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October 12, 2011, Issue #438
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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. We reserve the right to edit submissions and responses. Please note:the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday for that week's issue. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcement: In preparation for PFA's 52nd Annual Symposium and Exhibition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we are pleased to request nominations for the Dawn Janisse Award. The award will be presented during the Pedorthic Foundation's Reception on Wednesday, November 9th, between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. The reception will be held in the atrium of the Hyatt Hotel. All attendees are invited to the reception.
Each year before the annual PFA symposium, the Foundation encourages the pedorthic community to submit nominations for the Dawn Janisse "Making a Difference" Award. The award is given to a person, company or group that has made a significant or extraordinary difference in or for the pedorthic profession. Recipients of the Dawn Janisse "Making a Difference" Award are selected by a Foundation committee. Nominations for the award are submitted by Foundation Board members and by other members of the pedorthic community. Nominations must include a brief description of the individual's, company's or group's contributions to the field and the reason those contributions have made a difference for the pedorthic profession. For more information please visit http://pedorthicfoundation.org/awards/.
Please email your nominations or questions to info@pedorthicfoundation.org.
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH RESPONSES
Question: I'm looking for local or national educational courses about fitting shoes and foot orthotics for kids. We specialize in custom footwear and have many child patients to work with and would love to help them at the highest quality. Any information?
- PNW Reader
Response: PNW's inquiry brings back an experience that retells itself over and over again. Some time ago I became a C.Ped. and my primary goal was to focus on children only. Each year I would attend the Pedorthic Symposium only to finally realize that issues pertaining to kids were rarely if ever discussed.
However I refused to give up. It's one thing to take the courses and another to use your knowledge to create an Orthotic business for kids only. It takes time to develop an eye to prescribe and fit kids in proper Orthotics. Through trial and error I taught myself to evaluate kids and prescribe different kinds of off the shelf Orthotics. In many instances the type of off the shelf Orthotics eliminates the need for customs.
Pretty soon word of mouth brought so many kids who needed help. While so many independent shoe stores are struggling, a portion of our business is immune to competition, discounters and online sales. Creating this component is a primary way to market our business. We do not sell Orthopedic shoes. We use national and private brands that come in wide and extra wide widths. The families that come through our door want to leave with footwear that looks exactly like their peers. We have also morphed into the special needs market. It is personally rewarding to know that we make a difference in one's life.
The point here is although we are a regular shoe store we are thriving because of our niche marked. Half of our Orthotic market is from outside of our area.
If anyone has an interest in pursuing this market feel free to contact me.
- Ed Jurgrau, Shoe Train Ltd. Potomac, MI.
Question: I've asked this question in the past and I still can't seem to get a satisfactory answer. Some of the major running shoe companies have, for some reason decided to make neutral cushion shoes that actually function as pronation control shoes. My idea of a neutral cushion shoe is that it should be neutral and provide more cushion via lower durometer materials. What I am seeing is shoes that are thicker soled on the medial v lateral side. The most puzzling part is they are using very soft durometer material on the lateral side, especially in the crash pad portion of the shoe.
As any buyers guide will show, a neutral cushion shoe is typically suited for supinators, cavus or under-pronators. As a result, I am seeing many patients that will prematurely crush and break down the shoe and in some cases they will grossly invert in a brand new one right out of the box. This is also occurring in spite of having them in a cavus orthotic with lateral posting and a lowered medial arch. I have had to return/swap several pairs in one brand but I have seen it in some Asics, Nike, Brooks and New Balance models over the past 1.5 years or so.
My only guess is that some testing or theory I am not aware of, dictates making the crash pad and lateral border much softer to attenuate shock. However, doing so in an underpronator/cavus person, only encourages inversion and supination.....precisely what we are trying to mitigate. I also realize, in true running scenarios, there is less time spent in pure heel contact before it transfer to forefoot loading. That said, I would imagine that the large majority of running shoes are not actually used for any significant running.
It's not only low durometer EVA. I've also seen this issue in some shoes that utilize pods made from visco-elastic polymer type gel material that is not robust enough to control inversion. I would hope this trend is corrected soon because it makes absolutely zero bio mechanical sense to market these as neutral shoes
- Brian Graham, C.Ped
Response: Brian you are so right. There are no running shoes made for the underpronator. Instead of rebuilding the rear quarter, what I do, is take a stock running shoe and using a knife, cut a slit 2" - 4" long (depending on the size of the shoe). It needs to be about 1/4" to 1/2" in on the lateral side of the shoe, from the heel to the midfoot. The slit is about 1/2" -5/8" deep. Then using a 1/16" thick piece of polypropylene, cut to the same length and width as the slit, I insert the plastic into the slit and trim excess material off so the plastic is slightly recessed into the sole. Next, you need to rough plastic on both sides. Then, using Fast Fix or contact cement coated on both sides of the plastic, spread the slit in the shoe open and insert plastic shim. Press sides together and let dry. - viola! a lateral stiff sole.
