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The Journal <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Podiatric</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> | Volume 4 Number 2 | fall <strong>2011</strong><br />
JOURNAL<br />
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COMMITTEES<br />
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The Editor and Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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information provided.<br />
© <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Podiatric</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>,<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Publication Number 42242022<br />
JOURNAL<br />
fall <strong>2011</strong> | Volume 4 Number 2<br />
In this issue...<br />
President’s Message:<br />
Dr. Brian Johnson ..................................... 4<br />
Dr. Jack Hutter receives Honorary<br />
PEIPA Membership ........................... 4<br />
Darco, World Leader<br />
in the Manufacturing <strong>of</strong><br />
Postoperative Shoes ............................ 7<br />
A Simple Comparison <strong>of</strong> Negative<br />
Casting Methods and Their Affect on<br />
the Orthotic Device Produced<br />
A. Brian Stoodley .................................. 10<br />
CFPM 12th Annual Clinical<br />
Conference ........................................ 14<br />
CFPM Forensic Podiatry<br />
Seminar Highlights ........................... 17<br />
Dr. Jack Hutter receives Honorary<br />
PEIPA Membership<br />
CFPM Winter Getaway<br />
Cruise Seminar Highlights ................... 20<br />
Secrets <strong>of</strong> Success: “Staff Education<br />
Leads to Job Satisfaction”<br />
Lynn Homisak ...................................... 22<br />
Understanding Your Insurance<br />
Mark Holman ...................................... 26<br />
CFPM Attends <strong>Canadian</strong> Life<br />
and Health Insurance<br />
Association Conference .................... 26<br />
Classifieds .......................................... 33<br />
Upcoming Conferences ..................... 39<br />
page 4<br />
A Simple Comparison <strong>of</strong> Negative Casting Methods<br />
page 10<br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> the CFPM Forensic Podiatry Seminar<br />
in Regina, Saskatchewan<br />
page 17<br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> the CFPM<br />
Winter Getaway Cruise Seminar<br />
page 20<br />
CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong> 3
Message from the President...<br />
Once again this is shaping up to be<br />
another busy year for the C.F.P.M.<br />
The Mexican Cruise was a great success due<br />
mainly to the teaching skills and knowledge<br />
base <strong>of</strong> Dr. Jack Hutter, our keynote speaker.<br />
In August, we had the Forensic Podiatry<br />
Convention in Saskatchewan. This is a<br />
rapidly expanding area <strong>of</strong> podiatry. We held a<br />
Memorial Service at the R.C.M.P. Heritage Museum for our late<br />
good friend and Past President, Dr. Brian Brodie.<br />
The <strong>2011</strong> Clinical Conference and Convention in Toronto in<br />
October once again promises to be the Premier <strong>Podiatric</strong> Event<br />
in Canada! Earlier this year, the C.F.P.M. was represented<br />
at the <strong>Canadian</strong> Life and Health Insurance Association<br />
conference in Huntsville, Ontario. In September, in Gatineau,<br />
Quebec, we will be represented at the <strong>Canadian</strong> Health Care<br />
Antifraud Association Conference with our C.E.O., Stephen<br />
Hartman delivering an address to the delegates.<br />
By: Dr. Brian Johnson<br />
If we are ever to understand each other in this country,<br />
we need to learn how to communicate. With this in mind, it<br />
was refreshing to read in the Spring C.P.M.A. Newsletter,<br />
the new President, Dr. Stern, opening his communication to<br />
the C.P.M.A. Membership with ‘I’m sure many <strong>of</strong> you either<br />
read or heard about a reference’ in their fall 2010 Publication.<br />
(C.F.P.M.) The fact that the C.P.M.A. Membership is reading<br />
about or hearing about C.F.P.M. activities and advances is a<br />
step forward in communication. The fact that the C.P.M.A. has<br />
added our membership to its newsletter mailing list is another<br />
great and welcome step forward in communication.<br />
The C.F.P.M. has always been fully committed to podiatric<br />
national unity. I would like to congratulate Dr. Stern on his<br />
appointment and hope both associations can continue to<br />
communicate and work together towards protection <strong>of</strong> the<br />
public and advancement <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
Prince Edward Island Podiatry Association Inc.<br />
West Royalty Medical Center<br />
591 North River Rd.<br />
Charlottetown PE C1E 1K1<br />
Phone: 902-569-8637 Fax: 902-569-8635<br />
JACK HUTTER, D.P.M.<br />
It is with great pleasure that the Executive <strong>of</strong> the Association announces the award <strong>of</strong> an<br />
Honorary Podiatry Membership <strong>of</strong> the Prince Edward Island Podiatry Association to Dr.<br />
Jack Hutter.<br />
This is in recognition <strong>of</strong> his past and ongoing contributions to the <strong>Canadian</strong> Podiatry<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ession. He is a role model, educator and a great friend and supporter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Canadian</strong><br />
<strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Podiatric</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong>.<br />
Through his teachings and <strong>of</strong>ferings, he brings to and enriches the <strong>Canadian</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
with the finer aspects <strong>of</strong> American <strong>Podiatric</strong> practice. This is particularly valuable as<br />
the <strong>Canadian</strong> Podiatry Pr<strong>of</strong>ession is presently in the process <strong>of</strong> expanding its scope and<br />
standards <strong>of</strong> practice.<br />
4 CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong>
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Indications for the Peg are<br />
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Darco invites you to visit our web site,<br />
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Vittoria Phoenix proudly represents Darco International in<br />
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CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong> 7
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A Simple Comparison <strong>of</strong> Negative Casting Methods and<br />
Their Affect on the Orthotic Device Produced<br />
A. Brian Stoodley, C. Ped (C), C. Ped Tech (C), Diploma <strong>of</strong> Orthopaedic Technology<br />
Clinicians tend to choose negative<br />
casting technique as per convenience,<br />
method first taught, what colleagues<br />
do, time it takes and cost <strong>of</strong> the casting material<br />
or the latest thing from our sales rep. Rarely, is<br />
the difference each negative casting technique<br />
