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 Optimization of rocker sole footwear for prevention of first plantar ulcer A comparison of group-optimized and individually-selected footwear designs Vol. 51, Issue 4 | July/August 2019 | www.pedorthics.org Find OVER 600 live and online PEDORTHIC COURSES at your fingertips! Earning 55 CREDITS in FIVE YEARS is easier than you think. Click the video and explore ABC’s continuing ed resource. You make it matter. We make it easy. Visit ABCop.org to search for education and start earning credits TODAY! 703.836.7114 MCE@abcop.org Click here to view on YouTube FOLLOW US ONLINE ABCop.org Introducing the Innovative, Four-Way Stretchable Basis Slip-On TM The BasisTM was designed to significantly extend orthotic wear-time in and around the home, resulting in better patient outcomes. Extend YOUR PATIENTS’ orthotic THERAPY BY 30% SS100 Unisex Sizing Men’s Sizes: 4-14 Women’s Sizes: 5-15 FEATURES: • Washable (Do Not Put In Dryer) • Unisex sizing • Simple design and over-sized pull tabs allow for easy donning • Slip-resistant sole • No additional widths 800.348.6643 APEXFOOT.COM • • • • • ½” Removable heel lift Removable foot bed Toe box Heel counter Highly breathable The BasisTM can be worn with most orthotic devices. current Pedorthics Editorial Staff EXECUTIVE EDITOR(S) Christopher Costantini COVER STORY Cover Story 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 Headquarters Staff MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Christopher Costantini MEMBERSHIP AND CONTINUING EDUCATION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Randy Stevens 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 Website: www.pedorthics.org Email: info@pedorthics.org Copyright© 2019, 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 (229) 389-3440 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 34 | Optimization of rocker sole footwear for prevention of first plantar ulcer BY STEPHEN J. PREECE, JONATHAN D. CHAPMAN, BJOERN BRAUNSTEIN, GERT-PETER BRÜGGEMANN AND CHRISTOPHER J. NESTER In this research article from Great Britain, the authors look at the relationship between the design of footwear and peak plantar pressure. They then look at optimal design of rocker sole to reduce the likelihood of ulceration in patients with diabetes, but no previous history of ulceration. They are able to identify design features that are a solid starting point to work from. Cover Photo: https://www.shopfinncomfort.com/ikebukuro-finnamic-shoe-black-rodeobuk-2911-307099.html Tanya Rivers & Jay Zaffater Full Page Ad