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Predictors of Response to Foot Orthoses and Corticosteroid Injection
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Plantar heel pain is a disabling foot condition that has a significant impact on health-related quality of life. Prevalence estimates of plantar heel pain in the community range between 4 and 10%, while in athletes, prevalence estimates range between 5 and 18%. Despite the relatively high prevalence of plantar heel pain, there is limited high-quality evidence to guide health professionals regarding the interventions that are most effective.

 
Understanding The Essential Role Of Skin Barrier Repair In Treating Skin Conditions
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Ensuring adequate skin moisture is often a neglected aspect of providing optimal treatment for lower extremity skin conditions. With this in mind, this author discusses evolving paradigms of skin structure and function, reviews key ingredients of topical moisturizers and emphasizes patient education on OTC moisturizer use.

 
Evaluation and Treatment of Osteosarcopenia in Older Adults
SOURCE: Lower Extremity Review
Bone loss (osteopenia/osteoporosis) and loss of muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) are two of the most prevalent chronic conditions among aging adults. However, the mention of osteosarcopenia might garner a few puzzled looks. This relatively new term describes a geriatric syndrome in which osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia overlap in the same individual.

 
Application of Tele-Podiatry in Diabetic Foot Management
SOURCE: Science Direct
Telemedicine had been proposed as a tool to manage diabetes, but its role in management of diabetic foot ulcer is still evolving. The COVID-19 pandemic and related social restrictions have necessitated the use of telemedicine in the management of diabetic foot disease (tele-podiatry), particularly of patients classified as low-risk.

 
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 2020 Annual Conference
This year's conference will be delivered virtually via an interactive and engaging platform that allows delegates to attend from anywhere around the world. We are currently working on the program, but registration is open.
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CFPM Annual Conference Speaker Spotlight
Each week, CFPM will be profiling a selection of speakers leading up to the CFPM Annual Conference: November 12-14, 2020. 

You can see the full selection of Conference Speakers on our website
 
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Practices for Sale
Practice for Sale - West Toronto
(Posted October 6, 2020) Podiatrist retiring and wishes to sell the practice. Located in the Kingsway on Bloor St., across from the Royal York subway. Mainly routine care and orthotics with room to grow the practice. Currently seeing about half of what I saw last year, this business will be priced accordingly. Contact Robert N. Sterin, DPM at 416-420-9686 (cell) or at rnsterindpm@gmail.com. 

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