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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,000 Subscribers Daily
April 14, 2021 #6,928  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Discusses Home Remedies for Sweaty or Itchy Feet
It’s not just the stench; sweaty feet can also cause cracked heels, lizard-like skin, and even fungal infections. Each of your feet has about 250,000 sweat glands, which can churn out half a pint of sweat every day. To minimize the amount of perspiration that reaches the surface, mist your feet with an antiperspirant/deodorant spray every morning and night, says Wenjay Sung, DPM, a podiatrist and foot-and-ankle surgeon in California; the metals in antiperspirant will block your sweat ducts.
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Itchy feet? Try a vinegar bath. Once an infection develops, Dr. Sung swears by a foot bath of malt or white vinegar. It won’t cure the infection, but will soothe the irritating itch, he says.
Source: Alyssa Jung, The Healthy
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
WY Podiatrist Participates In Wind City Running Expo
Saturday saw the first Wind City Running Expo at Wind City Physical Therapy. Specialists in biomechanics, nutrition, sports gear, and podiatry were all on hand to help both beginners and experts navigate training plans and manage injuries, including the dreaded ingrown toenails and plantar fasciitis. “It’s just important to have a very, very gradual training program,” said podiatrist Michael Wilkinson, DPM. “Most injuries happen in running when they do too much, too fast.”
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Dr. Wilkinson said arch taping, night splints, cortisones injections, and stretching were all ways to treat various injuries, but added that the “number one [treatment] is rest.
Source: Greg Hurst, Oil City News [4/11/21]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatrist Sees Surge in Overuse Injuries
Podiatrists and physiotherapists are reporting a surge of patients suffering overuse syndrome after taking up exercise during the pandemic, often as an antidote to lockdown lethargy. Jeffery Jenkins, a podiatrist and director of OnePointHealth in Penrith, said there had been huge demand for services once people came out of the most severe lockdown. “Everyone started exercising,” he said. The biggest cause of lower limb pain was sudden overuse. “When bodies aren’t used to it, it causes arch pain, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and Achilles tendonitis.”
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Research by the Australian Podiatry Association conducted last October found that 70 percent of Australians wore less supportive shoes than usual or went barefoot when working at home. One in three reported more pain or discomfort in their feet and lower limbs, and had reduced walking or exercise as a result.
Source: Julie Power, The Sydney Morning Herald [3/21/21]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UK Podiatrist Converts Public Loo Into State-of-the-Art Clinic
An abandoned public loo has been given a new lease on life as a state-of-the-art health clinic after it was fully converted by its new owner. The abandoned public building has been fully refitted and rebranded as Active Health under the leadership of podiatrist David Cashley.
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The former loo is staffed by four podiatrists, two physiotherapists, and a massage therapist, with a chiropractor soon to join them. “We can use things like our gait analysis machine to take a look at how they’re walking and suggest ways that we can make things easier,” he said.
Matthew Bell, The Courier [4/12/21]
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CURCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Keynotes at International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Symposium
Dr. David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California joined physicians, surgeons, engineers, and scientists from around the world for the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics conference. Originally scheduled for Rio De Janiero, Brazil in April of 2020, the symposium- known as iFAB was rescheduled in a virtual format.
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Armstrong, who gave the lecture outside of the high-risk clinics at the National Rehabilitation Center at Rancho Los Amigos, gave a keynote to participants from 5 continents. It was particularly poignant that the lecture be given at Rancho, as much early work in gait analysis and biomechanics is credited to clinician scientists from that institution for over more than 50 years.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways to Maximize Your Referral Program - Part 1
Traditionally, obtaining referrals consisted of visiting a physician’s office bearing breakfast baskets and new literature, organizing open houses, or hosting referring physician lunches. Digital referrals, however, guarantee you’ll reach the right person at the right time in the right place. Often, digital is cheaper, faster, more efficient, and are preferred by physicians in some cases.
1. Sharpen Your Website’s Resources - To attract and maintain the interest of referring physicians, you need to offer something of value. Whether it’s information on new product approvals, prescribing updates, case studies, or articles and videos on clinical innovations and advances in patient care, medical professionals welcome the opportunity to hone their knowledge.
Source: Adapted from Kerry Bailey, Physicians Practice [4/6/21]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
RE: Effect of Low-Intensity vs High-Intensity Home-Based Walking Exercise in Patients with PAD
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
A study was reported by McDermott, ML, et al. in the Journal of the American Medical Association regarding supervised high-intensity walking exercise that induces ischemic leg symptoms and that this is the first-line therapy for people with lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), but adherence is poor. A multicenter randomized clinical trial included 305 participants (i.e., 159 men and 146 women, mean age 60 years old) with PAD employing low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise, and non-exercise control resulting in a mean 12-month change in 6-minute walk distance of −6.4 m, 34.5 m, and −15.1 m, respectively.
The study concluded that low-intensity exercise was significantly less effective than high-intensity exercise. The authors concluded that the results do not support the use of low-intensity home-based walking exercise for improving objectively measured walking performance in patients with PAD (JAMA. 2021;325(13):1266-1276) .
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Michael Loshigian, DPM
The following is not directed particularly at Dr. Sigle, and I realize that reporters can sometimes publish information out of context. The Internet is now full of foot surgeons advertising the newer minimally invasive bunion procedures. Many of these advertisements claim that patients will have a faster recovery with the minimally invasive techniques. To my knowledge, there is no significant evidence that this is true. There are studies that indicate patients may have less pain in the initial post-op period with the minimally invasive techniques, but I have not been able to find a peer-reviewed article that says anything about the recovery being faster.
