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June 23, 2010, Issue #370
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DISCUSSION | |
Send your comments, questions, responses, articles
or case studies to Pedorthic Newswire at editor@pedorthicnewswire.com.
Your emails will be reviewed by pedorthists and the editors of Pedorthic
Newswire, and selected submissions will be posted in an upcoming issue for
feedback from other readers. Please note:
the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard
Time on Tuesday for that week's issue.
LAST WEEK'S EDITOR'S CHALLENGE
Archaeologists
Discover 5,500-Year-Old Shoe (AP)
About 5,500 years ago someone in the mountains of Armenia put his best foot
forward in what is now the oldest leather shoe ever found. It will never
be confused with a modern shoe, but the well-preserved footwear was made of a
single piece of leather, laced up the front and back, researchers reported
Wednesday in PLoS One, a journal of The Public Library of Science. Worn and shaped
by the wearer's right foot, the shoe was found in a cave along with other
evidence of human occupation. The shoe had been stuffed with grass, which dated
to the same time as the leather of the shoe - between 5,637 and 5,387 years
ago. Full
Text. Source:
CBS News
Editor's Challenge: Win Free Footwear: If this shoe were to be
found in retail stores today, what footwear brand would it fall under and what
would the price point be?
PNW invited all readers to submit their responses to enter to win a free pair of Aetrex footwear!
RESPONSES
Answer: Well now...I'd have to say.....EARTH SHOES!
As far as the retail price point, I would like to think it should sell @ $70,
but with a cost @ $23.50 so we could get a decent margin out of it!
Ha! - Britton Bonsall, C. Ped., Foot Solutions - Morgan
Hill, CA Answer: Actually a sales
rep sold us a very similar shoe when we first got into retail. We still
have some inventory that we are expecting that will be around for about the
same length of time as this Armenian "brand." Answer: As far as category
of shoe, it is obvious. It has to be in the category of toning shoes
like all other shoes being marketed now. The 3 rockers of the foot
inside this construction of shoe are the rockers, therefore this shoe will
make everyone's butt get smaller with routine use.
Get Sandra Bullock a pair to wear and get her to say that they helped
her butt be firmer, and stores will not be able to keep them in
stock. - John Mishasek, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped Answer: Given the lacing system, it's an obvious rip-off of the Aetrex
Gramercy G-300 shoe. I would price it at least $10,000 if it's going to last
over 5,000 years. If there are no takers, I would mark it down to $150. - Cam White, CFts, Total Relief Footwear,
Austin, TX Answer: WOW...A really GOOD question!!!! It probably would be a Birkenstock and would
retail for $1500 to $2000. We
carry Aetrex and LOVE them too!!!! Happy Selling. - Ron E. Brandich,
owner, Arthur's Shoe Tree,Sandusky,
Oh. 44870
And the Winner is...Britton Bonsall. Congratulations!!
NEW QUESTIONS
Question: We have had
several requests as of late for pedorthic related products that will run on an
I-Phone/Pod/Pad or Blackberry. These are generally Pre-cert or CE in nature. We
have several CE apps that will run in that environment but are always looking
for ideas to develop more. My first question is how many practitioners out
there are utilizing current technology (iPhone/Pad/Pod, Blackberry, etc) in
their work environment, and secondly, who would if they only knew how to better
utilize this technology? -
Rick E. Sevier - BOCO C. Ped. CFS Allied Health Education
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH RESPONSES
Question: With summer
sandal season here, we are modifying our sandals that do not
have a removable footbeds to have a higher arch. We have been using
white felt scaphoid pads. Is there any source for felt scaphoid pads that
are not white (black, brown) or is there an easy way to dye felt to other
colors? Or is there an alternative way to increase arch support in
sandals without removable foot beds that does not use felt? - John Mishasek, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped. Response: We are able to mill custom D pads and or scaphoid
pads that are used very effectively within flip flop and other sandals
that do not have a removable foot bed. We augment this ability to include sling
back and other high-heeled shoes and dance footwear. We use a variety of
materials, but most are ordered in a black crepe material. When looking at various colours they can be
covered in different-coloured leather. Please feel free to contact me at Prothotics 1-800-667-3679 - Brent Konantz, Ortho. ,RMT LCSP C PED (C) Response: You could cover felt,
foam, or rubber scaphoid or metatarsal pads with a thin layer of matching
leather before affixing it to the sandal. Be sure to skive the edges of the
