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Join us for DFCON session 6: Maximizing Activity Rich Days!

ALPS proudly presents the 26th Edition of the Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), taking place October 22–24, 2026 in Anaheim, California. The preliminary agenda is available, and today we are sharing DFCON 2026 some highlights from the scientific program.

Session highlights: Maximizing Activity Rich Days

💠 Take Two Walks and Call Me in the Morning: Tailoring Physical Activity for Diabetic Foot Disease – Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, CWS
💠 Goldilocks and the Diabetic Foot: Too Little, Too Much, or Just Right? – Ryan Crews, PhD
💠 Exercise for DFU Patients: Heresy or Helpful? – Rodica Pop-Busui, MD
💠 Supporting Physical Activity Behavior Change in Diabetic Foot Disease – Tze-Woei Tan, MD
💠 Maximizing Activity-Rich Days with Optimized Therapeutic Footwear – Sicco Bus, PhD
Guided by moderators Ryan Crews, PhD, and Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, CWS, the session brings together diverse expertise to explore practical strategies for keeping patients active, engaged, and moving safely.

🔗View the preliminary DFCON 2026 agenda:
https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/agenda/

“What makes DFCon special is its commitment to truly team‑based limb preservation. The ‘Toe, Flow & GO’ session this year highlights the essential role of physical therapy,connecting podiatry, vascular flow and wound healing to movement, function, and long‑term mobility. That integration allows patients not just to heal, but to return to active lives,” shares Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, CWS, Keck School of Medicine of USC, DFCon Course Director.

Conference details:

💠 DFCon 2026 – Diabetic Foot Conference
📅 Date: October 22–24, 2026
📍 Location: JW Marriott, Anaheim, CA
📃 Abstract Submission Deadline: August 17, 2026
💲 Early Bird Discount: Register by July 16 and save up to $100 off the regular rate
🙋 Earn up to 15 CME Credits

DFCon 2026 will be here faster than you think.
Secure your spot now and join us for an unforgettable experience.

Get the details right when you submit your abstract for DFCon 2026. ✍️
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Every year at the DFCon, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare innovators gather to share important findings and practical solutions in limb preservation and diabetic foot care. Presenting your research at DFCon offers a chance to showcase your research, connect with experts, and build momentum for your career in this important field.

By submitting for oral or poster presentations, you can furthermore compete for prestigious awards:

🦶Young Investigator Award
🦶Annual Poster Competition ( Best Poster Abstract, Best Clinical Abstract, and Best Scientific Abstract)

All accepted abstracts with at least one registered author will automatically enter the competition.

Suitable topics include:
• Diabetic limb preservation
• Lower extremity vascular disease
• Diabetic wound care
• Wearables and diagnostics for wound care and the diabetic foot
• Preventive foot care for obese and diabetic populations
• Novel population-based epidemiologic analyses of diabetic foot care and outcomes
• Any topic about at-risk diabetic foot and wound care patients

DFCon 2026 will be here faster than you think. Secure your spot now and join us for an unforgettable experience.

Abstract submission deadline is August 17: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/agenda/abstract