I have done a fair number of minimally invasive bunionectomies. That is to say enough of them to start seeing and managing complications in my own patients. I offer the minimally invasive option when I feel it is appropriate for the patient. It is by no means a panacea and there are many situations where it is not, in my opinion, the best technique for a given patient. My post-op protocol for these cases is much the same as for my open procedures. As a profession, I think we need to be careful that what we promise is what we can deliver and what is evidenced to be true.
Michael Loshigian, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICL POLLS) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr Ribotsky's comment about medical errors that he caught hit home for me. For many years, I was a caregiver for my late parents and both had multiple visits to at least two hospitals. I vividly remember arguing with one attending who wanted to order a CT scan with contrast for my mother who was suffering with advanced renal disease. I had to alert her renal specialist who came in and thankfully prevented the test.
Errors are the norm, not the rarity in our medical system and arrogance makes it worse. The only future solution to these problems is if hospitals could computerize many medical decisions in a way that a red flag would be raised if a physician was about to order a treatment that is not in the patient's best interest.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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From: Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH
I read with interest Dr. Ribotsky’s response about records today. He is correct in that the charts are filled with needless information. I have performed chart reviews for med mal cases and it is common for the same note to be copied and pasted throughout the chart, adding little to what was going on with the patient's care. Ultimately, many times, it leads to disastrous outcomes for the patients and the doctor when they face a malpractice claim. Perhaps the good old days were the best.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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"Bigfoot" spotted on Miami Beach? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Eric Weinstein
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PRACTICE AVAILABLE FOR SALE- MASSACHUSETTS
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW JERSEY
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW HAVEN COUNTY, CONNECTICUT
40+years established, well-rounded practice located in medical building. Easily accessible to major thoroughfares. Near university medical center and several community hospitals. Established referral sources. Reputable, profitable practice. Owner retiring, will transition. Office space to purchase or rent. Prudden79@gmail.com
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World class beaches, top rated communities, water sports, golf, reasonably priced real estate, active lifestyle and “Champa Bay” pro sports await you. Unique opportunity to own a reputable, profitable practice. Control rental overhead as this medical condo is also available for purchase. Practice in a well-integrated foot & ankle environment, including hospital privileges. Serious inquiries only please email Sunpodiatry5@gmail.com.
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FUTURE PARTNER/ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – ARKANSAS
We are a busy well established and highly respected three man group. This position is available to a well-trained, personable, motivated, goal oriented, entrepreneurial minded physician. This practice offers all facets of podiatric medicine with an onsite ASC. Located in a rapidly growing city with a Division I University. You would be hard pressed to find a better city to settle down and raise a family. Send CV to podiatrygrouppharm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Multiple office practice located in Nassau County, New York seeking motivated, energetic individual to become an Associate in Merrick and Westbury locations. Multi lingual a plus. Leading to partnership and eventual ownership of practices. Please email CV to dgrossman5@optimum.net.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, MISSOURI, and RHODE ISLAND
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, and Rhode Island. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ATLANTA, GA
Immediate associate position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Competitive salary with commission structure, PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. All aspects of podiatry. ABFAS RRA Board Certified is preferred but will consider the right Board Qualified Candidate. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email cover letter and CV to atlantafootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HORSEHEADS, NY
Seeking BQ/BC podiatrist with residency training to join busy practice serving the NY Finger Lakes Region as well as Corning, Elmira, and northern PA. (Surgical privileges in NY & PA hospitals) Excellent Opportunity. Generous Compensation Package. Send CV, references to career@thurberandthurber.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN PA
Well-established podiatry practice in Western, PA looking for a full-time podiatrist to join their team. Position will involve seeing patients at multiple hospitals, wound care centers and satellite offices. Basic qualification: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency program. Board Certified/Qualified in surgery. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members. email CV to: dysteindpm@gmail.com
PART-TIME ASSOCIATE - GLENSIDE, PA
Looking for a part-time associate DPM in our main office in Glenside. Private outpatient practice that sees all aspects of podiatry but with a Sports Medicine focus as well. Incentive-based pay. In suburbs of Philadelphia. More info/to apply email CV to gordonpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE of MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our five existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center and many other state-of- the-art amenities. Excellent salary and benefits package. DPMemploy@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARRISBURG, PA
Multi-office practice seeking surgical BQ/BC DPM. FT position covering all aspects of podiatry. We are associated with outpatient surgical centers, hospitals, wound care centers and a local residency program. Salary with production based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to: tbeidemandpm@keystonefootdoc.com.
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Full-time position available 7/1/21 in busy 2-doctorm 2-office well-established practice in Central Massachusetts. Must be surgically trained. Must be willing to get Board Certified. Hard-working, professional and goal oriented who is looking for a long term position with growth. We cover all aspects of Podiatric care including private office, long-term care facilities, surgeries, and wound care center. Please send cover letter and CV to greatpodiatryjob@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA
Well-established, respected, fast-paced, and growing medical and surgical office seeking one podiatric surgeon and one non-surgical podiatrist to join our group on the Central Coast of California. If personable, motivated, well-trained, and driven to succeed, we would be happy to discuss an associate position with you. Applicants must submit a CV and Cover Letter in PDF format. Professional references must be provided at the time of submission. Please submit to: podiatrycentralcoast2017@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - NAPLES, FL
PSR 24/36, ABFAS certified/qualified for surgical practice. Must have FL license. Hospital privileges available. No HMOs. Naples is an upscale area and wonderful place to work and live. Prefer someone who is personable, team player and hard working. Email CV draustin@gulfcoastfootcare.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR UPCOMING GRADUATES – JACKSONVILLE, FL
We are looking for a full-time surgical podiatrist in Jacksonville FL starting this summer. Three busy practice locations, inpatient service, need to be board qualified for hospital privileges (ABPM or ABFAS or ABMSP) Growth opportunities. Please sent CV or text to Dr.Barnouti@gmail.com 904 887 4531 and DrNamen@DrNamen.com
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