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 Passive hallux adduction Lateral plantar artery blood flow A preliminary study Vol. 52, Issue 2 | March-April 2020 | www.pedorthics.org 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 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 Jay Zaffater 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© 2020, 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 22 | Passive hallux adduction Lateral plantar artery blood flow A preliminary study BY JULIA L. JACOBS, SARAH T. RIDGE, DUSTIN A. BRUENING, K. ANNIE BREWERTON, JAYSON R. GIFFORD, DANIEL M. HOOPES AND A. WAYNE JOHNSON This is a very interesting study actually conducted here in the US! Researchers at Brigham Young looked at the effect of adducting the great toe on blood flow. Since the flow of blood is obviously a critical element in maintaining tissue health, healing and well-being, if toe position can negatively impact that, it would be an area of concern. So, what might that narrow toed shoe really be doing to your patient’s foot? SOCKS WITH ® Full Page Ad WP 4 4 ™ Wellness Performance Socks 3 2 1 .com · 844-413-5457