David A Porter

MD, PhD

David Porter, MD, Ph.D. is a graduate of Ball State University and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr Porter also received his Ph.D in Human Bioenergetics (Sports and Exercise Physiology) from Ball State University’s internationally recognized Human Performance Laboratory. Following his residency in Orthopaedic surgery at Wright State University in Dayton, OH, Dr. Porter completed his fellowship in Foot and Ankle surgery with Tom Clanton,MD and Don Baxter, MD in Houston, TX. Prior to his fellowship Dr Porter also completed a 3 month senior elective in Foot and Ankle surgery with James Amis, MD in Cincinnati, OH In 1996, Dr. Porter joined Methodist Sports Medicine Center staff (NOW Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics) where he is active in clinical practice, research, and teaching. In addition, Dr. Porter serves as instructor at University Indianapolis School of Physical Therapy and the Purdue University Athletic Training program.

In addition to publications in scientific journals and presentations before physicians, Dr. Porter has been involved in written and spoken contributions to the NFL team physicians, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, American College of Sports Medicine. Dr Porter also serves as the Foot and Ankle consultant to the Indianapolis Colts, Purdue University and Butler University as well as numerous other colleges in central Indiana. Dr Porter has also been integrally involved in the care of professional athletes including the NFL, NBA and professional Ballet performers. Dr Porter was cited in April 23rd 2012 edition of Street & Smith’s Sports Business Daily Journal recognized as a leading specialist as it pertains to foot and ankle sports injuries and conditions. And, was awarded the ISMA Commission of Sports Medicine recipient of the Team Physician Award in 2013.

Marque Allen

DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Allen graduated from Rowan University, attended medical school at Temple University, and completed four years of surgical residency and a fifth-year Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He is board-certified in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot (Ankle) and Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He also has a Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Currently, he is the Fellowship Director of Sports Medicine Associates Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Dr. Allen has been a founding partner of Sports Medicine Associates in San Antonio, TX since 2006. He serves as the foot and ankle consultant to multiple university and professional teams, most notably the San Antonio Spurs. Dr. Allen has also been a member of the NBA’s committee on ankle sprain injuries and helped create the NBA screening evaluation tests.

Jason Krystofiak

MD

Jason Krystofiak, MD, CAQSM, a primary care sports medicine physician, is the Section Chief of Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Medical Director of the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health. He is one of the team physicians for Rutgers Athletics including the team physician for Rutgers Football. Dr. Krystofiak is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). He previously served as the Medical Director for Sky Blue FC.

Karli Richards

DPM, FACFAS, CWSP

Dr. Richards earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where she served as chief resident. She also earned a master’s degree in health care administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Richards serves as a podiatric medical advisor for U.S. Soccer and as an ambassador for Spirit of Football, promoting equality and equal pay for female soccer players. Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management.

Terris Dior Hightower

PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS

Hightower is a performance therapist, sport scientist, and foot & ankle researcher from the United States. He spent 2.5 years as a performance therapist and sport scientist with the Washington Wizards & Washington Mystics of the NBA & WNBA respectively. He also spent 1 year as the head performance coach & assistant athletic trainer for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G-League in his last season in 2022. He has a BS in Athletic Training degree from the University of West Florida, an MS in Sport Science degree from American Public University, and is currently finishing up a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) at Elon University for 2025. He currently teaches in an adjunct professor role in the Kinesiology Department at the University of North Carolina A&T State University and consults with NBA teams regarding basketball-specific foot & ankle pathomechanics. Terris is a passionate speaker and life-long learner who loves uncovering thought holes in applied biomechanics and physiotherapy practices to improve athlete care and outcomes