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(304) If The Shoe Fits: An International Perspective on Footwear

  • Room: 201
  • Session Number:304
Monday,June 06, 2022:3:25 PM -4:25 PM
Contact Hours: 1

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Dennis Janisse C.Ped.
Assistant Professor PM/R Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin/National Pedorthic Services, Inc.

Description

In this session we will review simple, low-cost solutions to footwear and offloading techniques for plantar ulcerations, and protection of feet. In many parts of the world appropriate/protective shoes are not available or are prohibitively expensive. These solutions can be accomplished with materials, tools, and supplies available locally in low resource regions of the world.


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Learning Outcome

Attendees will have knowledge of low-cost solutions for protective therapeutic footwear.

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