leather so that the modification lies smoothly. I use this technique when
applying rubber wedges to the heels of my sister's sandals. - Sarah Goldberg, C. Ped. Response: I don't know
that I've invented this technique, but what I've been doing for years is to use
the blue poron scaphoid pads and cover them with the appropriate colored
leather. I use contact cement to adhere the leather to the pad, and to
attach the pad to the shoe. It's worked well for me. I hope that
helps. - Beth Jensen, C. Ped., Denver, CO
Question: I no longer take assignment on diabetic shoes
or inserts. If someone purchases from me and asks me to send in to
Medicare non-assigned so he can get reimbursed, who is responsible to get all
the paperwork and save it in a chart? Should I just send in claim
without GY modifier and see what Medicare does? (I am sure they will kick
it back out.) Should I give him the therapeutic shoe form to be filled out by a
certifying doctor and also the RX and let him do the work? If Medicare
isn't paying me but rather the patient, then I assume they can't come after me
for a refund. Or will they simply not do an audit on a non-assign claim? - Scott Torppey, CO, C. Ped. Previous Response: Scott! Read the rules.
Whether it is assigned or not assigned, if you don't know this you should not
be filing at all until you read the rules and regulations for providers and
understand it. You are still the provider and are responsible for all paperwork
being in your file. You are responsible to make sure the doctor is on the correct
list so they qualify to sign the forms, and on and on and on it goes. You can
also be forced to reimburse the patient unless you have them sign a form
stating they may not be paid or be fined thousands of dollars. The only way not
to be responsible is to opt out as a provider at all. Medicare agents will tell
you to let the patient send it in, once you opt out, but they still will not
pay it even when the agents said they would. I stopped filing Medicare at all in September 2009.
I never took assignment unless it was a Medicare/Medicaid patient and it was
still too much work for too little reimbursement. Even when it was to help the
patient get money back, If it is refused you have to do all the work over again
until the claim is paid and you cannot charge the patient for the time spent,
which could be hours and hours of phone calls and paperwork depending upon
Medicare. So as a provider you continue to loose profit margin. The nightmare
on old claims still hasn't ended 9 months later. Unfortunately I do not see much future for the
pedorthic Industry. ABC has done us no favors. Many of the people I talked with
at the PFA Symposium last fall are struggling with Medicare and the Industry as
well. Many people have stopped Medicare including many doctors. Where is
Healthcare going for the Provider? My opinion: not a very good direction. - Lee A.
Hunter, C. Ped. New Response: Mr. Hunger, As a C. Ped. since 1993 and with 40
years experience in the shoe business behind me, I must take exception to your
comments about our profession. Every week I travel the country working with C.
Peds who are successful retailers and whose business is not contingent upon
Medicare to make a living, and who find great satisfaction in being an integral
part of a healthcare alliance helping people continue their lives without foot
pain and avoiding amputations. Pedorthics is a great field with a great
future. Perhaps you just need to change
your business model. - Andrew Green,C. Ped., Executive Sales Director, Aetrex Worldwide |
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SPONSOR NEWS |
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRY
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Men's
Footwear Treads in the Comfort Zone
By Samantha
Critchell
When it comes to men and their
shoes, it's hard to get past the comfort zone.
"Men are all about comfort and
neutrality. They certainly are not going to suffer because they think a shoe is
stylish," says Marcia Kilgore, founder of the FitFlop brand. "Women
are willing to 'break it in' but that would never cross a man's mind."
They also fall into a rut of buying
only what they know.
"Men like to have the same
thing over and over again. They buy a brand and style of shoes, and five years
later come in to a store and say, 'Do you still have these?' " says Duckie
cofounder Steven Cox. Full
Text
Source:
Detroit Free Press, AP
Q&A:
Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
By Rebecca Lieb
Think Zappos.com
and you think not only of happy customers and happy employees, but also of an
e-commerce site that's the poster child of a successful web business.
The architect of all this happiness
and success is CEO Tony Hsieh who, in the wake of Zappos recent acquisition by
Amazon has penned a book about the rise of his company, Delivering
Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose.
