Podiatry This Week
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What do you feel poses the most significant challenge to wound healing for patients?

Concomitant medical issues like diabetes mellitus or peripheral arterial disease.
Adequately offloading the ulcerative area.
Lack of protective sensation.
Risk or presence of infection.

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Atlas Orthotic Lab
Atlas Orthotic Lab Limited
Atlas provides quality custom made orthotics, the largest selection of brand name footwear with a superior ordering platform. Our iPad Scanning Technology option enables contactless casting along with time and cost savings. Guaranteed 3-5 day turnaround time for all orders - all year long. Atlas - the clear choice for today’s orthotics.
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Dormer Laboratories Inc.
Dormer Laboratories Inc.
Industry News
Recommending Basketball Shoes: Educating Athletes On Keys To Appropriate Selection
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
“What is the most appropriate shoe for me?” This may possibly be the most common patient question for any of us who treat athletes of any age or proficiency. Of course, there is not always a straightforward answer, whether we are being asked about running shoes, court shoes, soccer boots or, for me especially, basketball shoes.

 
Foot Drop: A Primer
SOURCE: Lower Extremity Review
Foot drop (also known as steppage gait) is an inability to lift the forefoot due to the weakness of dorsiflexors of the foot. This, in turn, can lead to an unsafe antalgic gait, potentially resulting in falls. The etiologies behind this presentation are varied and include muscular, neurologic, spinal, autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. Depending on the etiology, treatment options differ.

 
When it Comes to Feeling Pain, Touch or an Itch, Location Matters
SOURCE: Science Daily
When you touch a hot stove, your hand reflexively pulls away; if you miss a rung on a ladder, you instinctively catch yourself. Both motions take a fraction of a second and require no forethought. Now, researchers at the Salk Institute have mapped the physical organization of cells in the spinal cord that help mediate these and similar critical "sensorimotor reflexes."

 
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Impact of Increased Time From Injury to Surgery
SOURCE: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) functions biomechanically to prevent anterior and rotational motion of the tibia relative to the femur. Clinically, the ACL provides stability for cutting and pivoting activities. It has been established that ACL and meniscal lesions lead to the development of knee osteoarthritis, with or without surgery.

 
SpiderTech Calf & Arch Pre-Cut
SpiderTech Inc.
Manufactured in Toronto, Canada. The SpiderTech Calf and Arch Spider provides support for patients dealing with a variety of Calf, Ankle, and Foot issues. The support can be in the form of additional proprioceptive feedback important after injury and exercise induced fatigue. It is also beneficial for pain control, range of motion deficit caused by increased muscle tone and improved fluid transfer.
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Events
 
CFPM Annual Conference Attendees - All Session Recordings Now Available On-Line
Did you recently attend the CFPM Annual Conference in November? Did you miss a session or would like to see one again? Login to the dedicated portal using your unique login and password. This would have been emailed to you back in early November. Make sure to check out Opening Keynote - Dr. Ivan Bristow, UK - “The Game is Afoot!” Dermatology, skin lesions and Sherlock Holmes and Closing Keynote - Andre Durie. 

Please Note: Only registered attendees of the 2020 virtual conference can get access to the sessions using your unique login code that was emailed to you. This is the same code used during the event. 
 
NOW Available in our On-Line Store: ASTM Level 3 Barrier Protection Mask
  

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Based on ASTM F2100 standards, this mask provides the highest level of protection during medical procedures. Advanced fluidresistant and filtration capabilities of the mask provide all-in-one protection for wound care, line changes and dental work. This mask is recommended for procedures with a high risk of fluid splash when handling trauma or caring for ER and ICU patients. 50 masks per box.

Naylor Association Solutions
Naylor Association Solutions
Job Postings
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CFPM can post a job posting or practice for sale ad to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is free to members only.  

Practices for Sale
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The CFPM can post a practice for sale ad to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is free to members only.