Scientific Program

Saturday, May 21, 2022

08:00-08:30 OPENING - REGISTRATION
08:30-09:30  FREE COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson: Eleftherios Vogiantzoglou - Loucas Thiaspras

OP1
Evaluation of gait parameters pro and after ACL reconstruction. Literature review. Clinical evaluation with use of a 2-D analysis system
Paraskevas Argyriadis

OP2
Telemedicine in Podiatry: Patient and Provider Perspectives
Lisa Ann Stojmanovski Mercieca
, Vincent Cassar

OP3
Podological procedures and ortonixia as non-surgical methods in the treatment of ingrown nails
Daniela Zdravkovska, Vesna Ignjatovic, Simona Ristovska, Aleksandar Stojiljkovic

OP4 Use of smartwatch in Podiatry. Can Electrocardiogram and Oximetry be integrated in podiatric practice?
Loukas Thiaspras, Alexandros Thiaspras

OP5 Comparison of the measurements of the first metatarsophalangeal joint angle of hallux valgus using X-ray examination, clinical goniometry and goniometry in digital image
Christos Lyrtzis, Nikoleta Pagkalou, Sofia Papadopoulou, Vasileios Mpalis

OP6
P.B.S. (Percutaneous Bianchi System). A novel technique for treatment of foot pathologies-deformities. Description and results.
Panagiotis Salonikidis
, Andrea Bianchi, Lorenzo Fonzone, Luca Berni
09:30-11:30 SESSION 1: DIABETIC FOOT
Chairpersons: Panagiotis Tsapogas - Kyriaki Kalligianni - Eleftherios Vogiantzoglou
09:30-09:50 Nikolaos Papanas: Multidisciplinary team – Diabetic Foot Clinic – «The difficulty in bringing all the specialties together»
09:50-10:05 Eleftherios Vogiantzoglou: Nail avulsion in patients with DM. Dangers and contraindications
10:05-10:30 Alfred Gatt: The application of medical thermography in diabetic foot disease   
10:30-11:00 Frank Bowling: Innovative intelligent insole system reduces diabetic foot ulcer recurrence at plantar sites: Α prospective, randomized, proof-of-concept study. The Lancet Publication Bowling et al
11:00-11:30 Cynthia Formosa: Foot morbidity and mortality following toe amputation in diabetes
11:30-12:00 COFFEE BREAK
12:00-14:00 SESSION 2: DERMATOLOGY – PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DERMATOLOGIST-PODIATRIST AND COSMETIC PODOLOGUE
Chairpersons:  Georgios Emmanouil - Maria Valsami – Stelios Angelidis
12:00-12:30 Charitomeni Vavouli:  Rare skin conditions presented on the lower limb
12:30-12:45 Iulia Rusu: Tinea Pedis recognition and management
12:45-13:00 Maria Valsami: Nail pathology and podiatric approach
13:00-13:30 Georgios Emmanouil: Onychomycosis: Current trends in diagnosis and treatment   
13:30-13:45 Spuridoula Tasoula: Involuted Nails. Restoration with the use of nail lifters-correctors
13:45-14:00 Aikaterini Konsta: How to restore dry skin on the heels. Shall we use a drill?
14:00-15:00 INTERMISSION
15:00-15:30 LECTURE 1
Chairpersons: Loucas Thiaspras - Khaled Abuhemoud
Frank Bowling:  Τhe role of a dedicated Podiatric Foot Surgeon in Limb Reconstruction
15:30-17:00 SESSION 3: HINDFOOT DISORDERS
Chairpersons: Kuriaki Stathi – Vassiliki Papadimitropoulou – Paraskevas Argyriadis
15:30-15:45 Vasileios Mpismpikis: Os Trigonum Syndrome recognition and management
15:45-16:00 Vassiliki Papadimitropoulou:  «Τhe biomechanical pathway» resulting in Achilles Tendonοpathy. Podiatrist’s perspective
16:00-16:15 Zikos Kentros: Achilles Tendonοpathy – New therapeutic approaches
16:15-16:30 Panagiotis Masouros: Achilles’ tendon raptures: Current controversies
16:30-17:00 Nikolaos Roussos: Electromyography on the lower limb and clinical practice
17:00-18:30 SESSION 4: BEYOND BIOMECHANICS
Chairpersons: Efstratios Zolotas – Georgios Gkrimas – Nikolaos Roussos
17:00-17:20 Paraskevas Argiriadis: The alteration of kinematic and kinetic gait parameters with the use of orthotic insoles
17:20-17:40 Efstratios Zolotas: Alterations of foot kinematics in patients with RA
17:40-18:00 Malvina Kourakou: Case presentations with the use of adjuvant orthotics
18:00-18:20 Loucas Thiaspras:  Common Podiatric Biomechanics myths: Is there a need for further research?
18:30-19:00 LECTURE 2
Chairpersons: Loucas Thiaspras - Emmanouil Arvanitakis – Anastasia Theofanous
Thanasas Xristos: Innovative treatment methods for tendinopathies
19:00-19:30 SATELLITE LECTURE

