Podiatric Sports Medicine

The Podiatric Sports Medicine Special Advisory Group invites all MSK and PSM enthusiasts to join our online lecture series once every two months.

All meetings will start at 7.30pm and end by 8.30pm. All sessions will have a two-minute introduction by the chair, a 40-minute presentation, and 15 minutes of discussion and questions. Please join via the Zoom link which will be made available nearer to the event. Please also note that topics and presenters may change due to unforeseen circumstances. If you wish to attend, please email Dhruv Jogia at dhruv_sp@hotmail.co.uk

• Critically evaluate and plan safe, efficient, and effective evidence-based multi-factorial treatment protocols for individuals at any stage of their injury presentation.
• Initiate, evaluate, and modify a range of interventions, including prescribing medicines, manual therapies, and injections.
• Reflective practice - Critically evaluate own and others’ practice, formulating strategies for improvement.
• Demonstrate team leadership, resilience, and determination in managing complex situations and working in a multi-disciplinary team.

The 11th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference will take place on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 December 2023 at the Hallam Conference Centre, London.

The conference is in collaboration and association with the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) and the Royal College of Podiatry. The conference is hosted by Aesculap Academia.

The theme of this year’s conference is Paediatric injuries and pain management in sports. The programme will include a mix of lectures and workshops.

For more information, or to book, please visit: https://uk.aesculap-academy.com/eventdetails/4086579/4086592

A review of last year's conference is available here.

Rehabilitation of foot and ankle common injuries in sports

• Dr Nat Padhiar, Head of Podiatric Sports Medicine at Queen May University, London
• Dr Codruta Cioponea, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions

• Prof Dr Nicola Maffuli, Internationally renowed orthopedic surgeon. Honorary Professor at the Department of Physical and Sports Medicine at Queen Mary University, London
• Prof Dr Markus Walther. Medical Director. Schon Klinik Munchen, FIFA-accredited medical centre specialising in foot and ankle conditions
• Prof Toni Arndt, Professor of Biomechanics. President of the International Biomechanics Society
• Dr Sorin Ghia, Doctor of Radiology and Medical Imaging. Specialises in musculoskeletal imaging
• Physiotherapist Daniela Stanca, IFOMPT certified manual therapist
• Dr Iozefina Botezatu, Orthopedics and Traumatology Primary Doctor. Specialises in foot surgery
• Fabio Carmona, National Triathlon team coach

This award, which is presented annually, was created after the founder of the Vasyli Foundation and world-renowned podiatrist, Phillip Vasyli, passed away in 2015. As part of his legacy, he wished to further the education of podiatrists in the field of podiatric sports medicine.

Each year, the successful applicant will be awarded a maximum of £1,500 towards the cost of gaining one of the following qualifications: Post-graduate certificate, Diploma, or an MSc in Podiatric Sports Medicine, at Queen Mary University of London.  To apply, you must be a current HCPC registered member of the Royal College of Podiatry and be a UK resident. Further details about eligibility for the award are available here.

Applications are now open for the 2023 Vasyli Award

To apply, please download and complete the application form.

Completed forms should be returned by 30 June 2023 to courses@rcpod.org.uk.