This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here November 9, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. .TOP NEWS How to treat painful fat pad atrophy in the foot Michigan Podiatry Atrophy of the fat pad on the plantar aspect of the foot is a common condition that affects the heel or the forefoot, often referred to as the "ball" of the foot. Over the past few years, the treatment modalities for fat pad atrophy have been gaining momentum in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Heel pain and pain to the front of your foot can be mistaken for plantar fasciitis in the heel or neuroma pain in the ball of your foot. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS A review of non-invasive sensors and artificial intelligence models for diabetic foot monitoring Frontiers in Physiology Diabetic foot complications have multiple adverse effects in a person’s quality of life. Yet, efficient monitoring schemes can mitigate or postpone any disorders, mainly by early detecting regions of interest. Nowadays, optical sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) tools can contribute efficiently to such monitoring processes. In this work, we provide information on the adopted imaging schemes and related optical sensors on this topic. READ MORE Development of a finite element-based model for the thermal assessment of transtibial prosthetic liners Prosthetics and Orthotics International Thermal discomfort because of elevated residual limb skin temperatures and/or perspiration within the prosthetic socket is frequently reported among people with amputation. READ MORE A comparison of the acute effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy, ultrasound therapy, and exercise therapy in plantar fasciitis Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation This study was conducted to compare the acute effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (r-ESWT), ultrasound (US) therapy and home exercise therapy on pain, fatigue, performance and walking distance in women with plantar fasciitis (PF). Fifty-four female patients diagnosed with PF participated in the study. READ MORE The prevalence of foot health problems in people living with a rheumatic condition: A cross-sectional observational epidemiological study Rheumatology International Foot health in people with rheumatic conditions is constantly changing due to the auto-immune mediated inflammatory and progressive nature of such disease, of which RA and OA are the most common. Rheumatic conditions are prevalent long-term health conditions, and it is estimated that the worldwide prevalence proportion of long-term inflammatory rheumatic disease is approximately 5%. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE FungiFoam® Antifungal Penetrating fungicidal therapy fast-acting lipophilic vehicle. For over 60 years, the FDA has approved the use of Soluble Tolnaftate1 for the treatment of fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Soluble Tolnaftate1 is the active ingredient in FungiFoam®. LEARN MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Robotic-powered prostheses: State of play Medical Technology Mind-controlled bionic limbs no longer sound so far-fetched. What will it take to bring them to the patients who need them? READ MORE Standardized classification system for bespoke thermoplastic ankle foot orthoses The Foot The first known reference to an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) dates back to 1791 [1], describing a device that looks very similar to the designs we see today, encompassing the foot and ankle and terminating below the fibular head. Unlike today’s devices, it was made from tin. Descriptions of polypropylene AFOs started to appear in the literature in the early 1970s, and is the primary material used in the manufacturer of the majority of bespoke AFOs today. READ MORE   Foot & Ankle Weekly Connect with ACPM Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Kori Levingston, Content Editor, MultiView, 972-831-2701 | Contribute news American College of Podiatric Medicine American 1060 Aviation Blvd., Suite 100 | Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 212-997-0947 | Contact Us | www.acpmed.org/ Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063