Precision and quality are essential in orthopaedic footwear technology - both for the fit and for long-term comfort. But how can you ensure that orthopaedic shoes are optimally tailored to the individual needs of the wearer? Finding and offering solutions to such questions is what drives the Testing and Research Institute Pirmasens e.V. (PFI).
The new issue of foot&shoe (1/2025) has been published with reports on the diabetic foot, user practices in the use of assistive devices, the IVO Congress 2024 in Switzerland and an outlook on the ORTHOPÄDIE SCHUH TECHNIK - International Trade Fair and Congress on October 24 and 25, 2025 in Cologne, Germany.
The International Shoe Competence Centre (ISC) is offering a seminar to teach the basics of foot anatomy and biomechanics and how this knowledge can be used in the footwear industry for better fitting shoes.
On October 24 and 25, Cologne will once again be the meeting place for the worldwide community of pedorthists. All important partners from the industry will be presenting their products and services at ORTHOPÄDIE SCHUH TECHNIK - International Trade Fair and Congress. Scientific findings on foot care will be presented at the congress and future strategies for the trade will be discussed.
On October 24 and 25, 2025, ORTHOPÄDIE SCHUH TECHNIK - International Trade Fair and Congress will once again see physicians, scientists and tradespeople report on the latest developments in the treatment of foot problems. Presentations are very welcome.
Pedorthists have been formally recognised as an occupation in the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia. This marks another important step in the recognition of the profession in Australia.
The Dutch professional association NVOS-Orthobanda , which brings together orthopaedic shoemakers and prosthetists & orthotists, is delighted that a legal breakthrough was achieved for the pedorthic industry at the end of last year.
Shoes and footbeds can help reduce excessive pressure in people with diabetic foot syndrome. One study investigated the role of the top layer of the footbed.
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