Article written by Bonapeda founder, Marc Goldberg, appearing in the January edition of Today's Wound Clinic magazine.

Foot Scanning technology is ubiquitous. These devices have become all the rage, and are now being used to sell expensive non-custom orthotics by retailers including Walmart® and BED BATH & BEYOND®. But how effective are these machines and the products they recommend? Are real healthcare providers being usurped? In this article, we discuss how general product merchandisers are using foot scanners to lure consumers, and how this may be affecting the foot care profession and the business of prefabricated orthotics. Is the growth of consumer-oriented foot scanners good for your patients and practice, or not?

The FORS-15 insole is an effective shoe-based offloading device, that reduces plantar pressures by 43%. See results from Montefiore Medical Center, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, and more.

Why should you consider the FORS™ -15 Insole for offloading Plantar Ulcers? When a surgical shoe or CAM boot based system is the most appropriate offloading approach for your patient, it is recommended that the shoes or boots be fitted with a conforming insole. FORS™ Insoles are customizable to the anatomy, provide consistent and durable offloading and cushioning, and are designed to fit in industry-standard post-op shoes and CAM boots. In a recent evaluation, the authors found it to be "...a highly cost-effective option for plantar pressure reduction. It has shown to dramatically reduce the severity of wounds, decrease healing times, and reduce amputation rates."

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Combined clinical results from 4 facilities were recently presented at the A-DFS Conference in Venice, Italy. The FORS-15 Insole was again proven to be an effective shoe-based offloading modality for DFUs, and a viable offloading alternative to TCC for many patients.

Today’s Foot Scanners are all the rage, but in this age of technology can footwear professionals be replaced? In this article, we discuss how general product merchandisers are using foot scanners to lure consumers, and how this may be affecting the footwear profession and the business of prefabricated orthotics. Is the growth of consumer-oriented foot scanners good for your clients and your business, or not?

New study from Temple University finds that a novel shoe-based offloading device (FORS-15 insole) reduces plantar pressures by 43%. James McGuire, DPM, PT, L.Ped of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, will present the study results at the APMA National meeting in Nashville, TN on July 29.

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