Webinars
Join one of our live webinars for more information and to answer questions about Dr. Comfort programs and resources.
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| What's New for 2025? Join us to find out what new and exciting things to expect from Dr. Comfort in 2025! |
1/14/2025 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Register |
| Footwear Basics: Styles and Construction Techniques There are dozens of types of shoes out there…and seemingly as many diffeent ways to make them. In this session, we will discuss the most popular shoe designs and their manufacture. |
1/28/2025 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Register |
| Shoe Design: Rocker Soles What exactly is a rocker sole and what does it do? Join us to learn why this feautre is standard in nearly all of our shoes and how a rocker sole modification can be used with therapeutic benefit. |
2/11/2025 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Register |
| Shoe Construction: Upper Components, Materials and Features Can you name all of the parts and pieces of a shoe? How about all of the namy materials used in modern shoe manufacturing? No? Well, after this webinar, you'll be able to! |
2/25/2025 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Register |
| Food, Diabetes and Health Learn how diabetes works on a metabolic level, and why what we put into our bodies plays such a significant role in our health. |
3/11/2025 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Register |
| Understanding Foot-related Nerve Pathology Join us to learn about nerve-related foot issues like tarsal tunnel syndrome, Morton's neuroma, peripheral neuropathy and more. |
3/25/2025 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Register |
View Past Webinars
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| Happy New Year from Dr. Comfort What's new for 2024? Are you ready to make the most of the New Year? Join us to learn how we can help you make 2024 the best year yet for you and your patients! |
1/9/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Tracking Your Work in Progress Keeping track of your WIP can be a real challenge. Today we'll look at some ways to improve your organization and efficiency of your workflow from scheduling visits, to tracking and following up on paperwork, to placing and tracking orders. |
1/23/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Product Showcase: Exos Have you met our line of Reformable polycarbonate foot orthoses? Exos is a propietary blend of carbon fiber and polyproplyene that allows for a lightweight, rigid and adjustable device. Available in prefabricated models as well as custom designs, you're sure to love our Exos! |
2/6/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| The Basics of Medicare TSPD Documentation Are you new to providing therapeutic footwear to your Medicare patients? Perhaps you'd just like a refresher? Join us for an overview of the Medicare paperwork requirements for the therapeutic shoe program. |
2/20/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Welcome to Dr. Comfort In this session we will introduce you to all of the ways Dr. Comfort can be your partner in growing your therapeutic shoe program. We'll talk about products, marketing, education and so much more. |
3/5/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Product Showcase: Extra, Extra-Depth Shoes Did you know that any shoe in our catalog that has an "X" in its name has even more room in it than its non-X counterpart? Let's review which shoe fall into this category and what foot problems can be treated and accommodated with these styles of shoes. |
3/19/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Product Showcase: Custom Functional Foot Orthoses Dr. Comfort has the best custom orthotic lab in the business…and we make much more than so-called "diabetic inserts". Our functional orthotic lab offers many standard designs, more unique and complex orthoses, propietary materials and the exciting Build-Your-Own category. |
4/2/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Never Stop Learning: Dr. Comfort's Education Team Dr. Comfort is so much more than just a shoe company. One thing that sets us apart is our outstanding Education Team and all of the educational and training opportunities that we provide for our customers. Join us to find out what you might have been missing. |
4/16/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Product Showcase: Total Contact Orthoses Dr. Comfort has the best custom orthotic lab in the business…and we make much more than so-called "diabetic inserts". Our custom foot orthotic lab offers many FO designs. Join us today to learn about Total Contact Orthoses; materials, designs, indications and applications. |
4/30/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Product Showcase: Stability Outsole Many of the more recent additions to our catalog of footwear are shoes built on our Stability Outsole platform. These shoes offer a specially designed and constructed sole that combats overpronation and helps to improve balance and gait. |
5/14/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Proper Shoe Selection Of course, getting your patient into the correct size and width is crucial. But in many cases, proper shoe selection, is even more important! Who cares if the shoe fits if it is an inappropriate shoe for that patient's foot and/or condition? Remember, you're helping your patient choose the best - and most medically beneficial - shoe for their foot. The patient is not, "coming in to pick out shoes." |
