The APMA is located in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC, and the Association has component societies in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the federal service. APMA represents its member podiatric physicians from across the country.

The APMA also has more than 20 affiliated and related organizations. These organizations focus their attention on education, research, and specialty areas of interest, such as dermatology, pediatrics, radiology, and sports medicine, among others. The Association's Internet presence allows APMA to disseminate more foot and ankle health information to serve the public better.

Foot Health Awareness Month 2004

"Podiatrists Keep America Walking"

Click here to learn about the many health benefits of walking and the importance of incorporating foot care into your walking regimen.

APMA Diabetes Campaign - 2004
"Knock Your Socks Off"

The feet often show the first signs of more severe medical conditions, such as diabetes, but they often are overlooked by primary health care physicians. The American Podiatric Medical Association's "Knock Your Socks Off" campaign encourages patients to ask their primary healthcare physician to examine their feet as part of their regular check-up.

Diabetes is a Family Affair - 2003

BETHESDA, Md. - The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has launched its annual “Diabetes is a Family Affair” campaign. Sportscaster James Brown, better known as JB, is teaming up with APMA for the third year in a row to help raise awareness of diabetes and its complications. But this year, getting these critical messages through to children is the focus of the campaign.

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Your walking and running shoes should probably be changed more often than you think. Your running shoes should be changed every 350 - 500 miles. If these shoes are exposed to temperature extremes, weathering will age them prematurely and result in a loss of shock absorption..

Walking shoes are subject to less stress then running shoes. If you walk 4 miles per day change your walking shoes every 6 to 9 months.

Make sure to carefully chose your sport socks. Socks that wick moisture away from the foot are very helpful in preventing athlete's foot and blisters. The best moisture wicking socks are made primarily of synthetic fibers.

Take our interactive quizes test your knowledge of foot health:

Interactive Heel Pain Quiz

Interactive Arthritis Quiz

Interactive Quiz on Diabetes and Neuropathy

Take the 75,000 Mile Checkup if you've covered a lot of ground lately.

Visit the APMA's Facts on Feet and Diabetes

Visit the APMA's Facts on Feet and Arthritis