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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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Current Insights and Recommendations for Tourniquet Use
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
First observed during the Roman Empire, devices made of metals and leather controlled hemorrhagic bleeding from extremity amputations during combat. Later coined the tourniquet, these devices were a first-line life-saving measure. It was not until 1864 that tourniquets became an adjunct for good surgical technique (i.e. creating a bloodless surgical field).

 
Falls in People With Multiple Sclerosis
SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
Falls are highly prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and result in a range of negative consequences, such as injury, activity curtailment, reduced quality of life, and increased need for care and time off work. This narrative review aims to summarize key literature and to discuss future work needed in the area of fall prevention for people with MS.

 
Effectiveness of Saline Water and Lidocaine Injection Treatment of Intractable Plantar Keratoma
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
An intractable plantar keratoma (IPK) is a conical thickening of the epidermis’ stratum corneum and a common cause of foot pain that can have a significant detrimental impact on the mobility, quality of life and independence of individuals. Conservative treatments are currently offered to patients with IPK, but they are unsatisfactory since they do not offer a sufficient or permanent reduction of symptoms.

 
Effects of Younger Siblings on the Brace Compliance and Recurrence in Children With Clubfoot During Ponseti Treatment
SOURCE: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica
This study aimed to determine the effects of the number of total siblings, younger siblings, and complex clubfoot deformity on the brace compliance and recurrence in the management of children with clubfoot deformity using the Ponseti technique.

 
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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Calendar of Events
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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 CFPM members.
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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 Chiropodists scope of practice that can be utilized in the treatment of heel and arch pain. FREE for all CFPM members.
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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.