Current Pedorthics | July-August 2017 | Vol.49, Issue 4 | Page 26

You Are Not Alone In reality, it is not just the pedorthic industry facing pressures from the economy and competitors who provide similar services. We are not alone. "Those who seek out those opportunities, make connections with those who can further their strategic objectives, and find creative methods to fulfill those strategic objectives will succeed." 24 Pedorthic Footcare Association www.pedorthics.org According to a December 2015 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare sector of our economy is expected to be the fastest growing sector of the economy from 2014-2024. Personal consumption expenditures of medical services are also expected to grow in the healthcare sector. Knowing this information, there would appear to be opportunity for us in healthcare. Those who seek out those opportunities, make connections with those who can further their strategic objectives, and find creative methods to fulfill those strategic objectives will succeed.