AAPSM "Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists"

08/08/2026

AAPSM representing at APMA ❤️❤️

08/05/2026

Check out AAPSM Past President Gary Rippberger along with AAPSM Fellow John Grady recalling their basketball days at Scholl 😃

07/21/2026

Check out this month's issue of APMA Magazine! American Podiatric Medical Association This month's issue focused on Soccer/Football and Podiatric Medicine as part of the team! Check out the full issue of the APMA Magazine on the APMA website to read more from our AAPSM fellows and members; Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC, FAAPSM, DABPM Gideon J. Lewis Patrick DeHeer Howard Liebeskind Jeffrey Baker, DPM, FACFAS FIFA World Cup https://www.apma.org/about-apma/news/apma-news-magazine/

07/21/2026

We are excited to announce that the 2027 AAPSM Stand Alone Meeting will be held Friday, August 27 – Sunday, August 29, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Bloomington/Minneapolis in beautiful Bloomington, Minnesota.

The Hyatt Regency Bloomington/Minneapolis is an outstanding venue and the perfect host property for our meeting. This modern hotel features more than 330 guest rooms across eight floors and offers a fresh, contemporary atmosphere. Surrounded by beautiful green spaces and conveniently located just steps from the light rail, the hotel provides easy access to many of the Twin Cities' most popular attractions.
AAPSM attendees will receive a special room rate of just $129 per night, making this an exceptional value.

If you enjoy starting your day outdoors, you'll find a beautiful, quiet park just around the corner that's ideal for a morning run. The scenic Long Meadow Lake Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located just one-half mile from the hotel, may also serve as the site for our morning fun runs.

Sports fans and sightseers can take advantage of the nearby light rail, offering an easy and affordable way to explore Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Hyatt also provides complimentary shuttle service to both Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America. During your stay, you'll also enjoy access to the hotel's well-equipped fitness center and beautiful indoor pool.

The AAPSM Stand Alone Committee is already hard at work developing another outstanding educational program featuring nationally recognized faculty, state-of-the-art lectures, hands-on workshops, and outstanding networking opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming you to Minnesota for what promises to be another exceptional AAPSM Stand Alone Meeting!

Take a Virtual Tour of the Hyatt Regency Bloomington/Minneapolis:
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Please watch this newsletter, social media and website for additional updates on program, registration, etc. Looking forward to seeing you in Minnesota!!!

07/17/2026

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From its very name, podiatry has always been rooted in the specialized care of the foot and ankle. It's a reminder of the long history behind a profession dedicated to keeping patients healthy, active, and moving!

What podiatry fun fact should we feature next? 👇

07/10/2026

The Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) Summer Games were held on June 26 at Santa Clara University, where AAPSM Fellows and Samuel Merritt University faculty and students proudly participated in the Healthy Athletes Fit Feet program.

Special thanks to AAPSM Fellows Dr. Tim Dutra (Clinical Director), Dr. Doug Robinson, and Dr. Ajitha Nair, along with AAPSM resident member Jannani Krishnan and Professor Marjorie Hammer from the Samuel Merritt University Nursing Program. They were joined by podiatry and nursing students who helped provide comprehensive Fit Feet screenings to more than 250 Special Olympics athletes.

Each Fit Feet screening included a foot examination, gait assessment, athletic shoe evaluation, and personalized recommendations for foot care, injury prevention, and referrals for follow-up care when needed.

The event was a tremendous success, with Fit Feet once again proving to be one of the busiest and most impactful stations within the Healthy Athletes program. The dedication of the volunteers helped ensure that athletes received valuable foot health assessments and education to support their overall health and athletic performance.

AAPSM members interested in volunteering with the Special Olympics Fit Feet Program are encouraged to contact AAPSM Executive Director Rita Yates at [email protected] for more information about future volunteer opportunities.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

AAPSM at the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) Annual Conference in Philadelphia! AAPSM Fellow and Past President, Dr Alicia Canzanese, who is both a Podiatrist and Certified Athletic Trainer, represented the AAPSM, lecturing on "Athletic LisFranc injuries: diagnosis and management" Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC, FAAPSM, DABPM PPMA TUSPM Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Independence Foot and Ankle Alicia Canzanese American Podiatric Medical Association National Athletic Trainers’ Association

06/30/2026

Missy Marie Howard Liebeskind