Current Pedorthics | March-April 2017 | Vol.49, Issue 2 | Page 45

CEP Is your patient suffering the ill effects of having been overweight as a child? Perhaps, and perhaps you can assist young patients suffering from this epidemic and give them a happier, healthier future. Dr. Macy walks us through some of the disorders that this excessive pressure can cause and what can be done to treat them. This article is available for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit. O ne of the most dangerous trends in today’s world is the epidemic of childhood obesity. The statistics are worrisome: more than a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These children are more likely to have issues related to bone and joint development, high cholesterol and blood pressure, and mental wellness issues (CDC 2015). The following are some of the foot health effects that childhood obesity can cause to our young ones: Flat Feet: While babies are born with feet which appear flat, much of this may be due to a natural fat pad under the arch. This tends to disappear by the age of 4, so it can be a challenge to determine whether there is a flat foot condition before this. Even Read This Article, Take Survey to Earn Continuing Education Points The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) offers Continuing Education Points (CEPs), approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) and the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), via specially designated articles within Current Pedorthics magazine. To take advantage of the program, thoroughly read the adjacent CEU article and then visit: www.pedorthics.org and click on the Continuing Education Opportunities tab to purchase the 10-question quiz associated with this article. CEP quizzes cost $25 for members and $50 for non-members. The quizzes are worth 1.0 Scientific or Business CEP, depending on the content. Successful completion of the quiz will result in 1.0 CEP reported directly to ABC and BOC at the end of each quarter. Look for additional CEP-eligible articles in future issues of the magazine; previous articles are available in the magazine archive at www.pedorthics.org. If you have any questions, contact PFA, at (229) 389-3440 or e-mail: [email protected]. Current Pedorthics March/April 2017 43