to host another AAPSM Day of Sports Medicine event on campus at TUSPM. Stay tuned for updates.

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine:

Members of the AAPSM Student Chapter at Barry University recently traveled to Miami to attend a Miami Dolphins Game.

New York College of Podiatric Sports Medicine:

The AAPSM is pleased to announce that Past Presidents and Fellows Drs Jay Spector and Karen Langone will be presenting a Day of Sports Medicine to student chapter members on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery:

AAPSM Director Missy Journot, DPM is busy putting together a Day of Sports Medicine for AAPSM Student Chapter members at Des Moines.  Missy is busy putting together a program scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023.  Additional details to follow.

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine would like to welcome the following new resident member who recently joined the AAPSM:

Dustin Moyer, DPM
Rochester, New York

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine would like to welcome the following new student members who recently joined the AAPSM:

Kaylee Kato
BUSPM – Class of 2025

Ismael Grau
BUSPM – Class of 2025

Julia Cloutier
BUSPM – Class of 2024

Madalyn Werd
BUSPM – Class of 2026

Eain Roberts
BUSPM – Class of 2025

Plans are currently underway for coordinating the first AAPSM Marathon Group Get Together.  The “Group” plans to run together in Seattle November 2023.  Beginning in April 2023, the AAPSM Newsletter will post monthly updates about the group (training protocols, who’s participating, etc.).  The group is open to runners, walkers, cheerleaders and water men and women!!! 

For additional information please contact Executive Director Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com.

On behalf of one of our longtime G.R.E.A.T sponsors, CuraMedix, we wanted to let you know about their upcoming Institute for Tissue Regeneration & Repair Conference—April 22nd and 23rd in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Institute for Tissue Regeneration & Repair was created in response to the growing interest and desire to collaborate and deliver interactive educational programs that support the practice of evidence-based/evidence-guided medicine.

Learn more about shockwave and EMTT and how to integrate these evidence-based, non-invasive technologies into your continuum of care.

At this conference, you'll have the opportunity to connect with leading physicians from the US and around the world, scientists, and researchers in the area of multidisciplinary regenerative medicine. Education and training will include lectures, round tables, panels, and hands-on training.

Brooks would like to welcome any AAPSM members who might be interested in attending a Brooks Ghost Max Livestream Event.

The Event will be taking place on Friday, March 3, 2023

Here are the details:

To join virtually: 

• Click on the livestream link: https://evia.swoogo.com/BrooksPresentsTheGhostMax

• Enter your first name, last name, email address and BROOKSGHOSTMAX as the access code when prompted. 
• Then, click “Login.” 
• Once the page refreshes, click “Join Livestream.”

Please note that members' email addresses will be shared with our GREAT Corporate Sponsors.
If you prefer not to have your email address shared please "OPT OUT" by contacting
AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com.

AAPSM Executive Board

Past Presidents

• Robert M. Barnes, DPM
• Richard S. Gilbert, DPM
• John W. Pagliano, DPM
• Steven I. Subotnick, DPM
• Harry F. Hlavac, DPM
• Edward J. Kent, DPM
• Raymond E. Stidd, DPM
• Gary M. Gordon, DPM
• Jeffrey F. Yale, DPM
• Michael W. Heaslet, DPM
• Paul M. Taylor, DPM
• William L. Van Pelt, DPM
• Lloyd S. Smith, DPM
• Gary L. Rippberger, DPM
• Richard L. Blake, DPM

• Roy B. Corbin, DPM
• Mark E. Julsrud, DPM
• Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM
• Michael K. Lowe, DPM
• Phyllis A. Ragley, DPM
• Thomas E. Shonka, DPM
• William R. Olson, DPM
• Richard T. Bouche’, DPM
• Perry H. Julien, DPM
• Patrick J. Nunan, DPM
• James M. Losito, DPM
• Douglas H. Richie, Jr., DPM
• Stephen M. Pribut, DPM
• Timothy G. Dutra, DPM
• Matthew B. Werd, DPM

• Bruce E. Williams, DPM
• David Davidson, DPM
• Karen Langone, DPM
• James Yakel, DPM
• Robert M. Conenello, DPM
• Paul R. Langer, DPM
• David Jenkins, DPM
• Alex Kor, DPM
• Amol Saxena, DPM
• Maggie Fournier, DPM
• Howard Osterman, DPM
• James Ratcliff, DPM
• Joseph Agostinelli, DPM
• Jay Spector, DPM