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Current Pedorthics Mar-Apr 2015 Propulsion:Propulsion: thethe useuse ofof thethe Morton’sMorton’s ExtensionExtension inin AthleticsAthletics Vol. 47, Issue 1 | March/April 2015 | www.pedorthics.org Vol. 47, Issue 1 | March/April 2015 | www.pedorthics.org Each year, more individuals choose ABC for pedorthic certification than any other credentialing body. With ABC’s unprecedented commitment to education, training and high standards, it’s not hard to see why. To find out how you can become ABC certified, call 703-836-7114 or visit us at abcop.org current Pedorthics Editorial Staff EXECUTIVE EDITOR COVER STORY Tara A. Mina ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rob Sobel and Tammy Daulton ART DIRECTOR Kristopher P. 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View Riecken’s Ecatalog of • Insoles • Heel Cups • Pads • Lifts • Wedges • Spring Plates Departments at www.FootComfortWorld.net 6 From the President 10 PFA News 50 Products & Services Call (800) 331-8040, ext 109, to order PQ Gel Foot-Care Products. 8 Featured Contributors 48 Rembursement/Code News 51 Marketplace PQ Gel Foot-Care Products are also available from 3 Cascade, G&W Heel Lifts, PEL, P.W. Minor, Ruby Leather, Verne Bintz and Warwick Enterprises. Laboratory of Foot-Care Products Evansville, IN Current Pedorthics March/April 2015 5 64577Riecken_PFA_LiquidPQ.inddIf there 1 are any issues with this artwork, 12/18/2014 2:41:31 PM please contact me. Jim Donahue (812)305-4649 [email protected] FROM THE Rob Sobel, C. Ped., PFA President PRESIDENT [email protected] PFA ABOUT PFA The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), founded in 1958, is the not-for- The Next Step Forward profit professional association which represents the interests of the certified and/or licensed pedorthist and supports the pedorthic profession at large. s I write this, PFA is on the cusp of doing something it has not done for years, a return to self-management. In fact, by the time you read this PFA will be a A Through PFA’s efforts, pedorthics – full month into its self-management endeavor. It is a very exciting time for us as an organization, and a hopeful one because this will allow us to keep PFA not just alive, the management and treatment of but alive and well. Please allow me to tell you the PFA Executive Committee is conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower responsible for keeping PFA going and should be the focus of your praise. These are extremities requiring fitting, the individuals who stepped forward with a plan and the commitment to see it through. fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic They are: devices – is a well-established allied Jay Zaffater, Immediate Past President health profession which makes an Dean Mason, Vice President invaluable contribution to public Chris Costantini, Treasurer Matt Almeida, Secretary health. There have been sacrifices, both in time commitments and other things. Current Pedorthics (CP) PFA’s printed magazine was one of the casualties. Some are MISSION undoubtedly unhappy with the change from CP going from a print to a digital format, PFA’s mission is to enhance the and for that I apologize. Had there been any other way, we would not have changed that, and as soon as we can, we will make every attempt to go back to print. We did try effectiveness and efficiency of to give you as much time as possible to absorb this and get acquainted with the website. credentialed providers of lower We know the membership and the advertisers/vendors understand, and thank you for extremity pedorthic modalities through your understanding. education; increase the demand for Immediately after sending out the letter to the membership and one to our advertisers/ services through marketing; and vendors advising them of PFA’s situation, there was one thing that was apparent. PFA promote the right to practice through has a lot of people who care about this organization. To all of you who took the time government affairs activities.
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