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An Overview of Karen A. Langone, DPM | Curriculum Vitae of Karen A. Langone DPM | Recent Events
Dr. Karen Langone DPM specializes in sports and fitness medicine, including medical and biomechanical treatment of the foot, ankle and lower extremities caused by faulty foot mechanics. She is a board certified podiatrist in New York and a national lecturer, with her office located in Southampton, New York.
Dr. Langone is an orthotic specialist and sports medicine podiatrist committed to excellence in foot care, emphasizing conservative care while keeping patients physically active during recovery.
Dr. Karen Langone and her professional staff are concerned for you and your health. She is dedicated to the highest level of customer care. Dr. Langone and her staff maintain the highest levels of accreditation, and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
To learn more about Dr. Langone and her staff, please contact us today.
An Overview of Karen A. Langone, DPM
Dr Karen Langone is a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed her post-graduate training there as well. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and is a Fellow of the Board. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and Past President of the Academy. Dr. Langone is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Practitioners. Dr Langone is the Lead Clinical Director for the New York State Fit Feet Program of Special Olympics international. She lectures extensively nationally and internationally at medical conferences, including at the American College of Sports Medicine, on topics in sports medicine. Dr Langone serves on the medical team for many athletic events including the 7 Day Race, the Boston Marathon, the New York City Marathon, the Easthampton Marathon, the Long Island Marathon and the Ground Zero medical team. She has been featured in numerous podiatry publications and other publications including Fitness magazine, The New York Times, Readers Digest, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsday, Womens Adventure, Good Housekeeping, Scholastic, Woman's Day, ESPN Rise, and iVillage. Dr Langone is in private practice for 21 years specializing in biomechanics.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
FELLOW STATUS
Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
Fellow, National Board of Practitioners
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Lead Clinical Director, New York State, Fit Feet, Special Olympics International
American Podiatric Medical Association
New York State Podiatric Medical Association
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
EDUCATION
New York College of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
State University of New York at Stony Brook B.S. Biological Sciences
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Private Practice, Southampton, NY
STAFF APPOINTMENTS
Southampton Hospital
Hampton Care Center
PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
- World Trade Center Rescue Workers Podiatry Team
- Boston Marathon Podiatry Team
- New York City Marathon Podiatry Team
- Special Olympics Podiatry Team
- Avon Walk for the Cure Podiatry Team
Curriculum Vitae of Karen A. Langone DPM
Professional
Private Practice | Southampton, NY | 1989-Present |
Licensure | New York State Podiatry License #4110 | |
Board Certifications | Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics | 1993 |
Fellowships | Fellow, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine | |
Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine | ||
Associate, American College of Sports Medicine | ||
Medical Staff Privileges | Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY | |
Southampton Care Center, Southampton, NY |
Education
Preceptorship | New York College of Podiatric Medicine | 1986-1987 |
Graduate | New York College of Podiatric Medicine | 1982-1986 |
Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | ||
Undergraduate | State University of New York at Stony Brook | 1978-1982 |
Degree: B.S. Biological Sciences |
American Association for Women Podiatrists
Treasurer, Executive Board | 2012-present |
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM)
Past President, Executive Board | 2011-present |
President, Executive Board | 2010-2011 |
President-Elect, Executive Board | 2009-2010 |
Vice-President, Executive Board | 2008-2009 |
Secretary-Treasurer, Executive Board | 2007-2008 |
Journal Review Committee, Member | 2006-present |
Shoe Evaluation Committee, Member | 2007-present |
Sock Evaluation Committee, Chairperson | 2007 |
Fellow | 2000 |
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Fellow, National Academy of Practitioners | 2013 |
Clinical Appointments
Special Olympics International, Fit Feet New York State Lead Clinical Director |
2004-present |
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
American Association of Women Podiatrists
American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
American Podiatric Medical Association
New York State Podiatric Medical Association
Professional Service
Avon Walk for the Cure Podiatry Team
Boston Marathon Podiatry Team
East Hampton Marathon Medical Director
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training Lecturer
New York City Marathon Podiatry Team
Special Olympics Healthy Athlete
World Trade Center Rescue Workers Podiatry Team
Clinical Appointments
New York State Lead Clinical Director, Fit Feet - 2004- Present
Special Olympics International
Academic Lectures
Pediatric Lower Extremity Development | Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY | September 2005 |
Case Studies in Podiatric Medicine | APMA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA | July 2007 |
