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DE 23 May 2025 - Berlin
Convention Sensorimotor skills
Invitation for workshop managers, CEOs and deputies
Sensorimotor foot orthoses have become an integral part of modern care - but what is the scientific basis for their effectiveness? What legal framework conditions need to be observed? And how can sensorimotor technology be efficiently integrated into practice? The Convention Sensorimotor skills brings together leading experts from science, trade, medicine and law to share the latest findings, best practice examples and new ideas. Take the opportunity to deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas with colleagues and collect training points.
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Programme
Discover what is possible.
Acquire new skills and receive a professional refresher with the following content:
Arrive. Take a deep breath. Take off.
Early in the morning, full of energy: use the arrival time to get in the mood, hold initial discussions and soak up the unique atmosphere of this event. With a hot cup of coffee in your hand and a promising programme to look forward to, you'll have the perfect start to the day. Your journey through a day full of exciting inspiration begins here!
Welcome to the centre of sensorimotor skills!
Frank Hepper opens with a vision for the future
Our CEO Frank Hepper welcomes you to an event that will open up new perspectives for the industry. You can look forward to exciting insights into the trends, technologies and challenges that move us all. This kick-off is full of esprit - let yourself be infected!
Sensorimotor skills: Feel the difference
Initial lecture with Vreni Frost: Inspiring. Authentic. Moving.
Immerse yourself in the world of sensorimotor skills with the bestselling author of the book "Hirn und Hupen". With a cheeky, passionate and personal touch, she explains how our perception influences our body and mind. Her expertise combines scientific knowledge with a focus on the essentials: people. Don't miss this inspiring hour that is guaranteed to leave its mark!
Panel discussion
"Sensorimotor skills unvarnished"
Facts, opinions and visions: Our high-calibre panel discussion sheds light on sensorimotor technology from all angles. Medical, technical, scientific and legal - moderated by ZDF presenter Florian Zschiedrich is all about the questions that move our industry. A high-calibre panel has been invited. Get involved in the discussion, ask your questions and take new ideas home with you!
A picture is worth a thousand words
The group photo as a memento of a special day
A moment for eternity: together we will create an image that captures the spirit of this event. Be part of it and show that you are one of the innovators in the industry.
Arguing with confidence: Science that convinces
Workshop 1: Studies you don't know yet
How do you counter the health insurance companies' killer argument about a lack of evidence? With sound science! Dr Stephan Becker and Steven Simon present the latest studies on sensorimotor technology and show you how you can use these findings to put your care on a solid foundation. Learn how to use scientifically sound arguments to prove the effectiveness of sensorimotor foot orthoses and how to assert yourself confidently in your dealings with cost bearers. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need for your daily work.
Delicious lunch break
Making quality visible: Documentation that creates trust
Workshop 2: Efficiency and transparency as a game changer in sensorimotor care
High-quality care begins with a clear analysis and ends with seamless documentation. In this workshop you will learn from Stefan Woltring and Christian Krügerhow standardised protocols can ensure your quality of care and create more trust with prescribers and health insurance companies in the future. Learn how transparent processes facilitate teamwork, minimise errors and strengthen your arguments with cost bearers. With the right strategies, you can raise your care to a new level - efficiently, comprehensibly and professionally.
Rethinking rehabilitation: sensorimotor skills as the key to success
Workshop 3: Retain patients, improve results - with a practical concept for convalescence
Dr Oliver Ludwig presents a practical model, derived from the BG concept "return 2 sports", on how you can optimise the care of rehabilitation patients and retain them in your company in the long term. Especially in the convalescence phase, professional care is the key to sustainable success - and satisfied patients. Together with Jeannette Arend you will learn about simple check methods that can easily record the status of your patients and provide you with the basis for customised care with SMFO. This workshop will show you how sensorimotor technology not only supports rehabilitation, but also strengthens your position as a long-term partner.
Advertising that works
Closing lecture with Marius Hirschmann: Trends and best practices
How do you design advertising that really reaches your target group? Marius Hirschmann, futurologist and head of the agency Zentralsüden, provides exclusive insights into the secrets of good (sensorimotor) advertising. With inspiring examples and practical tips, he will show you how to take your communication to the next level. Marketing that lasts - don't miss it!
A review that motivates
Closing speech with Frank Hepper
We conclude this day with a look back - and an outlook on what is to come. Frank Hepper summarises the most important highlights and sends you into the future with new ideas and fresh motivation.
Beer.Food.Networking.
The perfect end to an inspiring day
A relaxed atmosphere, good conversation and culinary highlights - round off the day with a cool beer and good food. Take the opportunity to socialise, exchange experiences and let the new impulses of the day sink in. Networking as it should be - relaxed and profitable.
