Keynote: Survey of Australian Pedorthists to Determine Current Practice in Prescribing Footwear and Insoles to Reduce the Risk of Neuropathic Plantar Forefoot Ulceration and Re-ulceration in People with Diabetes
Footwear and insoles are frequently used to manage and reduce plantar pressure to offload the neuropathic diabetic foot at risk of ulceration and re-ulceration. This study aims to explore the prescription habits of Australian pedorthists and the variations in design parameters in footwear and insoles due to variations in foot pathology, comorbidity and patient-specific factors.
Dr Sayed Ahmed
Dr Sayed Ahmed
Clinical Researcher & Pedorthist ||
Foot Balance Technology
Dr Sayed Ahmed, PhD, is a foot healthcare professional, entrepreneur, researcher and accomplished leader in pedorthics and medical device innovation. He holds a PhD in Pedorthics from Southern Cross University, focusing on diabetic foot care and personalised footwear prescriptions.
Dr. Ahmed began his career with a Bachelor of Science and Technology 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.
Dr. Ahmed has secured and managed notable grants, including the "National Industry PhD Program," and collaborated extensively with Australian
universities. His research, widely published, covers topics like 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 in Pedorthics.
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Feet in Focus
Feet in Focus is a pedorthic clinic located in the Sydney-based suburb of Macquarie Park.
Utilising decades worth of expertise and knowledge, along with some of the latest 3D-scanning and diagnostic technology, Feet in Focus provide the highest quality custom-made pedorthic footwear and orthotics for a range of conditions.