Care should be taken when cutting the slit so you don't cut into the lasting board, sock liner or pop any gel or flow pockets imbedded into the heel. Note: the plastic piece shouldn't extend thru the bottom of the sole. It should be cut 1/6" to 1/8" shy of the sole as not to block all shock absorbing properties of the midsole.
- Jeffrey Rich, C.Ped.
Question: I was speaking with another pedorthic shoe store owner that is going through the process of looking to become a Medicare supplier. The issue of requesting a non-participating supplier status versus a participating status came up. He was under the impression that being a participating supplier had significant advantages over a non-participating supplier. He made a reference to fewer audits of participating providers. When I search the database of Medicare suppliers in our state, I find very few that have elected to be participating providers. Does anyone have a definitive answer about "fewer audits" or any other real advantage to requesting participating status?
- John Mishasek, BOCPD, C.Ped.
Response: This is in response to the question John has posted about Medicare and Participating Provider vs. Non- Participating Providers. We went with Non because you can charge the patient up front and file non-assigned, and they get the check from Medicare. With Participating Providers you have to accept what Medicare pays. As far as audits, I am not sure but would love to find out how that coincides with participating providers.
- Reggie Swickard
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To benefit candidates and practitioners, time-saving updates, including immediate certification exam scoring, year-round testing, and added website features, have been announced by the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC).
"We are continually looking for ways to make the certification process more convenient for our candidates and practitioners," Jan paul Miller, MA, MEd, BOC's Director of Certification, said. "With these updates, BOC puts the power at their fingertips."
Beginning Nov. 1, candidates taking BOC certification tests will receive instant results for multiple-choice examinations, eliminating the wait time. Full Text
Source: BOC USA
By: David Winzelberg
As the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations continue to grow, so does their support. And one Long Island company has decided to be the first in the area to give sole assistance to the protesters in Lower Manhttan. Long Island shoe retailer Robert Yeganeh, owner of Love My Shoes, is donating over 10,000 pairs of shoes to the men and women who've been pounding the picket lines for weeks to shake their fists at corporate greed. Full Text
Source: Long Island Business News
By: Cary Aspinwall
About 1,800 amputation surgeries are performed each year in Oklahoma. More than 1,600 of those - about 90 percent - are lower body amputations. So every day in Oklahoma, four people lose part or all of a leg. These are the stories of four people living in Oklahoma - a retired Marine, a student, a mother, a senior - all living life on at least one prosthetic leg. Full Text
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Older women taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a new study suggests. The findings, reported in the journal Cancer, do not prove that tamoxifen directly leads to diabetes in some women.
But researchers say it is plausible that in women with known risk factors for diabetes-like obesity or family history of the disease-tamoxifen furthers the risk somewhat. Full Text
Source: Fox News
Diabetes Education Seems to Help Improve Blood Sugar Control
By: Serena Gordon
Three new studies show that diabetes education and behavioral interventions can help lower blood sugar levels in people who are having trouble managing their diabetes. Each study looked at different types of educational and behavioral interventions and found some improvement in long-term blood sugar control. The results are published in the Oct. 10 online edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine. "Diabetes education is fundamental. And, the time and effort spent with patients relates nicely to better outcomes," said Dr. Joel Zonszein, director of the clinical diabetes program at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. "In these studies, the strategy is a little bit different in each, but it shows that education works." Full Text. Source: Health Day News Coaching Fails to Improve Diabetes in Disadvantaged Patients By: Mary Ann Moon A diabetes education intervention that focused on individual telephone "coaching" failed to improve hemoglobin A1c levels in a study of poor, uninsured, ethnic minority patients with poorly controlled diabetes that was reported online Oct. 10 in Archives of Internal Medicine. "The intervention tested in this trial appeared to be insufficient to make a statistically significant difference compared with the control condition, despite anecdotal reports from participants that the intervention was valuable to them and provided support they had not previously received as part of their diabetes care," said Dominick L. Frosch, Ph.D., of the department of health services research, Palo Alto (Calif.) Medical Foundation Research Institute, and his associates. Full Text Source: Internal Medicine News |
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Gender of Eating Companions Influences How Much People Eat, Says Study
By: Kim Carollo
It's not just the company we keep that influences how much we eat. A new study suggests it's the sex of the people around us that leads us to consume more or less food.