Training points
SPEAKERS
Meet interesting experts.
Learn from our speakers who understand your needs and support you in realising them.
LOCATION & COSTS
LOCATION
SPRINGER AKTIV AG
Lengeder Str. 52
13407 Berlin (Reinickendorf)
Phone: +49 (0)30 49 00 03 0
e-mail: info@springer-berlin.de
COSTS
- The participation fee is € 199 per person*. (Sensorimotor centres receive a 25% discount).
- There is a maximum registration limit of 2 persons per company.
- Admission only with ticket after prior registration.
(* However, if you do not attend without prior cancellation, we reserve the right to charge a cost price of € 199. Cancellation is possible up to three weeks before the start of the event (02.05.2025).
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Our academy is easy to reach from all hotels in Berlin Mitte and Berlin Central Station. Our guests have enjoyed staying at these hotels so far:
- Ibis Berlin City Nord
Telephone 030 - 49 8830, 15-minute walk to SPRINGER - Hotel Grenzfall
Ackerstraße 136, 13355 Berlin, https://hotel-grenzfall.de, Phone +49 30-34 33 3300
At Nordbahnhof S-Bahn station → take the S1 to SPRINGER in 20 minutes - NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse,
https://www.nh-hotels.de/hotel/nh-collection-berlin-mitte-friedrichstrasse, Telefon +49 30 - 2062660
At Friedrichstraße S-Bahn station → take the S1 to SPRINGER in 25 minutes - AC Hotel by Marriott Berlin Humboldthain Park
https://www.marriott.de/hotels/travel/berac-ac-hotel-berlin-humboldthain-park, telephone 030-460030
At Gesundbrunnen S-Bahn station → take the S1 to SPRINGER in 15 minutes
Stefan Woltring
Master orthopaedic shoe technician
Stefan Woltring is a master orthopaedic footwear technician and owner of motioncheck Orthopädie-Schuhtechnik in Osnabrück. As co-author of the Essentials "Sensomotorische Einlagen" (Springer Verlag, 2024) and the "Kompendium Orthopädieschuhtechnik", he contributes his extensive practical experience to the scientific discussion. In addition to his work as a lecturer at the Academy of Sports Medicine, he is involved in the "Sensorimotor" working groups of SpiOST and eurocom e.V. for the further development and establishment of standards in the training and documentation of sensorimotor care concepts.
Dr Stephan Becker
Sports scientist
Dr Stephan Becker is a lecturer in the Movement and Training Sciences working group at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau. He has been researching the effectiveness of sensorimotor foot orthoses and foot orthoses for many years and is committed to the scientific foundation of this care. As the author of the essentials "Sensomotoric Insoles" (Springer Verlag, 2024), he provides a well-founded overview of current findings and fields of application.
Steven Simon
Sports scientist
Steven Simon is a doctoral student in sports science and a lecturer in the movement and training sciences working group at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau. His research focuses on the biomechanical analysis and mode of action of sensorimotor insoles.
As co-author of the essential "Sensorimotor foot orthoses" (Springer Verlag, 2024), he contributes to the scientific review of this care approach and has several international peer-reviewed publications to his name. He is also a speaker at national and international seminars and imparts his research findings to orthopaedic technology experts in a practical manner.
Dr Oliver Ludwig
Human biologist
Dr Oliver Ludwig is a human biologist specialising in posture and movement science and a lecturer at the RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau. His research focusses on the functional effects of sensorimotor insoles and biomechanical aspects of movement. As author of the essentials "Einführung in die Ganganalyse" (Springer Verlag, 2022) and the book "Ganganalyse in der Praxis" (Maurer Verlag), he combines theory and practice for evidence-based care.
Jeannette Arend
Sensorimotor expert
Jeannette Arend is Head of Marketing & Medical Affairs at Springer Aktiv AG and, as an in-house expert in sensorimotor function, plays a key role in the development of new products and care concepts. She heads the Springer Academy for Sensorimotor and Biomechanics and is a well-known speaker in the specialist world. Through her close integration of theory and practice and her work in concept development, she contributes significantly to the further development of sensorimotor care.
Marius Hirschmann
Futurologist
Marius Hirschmann is Managing Director of the creative agency Zentralsüden. With his many years of experience in communication strategy and futurology, he looks at what could come with and for brands and organisations. Because the futures that lie ahead of us need to be shaped. Whether it's the next campaign, the future brand positioning or the surprising wildcard event. As an agency partner of Springer Aktiv, Marius presents strategic approaches and best practices for the next steps in strong sensorimotor communication.
