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Keynote: Footwear and Insole Design to Prevent Diabetic and Neuropathic Plantar Forefoot Ulcers: Findings from A series of N-of-1 Trials

October 14 @ 10:10
10:10 — 10:40

Foot complications occur in conjunction with poorly controlled diabetes. Plantar forefoot ulceration contributes to partial amputation in unstable diabetics, and the risk increases with concomitant neuropathy. Reducing peak plantar forefoot pressure reduces ulcer occurrence and recurrence.

Footwear and insoles are used to offload the neuropathic foot, but the success of offloading is dependent on patient adherence. This study aimed to determine which design and modification features of footwear and insoles improve forefoot plantar pressure offloading and adherence in people with diabetes and neuropathy.

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Dr Sayed Ahmed

Clinical Researcher & Pedorthist ||
 Foot Balance Technology

Dr Sayed Ahmed

Clinical Researcher & Pedorthist ||

 Foot Balance Technology

Dr Sayed Ahmed is a foot healthcare professional, entrepreneur, researcher and accomplished leader in Pedorthics and medical device innovation. He became the first PhD in Pedorthics in Australia. He completed his PhD from Southern Cross University, focusing on diabetic foot care and personalised footwear prescriptions.

Dr. Ahmed began his career with a B.Sc. Engineering & Tech. in Footwear from the University of Dhaka, and later earned an MBA in Management Information Systems. His professional journey includes significant roles as founder and CEO of Foot Balance Technology and OrthoGenix, where he developed innovative solutions for foot health challenges, particularly for individuals with diabetes. His innovation focuses on enhancing the patient experience through the use of 3D and digital technologies, including scanning, CAD design, additive manufacturing, and AI integration for decision-making and process improvement in clinical practice.

Dr. Ahmed has secured and managed notable grants, including the "National Industry PhD Program," which focuses on AI-powered clinical decision support systems (CDSS) and has collaborated extensively with Australian universities. His research, widely published, encompasses topics such as footwear design for diabetic foot ulcers and AI-driven medical device prescriptions. Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to advancing foot health through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and innovative research

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