We caught up with Hsieh to find out
how e-commerce has changed since he founded Zappos 11 years ago, and why
companies should be fearless about social media and infusing their
organizations with strong corporate values. Full Text
Source:
econsultancy.com
Pedorthist
Gives Tips that Are Good for the Sole
By
Christiana Lilly
Literally,
people of all walks of life come to see pedorthist Robert Feldman. Owner of
Foot Solutions of Plantation, Feldman helps a range of patients, from athletes
with weak ankles to geriatrics with diabetic feet to fashionistas who can't
give up those six-inch stilettos. Part of an international franchise, Feldman's
store stands out because of the orthotics lab and the fact that Feldman makes
diabetic shoes.
In
the store, he can fulfill prescriptions, make shoe modifications, sell
over-the-counter or custom-made inserts, conduct a gait analysis or give a
patient his or her proper shoe size. Also, he makes house calls.
"A
pedorthist isn't just somebody who sells shoes or sells orthotics,"
Feldman said. Full
Text
Source:
Sun-Sentinel
Foot
Locker Introduces New Discount Program for U.S. Military, Veterans and Their
Families
Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, today
announced its partnership with Veterans Advantage to honor all who serve the
nation and their families with a 20% discount delivered online, by phone and
through its stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
The special 20% discount on athletic
shoes and apparel will be recognized by Foot Locker, Lady
Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction, Champs Sports and Eastbay.
The discount will be administered through a co-marketing agreement with
Veterans Advantage, a national card benefit program for all who serve,
including U.S. Active Duty, Military Veterans, National Guard, Reservists and
their family members. Full
Text
Source:
PRNewswire
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DIABETES
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Cytomedix, Inc., a leading developer
of biologically active regenerative therapies for wound care, inflammation and
angiogenesis, today announced that positive results from a prospective study
evaluating the AutoloGel(TM) System to treat advanced, chronic wounds was
published in the June 2010 issue of Ostomy Wound Management in a peer reviewed
article entitled, "Chronic Wounds Treated With a Physiologically Relevant
Concentration of Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Gel: A Prospective Case Series."
The article is available at http://www.o-wm.com/content/chronic-wounds-treated-physiologically-relevant-concentration-platelet-rich-plasma-gel-prosp.
The study's lead author is Robert G.
Frykberg, DPM, MPH, Chief, Podiatry and Residency Director, Phoenix VA
Healthcare System in Phoenix, Arizona. The study enrolled 49 patients with 65
chronic wounds, 35% of which had areas of undermining and 15% of which had
sinus tracts/tunneling (ST/T). Pressure ulcers, venous ulcers and diabetic foot
ulcers were the most prevalent wounds. Full
Text
Source:
MarketWatch Diabetes
and the Feet
By Dr. Olubiyi Adesina
Of all long-term complications of diabetes,
the most preventable are foot problems. These foot problems mostly arise from
how people with diabetes care for themselves and from how they are cared for by
their physicians. People with diabetes have a high risk of developing ulcers
(wounds) on their feet. If these wounds are not properly cared for, they
inexorably lead to gangrene and subsequent amputation (cutting off) of such
feet. People with diabetes can lose the ability to feel any sensation on their
feet, and as such they may have a wound from stepping on sharp objects or from
blisters that form on the feet from wearing inappropriately sized shoes without
their knowing that such ulcers are on their feet until they are told so.
Foot ulcers in people with diabetes are only second to road traffic
accidents as a cause of amputation of the foot. Foot ulcers are common in
people with diabetes; especially those with diabetes that is not well
controlled who thus have a reduced wound healing ability. Full
Text
Source:
Daily Sun
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
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'Toning'
Shoes Gain Traction
by Matt Townsend
Eric Sprunk, vice-president for
global product and merchandising at Nike, ended a speech to investors on
innovation with a jab at the so-called toning shoes driving sales increases for
competitors. "Wouldn't it be great if we could make a pair of shoes that
made your butt smaller, made my gut look smaller, make your muscles look a
little bit bigger, just by putting them on and...walking in them?" Sprunk
asked his audience on May 5. "Nobody can do that. I was just
teasing."