Maintaining skin integrity in foot ulcers. The role of skin-protectants in podiatry clinical practice.
Georgios D. Theodorakopoulos
Supported by:
19:30-20:00 LECTURE 3
Chairpersons: Frank Bowling - Chrysa Karamanidou - Apostolos Zografakis
Alfred Gatt: The application of new Technologies in Podiatric Biomechanics
20:00 OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome Addresses - Awards

Sunday, May 22, 2022

09:30-10:30  SESSION 5: GENERAL PATHOLOGY - RHEUMATOLOGY
Chairpersons: Georgios Thivaios - Maneta Nikola
09:30-09:45 Chrysa Karamanidou: Hip and pelvis assessment   
09:45-10:00 Elena Pouliou: Assessment of Ehlers - Danlos Syndrome
10:00-10:15 Iakovos Vlastos: Symptomatology of lower limb due to the spinal cord
10:15-10:30 Ilias Mpournazos: Updating of diagnostic and therapeutic data of foot disorders
10:30-11:45  SESSION 6: FRONT FOOT DISEASES
Chairpersons: Georgios Thivaios - Sofia Konstantinidou
10:30-10:45 Manos Arvanitakis: Conservative treating methods of Hallux Valgus – Present my PhD work
10:45-11:00 Nikolaos Drakos: Ηallux Limitus and Rigidus
11:00-11:15 Anastasia Theophanous: Evidence Base, Metatarsalgia
11:15-11:30 Anastasios Mourikis: Surgcial rehabilitation of Hallux limitus and Rigidus
11:30-11:45 Stavros Ristanis: Latest news on surgical rehabilitation of Ηallux Valgus
11:45-12:15 COFFEE BREAK
12:15-12:45 LECTURE 4
Chairpersons: Αnastasios Mourikis - Nikola Maneta - Eleftherios Vogiantzoglou
Cynthia Formosa: Hidden dangers revealed by misdiagnosed peripheral neuropathy - A comparison of clinical tests for the detection of neuropathy
12:45-13:45  SESSION 7: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO REHABILITATION PRACTICE
Chairpersons: Kalliopi Panagiotopoulou - Emmanouil Arvanitakis - Georgios Stefanou
12:45-12:55 Kalliopi Papagiotopoulou: The importance of interprofessional collaboration
12:55-13:05 George Stefanou: Psychosocial support in chronic disease management: Τhe interdisciplinary role of the psychologist in rehabilitation
13:05-13:15 Iliana Karagkouni: The Nursing role in diabetes mellitus management in terms of adhering to the treatment pathway throughout rehabilitation
13:15-13:25 Androniki Tzartzalou: The role of Dietitian in the rehabilitation process of stroke patients in terms of nutritional support
13:25-13:35  Michalis Michailidis: Interprofessional care team approach to sport injury rehabilitation
13:35-13:45 Nayia Papalexandrou: Collaboration of podiatry and other medical sub-specialties in rehabilitation
13:45-14:30 INTERMISSION
14:30-15:15 WORKSHOP
Chairperson:  Stavros Ristanis - Loucas Thiaspras
Christos Thanasas, Zikos Kentros
: Ultrasound guided treatments for tendinopathies
15:15-15:40 LECTURE 5
Chairpersons: Frank Bowling - Alfred Gatt - Eleftherios Vogiatzoglou
Michelle Scott: How may a podiatrist evolve to practice podiatric surgery - The U.K. experience
15:40-16:00  PODIATRY STUDENTS PRESENTATIONS
Chairpersons:  Emmanouil Arvanitakis - Eleftherios Vogiatzoglou - Georgios Gkrimas -  Maria Valsami
15:40-15:45
15:45-15:50
15:50-15:55
15:55-16:00
1st year Students’ Lecture
2nd year Students’ Lecture
3rd year Students’ Lecture
4th year Students’ Lecture
16:00 END OF CONGRESS