makes on the positive cast and final orthoses<br />
considered, the lack <strong>of</strong> literature available on<br />
this matter proves this.<br />
In lab, a subjective and simple experiment<br />
with the most common casting techniques<br />
available to clinicians was performed. Three<br />
negative casts were taken <strong>of</strong> the same foot in<br />
subtalar neutral: prone-plaster slipper, supineplaster<br />
slipper and seated bi<strong>of</strong>oam. The foot<br />
was landmarked with an indelible pencil at the<br />
calcaneal bisection, 1st met head & 5th met<br />
head (plantar and sides) which transferred to<br />
the negative cast. A plaster mixture was poured<br />
into the negative cast to create a positive cast. The positive<br />
cast was simply cleaned, obvious foreign bumps/imperfections<br />
removed, and the landmarks transferred/reinforced. The positive<br />
casts were then further landmarked to create consistent points<br />
to measure from, see pictures below. A modified version <strong>of</strong> the<br />
method set out by J. W. Philps in “The Functional Foot Orthosis”<br />
(Chapter 5, also refer to page 49, fig. 5.18)<br />
The following table represents the summary <strong>of</strong> my measurements<br />
<strong>of</strong> the positive casts yielded from each <strong>of</strong> the negative casting<br />
techniques used:<br />
Prone<br />
Plaster<br />
Slipper<br />
Supine<br />
Plaster<br />
Slipper<br />
Seated<br />
Bi<strong>of</strong>oam<br />
Cast<br />
Heel Width<br />
(mm)<br />
MTPJ Width<br />
(mm)<br />
Arch<br />
Length<br />
(mm)<br />
Relative<br />
Arch Height<br />
(mm)<br />
Resting<br />
Calcaneal<br />
Bisection<br />
68.42 97.61 175.0 29.0 3 varus<br />
72.3 99.10 180.0 31.0 5 varus<br />
72.68 104.85 188.0 26.0 2 varus<br />
J. W. Philps (The Functional Foot Orthosis, 2nd Ed. pg. 39)<br />
describes the modification <strong>of</strong> a positive cast is a procedure that,<br />
“involves a harmonious blend <strong>of</strong> technical skills together with<br />
certain empathy for the foot and its comfort when wearing the<br />
orthosis.” Philps goes on to suggest some <strong>of</strong> the purposes <strong>of</strong><br />
plaster cast modification:<br />
1. Removes the risk <strong>of</strong> blisters in the medial longitudinal arch.<br />
2. Allows for tissue spread around the heels.<br />
3. Allows for elongation <strong>of</strong> the weight bearing foot.<br />
4. To encourage or effect a redirection <strong>of</strong> forces through the foot.<br />
One can easily agree with the merits <strong>of</strong> positive cast modification<br />
however it is important to address the following observations to<br />
establish a proper starting point. For obvious reasons, the starting<br />
point <strong>of</strong> positive cast modification dictates the final shape <strong>of</strong> the<br />
orthoses and has direct influence on patient outcomes.<br />
Observations:<br />
1. The prone plaster cast yields the narrowest heel width at<br />
68.42 mm which is 3.88 mm < the supine plaster cast and<br />
< 4.26 mm the bi<strong>of</strong>oam cast.<br />
This measurement is very significant to the width <strong>of</strong> the heel cup<br />
on our completed orthoses.<br />
If the heel cup is too narrow, your patient may be irritated as<br />
the heel cup will dig in to the plantar aspect <strong>of</strong> the heel. Special<br />
attention should be given to expanding the positive cast <strong>of</strong> a<br />
plaster slipper cast prone>supine to avoid this potential problem.<br />
Continued on page 13<br />
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Continued from page 10<br />
If the heel cup is too wide, your patient will have shoe fitting<br />
issues, will lose function support and the plantar calcaneal heel<br />
pad will not be contained. In regard to the bi<strong>of</strong>oam cast, attention<br />
should be given to avoid plaster expansion at the heel as the fat<br />
pad has already been expanded sufficiently to accommodate<br />
weight bearing.<br />
2. The prone plaster cast yields the narrowest MTPJ width<br />
at 97.61 mm which is 1.49 mm< the supine plaster cast and<br />
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An Introduction<br />
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Dr. Benno Nigg<br />
Workshop: Introduction to Cortic<br />
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FRIDAY, OCT. 21, <strong>2011</strong><br />
8:30 am<br />
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9:00 - 10:00 AM<br />
10:00 - 10:45 am<br />
10:45 - 11:45 am<br />
11:45 AM - 1:30 pm<br />
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Be Different or Be Dead<br />
How to Distinguish Yourself in<br />
the Faceless Herd<br />
Roy Osing<br />
How Insurance Can Help your practice (30 min)<br />
Mark Holman Sponsored by: Holman Insurance<br />
Demystifying Liability Insurance (30 min)<br />
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An Introduction<br />
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This lecture will provide an introduction to cortico<br />
musculoskeletal conditions <strong>of</strong> the foot. This is a wonder<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered Friday afternoon. - Ian Reilly<br />
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Keynote Lecture: Orthotics and Inserts -<br />
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Workshop: Introduction to Cortic<br />
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14 CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong>
AGENDA<br />
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m Montreal Room Toronto Room - Assistants Program<br />
to<br />
ections<br />
steroid injection therapy for common<br />
ful precursor to the hands on workshop<br />
Using Web Videos to Promote Your Practice<br />
Gary Ignot<strong>of</strong>sky<br />
Sponsored by: Webpower Videos<br />
Regaining Control with Patient Compliance<br />
Patient non-compliance will only happen…if we let it. This session will address various ways to maintain<br />
necessary control when and where it is needed. The result? A more efficient, well-run <strong>of</strong>fice!<br />
Time Out!<br />
If you had a chance to get back lost time…would you manage it better? Learn some “beat the<br />
clock” strategies that can have you feeling better at the end <strong>of</strong> each work day. - Lynn Homisak<br />
break with exhibitors<br />
Aligning the Skeleton (plaza A)<br />
g<br />
Podiatry Tic-Tac-TOE<br />
Who’ll be the winner? Play along with this toe-tally awesome question and answer board game -<br />
test your knowledge. See how much you know by getting three X’s in a row (horizontal, vertical,<br />
or diagonal). Think it’s easy? Think again! - Lynn Homisak<br />
Lunch with exhibitors<br />
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ticality <strong>of</strong> the earlier lecture. Participants<br />
owards clinical competency. Enrolment is<br />
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reilly<br />
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ticality <strong>of</strong> the earlier lecture. Participants<br />
