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Pedor thics
May/June 2015
Volume 47, Issue 2
Features
19 | The Square Root of Pedorthics
By Rick E. Sevier BS Ed. BOC Orthotist C. Ped. CPOA
Math is all around us…not just the traditional one plus one
equals two, but the math of life. In this article, Rick Sevier
explains how the math specifically affects our field of
Pedorthics.
23 | Embrace Uncertainty
37 |
CEP
Management of the Adolescent
Athlete by Foot Type
By Roberta Nole, MA, PT, C.Ped
In this article Roberta Nole review’s 6 functional foot types in
relation to structure and functional gait, common injuries to
each, sport risk concerns, and physical management including
orthotic recommendations. This article is available for Continuing
Education Unit (CEU) credit.
By Andy Krafsur
Andy Krafsur, the co-founder and CEO of Spira Footwear,
shares his background, his company and insights he’s
acquired over his career.
29 | Trends in Athletic Footwear
by Valerie Vasys-Montague
Sneakers, gym shoes, tennis shoes, trainers, whatever you
choose to call your athletic shoes, are the hottest trend now.
Valerie Vasys-Montague gives us a look into the trends in the
Athletic Footwear industry and everyone from the Athletic
shoe manufactures up to high fashion designers who are
taking advantage of this current movement.
33 | Posture from the feet up
By Eric Eccles
Photo: Spira Footwear
Postural evaluation is a pivotal part for any professional working
in the fitness industry to improve their clients overall health.
By focusing on observing peoples anatomical positions and
movement, Eric Eccles illuminates specific characteristics that
may point to major issues i