AAPSM Newsletter
June 2019 Newsletter
Recently the AAPSM was contacted by the Editor of Lower Extremity Review to provide a commentary on “What will be the biggest change in the marketplace The field of Sports Medicine has undergone exponential growth in the last few years, but it still remains in its infancy. So much research and technology have been instituted since the days of “RICE” Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation. The catch phrase for some of this phenomenon is “analytics” and covers a variety of topics. This is where I believe Sports Medicine is going in the future. It really started with The Elias Sports Bureau in 1917, then Bill James’ Historical Baseball Abstract in 1985, and led to Billy Beane’s Moneyball and Nate Silver’s company, FiveThirtyEight, which started in 2008. It began with crunching numbers to evaluate an athlete’s competency, but has evolved into so much more, guiding conditioning strategies and nutrition. Everything is quantifiable now, but there is currently a glut of numbers. The numbers are impressive but often were just that, numbers. Slowly and systematically though, the numbers are beginning to show patterns, but often the information they yield are elusive in clinical application. Every large university and medical clinic, like Mayo, now has an analytics center. There is a market for the data and quite a bit of money in it. There is no shortage of private companies providing information as well. As the data accumulate, and the literature increases, conclusions will be formulated, and training/treatment regimens can be fostered. Podiatrists, orthopedists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists and many other practitioners will be able to produce reliable models to increase performance and reduce injury risks.
Early Bird Rate extended through August 1, 2019 "The Stand Alone meeting stands alone and above any other CME meeting! You will learn, digest and grow from these precious 4 days! It has made me the Sports Medicine Podiatrist that I am today!" - AAPSM Fellow Jay Spector, DPM The AAPSM Executive Board and the 2019 Stand Alone Meeting Program Committee consisting of Drs. Maggie Fournier, Brian Fullem and Amol Saxena, are pleased to announce that the Early Bird Registration Rate for our Stand Alone meeting has been extended through August 1, 2019. We are looking forward to another outstanding meeting which includes the following program highlights... >> Continue Reading
AAPSM Sports Medicine affiliate track The AAPSM is pleased to announce that we will be participating in the APMA 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) scheduled July 11-14 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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...
AAPSM Fellows Featured in Outside Magazine Congratulations to AAPSM Fellows Drs Steve Pribut and Lisa Schoene who were recently featured in Outside Magazine. See their article on “The Ultimate Guide to Foot at Lower Leg Pain” Dr. Scheiber Provides Tips on Dealing We know it’s summer but holiday parties are right around the corner and for many women that means stepping out in high heels! But studies have found the foot fashion can lead to back and knee pain and more, according to Elizabeth Scheiber, DPM, an AAPSM member in Florida. Wearing high heels can lead to a lot of problems - “Hammertoes, maybe a neuroma, pain, blisters on your feet,” even osteoarthritis in the knees.
Dr. Scheiber says that after a lengthy night in heels: use a frozen water bottle and roll it along the ball of your foot for about ten minutes. She says it will work like an anti-inflammatory. She also says that as we age, our feet get longer so have your foot re-sized the next time you go shoe shopping. VPMA Recognizes Dr. Dollard with AAPSM Fellow Mark Dollard, DPM, recently received the 2019 President's Award from the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association (VPMA). The award was presented by VPMA President Roland Ramdass, DPM during the 2019 Virginia Podiatric Scientific Conference in Norfolk, VA.
The award honors Dr. Dollard’s exemplary dedication to the profession. He has served as: this year’s Scientific Conference Chairman, Director of Continuing Medical Education, APMA House of Delegate Chief, Medicare Carrier Advisory Council representative, and VPMA Board Member. AAPSM Past President Provides tips on Blisters As seen in Consumer Reports: AAPSM Fellow and Past President, Karen Langone, DPM, explains how to prevent and treat blisters. Read the complete article and find out how to deal with all of your summer skin troubles. Dr. Saxena Speaks at PRSP Meeting Amol Saxena, DPM, Past AAPSM President and current American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Region President spoke at the Puerto Rican Society of Podiatrists (PRSP) meeting this June along with PRSP Vice-president Joaquin Balaguer, DPM.
Dr. Saxena’s topics included LisFranc injuries, stress fractures, shockwave, and PRP. Dr. Saxena was also cited in an online Runner's World article by two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp on Rupp's recent surgery, what Saxena found, and how he helped during the rehab process. Read the full article here. Dr. Schoene Discusses Plantar Fasciitis The most common foot injury among runners is plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the plantar fascia. Reduce your training volume and intensity or, better yet, lay off running altogether for a few weeks. “If you keep running through your plantar fasciitis, it will inevitably get worse,” says AAPSM Fellow Lisa Schoene, DPM, “but you can definitely cross-train.” In your day-to-day life, wear shoes with ample cushioning, arch support, and elevated heels. Avoid going barefoot.
When you return to running, ease back into it. If you had switched to different running shoes in the weeks before your pain started, it might be wise to switch back to something like what you had before. You’ll want a shoe with ample cushioning, a high drop, and good arch support. If the heel pain returns, go see a professional, because you might benefit from orthotics. Dr. Zinkin Discusses Ingrown Toenails AAPSM Fellow Cary Zinkin, DPM, recently discussed that there are four main causes of ingrown toenails: footwear that’s too tight, trauma to the toe (like badly stubbing it), improper trimming, and heredity. The first three can be prevented, but there are some people who are just prone to ingrowns “because of the shape of the nail root and the way the skin goes around it,” Zinkin says. In those cases, he recommends seeing a podiatrist for a simple procedure in which part of the nail is removed to prevent further ingrowns.