The big market share gains that
adidas's Reebok unit and Skechers USA are getting thanks to their toning shoe
lines are no joke, however. Full
Text
Source:
Bloomberg BusinessWeek
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BECOMING A CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST | |
Join A Growing Service Profession: Pedorthics
Pedorthics is a professional field covering the
design, manufacture, modification and/or fit of footwear. Pedorthics encompasses
shoes, orthoses and foot devices that prevent or alleviate foot problems caused
by disease, overuse, injury or congenital defect. Certified Pedorthists work
with patients and their footwear to conform to a doctor's footwear prescription
as part of the patient's treatment
To become a certified pedorthist, you must take a
pre-determined number of course hours in pedorthics and pass a certifying
examination overseen by either The American Board for Certification in
Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics® or Board for
Certification/Accreditation, Int'l. Both the ABC and BOC are independent
certification bodies that set standards for the profession and offer
certifications that are recognized by the National Commission for Certifying
Agencies.
More information, including
FAQ's
The
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
information on the step-by-step process of becoming a pedorthist
Board of
Certification/Accreditation International
For information on the Canadian certifying
organization: The
ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
BECOMING A CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of
Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic education for the
retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates
for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland
China and Korea are available. Click here to
view a detailed calendar including dates and locations, information and
pricing.
CFS Allied Health Education: Pedorthic Certification: Exam Review. This review is focused on
supplying the student with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the ABC
Certified Pedorthic exam by presenting exam-like questions, exploring possible
answers, and discussing rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Contact
CFS Allied Health Education at (918) 266-3678 or visit http://www.learnpedorthics.com/ for more information.
*ABC and The American Board for Certification in
Orthotics and Prosthetics are registered trademarks of the The American Board for
Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., which is not affiliated with
CFS Allied Health Education and does not endorse this review.
ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE 1-on-1 or Group
Tutoring Available; Eneslow Training & Tutoring Program, Individual and
Small Group Program
WHO SHOULD COME:
Those who wish to prepare for the Certified Fitter
of Therapeutic Shoes or the
Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course and Exam, also
those who wish to improve their pedorthic, sales, retailing, biomechanics and
business skills or those who need a refresher course;
SUBJECTS: PEDORTHICS - SALES -RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Pedorthic Assessment - Pedorthic Shoe Fitting -
Pedorthic Solutions Footwear - Foot Orthotics
Foot Products - Ready-made - Custom Shoe
Constructions and Designs
Shoe Modifications - Casting and Evaluation
Techniques for Custom Shoes & Orthotics - Business and Practice Management
Finance & Administration
Forecasting & Budgeting - Buying &
Inventory Control Marketing & Advertising Professional Responsibility - Safety
- Human Resources Biomechanics Pediatrics
Pathology of Diseases and Malalignments
HANDS-ON 1-ON-1 INSTRUCTION
$150/ hour for individual training
GROUP TRAINING
$125/hour per person for two or more participants
in the same program at the same time
$100/hour per person for five or more participants
in the same program at the same time
Fee: Two hour minimum
HANDS-ON 1-ON-1 TRAINING WITH ROBERT S. SCHWARTZ,
CPED, OR DR. JUSTIN WERNICK, DPM, CPED
$250/hour for individual training &
$200/hour per person for group training
Added Value: An insider's look into the retail,
pedorthic, sales, store operations, and business management of Eneslow.
ABC and BOC points may be applied for.
ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE, 470 Park Avenue South
at 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. Call for more info (212) 477-2300 (Ask for
Sarah Goldberg, CPED) (212) 353-2876 Fax
email: epi@eneslow.com
or visit http://eneslow.com/epi
Pro-Learn, LLC announces its new CAPE approved
Pedorthic Pre-certification program
Pro-Learn's program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Pedorthic Education (CAPE) to provide Levels 1, 2 and 3 of
pedorthic pre-certification coursework required by ABC and BOC to become
eligible to apply and sit for board examination. ProLearn utilizes the latest
technology in Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms. This is the same
Distance Learning Program technology model used by advanced O & P schools
used to deliver their curriculum. This allows maximum flexibility in our
programs that gives the student choices that fit their busy lifestyle, level of
experience and learning style. Programs vary from three-week, live classes to
completing the coursework completely online (Experienced, advanced degree
holding healthcare professionals only). Our staff and faculty is composed of
degree holding healthcare professionals who are Pedorthists, Nurses, O & P,
Professional Pedorthic Educators and Physicians.
