current Pedor thics The The O Off ffiici cial al P Pub ublliicat catiion on of of tthe he P Ped edort orthi hicc Foot Footcare care Association Association Where East meets West – At Ground Level – Vol. 50, Issue 1 | January/February 2018 | www.pedorthics.org THE FUTURE OF FIT A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • FASTER TURNAROUND TIME • DIGITAL ACCURACY • OPTIMIZED PATIENT OUTCOMES • LOW INVESTMENT • EASY TO USE 01 INPUT 02 SCAN 03 UPLOAD Our COMFORT SCAN MOBILE app gives your office the cutting-edge technology to order custom orthotics for your patients in minutes! Give us a call! 1-800-556-5572 Copyright © 2017 by DJO, LLC Individual results may vary. Neither DJO Global, Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries dispense medical advice. The contents of this ad do not constitute medical, legal, or any other type of professional advice. Rather, please consult your healthcare professional for information on the courses of treatment, if any, which may be appropriate for you. MKT00-6511 Rev A current Pedorthics Editorial Staff EXECUTIVE EDITOR(S) Christopher Costantini COVER STORY Cover Story ASSOCIATE EDITORS Tara Mina & Ben Nebroski ART DIRECTOR Kristopher P. Gramza DESIGN/PRODUCTION KPG DESIGN Advertising & Sales Staff CURRENT PEDORTHICS advertising@pedorthics.org MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS MANAGER Kathie Niesen EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP SALES MANAGER Contact our Integrated Media and Events Manager at: advertising@pedorthics.org C M Headquarters Staff Y MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER CM Christopher Costantini MY MEMBERSHIP AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CY Althea Powell Chandler and Christopher Costantini GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Dean Mason LEGAL COUNSEL CMY 38 | Where East meets West - At Ground Level K Allan J. Weiner, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP Website: www.pedorthics.org Email: info@pedorthics.org Copyright© 2018, PFA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission. Letters to the Editor and other unsolicited material are assumed intended for publication and are subject to editing. Articles in Current Pedorthics do not necessarily reflect the opinion of PFA, its board of directors or its employees. Authors are responsible for the validity of their content and credentials. Current Pedorthics’ use of trademarked names is done in an editorial fashion intended to benefit the trademark owner, with no intention of trademark infringement. If you have any questions regarding display advertising, please contact our Sales Manager at (847) 863-5836 or email: advertising@pedorthics.org. To place a classified ad, please email: classifieds@pedorthics.org. Please send all product and industry-related press releases to: info@pedorthics.org. 2 Pedorthic Footcare Association | www.pedorthics.org By Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., C.Ped, L.Ped In our featured article, Mr. Cheskin introduces many of us to the concept of “earthing”, the concept of all living beings drawing energy from low frequency magnetic fields with the planet itself being the largest generator of this type of field. Mel speaks to both the Eastern philosophical view and the western “prove it to me” perspective in an article sure to spark discussion. Cover photo: @iStockphoto/Saturated Current Pedorthics (ISSN 1552-8111) is published bimonthly by the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), PO Box 72184, Albany, GA 31708-2184. Telephone: (229)389-3440 Fax: (888)563-0945 PRIME Balance Brace FREE SHIPPING both ways! Features  Easy to use Velcro® straps  Polypropylene shell provides lightweight support around the foot and ankle for stability  Open dorsal, low-profile design allows for fitting into shoes  Padded BB Liner covering is lightweight and durable  P-Cell® or padded BB Liner lining for comfortable interface  Custom built-in orthosis provides arch support and stabilizes the midfoot for increased balance ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________                                                   • Made in the USA! • Choice of Liner • FREE Shipping BOTH ways • 10-15 Day Turnaround Full Page Ad Time • FREE casting tape included with each outbound shipment! $295.00 each Clinical Indications  Difficulty walking and/or maintaining balance  History of falls  Vestibular disorder  Chronic ankle instability  Arthritic ankle  Stroke imbalance/foot drop  Diabetic peripheral neuropathy Suggested L Codes: L1940, L2330, L2820 www.acor.com orderentry@acor.com G9115* 800-237-2267 (option 2) Scan this barcode with your smartphone QR reader or visit: www.acor.com/ACORPRIME.html for more information on Acor PRIME Look for us: You Tube 800-356-FOOT sales@amfit.com