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What do you feel is the most important procedure to perform to prevent recurrence of hammertoes post-operatively?

Interphalangeal fusion
Soft-tissue rebalancing
Plantar plate repair
Correction of concomitant bony deformities such as bunions

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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
Could Patients Tap Their Way To Better Health?
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
When recommending activity regimens to patients, is one style of dancing an “untapped” resource? A recent study in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care examined how tap dance as an activity might affect plantar pressure, postural stability, ankle range of motion and lower extremity functional strength for older patients at risk for diabetic foot complications. This randomized, single-blind, prospective study looked at 40 at-risk patients.

 
The Challenges of Shifting Plantar Pressure
SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
Center of pressure (COP), and its response to activity within the sensorimotor system, is an oft-reported biomechanical measure of balance and gait. COP represents the location on the support surface where the pressure from the soles of the feet would be applied if that pressure were concentrated in a single spot. COP shifts in response to perturbations in balance and activity within the neuromuscular control system making it an important indicator of sensorimotor impairments.

 
The Biopsychosocial-Digital Continuum of Foot Orthosis Practice and Research
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Foot orthoses have been used for decades despite uncertainty surrunding their therapeutic efficacy. Orthoses have been used exclusively to affect neuro-biomechanical input and outcome variables, however, there is emerging evidence that therapeutic efficacy may be affected by a psychological stimulus. Critical appraisal of the literature highlights that there is no holistic model upon which foot orthosis practice is taught, practised nor investigated.

 
Management of Plantar Heel Pain
SOURCE: British Journal of Sports Medicine
Plantar heel pain (PHP), which affects 4%–7.0% of the community, is associated with impaired health-related quality of life including social isolation, a poor perception of health status and reduced functional capabilities. PHP predominantly affects sedentary middle-aged and older adults, and is estimated to account for 8.0% of all injuries related to running. The condition is characterised by first step pain and pain during weight-bearing tasks, particularly after periods of rest.

 
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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Job Postings
Full Time Chiropodist wanted - The Milton Foot & Orthotic Clinic (posted March 29, 2021)
The Milton Foot and Orthotic Clinic is looking to hire a full-time chiropodist to cover a maternity leave from June- December 31. Successful candidates are welcome to continue on with permanent part time hours once patient base has been established and may start immediately with part time hours preceeding maternity leave coverage. We offer comprehensive family foot care with a special focus on biomechanics, sports medicine and diabetic foot care. 
 
Successful applicants *must* have excellent bedside manner, be energetic, friendly, organized, punctual and professional. Strong knowledge of biomechanics, diabetic footcare, routine footcare and surgical nail removal is ideal. Practitioners must hold liability insurance and be licensed to practice in Ontario. Percentage split to be offered. New graduates welcome! Please forward resumes Attn: Lisa Henry at  Miltonfootclinic@gmail.com 
 
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Calendar of Events
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Apr 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #4 - How Patients Really Find You in 2021
In this webinar, you will learn the secret to improving prospects’ search experience so that they happily convert into patients.

When patients search online for a new podiatrist, their search starts from any number of entry points outside of their website and travels from one stop to another in any order. While you can’t control where patients will go first or next to get information about your practice, you can increase your visibility, provide the kind of information they seek to make their provider decision easier, and lead them to your website to book an appointment.

Please join us in discussing the essential components of a web presence and how to optimize them to increase your visibility, build your reputation, leapfrog over the competition, and win new patients. FREE for all members.
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Apr 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #5 - 5 Steps to Prepare for a Public Health Medical Device Reprocessing Audit
In this webinar, Aileen Gunda and Mike Knapp from MDRCS discuss helpful ways to prepare your medical device reprocessing system for a successful public health audit. FREE for all members.
4
Jun 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #7 - The six principal factors involved with staff disengagement or de-motivation and the "Engagement Wheel"
We will go over the six main factors involved with staff "checking out" and losing their motivation. The good news is that you can be a positive influence and help each one of your staff to remain engaged and motivated. The facts of running a clinic is that your you and your staff are faced daily with these factors. Knowing about them and how to help you staff deal with them can be a tremendous force in keeping your team happy, engaged and coming to work willing to give you their 110%. FREE for all CFPM members.