Please visit www.pro-learn.com
or email cmartin@pro-learn.com for more information to assist you or your staff
in making a decision on the right option for you, your business, your family,
and your lifestyle.
COURSES
JUNE, 2010
June 30, Foot
Solutions 1-day Cram Session. Foot Solutions
is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The
company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit
for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road,
Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For
Application And Fee Information Contact:
Tracy Strickland -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com
Betty Hubauer -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com
Dr. William Faddock -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com
JULY, 2010
Pedorthic
Pre-Certification Training Course July 26th - August 8th, 2010
In cooperation with the ABC and BOC
requirements, the Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI) is offering a three-level
competency training course for aspiring CPEDS. To provide maximum benefit in a
minimum of time, a portion of the level one curriculum will be administered
through a distance learning program that includes required readings, and
testing of all mandatory topics. Upon passing the level one test, students will
attend the remainder of the pedorthic pre-certification course at the Eneslow
Pedorthic Institute. The course includes the required tests for competency to
sit for the ABC or BOC exams.
Upon completing the course and successfully
passing the competency tests, and fulfilling the 1,000 hour "Clinical practice
Requirement" students are eligible to sit for the ABC or BOC exam to earn their
Pedorthic Certification (CPED or BOC Pedorthist). For detailed information on
the ABC requirements please refer to the ABC website at www.abcop.org.
For more information on ABC Clinical Practice
Requirements, please go to www.abcop.org or www.bocusa.org.
SPECIAL NOTE: Aetrex is offering to
all attendees of EPI pedorthic pre-certification course the following offer.
Buy 40 pair of new Aetrex footwear and receive 20 pair free, a $1300 offer.
Attendee must be signed and attending the course to receive special offer.
Pedorthic
Pre-Certification Course July 26th - August 8, 2010 - $3,995. Eneslow Website: www.eneslow.com Eneslow Pedorthic Institute: http://www.eneslow.com/inner.cfm?siteid=4&itemcategory=22505&priorId=0
AUGUST, 2010
The Robert M. Palmer
M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide
pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical
knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of
locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are
available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: August 7-16, 2010
- Elwood, Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion
of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone 765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and
Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI
school. Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private
Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within
walking distance from the RMPI.
August 9 - 20, Foot
Solutions Pre-Cert class. Foot Solutions is an accredited
facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will
offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped.
Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400,
Marietta, GA 30067. For Application
And Fee Information Contact:
Tracy Strickland -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com
Betty Hubauer -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com
Dr. William Faddock -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com
SEPTEMBER, 2010
The Robert M. Palmer
M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide
pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical
knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of
locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are
available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: September 18-27,
2010 - Elwood, Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful
completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our
website at www.rmpi.org or contact
pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and
Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI
school. Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private
Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within
walking distance from the RMPI.
OCTOBER, 2010
The Robert M. Palmer
M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide
pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical
knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of
locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are
available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: October 9-18, 2010
- Elwood, Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion
of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone:
765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and
Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI
school. Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private
Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within
walking distance from the RMPI.
NOVEMBER, 2010
1 Day Review for
Pre-Certfication Exam November 4th, 2010
In order to better prepare candidates for the
November ABC Pedorthic Certification exams, The Eneslow Pedorthic Institute
is offering a one-day review class on April 30th, 2009. Topics covered will
include anatomy, biomechanics, shoe anatomy and construction, pathologies,
operating procedures, materials and test taking techniques. To sign up for our
one-day review class or for private tutoring, contact Sarah Goldberg at 212 477
2300 x211 or sarah@eneslow.com.
1 Day Review for
November 4th, 2010 Pre-Certification Exam - $295
November 12, Foot
Solutions 1-day Cram Session. Foot Solutions
is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The
company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit
for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road,
Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For
Application And Fee Information Contact:
Tracy Strickland -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com
Betty Hubauer -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com
Dr. William Faddock -
1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com
The Robert M. Palmer
M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide
pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical
knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of
locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are
available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: November 13-22,
2010 - Elwood, Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful
completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our
website at www.rmpi.org or contact
pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and
Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI
school. Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private
Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within
walking distance from the RMPI.
