Thomas Stief
Vita
Thomas Stief is biomechanical engineer and pedorthist/orthopaedic shoemaker. He is the head of the (ts)² analytiX motion lab in Osnabrück, Germany. His work focuses on research in the fields of orthopedic biomechanics, sports biomechanics, and the development and evaluation of orthopedic devices and biomechanical measurement methods. He has a teaching position for biomechanics at the Institute of Sports Science at the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. He has been a member of WG 1 of ISO TC168 since 2015.
Contact
(ts)² analytiX motion lab, (ts)² GmbH
Program Items
You will learn how orthopaedic footwear and individual foot orthoses are redefining comfort, function and acceptance. Current studies and practical experience show how different treatment concepts – from hallux valgus orthoses to AI-based offloading systems – can influence mobility, load and the healing process. You will also learn how to select treatment solutions in a targeted way in order to sustainably improve gait patterns, quality of life and user satisfaction.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is absolutely essential for the stage-appropriate treatment of diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). You will learn about modern concepts in prevention, diagnosis, and therapy that will assist you in practice. This includes new technologies in wound care and orthopaedic footwear technology, as well as best-practice examples and successful treatment approaches from leading treatment centres.