Zinkin recommends soaking your foot in Epsom salt and warm water at the first sign of a minor ingrown toenail, in order to soften the skin so that you can “reach that little area [of the nail] that’s pressing in and trim it out.” He also advises anyone with diabetes or poor circulation to see a podiatrist if they have an ingrown toenail, because it could quickly progress to a dangerous infection. AAPSM Fellows Featured in April JAPMA Congratulations to AAPSM Fellows Dr.’s John Grady, Michael Levi and Amol Saxena for their contributions to the April issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA). Dr. Reid Discusses Treatment of Onychomycosis Getting rid of established toenail fungus can be difficult. Successfully eliminating it depends on careful adherence to a treatment plan. "What happens over time is that the fungus breeds in the nail tissue and goes from being just a little bit on the nail, to a really discolored and thickened nail, to a nail that is totally embedded with fungus," explains AAPSM Member Marlene Reid, DPM.
How a toenail fungal infection is treated may depend on its severity. In white superficial onychomycosis, for example, the white patches of fungus that form on the nails can sometimes simply be filed off and an over-the-counter antifungal topical medication can be applied to the nail to kill the fungus. The symptoms of more severe infections include thickened, discolored toenails that may eventually become painful. In these situations, you should see a podiatrist who can devise a treatment plan that may include debridement, topical or oral medication, or even nail removal.
Special thanks for AAPSM Past President and Fellow Rob Conenello along with his son Kyle for putting together a great team at the recent New Jersey Special Olympics Summer Games held at The College of New Jersey. The team was able to screen over 500 amazing athletes!
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Olympic gold medalist, Joan Benoit Samuelson, who won the inaugural women’s marathon event during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California will receive this year’s AAPSM John Pagliano Golden Foot Award. A two-time Boston Marathon winner, she won in 1979 as a relative unknown while enrolled at Bowdoin College and then again in 1983 while setting the course record of 2:22:43 in the process. Joan later went on to win the Chicago Marathon in 1985 running an American Record time of 2:21:21 which stood for 18 years. Joan is the founder of the world class TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race which will celebrate its 22nd running on August 3, 2019, in her hometown of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Today, Joan is a role model and ambassador for women’s athletics and distance running. She is planning a return to Boston in April 2019 to run the 26.2, forty years after her 1979 win. Read Joan’s story here. The award will be presented during the 2019 AAPSM Stand Alone Meeting September 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additional information can be found on our website at www.aapsm.org.
As a valued Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, we want to thank you or your continued support of the AAPSM. Through your loyal support, the AAPSM remains in the forefront of the podiatric sports medicine profession. Being a Fellow of the AAPSM indicates that you have gone that extra mile and have proven your passion for sports medicine. Part of your responsibility with the AAPSM and in order to retain your fellow status, you are required to attend one (1) AAPSM sponsored event in a 5 year period. Beginning in 2018 the AAPSM began enforcing this requirement. Therefore, we wanted to take this time to invite you to our 2019 AAPSM Stand Alone Meeting. The Meeting is scheduled for September 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your current Fellow Status in the AAPSM, free to contact Executive Director Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com.
The AAPSM 2019 Stand Alone Committee has announced that they have reserved Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Hyatt Cambridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts for members to present research, posters, etc. Space is limited so please contact AAPSM Scientific Event Manager Paula Rowbury at rowburp.iags@gmail.com if you are interested in presenting.
Special thanks to AAPSM Past President and Fellow Alex Kor for coordinating the Sports Medicine Chapter in the 3rd Edition of the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine. The AAPSM is pleased to announce that the following Fellows were contribitors and did an amazing job representing the AAPSM: Rob Conenello
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine would like to welcome the following new members who have recently joined the AAPSM: Kathleen O’Keefe *Resident
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine would like to welcome the following new student members who have recently joined the AAPSM: Anthony Schwab Grant Schindler Hafash Dean Sammar Abueldolch
ATTENTION AAPSM MEMBERS! Scouts BSA currently has three merit badges focusing on medical disciplines: 1. Medicine, 2. Dental Medicine and 3. Veterinary Medicine. I’ve been working on a project to create a merit badge in Podiatric Medicine to give scouts the opportunity to be introduced to the “the best kept secret in medicine” – podiatry. If you have had any exposure to scouting or similar experiences, you realize that these are optimum opportunities to introduce young minds to career choices... >> Continue Reading
Just a heads up -- dues notices for the fiscal year 2019 – 2020 will be mailed the first week in July. If you have a change of address or any updated information you would like to share, please contact AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates at ritayates2@aol.com.
On May 5th, the AAPSM Student Chapter at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine once again participated as part of the medical team at the famous 10-mile Blue Cross Broad Street Run. This historic run travels down the heart of Philadelphia through several communities and neighborhoods with thousands of fans cheering from the sidelines. It is the largest 10-mile race in the country which brings over 40,000 runners from all over the world! TUSPM 2nd and 3rd year students had the opportunity to treat various race day injuries and we look forward to coming back next year!
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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.
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