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 bio-mechanics of the ankle & gait analysis Vol. 51, Issue 2019 | www.pedorthics.org Issue 65 | | November/December September/October 2019 A BOOTH 109 BECAUSE IT’S MORE THAN JUST A CERTIFICATE… And you’re more than just a shoe salesperson. You’re a valuable member of the allied healthcare team, providing mobility solutions to people every day. The education and experience you’ve obtained are testaments to your abilities, but ABC certification is proof that you’ve met the highest standard for patient care. Isn’t it time you got certified? Plus, as an ABC C.Ped., you gain access to: • • • • Continuing Education Tracking Personalized Updates Professional Advocacy Current and Centralized State Licensure Information. Visit abcop.org today to learn more or apply. American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 703.836.7114 | abcop.org 301 BOOTH 302 A 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 Tanya Rivers & Jay Zaffater 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 36 | Bio-mechanics of the ankle & gait analysis AUTHORS: CLAIRE L BROCKETT, PHD & GRAHAM J CHAPMAN, PHD The authors offer a comprehensive review of the anatomy of the ankle joint complex. This review will highlight the importance of a solid understanding of the ankle by the pedorthist as its adjacency to the foot creates situations for the pathology of the foot and ankle to each impact the other. Factor this knowledge into your practice and see better outcomes tomorrow! Cover Illustration: @Shutterstock.com/vrx GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR A BOOTH 200 Full Page Ad e LOV W H AT M O V E S YO U BEACON V2 New Balance is passionate about protecting foot health. That’s why we developed the NBRx network of certified retailers, where trained fit specialists are connected directly with doctor recommendations to help feet feel their best. Find the Beacon v2 and an NBRx-certified retailer near you at newbalance.com/findastore