owards clinical competency. Enrolment is<br />
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How to build an effective Web Strategy (30 min)<br />
Glenn Lombardi, Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gitelson Sponsored by <strong>of</strong>ficite<br />
Social Networking & Rep Management (30 min)<br />
Glenn Lombardi, Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gitelson Sponsored by <strong>of</strong>ficite<br />
In <strong>of</strong>fice Dispensing… Dirty Little Secrets<br />
For practitioners and assistants<br />
Are you a little curious to find out what you don’t know? - Lynn Homisak<br />
Mission Possible: Stop Practice Crime Now!<br />
For practitioners and assistants<br />
Practice crimes are more common than you think - but that doesn’t make them right. Lynn travels in and out <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fices and will present a number <strong>of</strong> real-life crimes. Your mission, my friends…should you decide to accept<br />
it… is to listen carefully; then ask yourself…are you a victim…or the culprit? But more importantly…are you<br />
ready to put an end to it?! - Lynn Homisak<br />
b reak with exhibitors<br />
Keynote Lecture: AndrÉ Picard (Plaza A)<br />
Putting Our Best Foot Forward on Health Reform<br />
mines the changes coming to Canada’s health care system and the impact they will have on podiatry.<br />
Wine and cheese reception with the exhibitors<br />
FRIDAY, OCT. 21, <strong>2011</strong><br />
m Montreal Room Toronto Room - Assistants Program<br />
to<br />
ections<br />
steroid injection therapy for common<br />
ful precursor to the hands on workshop<br />
Using Web Videos to Promote Your Practice<br />
Gary Ignot<strong>of</strong>sky<br />
Sponsored by: Webpower Videos<br />
Regaining Control with Patient Compliance<br />
Patient non-compliance will only happen…if we let it. This session will address various ways to maintain<br />
necessary control when and where it is needed. The result? A more efficient, well-run <strong>of</strong>fice!<br />
Time Out!<br />
If you had a chance to get back lost time…would you manage it better? Learn some “beat the<br />
clock” strategies that can have you feeling better at the end <strong>of</strong> each work day. - Lynn Homisak<br />
break with exhibitors<br />
Aligning the Skeleton (plaza A)<br />
g<br />
Podiatry Tic-Tac-TOE<br />
Who’ll be the winner? Play along with this toe-tally awesome question and answer board game -<br />
test your knowledge. See how much you know by getting three X’s in a row (horizontal, vertical,<br />
or diagonal). Think it’s easy? Think again! - Lynn Homisak<br />
Lunch with exhibitors<br />
osteroid Injections #1<br />
ticality <strong>of</strong> the earlier lecture. Participants<br />
owards clinical competency. Enrolment is<br />
e, first serve basis.<br />
reilly<br />
osteroid Injections #2<br />
ticality <strong>of</strong> the earlier lecture. Participants<br />
owards clinical competency. Enrolment is<br />
e, first serve basis.<br />
reilly<br />
Cryonic NeuroCryoStimulation System:<br />
A new drug free, non-invasive treatment for pain management,<br />
inflammation and musculo-skeletal trauma<br />
Marie-Claude Zizka<br />
Sponsored by: Superior Medical<br />
How to build an effective Web Strategy (30 min)<br />
Glenn Lombardi, Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gitelson Sponsored by <strong>of</strong>ficite<br />
Social Networking & Rep Management (30 min)<br />
Glenn Lombardi, Ge<strong>of</strong>f Gitelson Sponsored by <strong>of</strong>ficite<br />
In <strong>of</strong>fice Dispensing… Dirty Little Secrets<br />
For practitioners and assistants<br />
Are you a little curious to find out what you don’t know? - Lynn Homisak<br />
Mission Possible: Stop Practice Crime Now!<br />
For practitioners and assistants<br />
Practice crimes are more common than you think - but that doesn’t make them right. Lynn travels in and out <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fices and will present a number <strong>of</strong> real-life crimes. Your mission, my friends…should you decide to accept<br />
it… is to listen carefully; then ask yourself…are you a victim…or the culprit? But more importantly…are you<br />
ready to put an end to it?! - Lynn Homisak<br />
b reak with exhibitors<br />
Keynote Lecture: AndrÉ Picard (Plaza A)<br />
Putting Our Best Foot Forward on Health Reform<br />
mines the changes coming to Canada’s health care system and the impact they will have on podiatry.<br />
Wine and cheese reception with the exhibitors<br />
CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong> 15
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Highlights <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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25 <strong>Canadian</strong> podiatrists and chiropodists in Regina, SK. Attendees at this<br />
specialty seminar received an overview <strong>of</strong> the field <strong>of</strong> forensic podiatry, several<br />
hands-on demonstrations and case studies.<br />
While in Regina, a memorial reception was held at the RCMP Heritage<br />
Centre in honour <strong>of</strong> CFPM past president, Dr. Brian Brodie, who passed away in<br />
November, 2010. During the reception the Dr. Brian Brodie Memorial Award for<br />
<strong>Canadian</strong> research was introduced.<br />
Attendees Dr. Simon<br />
Davies, Dr. Axel<br />
Rohrmann, Philippa<br />
Davies and Dr.<br />
Hannah Shenouda<br />
utilize their new skills.<br />
RCMP<br />
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Heidi Allred<br />
Wesley Vernon and<br />
Jeremy Walker<br />
demonstrate the art<br />
and science <strong>of</strong><br />
forensic podiatry.<br />
From left: Jeremy<br />
Walker, Dr. Brian<br />
Johnson, CFPM<br />
President, Mrs.<br />
Gillian Brodie,<br />
Stephen Hartman,<br />
CFPM CEO and<br />
Wesley Vernon.<br />
CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong> 17
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Highlights <strong>of</strong> the CFPM<br />
Winter Getaway Cruise Seminar<br />
In March, a small but enthusiastic group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canadian</strong> podiatrists<br />
and chiropodists attended the CFPM Winter Getaway Cruise<br />
Seminar onboard the beautiful Norwegian Star while cruising<br />
the Mexican Riviera. Primary speaker, Dr. Jack Hutter, D.P.M. <strong>of</strong><br />
Wisconsin impressed the group with his knowledge and expertise<br />
in such areas as neuropathy, wound care and culture analysis. Julie<br />
DeSimone shared her tips on marketing a podiatric practice and<br />
Stephen Hartman, discussed his views on the future trends in<br />
healthcare. As always, the highlight <strong>of</strong> the seminar was the roundtable<br />
discussions on clinical and administrative issues and solutions where<br />
many issues were discussed and the group shared information and<br />
supported one another.<br />
Not only was the seminar extraordinary, but the trip to the<br />
Mexican Riviera was funfilled and relaxing. With ports <strong>of</strong> calls in<br />
Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, it was the ideal way to spend<br />
the remaining days <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Canadian</strong> winter!! Look for more CFPM<br />
Winter Getaways Seminars to be planned in the future.<br />
Thank you to our generous sponsor Vittoria Phoenix for their<br />
valuable contribution to the success <strong>of</strong> this year’s event. Thank you<br />
to Kerry Burnett to the informative workshop on new and helpful<br />
products from Vittoria Phoenix.<br />
Seminar speakers, from left: Dr. Jack Hutter, Kerry Burnett<br />
<strong>of</strong> Vittoria Phoenix, Julie DeSimone, Stephen Hartman<br />
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Secrets <strong>of</strong> Success: “Staff Education<br />
leads to Job Satisfaction”<br />
By: Lynn Homisak, SOS Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC - www.soshms.com<br />
As a management company, we are <strong>of</strong>ten confronted with<br />
complaints about staff. Well, let me say that we receive<br />
GOOD remarks too, but the complaints are the ones<br />
we’re asked to FIX! In analyzing the problems, we find they usually<br />
fall in one (or all) <strong>of</strong> these three categories: poor training, poor<br />
communication and/or undefined job descriptions, each one a potential<br />
crisis if nothing is done to correct it. Experience also<br />
tells us that lack <strong>of</strong> a formal program, where<br />
new and existing staff can acquire some<br />
necessary educational tools, is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
the underlying issue.<br />
Quality instruction for staff should<br />
always start with a proper in-house orientation/training<br />
program. Creating additional<br />
pathways for them to learn more about general<br />
podiatric knowledge, patient care, patient relations, <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
management strategies, team-building, positive attitudes,<br />
dealing effectively with change, etc. is equally<br />
important. Luckily, there are a variety <strong>of</strong> programs<br />
available for staff (local division, state and nationwide)<br />
to take advantage <strong>of</strong>; that can provide such<br />
instruction and help make up for the lack <strong>of</strong> formal<br />
schooling. So why wouldn’t you send them? Wait…I hear your<br />
concerns:<br />
Concern #1: “I would consider sending them, but they<br />
tell me they don’t want to (or can’t) go.”<br />
Ideally, you should have a policy put in place that requires all<br />
full time staff to attend at least one conference/year (much the<br />
same as you are required to obtain continuing education credits.)<br />
If you don’t have a policy that addresses this…it’s not too late<br />
to create one. One <strong>of</strong> the biggest reasons attending outside<br />
programs even becomes an “issue” is in part because you let it.<br />
If you truly believe it is the best thing for your practice AND<br />
for them, you will make a better effort to help them understand<br />
the reason that this policy is put in place at the onset and how<br />
everyone stands to benefit from it.<br />
Concern #2: “I don’t want them to start thinking they<br />
can change things in our <strong>of</strong>fice just because they hear<br />
new ideas.”<br />
It’s true that not all ideas they come back with will work for<br />
you, but if you close your mind to new ideas, you risk losing<br />
potential growth and improvement in your practice. For example,<br />
a staff person in another <strong>of</strong>fice may have a way <strong>of</strong> dealing with<br />
collection issues that can significantly improve your current<br />
protocol. This could save not only time and money for the<br />
practice, but frustration and stress for your employee! Your staff<br />
picks up this interactive exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas through open<br />
discussions, recognizes its potential<br />
in your <strong>of</strong>fice and is anxious to<br />
make things better. Their desire<br />
to implement new techniques<br />
or design success strategies that<br />
can make their job easier and/<br />
or increase efficiency should never<br />
be dismissed. On a deeper note, this<br />
type <strong>of</strong> involvement encourages a sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> belonging and importance in the<br />
practice which in turn can cultivate<br />
additional contributions. Their<br />
participation proves to be both<br />
exhilarating and productive and<br />
they experience enthusiasm in ways<br />
they’ve never felt before!<br />
Concern #3: “I get very little feedback<br />
from them, so I feel sending them is a<br />
waste <strong>of</strong> time for them and a waste <strong>of</strong><br />
my money.”<br />
I know you’ve heard this said before, but if you or your staff<br />
person brings back even one new useful idea, it will be worth<br />
the expense to send them; however, if you do not focus on the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> learning, neither will they. Set and communicate<br />
your expectations up front. Explain that you appreciate his/her<br />
time at the program and as such, they will get compensated<br />
for being there. In return you expect them to share with you<br />
and other staff what they have learned and how they can<br />
apply that knowledge to the practice. Require that they take<br />
notes; explaining that a post-seminar in-<strong>of</strong>fice meeting will be<br />
scheduled to review program content. With the understanding<br />
that they will be asked to communicate their new found<br />
knowledge, they will be persuaded to listen more intently and<br />
even acquire practical solutions to problems they currently face<br />
in the <strong>of</strong>fice. However, be sure to follow through. If you say this<br />
is important, but the meeting always gets put on the back burner,<br />
you weaken the relevance and therefore the purpose <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Continued on page 34<br />
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By Mark Holman, B.A., C.A.I.B., R.I.B. (Ont.)<br />
Vice President, Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd.<br />
As the endorsed Insurance Broker <strong>of</strong> the CFPM Holman<br />
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Do you have questions, we have answers.<br />
Q. What happens if I retire, die or cease to do business?<br />
A. Remember pr<strong>of</strong>essional liability policies are written on a<br />
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Q. If students work in my practice as part <strong>of</strong> their supervised<br />
training, does my insurance cover this?<br />
A. Yes, as long as they are working as part <strong>of</strong> their training<br />
with the approval <strong>of</strong> their college. Any treatment carried<br />
out will be on your patients and as they will be working<br />
under your direct supervision at all times you will be<br />
responsible for everything they do. You must, however,<br />
ensure that they have been certified by their College<br />
