Australian Podiatry Conference 2025
Peta Tehan, Andrew Buldt, Alicia James
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TopicsMusculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation · Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management · Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Here, we present abstracts from the Australian Podiatry Conference 2025, which had the theme ‘Unleashing potential’. The conference was held from 26 to 28 June at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This was the largest conference to date, with 1070 delegates in attendance. A total of 117 abstracts were presented by 109 speakers and are published in the pages that follow. This showcases the current activity and diversity of local podiatry research.
Several different themes were derived based on submissions, some of which included high‐risk foot care, paediatrics, First Nations health, musculoskeletal and sports, and aged care. This is reflective of the key clinical areas that podiatrists work within. There was also strong representation from technology and digital innovation. Sessions on artificial intelligence and new technologies demonstrated that podiatrists are adopting technological change and are interested in its potential. Some of the included abstracts published here represent work in progress: preliminary findings, pilot studies, quality improvement initiatives and innovative clinical approaches. Some report fully developed research programmes, whereas others present emerging ideas or practice innovations. We encourage readers to engage critically with this work. As you review these abstracts, we hope you find inspiration for your own practice and research and gain fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities before us. In line with our theme, these abstracts demonstrate the potential in Australian podiatry research.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.