Pedorthic Footcare Association

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from PFA!

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

-PFA

11/26/2025

SESSION 08: ADULT III – The Challenging Adult
December 3rd, 2025 | 9am to 11am

SESSION TOPICS*:
1. Biomechanics and gait characteristics of rehab medicine patients
2. Conditions: Post-stroke/CVA, Post-Polio, Parkinson’s, MS, RA patients, Post-op care
3. Specific considerations for footwear and orthoses

SESSION SPEAKERS:
• Lew Schon, MD
• Arnie Davis, C. Ped

* Session topics may change prior to session date

REGISTER NOW:
https://www.pedorthics.org/event/Active_Foot_Series

11/26/2025

PFA Executive Director, Teresa Alpert will be speaking at The Running Event, where she'll be discussing The Pedorthic Toolbox: Winning Strategies for Fitting Challenges on 12/02/2025 @ 02:30 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry members, share insights, and explore new ideas.

Join Teresa and a lineup of incredible speakers at ! https://www.therunningevent.com/2025-educational-program/
https://invt.io/1lxb8c2lf5l

11/18/2025

ADDITIONAL SYMPOSIUM OPTIONS!
2026 PFA Education Symposium

ATTEND THE ACADEMY'S WELCOME RECEPTION
On Wednesday, February 18, 5:15–7:15pm, the Academy's event opens in their Exhibit Hall with light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. PFA attendees may connect with top-tier exhibitors eager to share their latest innovations.

ATTEND THE ACADEMY's EXHIBIT HALL on Friday 20th
After the PFA Symposium, attendees may also stay and attend The Academy's Exhibit Hall on Friday, February 20th (02/20) at a discount!

SIGN UP and take advantage of these offers!
https://pfa-symposium-2026.org/specials.html

10/24/2025

Innovation and Education for Pedorthic Practitioners

PFA 2026 Educational Symposium at 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium | AAOP2026

February 18-19 | Nashville, TN

"PFA 2026 Symposium...creating opportunities for pedorthists to learn alongside orthotists and prosthetists, share expertise, and elevate the role of pedorthics within the broader healthcare community."

REGISTER NOW:
https://pfa-symposium-2026.org/

10/21/2025

The Active Foot Webinar Series

SESSION 7: The Diabetes Epidemic

WEDNESDAY - November 5th, 2025 | 9am-11am

SPEAKERS:
• James McGuire, DPM, LPT, LPed, DABFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc
• Robert Meier, CO

TOPICS*:
• Wound Prevention & Healing
• Wound care protocols
• Neuropathy
• Charcot Foot
• TSB
• Support IDF / IWGDF organizations

REGISTER NOW:
https://www.pedorthics.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1938779

* Subjects and topics may change before webinar date.

10/15/2025

Save you Shoes!

National Shoe Repair Awareness Week
National Shoe Repair Awareness Week is October 12-16 this year, and SSIA is celebrating by creating materials to help you promote shoe repair in your community. This year's theme is "Shop the Shoe Store in Your Closet.” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Americans shop and has impacted their budgets as well. We're encouraging them to save money by refurbishing what they already have.

https://www.ssia.info/nsraw/

10/10/2025

EARLY BIRD PRICING
The PFA 2026 Education Symposium will be providing two days of exceptional pedorthic education. Visit the PFA Symposium website, register now to take advantage of our limited-time $100-off early bird* savings!

*Early Bird Pricing is applied at checkout.

PFA Member Early Bird
• Before 12/7: $325
• After 12/7: $425

PFA Non-Member Pricing
• Before 12/7: $550
• After 12/7: $650

REGISTER NOW!

We are very pleased to announce that the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP) is hosting PFA’s 2026 Education Symposium in conjunction with their 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium on February 18-19 at the Gaylor Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.

10/08/2025

REGISTRATION is now OPEN!

SAVE THE DATE
The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) is excited to announce that the 2026 Education Symposium will be held in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. The event will take place at the Ga***rd Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN, from February 18th to 21st, 2026.

REGSTRATION IS OPEN
The PFA 2026 Education Symposium will be providing two days of exceptional pedorthic education. Visit the PFA Symposium website, register now and save your space!

REGISTERN NOW!
http://pfa-symposium-2026.org/

09/22/2025

Call for Presentations 2026 PFA Educational Symposium Nashville, TN | February 18th-19th, 2026

The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) is excited to announce the PFA 2026 Education Symposium will run in conjunction with the Academy’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium (AAOP2026), February 18–21, 2026, at the Ga***rd Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.

Why Present?
• Showcase your expertise: Share your knowledge and innovative ideas with a diverse audience of pedorthic professionals as well as allied healthcare professionals.
• Expand your network: Connect with peers, thought leaders, and key stakeholders in Pedorthics and lower extremity care.
• Make an impact: Contribute to shaping your future.

Showcase your expert content:
• Innovative and practical: Share new ideas, tools, or techniques.
• Engaging and interactive: Inspire and involve the audience.
• Relevant and actionable: Address key trends, challenges, and opportunities in O&P.
• Provide case studies.

Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or presenting for the first time, we welcome proposals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

2026 PFA Symposium presentation submissions are due by November 30, 2025.

DOWNLOAD:
https://www.pedorthics.org/resource/resmgr/2026_symposium/docs/2026_pfa_c4a.pdf

09/19/2025

PFA @ TRE!

PFA President Teresa Alpert, CO, C.Ped, PMAC is presenting at The Running Event 2025! TRE is the premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show.

TRE is December 2-4, 2025 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. PFA is honored to be presenting and supporting the event!

The Running Event

6 days left for early bird pricing:

09/11/2025

We are very pleased to announce that the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP) will host PFA’s 2026 Education Symposium in conjunction with their 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium on February 18-19 at the Ga***rd Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.

The PFA 2026 Education Symposium will be held February 18–19, offering two days of exceptional pedorthic education.

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