Alf Reuter
President of the Federal Guild Association for Orthopaedic Technology, Master Orthopaedic Technician
- Alf Reuter (born 1965) has been a member of the Executive Board of the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology since April 2014. He has held the position of Vice President since April 2017. From November 2017 to March 2020, he headed the Economic Committee. Since March 2020, he has been responsible for the office of President.
- In 2010, Reuter was elected to the board of the Hesse State Guild of Orthopaedic Technology and has held the office of senior master craftsman since 2020.
- Reuter has been a master orthopaedic technician since 1994 and has been the managing partner of OTZ - Orthopädietechnisches Zentrum Lichtenau GmbH in Hessisch Lichtenau and other subsidiaries in Rotenburg an der Fulda and Kassel since 2002.
Vreni Frost
Artist, author and presenter from Berlin
Vreni Frost is an all-rounder in the media and specialises in (women's) health, mental health and equality
The presenter, speaker and author campaigns for topics such as equal rights, justice and health. She presents and speaks for Bayerischer Rundfunk, Spotify, Audible and Podimo, among others, and hosts video formats and events. As a blogger from the very beginning, Vreni Frost has many years of experience as an influencer. She ran her blog neverever.me until 2019, but has largely stayed out of the active influencer business since then. She is much more interested in dealing with current topics of our time in a wide variety of formats.
As colourful and diverse as her topics are, Vreni Frost always works in an analytical and goal-oriented manner with the optimism that everyone can find their own inner strength and satisfaction. After intensive speech and acting training, Vreni Frost works as a professional speaker for audio books and commercials and as a presenter. Examples of her live moderation include the first Congress for Social Consumption in Berlin, the Europace Finance Congress and her on-site moderation at Ifa for Mobilcom/Debitel. In her rousing debates, she displays great journalistic and rhetorical skills that are suitable for a wide variety of events.
Roland Weber
MBE lawyer
Roland Weber MBE specialises in criminal law and is the founder of a renowned Berlin law firm. He has also been the Victims' Commissioner for the State of Berlin since 2012. For his many years of commitment, he was honoured with the Order of Merit of the State of Berlin in 2018 and was inducted into the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2022.
As a member of the Supervisory Board of Springer Aktiv AG, he has been familiar with the legal and regulatory issues surrounding sensorimotor foot orthoses and foot orthoses for many years. In the panel discussion, he will provide valuable insights into how orthopaedic companies can operate with legal certainty in a complex environment.
Florian Zschiedrich
Journalist, moderator
- born 14/02/1986
- 2005: General higher education entrance qualification / Abitur
- 2010: Diploma in Political Science (FU Berlin)
- Since 2005: Event moderator
- (including company anniversaries [e.g. of "Springer"] / "125 years of the Berlin Football Association" / "Forum Corona and Sport" of the German Disabled Sports Association / "Alpha Seal Gala" of the Grund-Bildungs-Zentrum Berlin)
- Since 2011: Editor, reporter and news presenter at Deutsche Welle (DW-TV)
- Since 2016: Sports presenter on ZDF morning programme + ZDF afternoon programme
- Since 2016: Author and reporter for "das aktuelle sportstudio" (ZDF)
- Since 2017: Sports presenter for "sportstudio live" (including winter sports / cycling, gymnastics and Ironman World Championships / ATP tennis tournaments / European Championships / European Football Championship 2024 / Olympics + Paralympics 2024)
Dr med Uta Janenz
Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
Dr Uta Janenz is a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery with a specialisation in paediatric orthopaedics. With her comprehensive training and many years of experience, she is dedicated to a holistic approach to the musculoskeletal system, whereby she understands body and soul as a unit. In her practice in Berlin Charlottenburg, she offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including manual therapy, osteopathy and Arlen's atlas therapy. At the convention, Dr Janenz will share her in-depth knowledge and provide practical insights into sensorimotor development in children. She will demonstrate how an integrative orthopaedic approach can help to promote and improve sensorimotor skills.
Oda Hagemeier
Geschäftsführerin eurocom e.V.
- seit 2001 leitende Tätigkeiten im Bereich Public/Governmental Affairs, Market Access, Interessensvertretung
- fundierte Branchenkenntnisse im Bereich Medizintechnologie, Medizinprodukte, Hilfsmittel, Homecare
und Arzneimittel - versierte Netzwerkerin: Politik, Selbstverwaltung, Kostenträgern und Patientenorganisationen
- Schwerpunktthemen: Erstattungsfähigkeit von Produkten/Dienstleistungen, frühe Nutzenbewertung von Arzneimitteln (AMNOG), Gesundheitswirtschaft, Rahmenbedingungen klinische Forschung