DECEMBER, 2010
The Robert M. Palmer
M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide
pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical
knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of
locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are
available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: December 4-13,
2010 - Elwood, Indiana - Holiday Scholarship Available - Please visit our
website or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone:
765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and
Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI
school. Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private
Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within
walking distance from the RMPI.
BECOME AN ABC THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic
Shoe Fitter Courses, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses
June
Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: June 29 (Charleston, WV), $195.
July
Aetrex
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Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: July 21 (Columbia, SC), $195.
August
Aetrex
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September
Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: September 16 (Cincinnati, OH),
$195.
Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: September 30 (Mobile, AL),
$195.
October
Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 7 (Oakland, CA), $195.
Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 9 (Los Angeles, CA),
$195.
November
Aetrex
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: November 15 (Atlanta, GA) (Medtrade
Atlanta), $195.
ONGOING THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER COURSES
CFS Allied Health Education is pleased to announce their new ABC Approved Therapeutic Shoe
Educational Course. An ABC certified fitter of Therapeutic shoes is an
individual trained and qualified in the provision of non-custom therapeutic
shoes and non-custom diabetic multi-density inserts. This two-day course
fulfills the educational requirements needed to apply for the ABC Certified Fitter
of Therapeutic Shoes credential. To learn more, please visit CFS Allied Health
Education's website at http://www.learnpedorthics.com/
for course dates or call (918) 266-3678.
CFS Allied Health Education is pleased to announce its new BOC approved Orthotic Fitter Distance
Learning Program. This program incorporates advanced Web-based instruction
coupled with a three day live hands-on Learning Activity covering head-to-toe
prefab orthotic fitting, fracture bracing, basic shoe fitting and basic
mastectomy fitting. Additional modules are available at no extra charge for BOC
Orthotist exam review. Tuition is $495. See www.certifiedorthoticfitter.com
for schedule or call (918) 266-3678 to enroll. Fellow Pedorthists: Do not miss
this opportunity to increase your scope of practice and income in these
challenging times!!!
- Rick E. Sevier BS Ed. BOCO C. Ped. - CFS Allied
Health Education
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Course with The Robert M. Palmer, M.D.,
Institute of Biomechanics: Pedorthic Clinical or Manufacturing Internships
Available. Daily, Weekly or Extended Internship Courses Available. Experience
clinical settings in Orthopaedic, Podiatric, Chiropractic and Physical Therapy
Clinics as well as experience in a BAPFOL approved functional foot orthosis
laboratory. We specialize in diabetic wound care as well as pediatric and adult
biomechanics. Your internship hours can earn you an Associates Degree In
Pedorthic Biomechanics or be used as continuing medical education hours. Please
contact Pam Haig at 765-557-7216 or pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org.
Comfort Shoe Specialists, state of the art retail
pedorthic facility, offers internships for on the job training requirements in
beautiful St. Louis. Room is available as an option. Call Edith James,
Certified Pedorthist, at 314-822-3300 -- or email Edith@ComfortShoe.com
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UPCOMING COURSES FOR CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST & ALLIED PROFESSIONALS | |
Submit course listings to: editor@pedorthicnewswire.com
2010
COURSES AND EVENTS
MONTHLY AND ONGOING
Riecken's Orthotic Labs - 800-331-8040; SAFIO Class, Second Friday of every month, at 5115 Oak
Grove Rd., Evansville, IN. Four casting stands provided, limited to 8 students.
Contact Darlene at the above number for more information.
Traveling Courses To Your Area sponsored by The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute of Biomechanics,
Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school. Please contact us to discuss your
needs at phone: 765-557-7216. Email: pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org or visit our Web site at: http://www.pedorthicbiomechanics.org/.
The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute of
Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school: Advanced Manufacturing - 50 Hour Course
- Approved For 49.5 CME's for Pedorthists by the ABC. This course is designed
to teach BAPFOL standards in manufacturing functional feet orthoses and provide
an introduction to advanced biomechanical posting. Class size is limited
to two students. For more information or to customize a course to meet your
manufacturing educational needs, please email pam@rmpi.org or phone 765-557-7216.