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In May, representatives from the CFPM attended the<br />
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Conference in Huntsville, ON. CFPM board members Peter<br />
Guy, Sonia Maragoni and Ian McLean proudy represented our<br />
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relationships with members from the insurance industry who<br />
determine insurance policies and manage insurance claims.<br />
Attendance at the CHLIA conference is part the CFPM<br />
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members <strong>of</strong> the insurance industry. This is an excellent<br />
opportunity for the CFPM to educate the individuals from the<br />
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• Clinical response: 93% (n=43) <strong>of</strong> Loprox®<br />
vs. 71% (n=42) <strong>of</strong> clotrimazole patients; p≤0.01 1†<br />
Loprox ® cream or lotion is indicated for the topical treatment <strong>of</strong> the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis<br />
due to T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, E. floccosum, M. canis; cutaneous candidiasis (moniliasis) due to C. albicans; and tinea (pityriasis)<br />
versicolor due to M. furfur.<br />
Loprox ® cream had a 0.4% incidence <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions in controlled clinical trials. These included pruritus at the site <strong>of</strong> application,<br />
worsening <strong>of</strong> clinical signs and symptoms, and mild to severe burning reported in a few cases.<br />
† Recommended dosing: minimum 4 weeks, twice daily.<br />
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THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION<br />
Topical Antifungal Agent<br />
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE<br />
LOPROX® (ciclopirox olamine 1%) Cream or Lotion is indi cated for the topical treatment <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton<br />
rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, Microsporum canis;<br />
cutaneous candidiasis (moniliasis) due to Candida albicans; and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor<br />
due to Malassezia furfur.<br />
LOPROX® is not proposed for vaginal application.<br />
Loprox ®<br />
CONTRAINDICATIONS<br />
Hypersensitivity to any <strong>of</strong> the components <strong>of</strong> this medication (see Dosage Forms: Composition<br />
in the Product Monograph).<br />
SPECIAL POPULATIONS<br />
Use in pregnancy: (also see Supplemental Product Information): There are no adequate or<br />
well-controlled studies in pregnant women. This drug should be used during pregnancy only<br />
if clearly needed.<br />
Prescribing Summary<br />
Use in Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.<br />
Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when LOPROX®<br />
is administered to nursing women.<br />
Use in Children: Patient Safety and Selection effectiveness in Criteria<br />
children below the age <strong>of</strong> 10 years have not<br />
been established.<br />
THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION<br />
Topical Antifungal Agent<br />
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE<br />
LOPROX® (ciclopirox olamine 1%) Cream or Lotion is indi cated for the topical treatment <strong>of</strong> the<br />
WARNINGS<br />
following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton<br />
LOPROX® is not for ophthalmic use.<br />
rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, Microsporum canis;<br />
cutaneous PRECAUTIONS candidiasis (moniliasis) due to Candida albicans; and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor<br />
If due a reaction to Malassezia suggesting furfur. sensitivity or chemical irritation should occur with the use <strong>of</strong> LOPROX®,<br />
LOPROX® treatment is should not proposed be discontinued for vaginal and application. appropriate therapy instituted.<br />
CONTRAINDICATIONS<br />
ADVERSE REACTIONS<br />
Hypersensitivity LOPROX® is well to tolerated any <strong>of</strong> the with components a low incidence <strong>of</strong> this medication <strong>of</strong> adverse (see reactions Dosage Forms: reported Composition in clinical<br />
in trials. the LOPROX® Product Monograph).<br />
Cream had a 0.4% incidence <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions in controlled clinical trials.<br />
These included pruritus at the site <strong>of</strong> application, worsening <strong>of</strong> clinical signs and symptoms,<br />
SPECIAL POPULATIONS<br />
and mild to severe burning reported in a few cases.<br />
Use in pregnancy: (also see Supplemental Product Information): There are no adequate or<br />
In a controlled clinical trial with 89 patients using LOPROX® Lotion and 89 patients using<br />
well-controlled studies in pregnant women. This drug should be used during pregnancy only<br />
the vehicle, the incidence <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions was low. The side effects included pruritus<br />
if clearly needed.<br />
occurring in three patients and burning, which occurred in one patient.<br />
Use in Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.<br />
To monitor drug safety, Health Canada collects information on serious and unexpected<br />
Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when LOPROX®<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> drugs. To report a serious or unexpected reaction to LOPROX®, you may notify<br />
is administered to nursing women.<br />
Health Canada by toll-free telephone at 1-866-234-2345.<br />
Use in Children: Safety and effectiveness in children below the age <strong>of</strong> 10 years have not<br />
been established.<br />
Administration<br />
Safety Information<br />
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION<br />
WARNINGS<br />
Gently massage LOPROX® into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice daily, in the morning and<br />
LOPROX® evening for is a minimum not for ophthalmic <strong>of</strong> 4 weeks. use. Clinical improvement with relief <strong>of</strong> pruritus and other symptoms<br />
usually occurs within the first week <strong>of</strong> treatment. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after<br />
PRECAUTIONS<br />
two weeks <strong>of</strong> treatment with LOPROX®, the diagnosis should be redetermined. Patients with tinea<br />
If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or chemical irritation should occur with the use <strong>of</strong> LOPROX®,<br />
versicolor usually exhibit clinical and mycological clearing after two weeks <strong>of</strong> treatment.<br />
treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.<br />
ADVERSE REACTIONS<br />
LOPROX® is well tolerated with a low incidence <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions reported in clinical<br />
trials. LOPROX® Cream had a 0.4% incidence <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions in controlled clinical trials.<br />
These included pruritus at the site <strong>of</strong> application, worsening <strong>of</strong> clinical signs and symptoms,<br />