Researchers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Akron found that the average number of calories college students consumed varied depending on whether they ate with men, women or a mixed-sex group.
"What we found was that on average, when men were eating with women, they tended to purchase more calories than their counterparts who were eating with other men. Women tended to purchase fewer calories when with men as compared to when they're with women," said Marci Cottingham, a co-author of the study and a graduate student at the University of Akron. Full Text
Source: ABC News
Text messages help with weight loss
By: Nanci Hellmich
College students who used cellphones to monitor calories and physical activity and received personalized feedback about how they were doing dropped significantly more weight than those who didn't, new research shows.
"Cellphones are a powerful intervention tool for weight loss," says lead author Melissa Napolitano, a research scientist at the Center for Obesity Research and Education and an associate professor of kinesiology at Temple University in Philadelphia.
She and colleagues recruited 52 overweight college students, mostly women, who weighed an average of 190 pounds, and assigned them to one of three plans. Full Text
Source: USA Today
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BECOMING CERTIFIED IN 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 earn certification in Pedorthics, 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 certified pedorthist
Board of Certification/Accreditation International information on becoming a BOC Pedorthist.
For information on the Canadian certifying organization visit The Pedorthic Association of Canada.
ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
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:
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SUBJECTS: PEDORTHICS - SALES -RETAIL MANAGEMENT
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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.
International School of Pedorthics is offering two classes per month every month until December 31st 2012.
January 1 2013 ISP will close it's doors to pre certification and focus on International pedorthic training and post education advanced training.
ISP offers accreditation manual service with Accreditation Champ
And our newline of pre fabricated foot products,we offer our on site lab training, and consulting.
ISP has had training in Saudi Arabia, Jamaica, Puerto Rico ,Canada, Mexico and other countries.
Call 702-449-0978 or the office at 702-449-0974
2011 COURSES
OCTOBER, 2011
GEORGIA - Foot Solutions Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course: Class Date October 31 - November 10, 2011
Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes four times per year. The company's course will offer the pre-certification in Pedorthics 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
Upon completing our 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 Pedorthist).
NOVEMBER, 2011
GEORGIA - November 11, 2011 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
DECEMBER, 2011
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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: December 10 - 19, 2011 (Brea, California) - To Be Confirmed Soon
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 (Elwood Course Location Only). 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
October
Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 24 (Atlanta, GA - Medtrade), $195.
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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 Veanne Lupia at 1-800-673-8446, ext. 7006, veannel@nsra.org.
Ski/Snowboard Bootfit & Stance Alignment Focus of Unique Continuing Ed Course for Pedorthic Professionals
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY-Masterfit University, the world's only center for the study of snowsports boot fitting, offers pedorthists, orthotists and other allied fit professionals a unique opportunity to learn the skills of fitting and modifying "the most challenging footwear to fit on the planet." All while earning a significant number of continuing education credits.
Designed and taught by a group of Certified Pedorthists with over 225 years of experience fitting snowsports boots, Masterfit U is a fast-paced, hands-on experience with focus on biomechanics and alignment, orthotics fabrication and boot fit modification techniques. "Our less talk, more action and 'Learn It, See It, Do It' format is fun and effectively simulates fitting and back shop environments," says MFU curriculum director Mark Elling, C. Ped.
Attendees practice their skills in Masterfit's traveling boot labs that are outfitted with the most advanced fit analysis and modification tools and direct mold orthotic casting and grinding equipment.
Masterfit University will be held this year at:
· Kitzbuhel, Austria, Oct., 18-19
· Denver/Lakewood CO, Oct. 26-27
· Seattle/Everett, WA, Oct. 31-Nov. 1
· Reno, NV, Nov. 7-8
Registration or more information: www.masterfituniversity.com; (914) 944-9038
Masterfit U's Masters, Masters-Backcountry Connection and Masters Plus courses individually qualify for continuing education credits from both the American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABCOP, 14 credits) and the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC, 14.08 credits).
Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars
Attendees will learn the importance of visual and digital analysis: pressure points, foot type, foot size and gait. Understanding activities and pathologies such as age, medical conditions and injuries (sports, diabetes, arthritis) will be discussed. Common foot pathologies will be reviewed, including methods of treatment utilizing state of the art technology. A hands-on workshop is also included. ABC - 7.75 Scientific Credits; BOC - 8.25
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
2011 Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars Calendar:
October
19 Baton Rouge, LA
RMPI Advanced Manufacturing Courses: 49.5 CME's. For info contact: online@rmpi.org
Elwood Courses Includes Dormitory Housing & Transportation From Airport To Dormitories & School
Under Development for January, February, March - Connecticut and Texas
· November 2 - 6, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)
· December 7 - 11, 2011 (Brea, California) To Be Confirmed Soon
OCTOBER, 2011
Milwaukee WI - NATIONAL PEDORTHIC SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL COURSE
October 21-23, 2011
National Pedorthic Services, Milwaukee WI.