Tuition cost: $2K - includes housing and transportation to and from the airport
and school.
The National Shoe Retailers Association is pleased to bring training and CEs directly to you, without the
additional cost of travel, food, lodging, registration fees or lost work time.
Our affordable WISER Sales Training DVD makes in-house training easy and
there's now an online exam for Continuing Education credits from ABC and BOC.
WISER Sales Training provides quality training for new sales associates and re-motivates
experienced sales staff. The DVD format makes it easy for employees to train at
times convenient for them, and for employers to offer quality training without
hiring outside trainers or taking the most experienced staff off the sales
floor. ABC's Category 1 CEUs for WISER Sales Training total 21.75
credits (2.5 scientific, 19.25 business), good through year 2010. BOC's credit
total is 20.34 (6.42 CPE Category 1, 13.92 Category 2).
Pricing for the program is as follows:
DVD, workbook and guide for trainers Members: $295
(Non-Members $395)
Additional Handbooks: $10 each
Online Test Members: $100 (Non-Members: $200)
For more information or to order, click http://www.nsra.org/wiser_intro.php?ad=pn
or call or email Kim Surasky at 1-800-673-8446,
ext. 318, kims@nsra.org.
Aetrex Worldwide Pedorthic Results Seminars
Attendees
will learn the importance of a thorough evaluation using traditional and
computerized methods. The differences of various foot types and their
individual requirements in choosing the proper footwear, foot orthoses and
external shoe modifications will be discussed. A hands-on workshop is
also included. ABC - 7.5
Scientific Credits; BOC - 7.75 CPE Category 1
For
information on Aetrex Worldwide Pedorthic Results Seminars, please contact the
Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
2010
Pedorthic Results Seminars Calendar:
July
8 Salt
Lake City, UT
20 Columbia,
SC
August
18 Atlanta,
GA
26 Las
Vegas, NV
September
14 Minneapolis,
MN
October
4 Seattle,
WA
6 Oakland,
CA
11 Los
Angeles, CA
19 Teaneck,
NJ
26 McCallen,
TX
28 Baton
Rouge, LA
November
9 Indianapolis,
IN
December
7 Orlando,
FL
NOVEMBER, 2010
2010
North American Pedorthic Congress - Pedorthics and the Global Footprint - jointly produced
by PFA and the Pedorthic Association of Canada. November 18 - 21,
2010, Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL. For more information,
visit http://www.pedorthiccongress.org
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CLASSIFIEDS
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Seeking to Hire: Since
our company's founding in 1923, Yale Surgical Company has been dedicated to
meeting the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic needs of Connecticut. We
are beginning a new family generation of practitioners and are eager to
meet the continuing need in our area. We currently have multiple opportunities
for C. Ped., CO, CP, CPO and Orthotic/Prosthetic Techs in our New Haven office.
We would love to speak with you to discuss your goals and future plans. Please
feel free to look at our website, http://www.yalesurgical.com/ and email
your resume to info@yalesurgical.com
at your earliest convenience. Comp. salary, 401k etc. - Edward N. Kaufman Ongoing
Inventory for Sale: Diabetic Shoes Available. Brand name Propet, various sizes and styles
available. Over 200 brand new pairs in
stock. View the shoes on our website: www.plannedeldercare.com. Call
847-495-7005 or email gwinner@plannedeldercare.com.
Seeking to Hire: The Veterans Health
Administration has openings for a Pedorthist/ Orthotic fitter in three
locations; Danville and Peoria, Illinois and Fort Wayne, Indiana. For
information on the application process please contact Mickey Howard, MA, CO,
FAAOP at 317-988-3723 or via email ernest.howard@va.gov. 6/16
Seeking to Hire: Safes Reps Wanted in NY Metro, Chicago and Southern CA. SafeStep is looking for a few independent,
motivated, personable individuals to help DPMs streamline utilization of the
Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Program. Work
from home. No cold calling. 25% local travel.
Use your expertise to help others fit shoes, ensure
Medicare compliance and bill properly.
SafeStep features shoes from Aetrex, OrthoFeet, New Balance, Brooks,
Hush Puppies, Pedors and more. AFOs from
Ossur, Aircast, Donjoy, Swede-O, Bauerfeind.