and mild to severe burning reported in a few cases.<br />
Brand: Loprox<br />
In a controlled clinical trial Ad No: with 141196 89 patients using LOPROX® Lotion and 89 patients using<br />
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the vehicle, the incidence <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions was low. The side effects included pruritus<br />
occurring in three patients and burning, which occurred in one patient.<br />
To monitor drug safety, Health Canada collects information on serious and unexpected<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> drugs. To report a serious or unexpected reaction to LOPROX®, you may notify<br />
Health Canada by toll-free telephone at 1-866-234-2345.<br />
Client: SANOFI-AVENTIS<br />
CFPM Journal<br />
Colour: Grayscale<br />
Safety Information<br />
Administration<br />
<strong>of</strong> ciclopirox olamine has been revealed. However, a higher incidence <strong>of</strong> systemic absorption<br />
<strong>of</strong> ciclopirox olamine in the rat was noted in the group given 30 mg/kg orally as compared<br />
to controls.<br />
SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF OVERDOSAGE<br />
There have been no clinical reports <strong>of</strong> acute overdosage with LOPROX® (ciclopirox olamine)<br />
Cream or Lotion by any route <strong>of</strong> administration. From acute toxicity studies <strong>of</strong> ciclopirox<br />
olamine cream 1% in adult rats, oral doses <strong>of</strong> 36 g/kg produced no evidence <strong>of</strong> toxic signs.<br />
DOSAGE FORMS<br />
Availability: LOPROX® Cream is available in tubes <strong>of</strong> 45 g.<br />
LOPROX® Study Lotion is available Reference<br />
in a 60 mL bottle.<br />
1. Kligman AM, et al. Evaluation <strong>of</strong> ciclopirox olamine cream for the treatment <strong>of</strong> tinea pedis:<br />
Multicenter, double-blind comparative studies. Clin Ther 1985;7(4):409-17.<br />
Double-blind, multicentre study <strong>of</strong> 87 patients with both plantar and interdigital tinea pedis.<br />
Patients were randomized to either twice daily ciclopirox olamine 1% cream (n =43) or<br />
clotrimazole 1% cream (n =44) for four weeks.<br />
SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCT INFORMATION<br />
SPECIAL POPULATIONS<br />
Use in Pregnancy: Reproduction studies have been performed in the mouse, rat, rabbit, and<br />
monkey (via various routes <strong>of</strong> administration) at doses 10 times or greater than the topical<br />
human dose. No significant evidence <strong>of</strong> impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to the use<br />
<strong>of</strong> ciclopirox olamine has been revealed. However, a higher incidence <strong>of</strong> systemic absorption<br />
<strong>of</strong> ciclopirox olamine in the rat was noted in the group given 30 mg/kg orally as compared<br />
to controls.<br />
SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF OVERDOSAGE<br />
There have been no clinical reports <strong>of</strong> acute overdosage with LOPROX® (ciclopirox olamine)<br />
Cream or Lotion by any route <strong>of</strong> administration. From acute toxicity studies <strong>of</strong> ciclopirox<br />
olamine cream 1% in adult rats, oral doses <strong>of</strong> 36 g/kg produced no evidence <strong>of</strong> toxic signs.<br />
DOSAGE FORMS<br />
Availability: LOPROX® Cream is available in tubes <strong>of</strong> 45 g.<br />
LOPROX® Lotion is available in a 60 mL bottle.<br />
Product Monograph available upon request or at www.san<strong>of</strong>i-aventis.ca.<br />
Copyright © 2010 san<strong>of</strong>i-aventis.<br />
All rights reserved. san<strong>of</strong>i-aventis Canada Inc.<br />
Laval, Quebec H7L 4A8<br />
CDN.CIC.09.11.02E<br />
Product Monograph available upon request or at www.san<strong>of</strong>i-aventis.ca.<br />
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION<br />
Gently massage LOPROX® into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice daily, in the morning and<br />
evening for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 weeks. Clinical improvement with relief <strong>of</strong> pruritus and other symptoms<br />
usually occurs within the first week <strong>of</strong> treatment. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after<br />
two weeks <strong>of</strong> treatment with LOPROX®, the diagnosis should be redetermined. Patients with tinea<br />
versicolor usually exhibit clinical and mycological clearing after two weeks <strong>of</strong> treatment.<br />
Client: SANOFI-AVENTIS<br />
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Brand: Loprox<br />
Ad No: 141196<br />
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Continued from page 13<br />
Plaster-supine- 8 degrees varus, Plaster-prone-6 degrees varus<br />
& bi<strong>of</strong>oam-5 degrees varus. Consecutively, each one more<br />
functionally supported than the other.<br />
As a clinician, we have to recognize that by positioning the foot<br />
in subtalar neutral, we are already adding correction to the cast<br />
we are taking thus we may need to add, take away, or not use<br />
posting according to the cast technique used to avoid over/under<br />
correction.<br />
Conclusion:<br />
In conclusion, as medical pr<strong>of</strong>essionals we constantly strive to<br />
find the best ways to cast: plaster, bi<strong>of</strong>oam, STS sock, wax, direct<br />
mold, Amfit, force plate, digital scanning, weight bearing, nonweightbearing,<br />
semi-weight bearing, dynamic and the list goes<br />
on and on…. refer to “Contemporary Pedorthics” (Decker/Albert<br />
pg. 260) for some more research for the advantages/disadvantages<br />
<strong>of</strong> casting methods. The Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory<br />
Association website does a great job differentiating casting<br />
methods, especially in this age <strong>of</strong> digital technology.<br />
It is the author’s opinion that there is no best way to cast a<br />
patient. A clinician has to be diverse enough to cast in multiple<br />
ways to accommodate the needs <strong>of</strong> the patient. For example a<br />
pregnant lady may not be able to lay prone while you plaster cast<br />
her, a patient with a Stress # doesn’t appreciate you pushing on<br />
the dorsal aspect <strong>of</strong> their foot while taking a bi<strong>of</strong>oam cast and<br />
some patients move their feet around<br />
trying to see you as you plaster cast<br />
them in the supine position. Every<br />
casting method has its strengths and<br />
weakness; it is up to the clinician to<br />
recognize what they are and how they<br />
can utilize them to their advantage.<br />
Along with casting technique/ability,<br />
a clinician should pride themselves on<br />
their ability to design a pair <strong>of</strong> orthoses.<br />
Many clinicians do not focus on the<br />
technical side <strong>of</strong> their trade by actually<br />
manufacturing but you should be able<br />
to recognize and articulate your lab<br />
order as to your casting method. The<br />
clinician should understand how and<br />
what is being done to their negative<br />
cast at the lab.<br />
