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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. Gramza DESIGN/PRODUCTION KPG DESIGN Advertising & Sales Staff CURRENT PEDORTHICS Tracey Aaron, Arlington Publishing MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS MANAGER Rebecca Fazarri, CMP EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP SALES MANAGER Andre Cholewinski, CPM Headquarters Staff MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Christopher Costantini MEMBERSHIP AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Althea Powell Chandler and Christopher Costantini GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Dean Mason LEGAL COUNSEL 15 Allan J. Weiner, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP | Propulsion: the use of the Morton’s Extension Current Pedorthics (ISSN 1552-8111) is published bimonthly by the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), 1610 East in Athletics: Old Remedy Forsyth St. Suite D, Americus, GA 31709. Telephone: (229)389-3440 Fax: (888)563-0945, Website: www.pedorthics. org, Email: [email protected]. Copyright© 2015, or Innovative Healthy PFA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission. Advantage? Letters to the Editor and other unsolicited material are assumed intended for publication and are subject to editing. By Macalee Harlis Jr, Mike Articles in Current Pedorthics do not necessarily reflect the Norris and Von M. Homer opinion of PFA, its board of directors or its employees. Authors are responsible for the validity of their content and credentials. A look at possible advantages Current Pedorthics’ use of trademarked names is done in an editorial fashion intended to benefit the trademark owner, with to utilizing the carbon Morton’s no intention of trademark infringement. Extension prophylactically to If you have any questions regarding display advertising or prevent injury and to enhance classified ads, please contact Tracey Aaron at (815) 356-8344 or email [email protected]. 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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.