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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.
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SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Metatarsal fractures account for five to six percent of all fractures, with approximately 68 percent involving the fifth metatarsal, usually due to acute trauma or repetitive chronic stress.1 Athletes are particularly prone to Jones and stress fractures from over-use, pivoting and shifting. Runners and jumpers are also at significant risk for these fractures. According to Cakir and colleagues, fifth metatarsal fractures account for more than 50 percent of traumatic metatarsal fractures, which is comparable in athletes, who typically present with acute lateral foot pain after a twisting injury or landing from a jump.`

 
SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
The COVID-19 pandemic’s profound effect on the healthcare system will produce a ripple across all healthcare industry sectors, including podiatric medicine and surgery. Some of these changes are obvious and currently taking place, and many are still to be determined. Patients and physicians are both comfortable with telemedicine for multiple types of encounters. A recent study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery by Kingery and colleagues demonstrated the power of postoperative telemedicine appointments.

 
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Occupational musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent in healthcare workers and are reported to be profession-specific. There is, however, a paucity of information around the injuries sustained from working as a podiatrist. This paper looks at the incidence of injury from working as a podiatrist, the aggravating factors to sustain these injuries and whether the changes in workload due to the COVID-19 pandemic altered the incidence.

 
SOURCE: International Journal of Environamental Research and Public Health
Anaerobic power and capacity are considered determinants of performance and are usually assessed in athletes as a part of their physical capacities’ evaluation along the season. For that purpose, many field tests have been created. The main objective of this study was to analyze the agreement between four field tests and a laboratory test. Nineteen CrossFit® (CF) athletes were recruited for this study (28.63 ± 6.62 years) who had been practicing CF for at least one year.

 
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Take advantage of the variety of Sponsorship opportunities for the 2021 CFPM Annual Conference. We offer promotional opportunities for you among more than 250 delegates from across Canada from a diverse range of professions related to foot care. Our conference caters to all members of the office, including front and back of house staff.

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Our current speaker list includes Gurdeep Pandher, a Sikh-Canadian, Yukon-based author, teacher and performer who brings joy and positivity through his Punjabi dance videos and classes.

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Infracare
TELUS Health Solutions Inc.
Job Postings
Are you energetic and friendly? Are you a team player that is always striving to deliver the best care? Do you want to be part of a comprehensive and empowering foot clinic?

Advanced Foot & Orthotic Clinic in Midland, Ontario, is currently seeking a CHIROPODIST. All Chiropodists and Podiatrists (including new graduates and current students) are welcome to apply! Our growing clinic requires an individual that provides the highest quality of Chiropody care with the utmost attention to customer service.

We are keen to find a high energy candidate that would like to build a mission-driven clinic with us! You can succeed in our practice if you are a person who gets things done, thrives on working with others and gains fulfillment from helping others live their best lives.
 
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The CFPM can post a job posting to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is FREE for all CFPM members and $150 for non-members (for a 30 day posting).

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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CFPM can post a practice for sale ad to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is FREE to members only. Click here to post your listing. 

Calendar of Events
10
Sep 2021
 
FREE for CFPM members.
24
Sep 2021
 
FREE for CFPM members
8
Oct 2021
 
FREE for CFPM members
22
Oct 2021
 
FREE for all CFPM members.
11
Nov 2021
 
This year's conference is being delivered virtually via an interactive and engaging platform that allows delegates to attend from anywhere around the world. Registration opens soon.

Thursday, November 11 - Pre-Conference - 12 to 4 p.m.
12
Nov 2021
 
Friday, November 12 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
13
Nov 2021
 
Saturday, November 13 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.