5/28/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| New Product Showcase: New Products! Join us to learn about what styles are new here at Dr. Comfort…and maybe even a sneak peek at what we have in the pipeline. |
6/11/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| 2024 Midpoint Check-In How is your 2024 going so far? What can we do to help? Join us to learn how to get the most out of the second half of the year. |
6/25/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| What is a Certified Pedorthist? Have you ever thought about advancing your career a step or two further? Join us to learn about the Scope of Practice of a Certified Pedorthist, what sorts of service and devices they use to help their patients, and how to become one. |
7/9/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Shoe Modifications: Your Missing Puzzle Piece Did you know that Medicare covers certain shoe modifications, like rocker soles, for eligible beneficiaries with diabetes? Join us to learn about all sorts of different shoe modifications, how to use them and how to order them. |
7/23/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| The History of Therapeutic Footwear Of course, doctors have been prescribing specialized footwear for decades, but where did this all begin? Join us to find out! |
8/6/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Getting the Word Out About Diabetes In this session, we will explore several ways that you can help raise awareness in your community about the devastating effects that diabetes can have on the feet…and, of course, how you can help. |
8/20/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Growing Your Practice Through Networking Join us to learn how to grow your business by networking with referral sources, allied health professionals, and advocates in your area. We will provide insights and ideas that perhaps you've not considered before. |
9/3/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Technology and the Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Let's discuss what emerging technolgies are available for the therapeuitc shoe fitter and explore what the future may hold in this arena. |
9/17/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Anatomy Review: Muscles and Tendons of the Foot A refresher for anyone involved in the care of foot and ankle maladies. |
10/1/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Anatomy Review: Bones and Joints Need to "bone up" on your skeletal foot anatomy? This session is for you! |
10/15/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Anatomy Review: Nerves of the Foot Let's take a look at the anatomy and function of a nerve, different nerves of the lower extremity, and the deleterious effects that diabetes can have on nerves. |
10/29/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Welcome to Dr. Comfort In this session we will introduce you to all of the ways Dr. Comfort can be your partner in growing your therapeutic shoe program. We'll talk about products, marketing, education and so much more. |
11/12/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| TSPD Medicare Documentation Requirements Join us to learn about the paperwork required to provide therapuetic shoes and inserts to your eligible Medicare patients with diabetes. |
11/26/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Preparing for 2025 What does the year ahead hold and how can you be best prepared for it? Join us for some helpful tips and strategies to make your business the best it can be. |
12/10/2024 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| The Diabetic Foot Care Team Regardless of whether you knew it…you're part of the Diabetic Foot Care Team! Learn about the other members and their roles and what makes a successful team successful. |
2/14/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Using the Comfort Scan Mobile app Have you tried our Comfort Scan Mobile app yet? If not, you’re missing out on some state-of-the-art convenience! Join us to learn about the app and how it can make your life easier and your practice more profitable. |
2/28/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| A Closer Look at Diabetes Sure you know about diabetic feet, but what about the rest of the body. Did you know diabetes damages every last part of the human body? Join us and let's discuss the disease, how it is prevented and how it is best managed. |
3/14/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Professional Shoe Fitting Tips and Tricks Running into difficult-to-fit feet? Complaints of heel slippage? Patients arguing about the size you're recommending? Maybe someone has two different sized feet. What to do? Join us to find out! |
3/28/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Welcome to Dr. Comfort Are you new to Dr. Comfort and/or Medicare's diabetoc shoe program? Join us to learn about all the top notch products and services that Dr. Comfort provides for you and your patients. Learn about the many ways we can help you grow and promote your business. |
4/11/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: Who Can Do What? Have you ever wondered exactly who can provide what services? Or what paperwork has to be signed by which doctor? Or whose notes you need and whose you don't? If you answered, "yes," then this webinar is for you! |
4/25/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Plantar Fasciitis Heel pain is the most common reason foot-related problem for which people seek medical attention. One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Join us as we look at the etiology of this condition, as well as conservative treatment options for your patients. |
