Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) is a national non-profit organization whose mandate is to develop and promote the study, practice and knowledge of
Pedorthics in Canada. Currently the Pedorthic Association of Canada has almost 600 members nationwide. The association headquarters is located in
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg () is the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in Canada. It is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, near the longitudinal centre of North America. , Winnipeg had a city population of 749,6 ...
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The Pedorthic Association of Canada's membership consists of Certified members, who hold professional designations through The College of Pedorthics of Canada, as well as industry professionals. Certified members can hold designations of Certified Pedorthist (Canada), Certified Pedorthic Technician (Canada) or Certified Master Craftsman (Canada). All certified members must complete
post graduate
Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree.
The organization and struc ...
courses in the Diploma in Pedorthics program offered across Canada through Western University.
Canadian Certified Pedorthists are orthotic and footwear experts.
Pedorthist A pedorthist is a professional who has specialized training to modify footwear and employ supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs. They are trained in the assessment of lower limb anatomy and biomechanics, and ...
s (C. Ped (C)) are one of the few healthcare professionals trained in the assessment of
lower limb anatomy
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See also
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biomechanics. With specialized education and training in the design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot
orthotics
Orthotics ( el, Ορθός, translit=ortho, lit=to straighten, to align) is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, or braces. An is "an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functio ...
and
footwear
Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serves the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from ground textures and temperature. Footwear in the manner of shoes therefore primarily serves th ...
, Pedorthists help to alleviate pain, abnormalities and debilitating conditions of the lower limbs and feet that if left untreated could result in limited mobility.
References
External links
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The College of Pedorthics of Canada
Medical and health organizations based in Manitoba
Podiatry organizations
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