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Podiatry Today
It is almost summertime and that means the season of perspiration. With 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet, many people may suffer from hyperhidrosis. Although excessive sweating occurs more in the summer months, patients with chronic hyperhidrosis typically suffer all year long.
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Ankle-foot orthoses are frequently used to improve gait stability, toe clearance, and gait efficiency in individuals with hemiparesis. During the swing phase, AFOs enhance lower limb advancement by facilitating the improvement of toe clearance and the reduction of compensatory movements.
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Lower Extremity Review
Unattractive therapeutic devices do not benefit patients if they won’t wear them. Leading practitioners discuss how, over the past decade, manufacturers have made significant strides in turning the solely functional into the truly fabulous.
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Various imaging techniques have been utilized for the diagnosis of chronic lateral ankle ligament injury. This systemic review will explore the effectiveness of different imaging techniques in diagnosing chronic lateral ankle ligament injury.
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Endocrine Today
In this issue, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, talks with nutrition and wound care expert Nancy Collins, Ph.D., RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND, about the role of nutrition in prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Nutrition is a critical component of healing diabetic foot ulcers, particularly as it relates to immune function, malnutrition, glycemic control, and weight loss and weight maintenance.
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By Lynn Hetzler
 Clinicians who use stigmatizing language in their patients’ medical records might be affecting the future care those patients receive, according to a new study. Healthcare disparities can prevent patients from getting the diagnostic and treatment services they need. Clinician bias plays a role in these healthcare disparities. Stigmatizing language may even affect how aggressively doctors manage that patient’s pain on subsequent encounters.
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| | PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PEARLS FROM THE INSTITUTE FOR PODIATRIC EXCELLENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (IPED) |
Physicians Practice
A colleague lost a team member who chose to go to another company for more money and that team member immediately regretted it. So, I started thinking that there are so many areas that can be identified as a "non-paid benefit" and expressed to employees who may be asking for an annual raise.
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PM & R: the Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation
Home-based therapy optimizing biomechanics and neuromuscular control is increasingly recognized as a treatment option for chronic nonspecific low back pain. However, its impact on pain, function and gait is limited among patients in a metropolitan area.
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ACFAOM
An ACFAOM Certified Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistant (CCPMA) can perform routine nail care, pre-treatment foot exams, collect client health information correctly, set up a sterile field and much more. Click here for additional information about the CCPMA qualification and its potential value for your practice.
ACFAOM
The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) represents the full scope of the medical, orthopedic, and biomechanical elements of podiatric practice, and is the essential society for success in office-based patient care. ACFAOM offers something for everyone, no matter the stage of your career as a podiatrist.
For residents, a special membership category is available for those beginning their careers in the profession. So let ACFAOM help you as you embark on your residency training as a new DPM and as you transition later into private practice!
For experienced doctors who are not board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM), but who are interested in expanding their clinical skills and knowledge in biomechanics and medicine, become an ACFAOM Member. Be professionally identified with the College that believes that biomechanics and medicine of the lower extremities are the foundation of contemporary podiatric practice.
For doctors who are board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM), become an ACFAOM Fellow and add “FACFAOM” after your DPM and be proud to hang the distinguished Fellowship certificate in your office, to broadcast your special clinical expertise to your patients and other medical practitioners.
Join today and take advantage of all that ACFAOM has to offer!
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