Blake Withers
Presentation: The Modern Foot Scan: Better Capture, Better Orthoses
- Understand the associated factors of plantar heel pain
- Capture a reliable scan across current scanning technologies
- Link scanning technique to orthosis design decisions
- Avoid the capture errors that compromise the finished device
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Blake Withers
Blake Withers is a musculoskeletal and sports podiatrist, PhD candidate, educator, and researcher with a passion for translating science into clinical practice. He is currently completing his PhD on strategies to prevent running-related injuries, with a focus on resistance training and evidence-based interventions.
Blake has delivered keynote presentations nationally and internationally on topics including stress fractures, tendon management, and footwear biomechanics. His experience spans clinical practice with elite athletes, teaching podiatric biomechanics at the University of Newcastle, and leading multidisciplinary education initiatives.
As co-host of The Sports Medicine Project podcast, Blake has engaged over 100,000 listeners worldwide, interviewing leading experts such as Dr Ebonie Rio, Dr Richard Willy, and Dr Christian Barton. He also founded an online education platform supporting more than 50 clinicians monthly with research-informed clinical content.
Blake has been recognised with teaching awards, holds editorial roles with the Australian Podiatry Association, and serves on boards advancing musculoskeletal podiatry and interdisciplinary education. Whether in the clinic, classroom, or on stage, his work reflects a commitment to improving patient outcomes, bridging research with practice, and inspiring clinicians to deliver evidence-based care.