5/9/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: Physician's Notes In this session, we will examine what notes Medicare requires that you have on file when providing therapeutic shoes. We'll break down what information the notes need to contain, to which visits they pertain and who signs them and when. |
5/23/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity While flatfeet are not all that uncommon, that doesn't mean they can't become quite problematic. After attending this session, you will better understand how and why flat feet occur and what can be done to address the pain and dysfunction that they can cause. |
6/6/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: SWO Vs. Rx In 2020, Medicare created the Standard Written Order (SWO) rule (a revision of the previous Detailed Written Order requirement). But what is the difference between a prescription and an SWO? Aren't they the same thing? If you're not sure, join us to learn more! |
7/18/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Inflammatory Arthritis Inflammatory arthritic conditions can take a devastating toll on the feet and ankles. In this session, we'll look at several types of commonly seen inflammatory condtions and how best to treat them using footwear, foot orthoses and bracing. |
8/1/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: Understanding the TSPD Local Coverage Determination and Policy Article The Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes Local Coverage Determination (LCD/PA) is often referred to as the "bible" of the therapeutic shoe benefit. And for good reaason. If you've never looked at this document, please join us to undertsand it's importance and value. |
8/15/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Metatarsalgia Metatarsalgia can be viewed as an umbrella term to encompass any number of painful plantar forefoot conditions. Luckily, many are threated very similarly. Join us as we examine some of the more commonly encountered issues and learn several effective treatment options. |
8/29/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: Are Your Notes Adequate? Let's discuss whether your notes are up to Medicare's standards. Does your narrative include objective assessements of the fit and function of the shoes and inserts…or do they merely state that, "Shoes fit well"? What other things may be missing from your notes. Tune in and tune up your notes before you get audited! |
9/12/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Charcot Arthropathy The Charcot Foot is easily one of the most destructive and diffcult to manage foot-related complication of diabetes. In this session, we’ll explore why they develop, what is actually happening during the Charcot process, how to prevent them and how to manage them conservatively. |
9/26/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: Check 7 Template Packet Are you familiar with our Check 7 Documentation packet? If not, it could be just the solution you're looking for to help streamline your documentation collection and maintenance processes. Join us to learn more. |
10/10/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Other Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy Did you know there are over 100 different conditions that have been documented to cause peripheral neuropathy? Your patient may still have a "diabetic foot" even though they don't have diabetes. Join us to undertsand some of these conditions and what you can do to help. |
10/24/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: Complaint Log and ABN Two Medicare requirements...one severely underused and the other severely misunderstood. In this session we will take an in-depth look at when and why to use (or not to use) these two Medicare tools. |
11/7/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Diagnosis Deep Dive: Effects of Obesity Diabetes and obesity are inextricably linked. The behaviors that cause one cause the other and they each make each other worse. Join us to find out how and why these two destructive forces work together to our detriment. |
11/21/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Documentation Deep Dive: A-codes Vs. L-codes Are you confused about which codes you may or may not bill with for therapuetic shoes and inserts? Perhaps you're unsure which codes are covered or not; or which are within your scope of practice. In this webinar, we will clear up any misunderstanding about which codes to use and when to use them. |
12/5/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Getting Ready for a Great 2024! How was your 2023? Are you looking forward to an even better and more productive 2024? Join us for some helpful tips to set you and your practice up for success next year! |
12/19/2023 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| An Inside Look at the Dr. Comfort Lab Join us to take a look inside of our on-site custom orthotic laboratory. Learn all about the various ways that we can help you fill prescriptions for functional foot orthoses and shoe modifications in addition to custom diabetic inserts. |
3/8/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Why Are Shoe Sizes So Crazy? Anyone who has ever shopped for shoes understands that shoe sizes vary - sometimes wildly - from company to company. But do you know why? Join us to better understand the organized chaos that is shoe sizing. |
3/22/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Is it Covered? Reviewing Medicare Guidelines Join us to learn how to ensure that you have all the necessary documentation on hand before you bill your patients' shoes. |
