Podiatry This Week
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We are pleased to announce the formation of the new Board for the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM). This board is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers who are committed to provide national and international representation, recognition and advocacy for podiatry in Canada.

The Importance of Board Members

Our board members play a crucial role in shaping the future of podiatric medicine in Canada. Their time, expertise, and passion help guide the direction of our initiatives, strengthen our programs, and ensure the voice of podiatric professionals is heard at all levels.

Call for Additional Volunteers

We are currently seeking more board members and volunteers to join various committees. If you are passionate about the field of podiatric medicine and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to consider getting involved.

Your contributions will help us continue to build a strong and vibrant community of podiatrists. Please reach out if you are interested in serving or learning more about available opportunities.

Together, we can become the leading national association for representing the podiatry profession and a trusted source of information on Canadian foot health, paving the way for a brighter future for podiatric medicine in Canada!

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Industry News
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors represent a class of medications that have significantly reshaped the landscape of inflammatory disease treatment. Originally developed for treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, JAK inhibitors have gained traction in dermatology due to their ability to modulate various inflammatory pathways that contribute to skin diseases.

 
SOURCE: Lower Extremity Review
Posterior malleolus fractures have been associated with ankle instability because the ligament pull that follows such fractures can lead to movement of the fracture fragment and consequently disrupt the weight-bearing surface’s integrity. Falls are a multifactorial phenomenon and a cause of increasing rates of mortality and morbidity in older adults, and are significant contributors to disability or early institutionalization.

 
SOURCE: Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Achilles tendinosis has numerous possible etiologies including overuse, decreased tendon blood supply and tensile strength due to aging, muscle imbalance or weakness, and excessive pronation of the foot. The pathology of tendonosis is not completely understood since there is poor scientific evidence.

 
SOURCE: Journal of Tissue Viability
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) poses a significant and escalating global public health concern, with an estimated prevalence of 643 million by 2030, projected to reach 784 million by 2045. Among the severe complications associated with DM, diabetic foot ulcers are particularly concerning due to their association with lower limb amputation and increased mortality.

 
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Job Postings
Full or Part-Time Chiropodist (including new graduates) - Advanced Foot and Orthotic Clinic (Posted January 8, 2024)  
Advanced Foot & Orthotic Clinic in Midland, Ontario is currently seeking a FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME REGISTERED CHIROPODIST.  All Chiropodists and Podiatrists (including new graduates) are welcome to apply!   Our growing clinic requires an individual that provides high quality Chiropody care with the utmost attention to customer service. 
Our clinic will provide you with support staff, up-to-date equipment, and a warm and friendly work environment.  The clinic has 10 treatment rooms, orthotic lab with ability to modify orthotics, VeriScan Podiatric Scanner, and comprehensive sterilization area.
Work/life balance and time to refill your physical and mental well-being is of the utmost importance.   Clinic hours of half-day Fridays, and no evening hours, allows you to start your evenings and weekends early and fill your physical and mental well-being bucket!
The clinic is located at the gateway to the world famous 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and offers something for everyone in this four-season community.   Hiking, biking, golf, ski hills, boating, fishing – just to name a few, are right at your doorstep.
Duties
Perform full scope of practice according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
Conduct comprehensive chiropody services including foot assessments and diagnoses to identify foot conditions and abnormalities
Provide treatment and management plans for various foot conditions, including corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, diabetic foot care, wound management and foot deformities
Deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the clinic’s success. This includes treating scheduled patients, enhancing retention, and effectively communicating management plans
Requirements
Registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Current Professional Liability Insurance in keeping with the College’s Standards
Trained in nail surgeries, custom foot orthotics, stockings, footwear and bracing
Able to work independently in a private clinical setting
Ethical and compassionate focus on patient care
Strong knowledge of foot anatomy, biomechanics, and common foot conditions.
Salary
Remuneration of 50% of client fees collected for chiropody care (alternative renumeration options can be discussed). Orthotics to be discussed.
Contact
Interested candidates are asked to please e-mail your cover letter and resume (and/or curriculum vitae) to erinfairbanks@advancedfootclinic.ca.  
 