SafeStep is the exclusive podiatric distributor of the Arizona AFO. SafeStep uniquely offers free electronic
billing to Medicare and other carriers.
Join the best company in terms of product assortment, Medicare compliance
and electronic billing.Send your resume to joshwhite@safestep.net.
Seeking to Hire: SHOE FITTER WANTED FOR CHICAGO AREA - Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is seeking an applicant to help run our
therapeutic shoe program. Qualified applicant should be certified (Cfts) or
have experience in shoe fitting/pharmacy technology that will help them achieve
certification. Pharmacy technician experience is preferred. Applicant must have
excellent customer service skills. Bilingual ability is a plus, as is computer
experience and knowledge of Medicare billing. Position is full time with
benefits. Apply online at www.GottliebHospital.org 5/24
Seeking
to Hire for Certified Pedorthic Shoe Technician/Sales Position: Comfort
Shoe Specialists in St. Louis is seeking a member to join our
team. This job requires attention to detail, compassion for helping
others, and drive. Our perfect member would have excellent skills in
shoe repair and sales. This person has an interest in ultimately becoming a
Pedorthist or is already a Pedorthist. Many people can simply "sell;" we
want someone that is going to truly embrace our company as their own.Comfort
Shoe Specialists is open Monday through Saturday. Saturday is a required
workday. If you have what it takes to practice excellence in the
field of Pedorthics, we'd love to hear from you. To be considered for
this position please send your cover letter and resume' to Jesse@ComfortShoe.com. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. 5/19
Seeking to Hire: Foot
Solutions, Sugarland and Houston, TX, a Franchise Retail Company, has more than
240 locations worldwide. We are the world's largest and #1 ranked health and
wellness franchise, focusing on foot care and proper fit. Foot Solutions™
focuses on providing a full line of quality shoes, arch supports and footcare
accessories for all customer lifestyles. We are seeking a C.Ped, Pedorthist or
a person with shoe fitting experience to help grow our business. This position
preferences salesmenship, computer and typing skills but will consider others.
Please email resume to: lebel_co@birch.net
5/19
Seeking to Hire: Orthopedic Shoe
Co. located in Brooklyn, NY is seeking full-time Certified Pedorthist. Please
send resumes to comfortdesign@optimum.net 4/14
Seeking
State-Licensed Pedorthists in the Following States:
FLORIDA
OKLAHOMA
ARKANSAS
ALABAMA
ILLINOIS
OHIO
Midwest
Medical Services is seeking Certified Pedorthists for commission work. Looking for a career with longevity and
growth opportunity? Leads are provided;
however you must be a self-starter who can generate your own leads as well. If
you are interested in working with our team on the next level of Pedorthic
care, please contact us immediately.
Call 913-647-4529 or e-mail at kbarth@midwestmedservices.com. 4/14
Seeking Reps: A national supplier is looking for representatives to service the
entire state of Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. Certification is done
online.
FITTERS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING FEES:
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Product/Service
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Fee
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Diabetic shoe sizing and fitting
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$50.00 as submitted
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Diabetic
supplies and training
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$30.00 as shipped
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Diabetic
supplies with meter upgrade
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$50.00 as shipped
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Back
brace sizing and fitting
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$25.00 as shipped
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Knee
brace sizing and fitting
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$30.00 as shipped
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Ankle
brace sizing and fitting
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$15.00 as shipped
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Night
splint sizing and fitting
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$10.00 as shipped
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All marketing supplies are FREE
All shipping costs are FREE
The training is FREE
Leads are FREE
If interested please forward your contact information to email rosie.salas@yahoo.com. 4/14
Classifieds will run for 90 days unless we are
informed that the position has been filled. Thank you!
To place a classified ad,
please email editor@pedorthicnewswire.com |
STAFF
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Editor: Faye Rapoport
DesPres, M.S., M.F.A.
Design/Layout: Aetrex
Marketing Department
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ADVISORY BOARD
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Robert Schwartz, C. Ped. |
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John Mishasek, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped. |
| Erick Janisse, C. Ped. |
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Jerome S. Klein, C.O., C. Ped. |
| Edith James, C. Ped. |
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Rick E. Sevier BS Ed. C. Ped. BOC Ped. |
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