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 rigid rocker sole in the prevention of recurrence of diabetes mellitus and diabetic polineuropathy Vol. 52, 52, Issue Issue 44 Vol. || July-August 2020 2020 July-August || www.pedorthics.org www.pedorthics.org Who is an innovator? Who is held to the highest O&P standards? Who is committed to life-long learning? I AM. I am a big part of great possibilities. I AM ABC. Visit ABCop.org today to find out what ABC can do for you. 703.836.7114 current Pedorthics Editorial Staff EXECUTIVE EDITOR(S) Christopher Costantini COVER STORY Research 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 40 | Clinical efficacy of therapeutic footwear with a rigid rocker sole in the prevention of recurrence in patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetic polyneuropathy: A randomized clinical trial BY MATEO LÓPEZ-MORAL, JOSÉ LUIS LÁZARO-MARTÍNEZ, ESTHER GARCÍAMORALES, YOLANDA GARCÍA-ÁLVAREZ, FRANCISCO JAVIER ÁLVARO-AFONSO, RAÚL J. MOLINES-BARROSO, AND ANDREA MARTINUZZI Does that shoe have enough rocker out of the box for my at-risk patient, or should I make it rigid? It has way more than the average amount of toe spring, so it should be fine. Or will it? Take a look into the research done by this Spanish team. It may change your mind. And your practice! INNOVATIVE CLOSURE SYSTEMS Two-Way Strap System Full Page Ad Tie-Less Lacing System THE ULTIMATE COMFORT & PROTECTION www.orthofeet.com 800-524-2845 BREATHABLE MICROFIBERS With FabriFit, you can produce 100% breathable, comfortable products with an excellent nish and optimum climate. FabriFit is an innovative, durable microber which is 50% lighter than leather, hypoallergenic, and fully moisture regulating. This unique microber is suitable for a wide range of practical applications, from specialist orthopedic solutions to perfectly tting insoles or support soles or for light, elastic athletic shoes. FabriFit: benets for shoe and insole manufacturers Create durable shoes with a completely breathable microber Excellent leather replacement: easier to process, less environmental impact Major advantages in the areas of thermal and moisture regulation Considerably lighter than other materials Stable material thickness and highly tear resistant All FabriFit materials are extensively PFI tested High production efciency and 100% recyclable Over Forty Color and Texture Combinations Available FabriFit Smooth FabriFit Semi-perforated Product representations are for texture reference and may not represent an available color. FabriFit is converted and distributed by Acor®, an innovative supplier of products and components for the orthopedics and footwear industries. A strong focus on developing and marketing unique ® materials guarantees Acor ’s range is always in line with all the latest developments and trends. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company serves customers all over the world. www.acor.com 800.237.2267