The latest issue of Foot & Shoe has been published. It includes articles on preserving professional knowledge and pedorthics in Uganda, as well as studies examining the effects of foot orthotics.
You can download the issue for free from the foot&shoe website.
The Pedorthic Association of Canada’s (PAC) annual Symposium held April 23–25, 2026 in Toronto, brought together the country’s Pedorthic community for three days of high-impact networking, education, and forward-looking dialogue. The program featured a 60+ booth, two-day trade show showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services shaping the industry, alongside a well-attended President’s Lunch recognizing outstanding contributions across the profession, and a lively social evening complete with live entertainment and themed networking.
High-quality athletic shoes are usually made from a complex combination of materials. This has consequences for both production and recycling. In the ZiProMat project, Fraunhofer researchers have found another way. A sole made of programmable monomaterial performs various functions and is also made of the same material as the upper. The concept combines high-tech, sustainability and recyclability.
Bernd Franke, International Master of Pedorthics, has increasingly drawn political attention for his work in Ukraine. At the invitation of GIZ Executive Board Spokesperson Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, he first presented the training curriculum for his craft in Ukraine at the GIZ headquarters in Eschborn—a presentation that opened further doors.
How can we achieve seamlessly integrated care—from acute treatment through rehabilitation to assistive technology and follow-up care? The OTWorld 2026 World Congress will address this question in a series of sessions. From May 19 to 22, the World Congress and international trade fair in Leipzig will bring together experts in medicine, orthopedics (and orthopedic footwear), physical therapy, and science from around 90 countries.
Last year, the first the "Barefoot European Shoe" trade fair was held in Offenbach, Germany, and was very well received by shoe manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. The 2nd Barefoot Shoe Fair will take place in Offenbach from 24 to 26 July 2026.
The Pedorthic Association of Australia’s Pedorthic Conference 2026 “ Footprints in Progress: Pedorthics in Motion” will be held on 11–12 September 2026 in Sydney, bringing together clinicians, researchers, students, and allied health professionals from across the sector.
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