Chiropodist Wanted (Posted December 17, 2024)  
New Graduates and Experienced Chiropodists please apply
Simcoe Foot Care & Custom Orthotic Centre, located in Norfolk County has been a well branded, long standing (24 years), reputable and developing practice, waiting to expand services upon the HIRING an energetic new Chiropodist. If you would like to step into a winning formula with trained staff, excellent location and a solid referral base this is your opportunity! This Practice has an excellent caring reputation with lots of walk in traffic, loyal multi practitioner referral base, word of mouth for referrals and a dedicated return patient base. We are looking for the right practitioner that upholds excellent clinical and verbal skills and displays compassionate care for a long term one on one patient care relationship. If you are the right fit for this opportunity please email: mdykstra@simcoefootcare.com with your resume.
This Job Description / Duties
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other primary clinical foot care activities to the full scope of Chiropody practice and according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Provide thorough and timely foot care for our clients which includes but not limited to: routine foot health checks and foot care; wound care and offloading techniques; toenail surgery interventions; verrucae treatments; compression stocking therapy; shoe fitting &modifications; perform detailed biomechanical assessments, prescribe and modify custom foot orthoses.
• Committed to ongoing clinical education, training and upkeep of administrative items
• Daily completion of patient charting and documentation.
• Make referrals to internal and external services and advocate on behalf of clients as appropriate
• Participate in occasional team and staff meetings
• Maintain competence and license to practice as required
• This is not an exhaustive list of full scope of practice, a full detailed list can be provided to the interested party.
Qualifications / Required Skills
• License/registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario with current CPR and basic first aid
• No de-listings from insurance companies and must hold valid Professional liability insurance
• Willingness to work as a team and have a balanced portfolio of patient care.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and bring a high level of integrity to the job.
• Communicates effectively with all team members, shows interest in building community capacity, and an open-minded and understanding attitude toward the public.
Salary: 4 days(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)-32 hours weekly, no weekends
• Employed position: EI, CPP Deductions & Taxes remitted to CRA with biweekly
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year ; paid sick days
• Funding available for continuing education for employees
• Patient loads, marketing support, and administrative services are provided
• Competitive Salary at $$75,000.00 to $100,000.00
• Opportunity to own shares or purchase practice 
 
Chiropodist Wanted (Posted December 11, 2024)  
KW FOOT CLINIC
We are currently looking for both part and full time Chiropodist/Podiatrist. We are located in Waterloo, Ontario. It is one of the best cities to live and rise a family. It offers a world class education, both urban and country living, and it is a high-tech haven.
Our ideal candidates are hard working, able to multitask, willing to learn and practice full scope. We offer the latest equipment from lasers to shockwave, electrosurgical unit, etc. We will be offering training on all the equipment and office procedures and protocols. Reception and assistants are there to make your job of caring for patients well being a main priority.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner- 2+ years of experience
Compensation : percentage of the billing.
Interested candidates may forward their resume and cover letter to: SPETRUSIC79@GMAIL.COM 
  
 
Get full details of available job postings here
 
Did you know that 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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Practices for Sale
For Sale: Premier Multi Practitioner Chiropody Practice and Clinic in Ottawa (Posted November 14, 2024)
Location: Prime Location in Ottawa, Ontario
Nestled in Ottawa, Canada’s dynamic political capital and Ontario’s second-largest metropolis, this clinic is ideally positioned to serve an educated, affluent population. Ottawa is a city celebrated for its high quality of life, and as noted by the Fraser Institute, Ottawa-Gatineau holds the top ranking in Canada for median employment income. Known as Canada’s most educated city, with approximately 40% of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, Ottawa fosters a health-conscious, engaged community that actively seeks quality healthcare services.
This successful, well-established clinic has operated in its current prime location for nearly 20 years.
This rare opportunity includes both the clinic and possible option to purchase or lease the property itself—a self-contained building complete with a small apartment, ideal for personal use.
Key Features:
•Prime Location & Real Estate Potential: Positioned in a high-demand neighborhood, this self-contained building offers both a dedicated clinical space and a cozy apartment, providing excellent live-work options.
•Broad General Practice: Comprehensive care includes routine and high-risk foot care treatments, custom foot orthotics, nail surgery, and biomechanics, drawing in a loyal, diverse patient base.
•High-Income Clientele with Extensive Insurance Coverage: Serving Ottawa’s affluent population, with many patients covered by comprehensive insurance plans, which ensures reliable revenue and high treatment compliance.
•Established Reputation: With a trusted name in the community and a robust referral network from local GPs and specialists, this clinic is a premier choice for foot care services.
•Turnkey Operation: Fully equipped with modern facilities and supported by a dedicated staff, this practice is ready for a seamless transition. This is a unique opportunity to own a thriving clinic in one of Ottawa's most desirable neighborhoods, with the added advantage of real estate investment potential. It’s ideal for established practitioners looking to expand or newcomers seeking a stable, rewarding practice.
Serious inquiries only – please contact via email. ottawaclinicforsale@outlook.com



Busy Podiatry/Chiropody Practice for Sale (Posted August 28, 2024)


**Busy, Long-Established Podiatry Practice for Sale – Toronto, Ontario**

Take over a thriving podiatry practice in Toronto, offering comprehensive services across all aspects of podiatric medicine, including biomechanics, palliative care, orthotics, and surgery. This busy practice is equipped with high-tech instruments such as lasers, high and low energy shockwave, digital x-rays, nail drills to treat fungus, and a handheld fluoroscope.

Due to upcoming condo development, the building is closing, creating a rare opportunity for a new practitioner to take the fully equipped office and thousands of established patients to a new location at a fraction of the cost of buying new equipment. Non-surgical practitioners will not be required to purchase the surgical equipment.

Established podiatrists or chiropodists will be able to take their practice to the next level.

The practice also features a powerful website with an excellent URL, driving a steady stream of new patients.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity.

