Current Pedorthics | March-April 2019 | Vol.51, Issue 2 | Page 8

FROM THE EDITOR CHRIS COSTANTINI Executive Editor [email protected] PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE ASSOCIATION ABOUT PFA The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), founded in 1958, is the not-for- profit professional association which Are You Following represents the interests of the certified and/or licensed pedorthist and PFA On Our Social supports the pedorthic profession Media Networks? at large. Connect NOW with – Through PFA’s efforts, pedorthics the management and treatment of PFA and Others in the conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower Pedorthics Community! extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic Don’t miss out on the latest devices – is a well-established allied announcements and current health profession which makes an topics we’re discussing on social invaluable contribution to public media 24/7. health. arch is upon us. Here in the Northeast, it is in like a lion. Here’s hoping the promise of out like a lamb is delivered upon! Welcome to the March/April issue of Current Pedorthics. By now, many of you with retail components are readying for Spring and sandal season. For all of us, the end of winter brings many a client out of hibernation. This return to activity is bound to bring with it a host of injuries, new and old. This issue has some research for everyone with a look at patterns and fit of shoes worn and a solid research article comparing the varying effects of shoes and barefoot running on the knee. Sharpen your skills, patients will soon await your attention and depend on you for your expertise so they can get back to preparing for Summer! I am also thrilled to announce that PFA has once again started offering recordings of past webinars and former CP articles for you to purchase to obtain Continuing 6 Education Units. These are being offered through our brand new Learning Management System. This platform allows us to bring you this content in a way that is easy to use, provides a documentation of your progress and immediately generates a certificate of completion to download or print upon successful completion of every course. Log in with your membership information and save money on each course you take! This is a great way to get valuable education, earn CEU’s and never have to leave your couch! Go to the PFA Learning Management System by typing the link in your browser or clicking below: https://pfa.mycrowdwisdom.com/ diweb/gateway Happy learning to you all! ■ Chris Costantini Executive Editor effectiveness and efficiency of Join us by clicking any icon credentialed providers on of lower below! extremity pedorthic modalities through education; increase the demand for services through marketing; and promote the right to practice through government affairs activities. Pedorthic Footcare Association PO Box 72184 Albany, GA 31708-2184 phone (229) 389-3440 fax (888) 563-0945 O&P email [email protected] website www.pedorthics.org facebook Pedorthic Footcare Association NOTE: Often the "From the Editor" column twitter is an embedded video. If the @pfapedorthics image above has a "red play button", simply click the "play" button to start linkedIn the video. There is also included a tran- Pedorthic Footcare Association script below for those that download a hard copy or a printable PDF file. We google+ hope you enjoy this Footcare addition to Association Current Pedorthic Pedorthics and please let us know what youtube you think! Comments or Questions on Pedorthic Footcare Association the video email: cpmagazine@pedor- thics.org. Any other inquiries email: o & p social [email protected]. O&P Pedorthic Footcare Association Pedorthic Footcare Association | www.pedorthics.org M See what the PFA is doing today on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MISSION google+ and O and P Social for the latest industry and practice PFA’s mission is to enhance the buzz!