Podiatry This Week
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SpiderTech Inc.

Reader Poll

Which emerging procedure or technology are you most interested in incorporating into your practice?

Minimally invasive bunion surgery
Subchondroplasty
3-D Printed custom surgical implants
Patient support apps associated with devices or treatments

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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
Customized Footwear In Retail: Is This A Threat Or An Opportunity For Podiatry?
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
As technology continues to evolve, what will this mean for the customized footwear industry? More specifically, what are the potential benefits and challenges that the podiatrist may face in light of this evolution? In this article, the author introduces emerging technology and strategies in this industry so that podiatrists can educate themselves about the changes and what role they may take on in the process.

 
The Challenges with Pickleball: A Clinician’s Perspective
SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
Pickleball has exploded in popularity the past decade or so. Especially with seniors! More than 3 million people of all ages in the United States alone play and that number is growing by 10% every year, according to Athletic Business. The allure of the sport, especially for seniors, is that there isn’t a lot of running, but there is a lot of competition.

 
Using Real Time Clinical Gait Analysis in the Assessment and Treatment of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Real time clinical gait analysis (RTCGA) is often incorporated as part of a general or lower limb musculoskeletal (MSK) adult patient assessment. However, it is not known if RTCGA is clinically effective as a useful outcome measure or aids in decision making. Whether there is a clinical worth in conducting RTCGA in adult MSK consultations remains controversial. 

 
Feasibility of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Adolescents with Disability
SOURCE: Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Adolescents with disability are less active and have lower levels of physical fitness than their typically developing peers. Schools are ideal settings to address this; however, few school-based interventions have been designed and evaluated among this group. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of a time-efficient school-based physical activity intervention for adolescents with disability.

 
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 - Registration open for Exhibitors/Sponsors

CFPM's Annual (Virtual) Conference is scheduled for Nov. 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.

 
CFPM Board of Directors - Expression of Interest

Volunteering is a great way to expand your network, learn new skills and contribute to your professional community.

Your motivation for sharing some of your time with CFPM can be for a number of reasons:

- Give back to your profession.
- Enhance your professional and business skills.
- Develop your industry contacts and relationships.
- Support the sector in which you work, and help influence the direction of CFPM.
- Help fellow association members benefit from high-caliber programs and events.

If you know you can contribute the time and wish to serve on the Board for a minimum of one year, please complete our form. A representative may have additional questions to determine where your skills might be of greatest help to the members of CFPM.Thank you!


 
Infracare
ToeFX Canada
Job Postings
Chiropodist Wanted - Belleville (posted June 1, 2021)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission
 
If you are interested, please provide the following information: Your experience, expertise and how you would be the right fit for this type of work environment. They welcome you to show your uniqueness/compassion when compiling your information. 

Send resume to: vip@stepbystepomg.ca See full details here.
 
 Add A Job Posting. This service is FREE for all CIFST Members. Follow the link. 

Paragon Orthotic Laboratory
Paragon Orthotic Laboratory®
Digital Orthosis Compound is indispensable in fabricating a digital orthosis. The compound is molded directly onto the area and cures to a permanent form in minutes. DOC is superior to other silicone-based products because of the dependability of the setting time. Firm but yielding, soft yet durable, and similar in appearance, touch and resiliency to that of natural rubber.
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Practices for Sale
Post your practice for sale on the CFPM Website
CFPM can post a practice for sale ad to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is FREE to members only. Click here.
Calendar of Events
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 has been practicing 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.