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Atlas Orthotic Lab Limited®
With the largest selection of in-stock premium footwear and a reliable 3-5 day turnaround, it's no wonder that Atlas Orthotic Lab is the clear choice of today's practitioners for custom made orthotics.
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Dormer Laboratories Inc.
Dormer Laboratories Inc.
Industry News
Trichophyton Species As The Cause of A Diabetic Deep Plantar Foot Abscess: A Case Report
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Bacterial diabetic foot infections commonly present with Staphylococcus species involvement; however, Trichophyton species in a deep tissue abscess of the foot involving muscles and tendons is more rare. Dermatophytes predominantly invade the nails and hair, but not the deep tissue. Gardenier and colleagues in 2016 presented a case series of angioinvasive mold infections in burn patients.

 
A Case for Hypochlorous Acid Solution as a Replacement for NSS in Wound Hygiene: A Review
SOURCE: Lower Extremity Review
Chronic hard-to-heal wounds pose a significant burden on both patients and the health care system. Chronic wounds, whether pressure, arterial, venous, or wounds from multiple causes, share certain characteristics, including the presence of biofilms, prolonged inflammation, secondary infection, and delayed healing.

 
The Effectiveness of Personalisation on Health Outcomes of Older People: A Systematic Review
SOURCE: Research on Social Work Practice
As people get older, they tend to have long-term conditions requiring health and social care intervention such as personalisation. Personalisation is person centred ensuring independence and control. To date, no systematic review has examined the effectiveness of personalisation. This review examined the effectiveness of personalisation in older people.

 
Clinical Foot Measurements as a Proxy for Plantar Pressure Testing in People With Diabetes
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
High plantar pressures are associated with increased foot ulcer risk in people with diabetes. Identification of high plantar pressures in people with diabetes is clinically challenging due to time and cost constraints of plantar pressure testing. Factors affecting foot biomechanics, including reduced joint range of motion and foot deformity, are implicated in the development of high plantar pressures and may provide a method to clinically identify those at risk of pressure related complications.

 
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TELUS Health Solutions Inc.
Job Postings
Post your Podiatry or Chiropody Job on the CFPM Website
 
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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Practices for Sale
Chiropodist Wanted – Downtown Toronto Office (posted November 1, 2021)

Chiropodist Wanted – New Graduates Welcome!
For Our 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.…
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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.