Hands-on Custom Foot Orthosis Fabrication Course - 18.25 CEPUs
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
San Jose, CA, October 15: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY!
Chicago, IL- October 14-15: The Comprehensive Orthopedic Management of the Lower Extremity Ailments $249.00
This course is approved for 14.25 credits by the American Board for Certification (ABC) This two-day seminar focuses on how to improve patient outcomes through a wide-ranging list of topics including: advanced biomechanical and lower extremity exams; better patient communications; in-depth STS casting for, and use of, foot orthotics and AFO's; and a thorough review of DME supplier standards, billing and coding, and the application and integration of DME in the practice. The combined lecture and hands-on workshop approach provides an optimal and interactive learning environment. Complimentary Breakfasts and Lunches are included with the registration fee.To register, go to https://crs.langerbiomechanics.com/ or contact Ben Kraus at 800-645-5520 x 3534, or via email at ben.kraus@langerbiomechanics.com
Richmond, VA- October 21-22: The Comprehensive Orthopedic Management of the Lower Extremity Ailments $249.00
This course is approved for 14.25 credits by the American Board for Certification (ABC)
This two-day seminar focuses on how to improve patient outcomes through a wide-ranging list of topics including: advanced biomechanical and lower extremity exams; better patient communications; in-depth STS casting for, and use of, foot orthotics and AFO's; and a thorough review of DME supplier standards, billing and coding, and the application and integration of DME in the practice. The combined lecture and hands-on workshop approach provides an optimal and interactive learning environment. Complimentary Breakfasts and Lunches are included with the registration fee.To register, go to https://crs.langerbiomechanics.com/ or contact Ben Kraus at 800-645-5520 x 3534, or via email at ben.kraus@langerbiomechanics.com
NOVEMBER, 2011
Phoenix, AZ, Nov 19: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
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CLASSIFIEDS
| Seeking to Hire: Established DME company with strong base business in need of a C.Ped in GEORGIA. Does not have to be located in Atlanta. Base salary, insurance, expenses, etc. This position requires daily travel with some very limited overnights. For consideration fax resume to 770 795 1199 or Email Dunham8828@bellsouth.net. 8/17
Seeking to Hire: Pedorthic Sales Person: Modern, full service facility in St. Louis ready to hire dedicated and skilled practitioner. Base plus commission and benefits.
Call Comfort Shoe Specialists and talk with Edith at 314.822.3300 www.ComfortShoe.com 8/17
Seeking to Hire: Wellness Life Systems, a leading national diabetic shoe provider, is seeking highly motivated Certified Pedorthists with excellent communication skills to join our team. We have positions available in many regions across the country. ACHC accredited, inserts created in our own orthotic lab. This unique opportunity allows the right individuals to: Get back to patient care! Perform in-home diabetic foot evaluations, shoe fittings, and deliveries in your local area; Manage your own territory and set your own schedule. Call Frank, 816-268-6857, with questions, or send resumes to jobs@wellnesslifesystems.com Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Midwest Medical Services, a national provider of DME products, is seeking to hire Certified Pedorthists. We currently have multiple opportunities in all regions across the United States. Position would entail performing in-home evaluation and fittings, sale of diabetic supplies and pain management DME, managing your territory, and providing excellent patient care. Must be ambitious, well organized, and dependable. At Midwest Medical Services, we strive to provide the best patient care possible and support those who provide great care in our name. Call Kim, (816) 718-6946, with questions and/or email resumes to hr@midwestmedservices.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Ongoing
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
Seeking to Hire: United Home Health Care is hiring Certified Pedorthists and Orthotists passionate about patient care. Requirements: experience with the care and fitting of the diabetic foot, excellent interpersonal skills, high level of organization, motivated, self starter, and willingness for local travel to service account base. Corporate office schedules all appointments and referrals, these are not in-home fittings. Full time/part time positions are available across the country including, but not limited to, the following areas: Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis and NW Indiana, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus OH, Roanoke, VA, Panama City, Tampa, and Port Charlotte, FL, Louisville, and Lexington KY, and New Orleans. Please send inquires and/or resume to unitedhomeh@yahoo.com, fax 540-774-5071 or call Shelia at 540-774-5050.
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