Although our lab sample is very<br />
small, the experiment reflects the fact<br />
that different casting methods yield<br />
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Research Texts/References/Consultations:<br />
The Functional Foot Orthosis, 2nd Edition, J. W. Philps<br />
Foot Orthoses and Other Forms <strong>of</strong> Conservative Foot Care,<br />
Thomas Michaud<br />
Contemporary Pedorthics, Decker/Albert<br />
Clinical Biomechanics <strong>of</strong> the Lower Extremity, Ronald Valmassy<br />
Reducing Bulk in our Orthotics-presentation, Mark Glen, C. Ped<br />
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POSITION: Full Time<br />
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available (Locum)<br />
LOCATION: Niagara Region – Welland,<br />
Niagara <strong>Fall</strong>s, St Catharines<br />
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Excellent<br />
employment opportunity in a busy multi-site<br />
private chiropody practice. Looking for<br />
qualified chiropodist for full time locum, with<br />
possibility for part time following locum.<br />
New grads welcome.<br />
CONTACT: Tonya Ventresca or<br />
Dawn-Marie Clarke 905-735-7700<br />
Email resumes to cvfoc@bellnet.ca<br />
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pedorthotics and member <strong>of</strong> American<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Podiatric</strong> Medical Assistant<br />
(ASPMA) with part one clinical certification.<br />
Salary upon experience. First aid certificate<br />
essential. No experience req’d, should<br />
be able to communicate in English, Hindi<br />
& Punjabi. Written English req’d. Valid<br />
driver’s licence. Provide support services<br />
to podiatrist, maintain own patient load<br />
for orthotics, prepare and maintain lab<br />
equipment. Maintain records, inventories <strong>of</strong><br />
supplies, general clerical duties, invoicing,<br />
pricing, collection <strong>of</strong> outstanding debts.<br />
Computer skills, critical thinking, job task<br />
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certificate number required.<br />
Apply: by mail or email:<br />
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202-1750 Main Street<br />
Winnipeg, MB R2V 1Z7<br />
Email: vadgamafootclinic@live.ca<br />
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chiropody position<br />
available-mississauga, on<br />
Location: 155 Forum Drive, Suite. 111,<br />
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3M9<br />
Company Name: MICBA Forum Italia<br />
Community Services<br />
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Services, operates a Supports for Daily Living<br />
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Drive, Mississauga. Our Supports for Daily<br />
Living Program (SDL) enables seniors 65<br />
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housekeeping and attendant care services<br />
for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 1.5 hours per day, per<br />
resident. Our Assistive Living Program<br />
provides essential supportive services to<br />
seniors 65 and older; we are based in a 60<br />
unit senior’s residence.<br />
Our programs are funded and regulated by<br />
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Our programs are in operation 24/7/365<br />
and delivered by Personal Support Workers<br />
free <strong>of</strong> charge to clients based on individual<br />
assessment.<br />
Description <strong>of</strong> Position: Chiropodist<br />
needed to provide chiropody services to our<br />
well and frail elderly seniors at our location<br />
1 x month. Expect to serve 5-8 residents per<br />
month, charging $25.00-$30.00 per visit.<br />
Fully equipped and private medical <strong>of</strong>fice for<br />
visiting chiropodist on site. Applicants must<br />
be in good standing with a college, reliable,<br />
dependable, good communication skills both<br />
verbal and non-verbal; along with a caring<br />
and friendly attitude.<br />
Interested candidates should send their<br />
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following methods below.<br />
Nancy Claro, Program Director<br />
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services<br />
155 Forum Drive<br />
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3M9<br />
Fax: (905) 507-3016<br />
E-mail: nclaro@forumitalia.ca<br />
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Candidate should be registered with the<br />
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are a full service chiropody clinic looking for<br />
an outgoing, compassionate individual to<br />
provide excellent patient care and service.<br />
Current certification in local anesthesia, full<br />
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Advanced Foot & Orthotic Clinic in Midland,<br />
Ontario is currently seeking a FULL TIME<br />
REGISTERED CHIROPODIST. Previous experience<br />
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Continued from page 22<br />
meeting. As their employer, you have a responsibility to guide<br />
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Concern #4: “I’m afraid the only reason they want<br />
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salaries and gossip. Frankly, I don’t need them<br />
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Keeping your staff in a “bubble” is not the answer. In fact,<br />
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The Pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> Podiatry in<br />
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in the province. These qualifications include<br />
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Podiatry is widely accepted as an integral<br />
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Since its inception into the Province, the pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
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Generally speaking podiatrists work closely with the medical<br />
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There is currently a group <strong>of</strong> Podiatrists forming a Podiatry<br />
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There were several medical provider groups granted<br />
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Upcoming Events<br />
<strong>2011</strong><br />
Sept. 16 – 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Insights and Advancements in<br />
Foot & Ankle Surgery<br />
• Atlantic City, NJ<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Sept. 16 – 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Southwest Foot & Ankle<br />
Conference<br />
• Frisco, TX<br />
• www.txpma.org<br />
Sept. 22 – 24, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Annual Las Vegas Scientific<br />
Seminar<br />
• Las Vegas, NV<br />
• www.internationalfootankle.org<br />
Sept. 22 – 25, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Update <strong>2011</strong><br />
• San Diego, CA<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Oct. 15 – 22, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Annual Hawaii Seminar<br />