For more information, please go to



 

Practice for sale (Posted August 20, 2024)

Practice for sale located in Woodstock, Oxford County, South west Ontario. Busy traditional practice serving different patient populations in Woodstock and surrounding area. Close to Stratford. Kitchener and London.
The clinic has been running for over fourteen years with a loyal patient base and lots of scope for expansion in this growing community, well positioned with 401 access. Practice currently offers full scope Chiropody including nail care, callous and corn management, diabetes footcare, wound care, custom orthotics and non-casted inlay management.

Location has one treatment room, sterilization and storage area, shared waiting room and reception within a multidisciplinary setting including physiotherapists, exercise therapists and adjacent to three family doctors, a pharmacy and chiropractic clinic with massage therapists. Equipment included in sale consists of patient plinth and operator’s chair, treatment unit with light, Tuttnauer EZ11 sterilizer and ultrasonic cleaner, biological incubator, Rototool vacuum nail drill and a significant quantity of instrument sets including nail avulsion kits and chiropody supplies.

Owner retiring, flexible terms available.

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact: footclinic729@gmail.com 



Highly Profitable Chiropody Clinic (Foot Specialist) Health Care Facility (Posted June 4, 2024)
This top rated, and highly profitable Chiropody Clinic (Foot Specialist) Health care facility is for sale including all assets required to run and grow the business.

This business achieves a greater than 41% EBITA & over 51% SDE annually.
They specialize in all aspects of foot and ankle care treatment and enjoy 5 star google reviews.


This clinic is adjacent to a major health care facility and positioned on the main floor of a medical professional building with a long term, very competitive lease.

This clinic has over 6000 patients with significant recurring revenues from ongoing repeat patients. Growth can come from adding in additional chiropodist and or for an entrepreneur to seize the opportunity to maximize the clinic’s 6000 loyal patients by adding in additional services such as chiropractic, physiotherapy etc.

The clinic has ample parking and is accessible from major highways and roads and has 5 fully equipped treatment rooms -leaving significant room for growth.

The current owner will provide full training for a successful transition.

Financing options available with a minimum of 10% cash required. Seller financing is also available.

Serious inquiries only please. For further details please contact us via e-mail footclinicenquiries@hotmail.com  Or leave a message at 416-559-1555.

Practice for sale - Victoria, BC Canada (Posted May 9, 2024)
Best environment in Canada located on the scenic coast of Pacific Ocean. Established 30 year office suitable for any chiropodist/podiatrist. Grossing over 450K 4.5 days a week. No referrals needed for new patients. Turn-key set up, ideal for a new practitioner, can easily increase revenue with surgery and foot orthotics. Priced for immediate sale and will consider  zero financing offers. DPM is retiring and will help with transition.

Send inquiries to jbfootdocdpm@gmail.com
James Bay Podiatry
101-230 Menzies St.
Victoria, BC
V8V 2G7

Practice for sale in Bellville, ON (Posted May 8, 2024)
This is a wonderful opportunity for a Chiropodist to obtain clinical experience and benefit financially in an established practice. Equipment purchase is available.

Get full details here.

Clinics in podiatric medicine texts (Posted October 6, 2024)
Various text books on anatomy, physiology ,dermatology and chiropody and partial set of clinics in podiatric medicine free for pick up. Contact footclinic729@gmail.com

Two MTI Podiatry Chairs for sale (Posted September 4, 2024)
Excellent condition. Rarely used as they were bought for a clinic in Regina but I decided to move back to Sudbury. Cost: 2999.00/chair. If two are bought together we will sell at $2499 each for the pair! Pick-up only, in Sudbury, so you can check them too. (New for sale in US is for USD $5995.00). Contact Ray in Sudbury at footclinic@eastlink.ca 

Equipment for sale (Posted August 20, 2024)

Downsizing office. Various Podiatric and office equipment for sale.

Plynth chairs and operator chairs, storage units, filing cabinets , waiting room chairs and desk.



For sale: Fox A.R.C. 810nm, 980nm, 1064nm Laser Medical Diode System, well serviced and in excellent condition. Multipurpose laser for onychomycosis, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, verrucae ablation (Posted May 14, 2024)
Open to offers.
Bought this laser system from BritaMed .
BritaMed will continue to service and provide upgrading when needed.
https://britamed.com/foxwolfvet/
More information https://acmlight.com/en/products/laser-surgery/ent/laser-diode-980-nm-model-fox-980
Pictures available by request.
Contact Dr. Douglas Lamb jbfootdocdpm@gmail.com

Chiropody Instrument sets available for purchase. (Posted Nov 22, 2023)
Total of 25 sets of instruments, all in excellent condition, maintained very well with no rusting or abrasions.
Minimal wear and tear. Each set contains nippers, Diamond Deb and Black's file.
Additionally, blade handles (#10 and #15) with blades and drill burs for dremel available.
Disposable gowns and booties also available. All reasonably priced.
Please contact Monica at 416-670-1967 or footcaremg@yahoo.ca

Get full details here