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Industry News
Can Topical Oxygen Have An Impact On DFU Healing?
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Data continue to accumulate for some role of topical oxygen (TOT) in tissue repair and wound healing.  A study from Golledge and colleagues in Australia reveals some interesting developments. Their systematic review and meta-analysis examined evidence for the benefit of topical oxygen therapy in healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).

 
How Do We Use Gait Analysis to Measure Walking Consistency?
SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
Have you ever asked yourself this simple question: why do we measure and analyze gait? Overall, the answers will revolve around the same ideas: to gauge the functional status of a person; to follow-up the natural history of a disease; to determine immediate or long-term treatment requirement and effects.

 
Plantar Soft Tissues and Achilles Tendon Thickness and Stiffness in People with Diabetes
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Diabetes mellitus is associated with changes in soft tissue structure and function. However, the directionality of this change and the extent to which either tissue thickness or stiffness contributes to the pathogenesis of diabetes-related foot ulcerations is unclear.

 
Surgical Management of Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica of the Posterior Medial Ankle Using a Medial Malleolar Osteotomy
SOURCE: Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica (DEH) or Trevor's disease is a rare skeletal condition that forms osteochondroma like lesions in the epiphysis of long bones. This occurs mainly in pediatric patients with a predilection for the lower extremities.

 
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
May is Foot Health Month!
To celebrate Foot Health Month, we have created a video for 2021. The theme of this year's video is "Independence".  Please post, share, like and use the hashtag #FootHealthMonth. 

Check out the CFPM website to see what other activities we have for Foot Health Month. 
 
CFPM Annual Conference - Registration open for Exhibitors/Sponsors

CFPM's Annual (Virtual) Conference is scheduled for November 11 to 13, 2021. Registration is now open for Exhibitors/Sponsors. The Conference Committee has begun working on the program and will be announcing topics and speakers starting in June. Visit our website often for updates.

 
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Job Postings
New Job Postings in Toronto (North York) and Winnipeg, Manitoba

Full Time Chiropody Position - Toronto (North York) (posted May 10, 2021)
 
Located in a busy North York Medical building, I am looking for a Chiropody associate to work Tuesdays 12-7 p.m., Wed 8-12 p.m., Thurs 8-4pm, Fri 8-2 p.m. and 2 Saturdays a month from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Compensation to be determined. All interested parties can forward their resumes to ladasfootclinic@yahoo.com
 
Full-Time Podiatrist Winnipeg, Manitoba (posted May 7, 2021)
 
Foot & Ankle Clinic is seeking a full-time podiatrist to join our team in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The clinic has an interest in chronic foot and ankle pain utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging while maintaining exceptional services through evidence-based medicine. Candidate must be professional, friendly with strong bedside manners. Ideal candidate will be qualified from UK or Australia with BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine. Further education towards MSc would be of interest. Must be proficient in general duties of podiatry (biomechanics, diabetes, nail surgeries, custom orthotics) with mentoring in Dx local anesthetic infiltrations to the foot and ankle, have possibly completed cortico-steroid injection course. Successful applicants must be registered to practice in Manitoba (College of Podiatrists of Manitoba) with liability insurance. Please forward resume Attn: Dr. Amar Gupta at fortgarryfootclinic@gmail.com (www.winnipegfootclinic.com)
  
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Practices for Sale
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Calendar of Events
28
May 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #6 - Solutions beyond Orthotics
We will explore a case study that highlights the challenges that can be encountered when conservative methods (such as orthotics) fail. The aim of this webinar is to discuss surgical soft tissue treatment options that are within a chiropodist's scope of practice that can be utilized in the treatment of heel and arch pain. FREE for all CFPM 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.
18
Jun 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #8 Treatment of trigger points using Radial Shockwave in a Podiatric setting. A novel approach
The Dolorclast Method - Shockwave use in a Podiatric Setting: A novel approach using trigger points with speaker Dr. Howard Penn. Objectives:

1. What are shock waves.
2. Indications for ESWT
3. Proven mechanisms of action
4. Clinical evidence
5. Practical applications using trigger points

Dr. Penn currently practices podiatric medicine and surgery in Buffalo, New York for the past 32 years. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Shockwave therapy has been a very effective treatment modality in his practice for the past 20 years for a variety of musculoskeletal ailments. FREE for all CFPM members.
11
Nov 2021
 
2021 Annual Conference
This year's conference is being delivered virtually via an interactive and engaging platform that allows delegates to attend from anywhere around the world.

Conference Schedule Snapshot:

Thursday, November 11 - Pre-Conference - 12 to 4 p.m.
Friday, November 12 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 13 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.