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort<br />
and Spa<br />
• Maui, Hawaii<br />
• www.nwpodiatricfoundation.org<br />
Oct. 20 – 22, <strong>2011</strong><br />
CFPM 12 th Annual Conference<br />
• Toronto, ON<br />
• www.podiatryinfocanada.ca<br />
Oct. 20 – 23, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Super Bones Conference<br />
• Las Vegas, NV<br />
• www.superbonesconferences.com<br />
Oct. 21 – 23, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Podiatry in Paradise... 2 nd Annual<br />
“No Nonsense” Seminar<br />
• Key West, FL<br />
• www.gtef.org<br />
Oct 22 -23, <strong>2011</strong>-08-22<br />
Diagnostic Imaging <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Foot & Ankle<br />
• Winnipeg, MB<br />
• Contact martincolledge@shaw.ca<br />
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Oct. 26 – 30, <strong>2011</strong><br />
ACFAOM Annual Meeting<br />
• Orlando, FL<br />
• www.acfaom.org<br />
Nov. 3 – 6, <strong>2011</strong><br />
21 st Annual Conference<br />
• Sanibel Island, FL<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Nov. 3 – 6, <strong>2011</strong><br />
AAPPM <strong>Fall</strong> Practice Management<br />
Workshop<br />
• Ft Lauderdale, FL<br />
• www.aappm.com<br />
Nov. 3 – 5, <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Canadian</strong> Association<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wound Care<br />
17 th Annual Conference<br />
• Ottawa, ON<br />
• www.cawc.ca<br />
Nov. 10 – 13, <strong>2011</strong><br />
PFA 52 nd Annual Symposium<br />
• Albuquerque, NM<br />
• www.pedorthotics.org<br />
Nov. 16 – 18, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Desert Foot Conference –<br />
Diabetes<br />
• Phoenix, AZ<br />
• www.desertfoot.org<br />
Nov. 18 – 20, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Mid Atlantic Podiatry Conference<br />
• <strong>Fall</strong> Church, VA<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Nov. 24 – 26, <strong>2011</strong><br />
The Society <strong>of</strong> Chiropodists and<br />
Podiatrists Annual Conference<br />
• Harrogate, UK<br />
• www.scpod.org<br />
Dec. 2 – 4, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Podiatry Institute Conference<br />
• Chicago, IL<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Dec. 8 – 10, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Academic Approach to Diabetic<br />
Foot Reconstruction<br />
• San Antonio, TX<br />
• www.cme.uthscsa.edu<br />
2012<br />
Jan. 5 – 8, 2012<br />
AAPPM Million Dollar Practice<br />
Management Workshop<br />
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL<br />
• www.aappm.com<br />
Jan. 27 – 29, 2012<br />
New York <strong>Podiatric</strong> Clinical<br />
Conference<br />
• New York, NY<br />
• www.nyspma.org<br />
Feb. 2 – 4, 2012<br />
19 th Annual Ski Conference<br />
• Park City, UT<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Feb. 9 – 11, 2012<br />
25 th Annual Lake Tahoe<br />
Ski Seminar<br />
• South Lake Tahoe, Nevada<br />
• www.internationalfootankle.org<br />
Feb. 19 – 26, 2012<br />
Winter Seminar at Sea<br />
• East Caribbean Cruise<br />
• www.internationalfootankle.org<br />
Feb. 29 – March 4, 2012<br />
AAPPM Mid Winter Practice<br />
Management Workshop<br />
• Pittsburgh, PA<br />
• www.aappm.com<br />
March – 29 – April 2, 2012<br />
Super Bones Conference<br />
• Paradise Island, Bahamas<br />
• www.superbonesconferences.com<br />
March 29 – April 1, 2012<br />
Update 2012<br />
• Atlanta, Georgia<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
May 4 – 6, 2012<br />
Surgical Pearls by the Sea<br />
• Newport, RI<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
May 5 – 11, 2012<br />
Podiatry Goes Afoot in Scotland<br />
• www.gtef.org<br />
May 17 – 20, 2012<br />
AAPPM Spring Practice<br />
Management Workshop<br />
• Scottsdale, AZ<br />
• www.aappm.com<br />
May 17 – 19, 2012<br />
Wine Country <strong>Podiatric</strong><br />
Symposium:<br />
Escape to Napa Valley<br />
• Napa Valley, CA<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
June 28 – July 1, 2012<br />
Best <strong>of</strong> TPMA and Podiatry<br />
Institute<br />
• Houston, TX<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
June 27 – 29, 2012<br />
8 th Annual Seattle<br />
Summer Seminar<br />
• Seattle, WA<br />
• www.internationalfootankle.org<br />
June 29 – July 6, 2012<br />
Summer Seminar at Sea<br />
Alaska Cruise<br />
• www.internationalfootankle.org<br />
July 12 – 15, 2012<br />
AOSSM Annual Meeting<br />
• Baltimore, Maryland<br />
• www.sportsmed.org<br />
July 13 – 14, 2012<br />
CFPM/AAPPM Practice<br />
Management Seminar<br />
• Toronto, ON<br />
• www.podiatryinfocanada.ca<br />
July 19 – 22, 2012<br />
AAPPM Summer Boot Camp<br />
• Pittsburgh, PA<br />
• www.aappm.com<br />
Jul. 22 – 28, 2012<br />
International Association<br />
for Identification<br />
• Phoenix, AZ<br />
• www.theiai.org<br />
July 26 – 29, 2012<br />
Foot prints in the Sand<br />
• Hilton Head Island, SC<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
August 2012<br />
Pacific Coast Conference<br />
• Portland, OR<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Aug. 16 -19, 2012<br />
APMA National Scientific Meeting<br />
• Washington, DC<br />
• www.apma.org<br />
Sept. 2012<br />
Insights and Advancements<br />
in Foot & Ankle Surgery<br />
• Philadelphia, PA<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Sept. 27 – 30, 2012<br />
Update 2012<br />
• San Diego, CA<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Oct. 26 – 28, 2012<br />
APMA Region One Conference<br />
• Danvers, MA<br />
• www.apma.org<br />
Oct. 26 – 27, 2012<br />
CFPM 13 th Annual Conference<br />
• London, ON<br />
• www.podiatryinfocanada.ca<br />
Nov. 1 – 4, 2012<br />
Hallux Valgus & Related Forefoot<br />
Deformities<br />
• Sanibel Island, FL<br />
• www.podiatryinstitute.com<br />
Nov. 8 – 11, 2012<br />
AAPPM <strong>Fall</strong> Practice<br />
Management Workshop<br />
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL<br />
• www.aappm.com<br />
2013<br />
Feb. 16 – 18, 2013<br />
CFPM Winter Getaway Seminar<br />
• Mont Tremblant, QC<br />
• www.podiatryinfocanada.ca<br />
Jul. 11 – 14, 2013<br />
AOSSM Annual Meeting<br />
• Chicago, IL<br />
• www.sportsmed.org<br />
Jul. 21 – 25, 2013<br />
APMA Annual Scientific<br />
Conference<br />
• Las Vegas, NV<br />
• www.apma.org<br />
Aug. 4 – 10, 2013<br />
International Association<br />
for Indentification<br />
• Providence, Rhode Island<br />
• www.theiai.org<br />
Oct. 17 – 19, 2013<br />
2013 World Congress<br />
• Rome, Italy<br />
• www.fipnet.org<br />
2014<br />
Jul. 10 – 13, 2014<br />
AOSSM Annual Meeting<br />
• Seattle, WA<br />
• www.sportsmed.org<br />
Jul. 24 – 27, 2014<br />
APMA Annual Scientific<br />
Conference<br />
• Honolulu, Hawaii<br />
• www.apma.org<br />
Aug. 10 – 16, 2014<br />
International Association for<br />
Identification<br />
• Minneapolis, MN<br />
• www.theiai.org<br />
2015<br />
Jul. 23 – 26, 2015<br />
APMA Annual Scientific<br />
Conference<br />
• Orlando, FL<br />
• www.apma.org<br />
CFPM Journal | Spring <strong>2011</strong> 39
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