AAPSM "Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists"

05/12/2026

Congratulations to AAPSM Member Rob Frimmel who on April 25 ran 13.1 miles in the Derby mini-Marathon in Louisville, Kentucky. His time was 1:52:43 and he took 5th in his age group. Beat his time by 3 minutes from last year. So as Rob states - you can get better with age!

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Thank you to all our sponsors who helped make our 2026 meeting a success!! With a special thank you to our GREAT corporate sponsors!

05/05/2026

AAPSM Annual Awards! At the AAPSM Stand-Alone Meeting in Chandler, Arizona

The AAPSM presented its presidential plaques to outgoing presidents Alicia Canzanese, DPM (2024) and Clint Laird, DPM (2025).

Other awards included the AAPSM lifetime achievement award, which was presented to Timothy Dutra, DPM for his long-time dedication to not only the AAPSM but the podiatric profession. Samuel Merritt student Connor Jow along with BUSPM student Maria Torrealba received Robert Barnes Memorial Scholarships.
The AAPSM was pleased to recognize the following poster submissions:
• Accelerated Recovery in Achilles Tendon Injuries: A Case Series on Multimodal Treatment Approaches
by: Noor Salman, B.S, Andres Gonzalez Lopez, B.S, Arman Kirakosian, DPM, FABPM, FAAFAS

• The Effect of Shoe Characteristics on Custom Foot Orthotic Efficacy: A Pedobarographic Analysis
By: Sahil Kapadia, BS; Posi Asaolu, BS; Anne Tulikangas, BA; Marie Hoehner, BS; Darya Tavazoei, BS; Ian Teo Ong, BSA; Kishan Unjia, BS; Helena Romeo, BS; Benjamin Hanneman, BS; Jinsup Song, DPM PhD

• A Qualitative Biomechanical Pre-Season Screening Model for Soccer Players: Implications in Podiatric Sports Medicine Education & Training
By: Jenny Yuan, BS, Tim Dutra, DPM, MS, MHCA, Stephen Hill PhD, Associate Professor, Manager, Motion Analysis Research Center, College of Podiatric Medicine, SMU

Special thanks to all of those who took the time to submit posters – they were all very informative and very much appreciated.

Hope to see everyone next year in Minneapolis, Minnesota - tentative date - August 27-29, 2027 :)

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

May is National Walking Month, which makes this a great time to think about how we support our bodies from the ground up. Choosing the right products can make a real difference.

That is where the APMA Seal of Acceptance and Seal of Approval come in. Products that earn these seals have been reviewed by APMA podiatrists and shown to promote good foot health, so you can feel more confident in what you wear and use every day.

As activity levels pick up this month, take a moment to look for the APMA Seal. It is a simple step that can help support comfort, performance, and long-term foot health. Learn more here:
https://www.apma.org/seal-db/

05/05/2026

AAPSM Holds Successful Stand-Alone Meeting in Chandler, Arizona

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) held a successful stand-alone conference in Chandler, Arizona. The attendees were treated to a variety of state-of-the-art sports medicine and biomechanics lectures and workshops. The AAPSM presented its presidential plaques to outgoing presidents Alicia Canzanese, DPM (2024) and Clint Laird, DPM (2025).

Other awards included the AAPSM lifetime achievement award, which was presented to Timothy Dutra, DPM for his long-time dedication to not only the AAPSM but the podiatric profession. Samuel Merritt student Connor Jow along with BUSPM student Maria Torrealba received Robert Barnes Memorial Scholarships.

The AAPSM was pleased to recognize the following poster submissions:

• Accelerated Recovery in Achilles Tendon Injuries: A Case Series on Multimodal Treatment Approaches
by: Noor Salman, B.S, Andres Gonzalez Lopez, B.S, Arman Kirakosian, DPM, FABPM, FAAFAS

• The Effect of Shoe Characteristics on Custom Foot Orthotic Efficacy: A Pedobarographic Analysis
By: Sahil Kapadia, BS; Posi Asaolu, BS; Anne Tulikangas, BA; Marie Hoehner, BS; Darya Tavazoei, BS; Ian Teo Ong, BSA; Kishan Unjia, BS; Helena Romeo, BS; Benjamin Hanneman, BS; Jinsup Song, DPM PhD

• A Qualitative Biomechanical Pre-Season Screening Model for Soccer Players: Implications in Podiatric Sports Medicine Education & Training
By: Jenny Yuan, BS, Tim Dutra, DPM, MS, MHCA, Stephen Hill PhD, Associate Professor, Manager, Motion Analysis Research Center, College of Podiatric Medicine, SMU

Special thanks to all of those who took the time to submit posters – they were all very informative and very much appreciated.

Hope to see everyone next year in Minneapolis, Minnesota - tentative date - October 22-24, 2027 :)

05/04/2026

You’ll get a closer look at:

Evidence-based applications of Shockwave and EMTT across musculoskeletal conditions
The latest science and research shaping regenerative medicine
Real-world case insights and peer-to-peer collaboration
Hands-on training to refine protocols and build clinical confidence
Discover how integrating non-surgical, regenerative technologies can enhance patient outcomes, expand your treatment offerings, and elevate your practice.

If you're looking to advance your clinical skillset, strengthen outcomes, and stay at the forefront of regenerative medicine, this is a must-attend event!

Here's a link to the website The Institute for Tissue Regeneration & Repair to learn more.

Dates:
Saturday, May 16, 8:30am-5:00pm with reception to follow
Sunday, May 17, 8:30am-1:00pm
Location:
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Special group rate available!
To register for this event, just go to: Registration: The Institute for Tissue Regeneration & Repair-Phoenix 2026

05/04/2026

Day 3 Recap of the 2026 AAPSM Stand alone sports medicine meeting! The 3rd and final day included a morning group run and shoe testing, wonderful educational sessions, great breakout round table session in the sunny courtyard, and finished with workshop!!! That's a wrap on another outstanding Stand Alone! .armanik7

05/02/2026

Saturday morning shoe testing and group run at the AAPSM Stand Alone Sports Medicine Meeting from the perspective of conference chair with AI Smart glasses!