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A new article published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice by Jarl and colleagues dives head first into the ongoing debate about the appropriate weight bearing status for patients undergoing treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
The bunion deformity, technically termed hallux abductovalgus or HAV, is a 3-plane positional deformity of the great toe and first metatarsal and can ultimately lead to pain with shoe wearing and walking. Conservative treatment is always favored first; however, the only way to truly eliminate the deformity itself is by surgical correction.
Plantar heel pain (PHP) accounts for 11–15% of foot symptoms requiring professional care in adults. Recovery is variable, with no robust prognostic guides for sufferers, clinicians or researchers. Therefore, we aimed to determine the validity, reliability and feasibility of questionnaire, clinical and biomechanical measures selected to generate a prognostic model in a subsequent cohort study.
Heterotopic ossification describes the aberrant formation of ectopic bone in soft tissue. Posttraumatic or acquired heterotopic ossification is a recognized complication of orthopedic trauma, surgery and burns. Heterotopic ossification can be a source of restricted range of motion when located around joints and can also cause pain.
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.
Milton Foot and Orthotic Clinic is looking to hire a part time or full time Chiropodist to cover a maternity leave from June - December 31st. Successful candidates are welcome to continue on with permanent part time hours once patient base has been established and may start immediatley preceeding maternity leave. We offer comprehensive family foot care with a special focus on biomechanics, sports medicine and diabetic foot care.
Successful applicants *must* have excellent bedside manner, be energetic, friendly, organized, punctual and professional. Strong knowledge of biomechanics, diabetic footcare, routine footcare and surgical nail removal is ideal. Practitioners must hold liability insurance and be licensed to practice in Ontario. Percentage split to be offered. New graduates welcome! Please forward resumes Attn: Lisa Henry at Miltonfootclinic@gmail.com
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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.
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.
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.