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ICD-10 webinar recording now available
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Members can now view a recording of yesterday's webinar Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS: Facts for Physicians presented by Annie Boynton, director 5010/ICD-10 Communication, Adoption & Training, United Healthcare. On the webinar, we explored ...
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Malpractice-proof apologies
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How much is "I'm sorry" worth? Can it save you from a malpractice suit? Actor James Woods is supporting legislation that says yes. Read more and share your thoughts on this topic on APMA CEO Forum, the blog of APMA Executive Director and CEO Glenn B. Gastwirth, DPM. Leave a comment and subscribe to the blog by entering your email address in the GET UPDATES BY EMAIL box in the blog.
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New edition of The Advocate now available online at the State Resource Center
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APMA State Advocacy is pleased to announce the publication of a new and redesigned edition of The Advocate. The Advocate is the state advocacy newsletter that provides ...
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DPM offers fall-prevention advice
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Watch this clip of APMA member Scott Werter, DPM, discusses how podiatrists help the elderly reduce the risk of falling.
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DPM upsets Schmidt for 2nd Congressional District nomination
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Fourth-term U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt has conceded the Republican primary in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District to an Iraq war veteran. Schmidt issued a statement saying she had phoned Army combat surgeon Brad Wenstrup, DPM, to congratulate him on his win. Wenstrup was holding a six-point lead with 99 percent of precincts reporting.
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Podiatrist candidate wins in Ohio
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Watch Fox News interview APMA member, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, after his congressional primary victory in Ohio.
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Register Now! June 7-10, 2012. The Western celebrates California Podiatric Medical Association’s Centennial. 25 CMEs including radiology, 3-day Assistants program, PICA discount, and more! |
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Treatment system uses compressed air, cold water to speed healing
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Mike Parker crushed his left ankle in a work-related accident in 2005 and has been in pain ever since. He's had six surgeries and has tried numerous treatments and pain medications. Nothing seemed to help. Then late last year, on the advice of his podiatrist, Dr. David A. Lieb, he decided to try the vasopneumatic compression system, a machine that uses compressed air and cold water at the same time to treat injuries.
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Foot loose and injury free
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Running is 90 percent mental, right? Not always. Sometimes it doesn't matter how badly you want to run, your body just won't let you do it. Elite master's runner Stephanie Herbst-Lucke is a classic example. After collecting five national championships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she left the world of competitive running to work and have a family.
Editor's note: Share APMA's heel pain brochure with your patients.
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10 common foot conditions explained
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They keep us grounded, get us where we need to go and bear the brunt of exercise, but instead of treating our tootsies with the attention they deserve, we often sacrifice the health of our feet for fashion. Those super-high stilettos may look sexy, but the price of wearing them isn't pretty. Heels aren't the only foot faux pas; flats can be just as damaging. Here, advice from the pros on how to stay one step ahead of the most common foot problems.
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Is the key to curing plantar fasciitis in your toes?
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One of the most difficult running injuries to defeat is recurring plantar fascitis, a sometimes-crippling pain in the heel, traditionally associated with excessive forces on the plantar fascia, the strong ligament-like structure that helps provide curve to your arch.
Editor's note: Share APMA's heel pain brochure with your patients.
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Proper footcare important during winter months
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Many Americans remember to care for their feet in the summertime, when the practice of wearing sandals makes calluses, dried skin and ingrown toenails easily visible. But when the weather becomes chilly, and wearing socks and winter boots become the norm, it's easy to forget about your feet.
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