Corporate Advisory Board
Sunday, 19 October 2008 02:25

The APMSA extends its appreciation to the following APMSA Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) companies for the support of podiatric medical students.


AETREX

For over 60 years, Aetrex has pioneered the application of pedorthic expertise to high performance foot care products and technologies. Aetrex offers doctors unique products that truly address the specific needs of their patients. The Aetrex development team includes over 25 certified pedorthists. Aetrex proudly supports the American Podiatric Medical Students Association and looks forward to working with all graduates throughout their career.


ASICS

ASICS is an acronym derived from the Latin phrase Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to this philosophy, every ASICS innovation, concept, and idea is intended to create the best product. We pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear. We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul.


CROCS

Crocs™ Footwear has become a bona-fide phenomenon, universally accepted as an all purpose shoe for comfort and fashion. Despite our rapid success, we still stand behind the core values of Crocs™ Footwear. We are committed to making a lightweight, comfortable, slip-resistant, fashionable and functional shoe, which can be produced quickly and at an affordable price to our customers. We thank you for your support and look forward to providing you with exciting new Crocs™ Shoe designs in the years to come.


DARCO

Darco International, Inc., based in Huntington, WV; was established in 1985 by Dr. Darrel Darby, DPM. Darco has developed into a worldwide leader in the manufacture of post operative shoes, cast boots and walkers. Our reputation is founded on innovative, quality products that bring excellent value to the podiatric community and their patients. For over 22 years, Darco has been a loyal supporter of the Podiatric profession and those students who are on the cusp of becoming Doctors of Podiatric Medicine.


GILL

Gill Podiatry Supply and Equipment Company is solely dedicated to providing products and services to the Podiatrist. We’re a “full service” company that offers quality products at competitive prices. We offer “one-step shopping” carrying all the instruments, supplies and equipment you need. Gill’s professional staff is available to advise and assist you in making your purchases. Whether your purchase is a single item, class purchase or setting up your entire office, Gill is there to help you.


GORDON LABORATORIES

Gordon Laboratories has been a member of CAB since its inception in 1985. The company has played an integral role in podiatry since manufacturing the first topical pharmaceutical product line for the profession more than a half century ago. Today the company manufactures the largest selection of quality podiatric pharmaceuticals for all types of topical conditions. Their ongoing commitment to the profession includes: in-office dispensing assistance, educational aid, funding for student projects, and annual scholarships.


HYGENIC

The Hygenic Corporation manufactures an exceptionally wide variety of natural and synthetic rubber tubing and sheeting products for medical and laboratory applications. Hygenic also manufactures Thera-Band™ Products, an innovative line of resistive exercise and therapy products used for conditioning, rehabilitation and strength-building. In 2006 Hygenic acquired Performance Health, Inc. (PHI), developer and marketer of the Biofreeze® brand of topical analgesics and Prossage brand of warming massage ointment.


MOORE MEDICAL

Moore Medical is an Internet-enabled multi-channel marketer and distributor of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products to over 100,000 health care practices and facilities in non-hospital settings nationwide. We market and serve our customers through direct mail, industry-specialized telephone support staff, field sales representatives, and the Internet. Moore Medical’s direct marketing and distribution business has been in operation for over 50 years. Our mission is to provide health care professionals with the supplies, tools, and resources they need to improve the health of their patients and save lives.


NEW BALANCE

Privately held Boston-based New Balance has grown from a small company to an industry leader by remaining committed to teamwork, technological innovation, width-sizing, domestic manufacturing, grassroots promotions, and strong retailer partnerships. Product categories include running, cross-training, walking, basketball, tennis, adventure sports, and kids. Work and hiking boots, sandals, boat shoes, and rugged casual styles are available through our Dunham Bootmakers division.


OSSUR

Össur is a leading, global manufacturer of non-invasive orthopaedics. We deliver advanced and innovative technologies in the fields of braces, supports, prosthetic limbs and compression therapies. Our long list of award-winning designs includes podiatric products like the DH Offloading Walker, a highly effective treatment for plantar ulcers that is a popular choice of clinicians worldwide.  Össur is also very focused on education. We have developed Össur Academy to provide additional education to our customers. Moreover, we strongly support educational facilities and groups within the podiatry profession such as the APMA and APMSA.


PEDINOL

Pedinol Pharmacal Inc. would like to congratulate podiatry school graduates of 2008 on completing their podiatric medicine education. As a podiatry specific pharmaceutical company since 1925, Pedinol is excited to have you join the profession of podiatric medicine. We look forward to providing you and your patients with safe and effective treatments. Congratulations and best of luck from everyone at Pedinol!


PICA

Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA) is the nation's leading provider of professional liability insurance for podiatric physicians. We offer excellent new practitioner discounts with no finance charges for newly practicing doctors. We support your profession with scholarships for students and sponsorship of the APMSA and APMA Young Members' Program. In addition, we are endorsed by the APMA and the ACFAS. At PICA, we truly are an insurance company for podiatrists, by podiatrists.


PROMET

Promet has been making custom foot orthotics for podiatry since 1992. Promet is owned and operated by founder Dave Krueger, a Certified Pedorthist and University of Minnesota graduate, with an extensive background in orthopedic footwear and athletics. Our staff is a crew of highly experienced and talented technicians who have demonstrated great loyalty to our company and our customers in our sixteen years of service. Our devices will be made exactly the way you want them, or we can suggest a device that will fit your needs.


PROLAB

ProLab Orthotics, located in Napa, California, is a leader in the orthotic industry and has pioneered many innovations in the orthotic industry including new technologies, manufacturing techniques, and clinical consultation services.


SAS

SAS Shoemakers has been manufacturing America’s favorite comfort shoes since 1976 and has been a member of the APMSA Corporate Advisory Board for many years. We make men’s shoes, women’s shoes, and handbags, and we specialize in hard to find sizes. All SAS shoes are manufactured in the United States. We believe no matter how much self-promotion we might do, it would do no good if customer satisfaction was not built into our products.


STRAIGHT ARROW PRODUCTS

Straight Arrow Products, Inc., are the providers of unique therapeutic skin care products, such as Foot Miracleâ, Urea Careâ and Hoofmakerâ, that have garnered a loyal following in the podiatric world over twenty years.



DR. SCHOLLS

Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, the maker of Dr. Scholl's® and Lotrimin® brands, is the leading provider of quality over-the-counter foot care products. These brands offer an extensive variety of treatments for common foot problems, including corns, calluses, foot odor and wetness, warts, dry skin, movement-related lower body pain and fatigue, tired, aching feet and athlete's foot.


UNIVERSAL FOOTCARE

As the leading national distributor of foot and ankle supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals Universal Footcare Products is focused on and committed to foot and ankle health care professionals. It is the goal of our Company to serve health care professionals and their staff by providing the very finest products at the most competitive prices. We will support these products with high service levels and prompt delivery. We at Universal Footcare will never lose sight of the fact that the single most important part of our business is our customer.


UPSHER-SMITH

Upsher-Smith is pursuing improved drug therapies to improve people’s lives. The evolution of our company is driven by the ever-changing needs of patients, physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare organizations. Our perspective is not “more products,” but the right products that make people’s lives better. At every level of our business, we are driven to be the best. We promise to provide reliable, affordable products that have a daily impact to improve lives.