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current PPedoedoThe Officialrr Publicationtt ofhihi the Pedorthic Footcarecc Associationss AthletesAthletes oror Artists?Artists? WhereWhere BiomechanicsBiomechanics meetsmeets PathomechanicsPathomechanics Vol. 51, Issue 1 | January/February 2019 | www.pedorthics.org current Pedorthics Editorial Staff COVER STORY EXECUTIVE EDITOR(S) Cover Story Christopher Costantini ART DIRECTOR Kristopher P. Gramza DESIGN/PRODUCTION KPG DESIGN Advertising & Sales Staff CURRENT PEDORTHICS [email protected] MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS MANAGER Kathie Niesen EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP SALES MANAGER Contact our Integrated Media and Events Manager at: [email protected] Headquarters Staff MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Christopher Costantini MEMBERSHIP AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Tanya Rivers & Jay Zaffater GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Randy Stevens 42 | Athletes or Artists? Where Current Pedorthics (ISSN 1552-8111) is published bimonthly by the Biomechanics Meets Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), PO Box 72184, Albany, GA Pathomechanics 31708-2184. Telephone: (229)389-3440 Fax: (888)563-0945 Website: www.pedorthics.org By Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., Email: [email protected] C.Ped, L.Ped Copyright© 2018, PFA. All rights reserved. No part of this publica- tion may be reproduced in any manner without written permission. There are few sports more demanding on Letters to the Editor and other unsolicited material are assumed the body, especially the foot, than dance. intended for publication and are subject to editing. Both amateur and professional dancers Articles in Current Pedorthics do not necessarily reflect the opinion of subject their feet to extremes of pressure, PFA, its board of directors or its employees. Authors are responsible for impact and position. Mel discusses the validity of their content and credentials. Current Pedorthics’ use of footwear types common to various forms trademarked names is done in an editorial fashion intended to benefit of dance. Mr. Cheskin then details injuries the trademark owner, with no intention of trademark infringement. and pedorthic treatments that you are If you have any questions regarding display advertising, please contact likely to encounter when dealing with these our Sales Manager at (229) 389-3440 or email: clients. [email protected]. To place a classified ad, please email: [email protected]. Please send all product and industry-related press releases to: [email protected]. Cover Photo: @Shutterstock.com/CLIPAREA l Custom media 2 Pedorthic Footcare Association | www.pedorthics.org Full Page Ad BUSINESS & PRACTICE ISSUE January/February 2019 current Pedorthics Volume 51, Issue 1 Features 14 | O&P Alliance Open Letter on 38 | Your guide to the 2019 FedEx and UPS Harassment & Discrimination rate increases By O&P Alliance Representatives By Harry Centa In our Industry News, O&P Alliance presented an Harry Centa is the PFA PartnerShip shipping open letter to the orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic program representative. In this exhaustive look at community condemning sexual misconduct, the impending rate increases for 2019, Harry let us harassment and discrimination. PFA agrees with the know what to expect, what to plan for and how to O&P Alliance that these behaviors are illegal and have save money on your freight charges using PFA’s no place in our profession. We have reprinted the valuable member benefit. letter in this issue for review. 18 | Lateral wedges with and without custom arch support for people with medial knee osteoarthritis and pronated feet: an exploratory randomized crossover study. By Michael A. Hunt, Judit Takacs, Natasha M. Krowchuk, Gillian L. Hatfield, Rana S. Hinman and Ryan Chang In the second of a pair of research articles relating foot to knee osteoarthritis, we find evidence that supports the use of custom foot orthoses with a lateral wedge over a lateral wedge alone. While this is a very preliminary study, outcomes-based research, such as this, is critical in proving the value of what we do each day and provides a basis for making clinical decisions about treatment. The work that was done here provides a starting point for future exploration in our field. Departments 6 | From the Editor 12 | PFA News 60 | Marketplace 8 | Featured Contributiors 13 | Industry News 62 | Products & Services Current Pedorthics | January/February 2019 5 CHRIS COSTANTINI FROM THE Executive Editor EDITOR [email protected] PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE ASSOCIATION ABOUT PFA LOOKING FORWARD The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), founded in 1958, is the not-for- profit professional association which Arerepresents You the interests Following of the certified PFAand/or licensedOn Ourpedorthist Social and supports the pedorthic profession Mediaat large. Networks? ConnectThrough PFA’s efforts,NOW pedorthics with – PFAthe management and Others and treatment in the of conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower Pedorthicsextremities requiring Community! fitting, he holidays are behind us now. fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic Don’t miss out on the latest TTime to sit back, relax and start devices – is a well-established allied working on plans for next year. For announcements and current health profession which makes an those of you that are mainly retail, topics we’re discussing on social invaluable contribution to public the exhaustion of the season is finally media 24/7. health. starting to lift. Hopefully, the fog of See what the PFA is doing today retail will dissipate to reveal solid on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, profits meaning the whole ordeal was google+MISSION and O and P Social for the latest industry and practice worthwhile. The crew here at PFA is PFA’s mission is to enhance the doing the same. Everyone is sitting Current Pedorthics magazine. This buzz! issue features a follow up article to effectiveness and efficiency of back knowing that the Symposium in Joincredentialed us by clickingproviders on of lowerany icon St Louis, the culmination of a year’s the research article we published in below!extremity pedorthic modalities through worth of hard work, was a rousing the November/December 2018 Issue. education; increase the demand for success once again. For those of This article will give you evidence you that attended, thank you! Your based decision making guidance services through marketing; and participation is what makes the whole when treating knee pain caused by promote the right to practice through thing possible. With the learning, foot malalignment. Harry Centa from government affairs activities. networking with colleagues and the PartnerShip details what to expect in chance to see the latest and greatest shipping costs for the year. The dance Pedorthic Footcare Association from our vendor partners, you made season of the holidays has no doubt this year’s event truly fantastic! left your customers who gave their PO Box 72184 Just like you are no doubt doing, blood sweat and foot health begging Albany, GA 31708-2184 slowing down does not mean stopped. for your help. Mel Cheskin is here phone (229) 389-3440 The PFA Board of Directors is already with suggestions for treating these starting work on next year’s event. athletes. fax (888) 563-0945 This one will be a landmark event, I hope you enjoy spending some of email [email protected]&P PFA’s 60th Anniversary. And where your hard earned downtime perusing website www.pedorthics.org this issue of Current Pedorthics. I better to celebrate than Las Vegas? facebook We have lined up a stellar venue also hope that the holidays were both Pedorthic Footcare Association and can’t wait to unveil the details. wonderful and profitable. Here’s to a NOTE: Often the "From the Editor" fantastic new year! columntwitter is an embedded video. If the They will be coming soon, but mark image above@pfapedorthics has a "red play button", November 7th through 9th on your simply click the "play" button to start the video.linkedIn There is also included a tran- Best wishes to you all! Pedorthic Footcare Association calendar now. You are going to be script below for those that download a busy at your association’s milestone ■ hard copygoogle+ or a printable PDF file. We birthday party! (See: pg.41) Chris Costantini hope youPedorthic enjoy this Footcare addition to Association Current Executive Editor Pedorthics and please let us know what In the meantime, I am happy to you think!youtube Comments or Questions on present the January/February issue of the videoPedorthic email: cpmagazine@pedor Footcare Association- thics.org. Any other inquiries email: [email protected] & p social . O&P Pedorthic Footcare Association Photo: @Shutterstock.com/VluePhoto: 6 Pedorthic Footcare Association | www.pedorthics.org ALL NEW PREMIERE COLLECTION QUALITY DIABETIC SHOES & INSERTS 9327 Women's Knitted shoes Full Page Ad 9327 Women's Knitted Walking Comfort, quality & value. WE ARE DETERMINED TO INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE! FREE DISPLAY SAMPLES PROVIDED, GIVE US A CALL! 9608 Men's Casual Dress Apis Footwear Company 1.888.937.2747 8:30AM- 5:00PM (M-F PST) [email protected] 2239 Tyler Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733 WWW.APISFOOTWEAR.COM 13026 Forest Centre Court, Louisville, KY 40223 FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS IN THIS ISSUE OF CURRENT PEDORTHICS Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., C.Ped, L.Ped Mel Cheskin MBS., C.Ped is originally from England. Mel attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO., The School Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and Ars Sutoria Shoe Design College in Milan, Italy. As author of "The Complete Handbook of Athletic Footwear" and technical / medical writer for Podiatry Management, Current Pedorthics, World Footwear, Runner’s World and World Sports Activewear magazines, Mel is one of the most experienced shoe professionals in the Footwear and Pedorthic fields. In his career as a Designer and Consultant, Mel has worked for Nike (Cole-Haan), Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Brooks, Bata and Spenco Medical Corp. Mel is a Licensed Pedorthist in South Florida, residing in Boca Raton. Mel is also a member of the Bioelectromagnetic Society in Frederick, MD. and Associate member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. L V Michael A.