During Foot Health Month in May 2021, CFPM members were encouraged to send us pictures of their socks. All entries were entered into a draw for a $250 Amazon Gift Card. This is a compilation of all the entries. Thank you to our Foot Health Month Sponsor for SimCan for their generous support!
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SOURCE: Podiatry Today
With the opioid epidemic raging, podiatric surgeons must be able to provide effective and responsible pain relief without risking opioid addiction. A poster presented at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 2021 Annual Scientific Conference, winner of the second place in the scientific format, identified several risk factors—including rearfoot surgery—for opioid abuse following lower extremity surgery. The retrospective review focused on 6,887 patients (62 percent women) who had surgery of the forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot or ankle.
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SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill have demonstrated that, with training, neural control of a powered prosthetic ankle can restore a wide range of abilities, including standing on challenging surfaces and squatting. Helen Huang PhD, the Jackson Family Distinguished Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at NC State and UNC; Aaron Fleming, a PhD candidate in the joint BME department; and their collaborators wanted to know what would happen if an amputee, working with a physical therapist (PT), trained with a neural controlled powered prosthetic ankle on activities that are challenging with typical prostheses.
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SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, populations were advised to remain at home to control viral spread. Government-mandated restrictions on free movement affected individuals’ engagement with physical activity, with reported increases leading to biopsychosocial health benefits and conversely increased sedentary behaviour leading to poorer health. Good foot health is key to enabling physical activity and maximal participation in activities of occupation and daily living.
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SOURCE: JBMR Plus
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is caused by loss‐of‐function mutations in ALPL resulting in decreased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. Metatarsal stress fracture (MSF) is a common clinical feature of hypophosphatasia in adults. In this study, the primary objectives were to determine whether new cases of ALPL variants could be identified in patients with MSF and who also had serum ALP concentration below the reference range and to phenotype their clinical course.
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The 2021 CFPM Annual Conference provides the opportunity to showcase your products and services to an audience with a common goal to foster the development of safe and effective products and therapies for patients. See our sponsorship package options here.
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Chiropodist Wanted – Downtown Toronto Office (Near Queen Subway)
For Downtown Toronto Office (Near Queen Subway)
The chiropodist will provide professional patient care, including but not limited to: nail and callus care, wart treatment, treating acute and chronic wounds, custom orthotics, biomechanical and gait analysis, ingrown nails, fungal nails, laser and shockwave treatments, pain management, nail surgeries, health education/counselling etc.…
Registered Full-time Chiropodist
Registered Chiropodist Required to work full-time with benefits opportunity.
Full scope of practice required, including injections and prescription writing.
Collaborating with and working alongside other health professionals an asset.
Ability to work in busy work environment an asset.
New grads welcome.
ADD A JOB POSTING:
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).
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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.
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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.
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