C U R R E N T PEDORTHICS November/December 2010 Volume 42, Issue 6 www.pedorthics.org PFA and PAC Host Global Pedorthic Event Pedorthic Specialists from 11 Countries Spanning 6 Continents Converge at NAPC Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), 2025 M St., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036 Shared insole features: • Strong arch and metatarsal rise helps relieve pain in the ball of the foot, and guard against harmful over-pronation. • Biomechnical engineering utilizes advanced materials to provide support and stability for foot health and comfort. • Polyurethane base layer provides cushioning that will never flatten out over time or lose its comfort. • Vy-Gel™ performance grade elastomer pads provide shock absorption across the forefoot and heel strike to protect against fasciitis. • Anti-Friction fabric (excluding Pressure Relief insole) wicks moisture away from the foot, reducing heat and shear to prevent blisters. • Durasof fabric (except for Pressure Relief insole), a full length open cell, breathable, anti-microbial, polyurethane Mid-layer keeps feet dry for all-day comfort. 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Become a retailer today! 800.662.7633 www.mmarmedical.com C U R R E N T PEDORTHICS November/December 2010, Volume 42, Issue 6 Time to Participate in an Interactive Case Study By Current Pedorthics Staff page 22 12 FEATURES Departments PFA Presents Seymour Lefton Award to Mike Forgrave 5 PFA Corporate Sponsors By Current Pedorthics Staff 16 24 Best of Congress; Your Votes are In! 6 From the President 8 From the Editor 10 From the Board of Directors By Current Pedorthics Staff 41 Association News Pediatric Pedorthics is Making a Comeback 43 Pedorthic Industry Events By Dean Mason, C.Ped., OST, BOCO, CO 44 Industry News Can you be More Aggressive When it Comes to Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction? 48 Government Affairs 30 The Growth of Global Pedorthics 51 Advertiser Index 34 Pedorthic Networking Equals Marketing 53 Product Reference Guide 36 Document, Document, Document! 26 By Jay Zaffater, C.Ped. By Brian Lagana By Kristi Hayes, C.Ped. 49 C  oding, Billing and Reimbursement 52 Pedorthic Marketplace 28 By Dean Mason, C.Ped., OST, BOCO, CO NAPC Photo Gallery Pedorthic Footcare Association • www.pedorthics.org 1 C U R R E N T PEDORTHICS Pedorthic Footcare Association Board of Directors Executive Committee President: Kristi Hayes, C.Ped. Vice President: Liz Chiles, C.Ped. Treasurer: Jamie Dick, C.Ped., PT Secretary: Jay Zaffater, C.Ped., BOC Directors Faith Ballard, C.Ped., CO Harlon Compton, C.Ped., CO Christopher J. Costantini, C.Ped. Tamara A. Daulton, C.Ped. Dean Mason, C.Ped., OST, BOCO, CO Ryan Nichols, C.Ped., OST Stuart L. Pressman, C.Ped., CO Rob Sobel, C.Ped. Michael D. Veder, C.Ped., CO, BOCO Vendor/Manufacturer Liaison: Stephen O’Hare Headquarters Staff Executive Director Brian K. 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