and will provide you with a comprehensive
plan of care for your patient. Later that same
day we will be treated to her presentation
called “Diabetic Offloading-Getting back to
the basics: understanding different pedorthic
modalities.” The concept that a shoe and
insert are the only options for the diabetic
at risk foot is passé. Today the opportunity
to offload pressure areas and use technology
and material selections is keeping diabetics
safe and ambulating. Ms. Alpert will present
different lower limb orthotic offloading
devices including how and when to apply
these modalities to assure the best patient
outcomes. She plans to share real patient case
studies and together discuss the approach to
keeping people healthy on their feet. Teresa
says “Patient education and compliance are
the focus of how we can make a difference.
The CDC reports that 40% of American’s
will have diabetes. This is a huge impact on
our healthcare and economic systems. A little
prevention is worth hundreds of thousands of
dollars. Pedorthics is positioned to be a major
profession in helping set the standards of
ambulatory care.”
Teresa offers simple, yet brilliant advice
to women, and men, entering the field of
Pedorthics today:
“Do what you love to do and it will love you
back.”
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She explains, “It’s all about listening and
helping people every step of the way. Visit
many facilities; get on the fitting stool first,
even if just to observe, or volunteer. Training
happens when you are touching your patient.”
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