4/19/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Qualifying Foot Condition: Foot Deformities One of the most misunderstood of the six "Qualifying Foot Conditions" listed on the Statement of Certifying Physician is "Foot Deformity". In this webinar, we will go over several foot conditions and deformities that would qualify and explain why. |
5/3/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Qualifying Foot Condition: Peripheral Neuropathy with Evidence of Callus Formation You've heard of neuropathy…but what is it exactly, why is it a concern and why does it have anything to do with diabetes mellitus? Tune in to learn more about this complex topic. |
5/17/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Footwear Fitting Tips Join us to learn many helpful shoe fitting techniques, tips and tricks that the Dr. Comfort Education Team has learned or developed over a combined 40+ years of shoe fitting! |
5/31/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Is Compression Part of Your Practice? You might be missing out on an important component to helping manage a diabetic foot. You may also be missing out on some very easy cash-and-carry sales opportunities. Join us to learn how you can fit compression into your practice. |
6/7/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| History of Footwear and Dr. Comfort Join us today and learn the complete (although concise) history of Dr. Comfort and our footwear collections. |
6/21/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Are you Dispensing Properly? In this webinar, we will review proper dispensing procedures. We'll look at best practices for the actual delivery appointment and we'll also discuss timing and documentation/billing requirements. |
7/5/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Using Dr. Comfort Marketing Materials for Maximum Effectiveness Did you know that Dr. Comfort can help you educate your patients while also helping you promote and grow your business? Join us to learn how. |
7/19/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| How to Properly Complete Dr. Comfort Order Forms Clear communication is the key to success. Using the correct forms and understanding how to complete them is one way that you can effictively communicate with us here at Dr. Comfort. The efficient and accurate processing of your order depends on good communication. |
8/2/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Everything Dr. Comfort Can Offer You! Dr. Comfort is more than just shoes! Join us to learn about all of the products and services we can provide to you and your patients. |
8/16/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| What is “PDAC Approval” and Why It Matters You may have heard the term "PDAC-approved", but what does it mean? In this session we will explain Medicare's PDAC approval process and why it matters to you as a Medicare Supplier. Spoiler alert: It helps to keep you out of trouble! |
8/30/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Custom Products Of course you know all about our great shoes, but did you know we also have a full-service custom orthotic and shoe modification lab on-site in Mequon, WI? Join to us to learn about all the devices we provide and how you can incorporate them into your practice. |
9/13/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Understanding and Ordering Custom Insert Add-ons and Modifications If you're new to ordering custom diabetic inserts, the order forms might look a little confusing…or even intimidating. Today, we'll go through and look at all of those different add-ons and modifications you can order for your patients. |
9/27/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Qualifying Foot Conditions: Diabetic Foot Ulcers Continuing our series on Medicare's six Qualifying Foot Conditions for therapeutic shoes eligibility, this week we will discuss neurotrophic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. Will we look at why them, the consequences of these wounds, why they are particularly dangerous for people with diabetes and, finally, how to prevent them. |
10/25/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Qualifying Foot Conditions: Poor Circulation Continuing our series on Medicare's six Qualifying Foot Conditions for therapeutic shoes eligibility, this week we will discuss poor circulation. We will look at the many possible causes and how you, as a shoe fitter, can address them. You will also learn to differentiate between issues with veins and issues with arteries - and why it matters! |
11/22/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Qualifying Foot Conditions: Pre-ulcerative Callus Continuing our series on Medicare's six Qualifying Foot Conditions for therapeutic shoes eligibility, this week we will take a closer look at pre-ulcerative calluses. Why do calluses happen and why should we care? Join us to learn how calluses are a sign of one problem but can turn into a much more serious concern - especially for folks with diabetes. |
12/6/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |
| Qualifying Foot Conditions: Partial Foot Amputations In concluding our six-part series on Medicare's Qualifying Foot Conditions for therapeutic shoes eligibility, this week we look at partial (and/or whole) foot amputations. We'll discuss why amputations happen (and why none of them need to!). We'll also compare the different levels of amputations and what options are, or are not, available to you to help care for them. |
12/20/2022 | 12:30PM | 30 Min | Watch Recording |