Forefoot Injuries | California Podiatric Sports Medicine Seminar, San Francisco, CA | April 2009 |
Forefoot Injuries | Barry University Podiatric Sports Medicine Seminar, Miami, FL | May 2008 |
Forefoot Injuries | Temple College of Podiatric Sports Medicine Seminar, Philadelphia, PA | November 2008 |
Mechanics of Athletic Shoe Function | APMA National Meeting, Toronto,CA | July 2009 |
Athletic Shoe Evaluation | New York College of Podiatric Medicine Sports Medicine Seminar, New York, NY | January 2009 |
Athletic Shoe Update | Suffolk County Podiatric Medical Association | October 2009 |
New York College of Podiatric Medicine Sports Medicine Seminar, New York, NY | November 2007 | |
Athletic Taping Applications and Orthotic Casting | Florida Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Scientific and Management (SAM) Seminar, Orlando, FL | January 2008 |
Special Olympics | Florida Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Scientific and Management (SAM) Seminar, Orlando, FL | January 2008 |
The Pose Method® of Running | Florida Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Scientific and Management (SAM) Seminar, Orlando, FL | January 2009 |
Guest Lecturer TEKSCAN Seminar, New York, NY | April 2009 | |
Mechanics of Athletic Shoe Function and Their Effects on Athletic Performance | APMA Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada | July 2009 |
Running Shoe Technology | APMA National, Toronto, Canada | July 2009 |
SCPMA Annual Meeting | Nov 2009 | |
Top Ways to Maintain Fitness | Florida Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Scientific and Management (SAM) Seminar, Orlando, FL | Jan 2010 |
Bracing and Splinting in the Podiatric Practice | NYSPMA Annual Meeting, New York, NY | Jan 2010 |
Tekscan Featured Presentation | NYSPMA Annual Meeting, New York, NY | Jan 2010 |
Lower Extremity Considerations in the Special Olympics Athlete | American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Baltimore | May 2010 |
Running Shoe Review | APMA Annual Meeting , Seattle WA | July 2010 |
Cutting Edge Gait Analysis, Gait Analysis Workshop | NYCPM Day of Sports Medicine | Nov 2010 |
The Female Athlete | The Running Event, Austin TX | Nov 2010 |
Case Presentation; Gait Analysis Workshop | Scientific Annual Meeting, FPMA Orlando FL |
Jan 2011 |
HiTech Gait Analysis; Gait Analysis Workshop | Day of Sports Medicine, TUSPM, PA |
Feb 2011 |
Sports Medicine Practice; Shoe and Sock Workshop | Day of Sports Medicine, Barry Univ, FL |
Mar 2011 |
Female Athlete: Gluteal Pathology:Gait workshop |
Day of Sports Medicine, CSPM, Samuel Merritt Univ, CA |
Apr 2011 |
Cutting Edge Gait Analysis: The Female Athlete |
Ontario Chiropody Society Annual Meeting Ontario Canada |
May 2011 |
Examination of the Foot and Ankle | American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO |
June 2011 |
Orthotics In Sports | National Athletic Trainers Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA |
June 2011 |
The Female Athlete; The Sports Medicine Practice |
APMA Annual Meeting Boston, MA |
July 2011 |
Barefoot and Minimalist Running | TempleUniv Alumni Assoc Meeting Philadelphia, PA |
Oct 2011 |
The Female Athlete: Computerized Gait Analysis Workshop |
Scientific Annual Meeting,FPMA Orlando, FL |
Jan 2012 |
Computerized Gait Anaysis Workshop | New York Clinical Conference New York, NY |
Jan 2012 |
Examination of the Foot and Ankle | American College of Sports Medicine Annual San Francisco, CA |
Jun 2012 |
Gait Analysis in the Athlete National | Athletic Trainers Annual St Louis, MO |
Jun 2012 |
Gait Training |
APMA Annual Scientific Meeting Washington, DC |
Aug 2012 |
Dynamic Gait Analysis |
NYSPMA Clinical Conference New York NY |
Jan 2013 |
Evaluation of the Athlete |
AAWP Scientific Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Apr 2013 |
Examination of the Foot and Ankle | American College of Sports Medicine Annual Indianapolis, IN |
May 2013 |
Gait Analysis |
APMA Annual Scientific Meeting Las Vegas, NV |
July 2013 |
The Female Athlete |
Scientific Annual Meeting, FPMA Orlando, FL | Jan 2014 |
Gait Analysis |
NY Clinical Conference New York, NY |
Jan 2014 |
Gait Analysis in the Athlete |
AAPSM Annual Meeting Tampa, FL |
Mar 2014 |
Gait Analysis in the Athlete |
ACSM Annual Meeting Orlando, FL |
June 2014 |
Publications
Newsday
May 2011
Summer Footwear
Readers Digest
April 2011
Sock Appeal
Women's Day
April 2011
Beginners Guide to Running
Newsday
March 2011
Barefoot Running
San Francisco Examiner
Feb 2011
Chicago Tribune
January 2011
It's time to shoo, shoe!
They wear just where you need them most, so don't let your loyalty keep you from tossing them
ESPN RISE
January 2011
Treat your feet to new shoes before injuries knock you out of action
New York Times
Nov 2010
Readers Digest
Nov 2010
NY Times
October 2010
In Running Shoes, Get the Best Fit First
Fitness Magazine
February 2010
Dr Langone was featured in Fitness Magazine discussing the occurrence of multiple injuries and what this means for the patient.
Double Jeapordy
Feb 2010
2011
SAM Conference
Computerized Gait Analysis
www.nata.org
November 2010
"High Tech Gait Analysis in the Athlete”
"Athletic Shoe Overview"
www.acsm.org
November 15-18, 2010
The Running Event
Medical Panel
Austin, Texas
www.therunningevent.com
November 6, 2010
AAPSM Day of SportsMedicine
New YorkCollege of Sports Medicine
New York, New York
www.aapsm.org
July 2010
American Podiatric Medical Association Meeting
Seattle, WA
www.apma.org
July 2010
"New Athletic Shoe Technology"
"Common Sports Medicine Injuries"
www.acsm.org
June 2010
American College of Sports Medicine Meeting
www.acsm.org
June 2010
"Common Foot and Ankle Pathologies in the Special Olympics Athlete”
www.acsm.org
January 2010
SAM Conference
Florida Podiatric Medical Association
www.apma.org
January 2010
New York Clinical Conference
Tekscan representative