10 – 12 April 2025 in Wiesbaden, Germany

Thanks to all participants!

We are pleased to look back on a successful education event, which brought together leading professionals in orthopedics, sports medicine and physiotherapy to explore the latest innovations in biomechanical measurement systems and their practical applications in clinical and therapeutic settings.

More than 80 participants from across the globe joined us for inspiring days of expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops and live demonstrations. The event fostered interdisciplinary exchange and showcased how cutting-edge technology can enhance diagnostics, treatment planning and patient outcomes.

We sincerely thank all speakers, partners and attendees for their active participation and valuable contributions. The overwhelmingly positive feedback encourages us to continue developing innovative training formats that bridge clinical practice and technological advancement.

Here are some first impressions, more will follow soon.

This was the program in detail:

DAY 1

Thu. April 10

Target Audience:
Customers, Users, Operators, Potential Customers, Application Specialists

Module:
Fundamentals of Posture and Motion Analysis

Hands-On Training:
Dive deep into the core principles of posture and motion analysis. Learn how to effectively use DIERS systems to conduct precise measurements and interpret complex data.

Expert Guidance:
Gain insights from industry-leading experts who will guide you through practical applications and technical skills enhancement.

09:00 – 09:30
Welcome session:
Opening remarks –
Introduction to the DIERS Academy and event overview

09:30 – 12:00
Introduction to DICAM

4D posture Lab
Statistical spine measurement:
patient and system preparation + Data analysis

4D motion Lab (1)
Dynamic measurement approach –
theory and preparation

12:00 – 12:15: Coffee break

12:15 – 01:30
4D motion Lab (2)

Dynamic measurement approach – practical session (including measurement execution)

01:30 – 02:30: Lunch break

02:30 – 04:00

Practical sessions: 4D posture & 4Dmotion Lab
Break-out time
Hands-on practice on our devices in smaller groups
Time for individual questions

04:00 – 05:30
Functional analyses with tools as Free2Move and EMG

DAY 2+3

Fr./Sa. April 11 + 12

Target Audience:
Customers, Users, Potential Customers, Application Specialists

Focus:
Interactive Seminars and Workshops

Networking Opportunities:
Connect with fellow industry professionals, share experiences, and build lasting relationships that can drive your professional growth.



Case Presentations:

Engage in detailed case studies and real-world applications presented by DIERS experts and participants, showcasing the versatility and effectiveness of our systems.



Skill Enhancement Workshops:

Participate in specialized workshops designed to help you leverage DIERS systems for maximum outcomes in various applications. Learn innovative techniques and best practices to stay ahead in your field.

09:00
Onboarding
Carsten Diers, DIERS International GmbH

09:15
Get Your Bearings!
Clinical Cases on the 4D Posture Lab
Marco Sowa, DIERS International GmbH

10:30
Clinical Case sample

11:00
Connecting the Dots:
Clinical Relevance of Understanding Kinematic Joint Chains in Treating Orthopaedic Diseases
Prof. Dr. Marcel Betsch – Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen

12:00 p.m. Lunch break

01:30
Update DIERS
Carsten Diers, DIERS International GmbH

02:15
Scoliosis treatment –
according to the Schroth Method
Dr. Christian Hülstrunk, Asklepios Katharina-Schroth Clinic, Bad Sobernheim

02:45: Coffee break

03:00
Poetry in Motion –
Clinical Cases on the 4Dmotion Lab
Marco Sowa, DIERS International GmbH

04:15
Proceedings on DIBASYS –
TMJ Disorder diagnostics
Ann-Kristin Becker, Universityclinic Rostock – FORBIOMIT
Dr. Dennis Perchthaler, DIERS International GmbH

04:45
Physiotherapeutic Concepts
Carsten Diers, DIERS International GmbH

05:15
Conclusion, End of Day 1

07:30
Dinner-Event, networking, chatting, laughing

09:00
Good Morning!
Marco Sowa, DIERS International GmbH

09:15
Introduction Workshops
Marco Sowa, DIERS International GmbH

A AI in Insole treatment
Christoph Brandin, Sequence®, Kopenhagen,
DK Dirk Verstraete, Metrics in Balance, Gent, BEL

B EMG-based Biofeedback
Dr. David Friebe, DIERS International GmbH
Dr. Dennis Perchthaler, DIERS International GmbH

C DIERS free²move
Marco Sowa, DIERS International GmbH

09:30
Workshop Session (1)

10:30
Workshop Session (2)

11:30
Workshop Session (3)

12:30 p.m. Lunch break

02:00
Ankle Arthritis & TAR –
Importance of the 4Dmotion Lab
Dr. Marcus Preis – ATOS MVZ Wiesbaden

02:50
The Thoracolumbar Joint as the Pivot Point
in Human Locomotion
Drs. Piet van Loon – Polikliniek Proktovar, Hengelo, NED

03:30
Time for questions / discussion

04:00
Certificate Presentation, Summary, Networking, Goodbye!

Venue

It was a special pleasure for us to welcoming the participants of the DIERS ACADEMY in our new company building with modern and spacious premises. It is located near to the city center of Wiesbaden:

DIERS International GmbH
Christof-Ruthof-Weg 6, 55252 Wiesbaden

DIERS International GmbH
DIERS International GmbH

Christof-Ruthof-Weg 6
55252 Wiesbaden
Germany

The nearest airport is Frankfurt a.M. (FFM), only about 30 km away from the venue.

Sightseeing…

Beside expanding the professional knowledge, there was also the opportunity to get to know the many sights of the Rhine-Main region.

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We are looking forward to upcoming events.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

academy@diers.de | Tel. +49 6134 280 150