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I do find Craig's Podiatry Arena a great source of information and find myself reading it before the newspapers each morning. Thanks again Craig and crew for making this resource so rich and useful.

What say you ?

Cameron
Hey, what do I know?

 

You are right. It can get addictive :) - much better than the mindless dribble you can get elsewhere and people actually participate in this forum intelligently.

However, there is also help available:
Center for Online and Internet Addiction

 

Troublingly, I seem to check into this website (and eBay) for 30 seconds or so, between patients, way too regularly through my day.

I guess when you are banging your head away at the coalface, its nice to know that thousands of like-minded individuals just a click away when you feel the need to seek advice, vent frustration, or get some academic stimulation. :rolleyes:

LL

 

I too have been addicted to Podiatry Arena of late...checking in before work, between patients, after work...

It became slightly disturbing though when, on Saturday night, before I left to go and see the awesome band Gerling :cool: , I found myself logging in *just quickly of course* to check the New Posts...:eek:

So I guess that means that Podiatry Arena rocks almost as much as Gerling :p

PS: CP, that is a massive compliment in case you don't know who Gerling are ;)

 

Absolutely agree! :)

 

For me, it's nice for me to have another source for intellectual stimulation and to be able to teach on a much larger platform than what I would have available otherwise with my busy practice.

The Podiatry Mailbase that was started about a decade ago by Tony Redmond and others, served its useful purpose for many years in bringing many of us together from around this small planet of ours to share knowledge, stimulate thought and develop a camarederie among like-minded professionals. Many of my best friends within podiatry are those that I became better acquainted with through the Podiatry Mailbase.

Now, Craig Payne and his coworkers have developed Podiatry Arena which, with its more modern format, seems to be very successful at allowing many more individuals to contribute to a wider range of important topics. It is incredible to observe the sheer volume of very valuable information that is being exchanged between foot-health clinicians from many countries on a daily basis here on Podiatry Arena. For those of you who have just recently graduated into podiatry, this simply would not have been possible even 10 years ago.

Having known him for many years now, I know Craig Payne to be a very special individual. His tireless efforts greatly improve the educational level of podiatrists worldwide. Craig and his coworkers deserve a lot of credit for this amazing resource, Podiatry Arena, that positively enhances the intellectual growth of podiatric medicine worldwide. Thanks Craig, and others, for providing this for all of us. :)

 

thank you all of you - for these information
dr georges awad- syria

 

I have learnt more from this site than I could have thought possible a year ago I check in here most days thanks to you all


Yehuda

 

been away awhile on a holiday...... the addiction is so strong haven't had a shower yet after an eight hour drive and i'm on the bloody ARENA website............. i'm considering putting myself on the "ignore list"

 

ah.... the aroma of addiction - no, it's definitely a lack of showering

 

It is a great website.Keeps my mind sharp.

 

inspired

Having graduated about 6 years ago and studied under such amazing people as Hylton Menz, Tony Redmond, A M Keenan, Karl Landorf and others I felt so lucky to have had such a fantastic grounding in Podiatry. I thought, well it doesn't get better than this. Now being in practice for 5 years I felt myself falling further and further away from the inspired enthusiasm I had for Podiatry under these great teachers. Private practice can do that to even the most eager Podiatrist.

However, having recently found Podiatry Arena, that enthusiasm for sharing ideas and broadening my podiatric horizons has returned and I find myself enrolling in as many conferences and seminars as I can. I'm back from the depths and it was this site that intiated the move.

I have had so much professional growth and experience in the past 6 years and have so many theories and ideas, it's great to be able to air them in an intellegent and accepting forum. Thanks Craig and Co for providing a platform for such an important part of my professional life.

Trent

 

There are only few ways to check how things are changing around the globe and Podiatry-Arena is - as addictive as it is :) - farout the best resource nowadays.
I have to congratulate Craig & Co with their 'baby'. It looks like it's growing out to be grand seeing how fantastic it is today.
respectfully

Ken

 

two good things for me :)

read a lot of information about podiatry and biomechanic
practice my english :eek:

special thanks for the net traductor even he give me sometimes very strange translation :eek: :p

 

Thank you very much for this Forum.
I found here the best resources to improve my knowledge on Podiatry, as well as interesting and stimulating discussions.

Our favourite "kiwi" is going to have a few more addicts due to the new forum branch in Spanish language.

Thank you all (Gracias a todos).

 

Thank you for the site. I am enjoying reading views from other Pods about so many varied & informative discussions. Is it the same Tony Redmond from Hudds? I graduated in 98 & know he was planning to explore further afield. I just wish I could declare all the hours spent browsing in here as CPD points. Thanks once again,
Regards :)

 

I love this site. I can't get through a day without it! I have only just joined after lurking for a long time.

SS

 

Yes, it's great fun and well constructed. Can someone tell me how it all started?

 

I'm spending so much time on Podiatry Arena that my wife asked me if I'm having an affair with somebody on here!

 

We should set up a Pod arena widows / widowers support group. This place is poison for relationships!

"are you checking that bloody forum again?"

 

'Himself' rarely questions my absence :confused:

I reckon 'He' is sending CP money & enjoying the peace.......

:rolleyes:

 

In all seriousness, I would have loved to had an educational forum like "Podiatry Arena" when I was a podiatry student, as long as the really smart biomechanics clinicians (like Mert Root, John Weed, Ron Valmassy, Tom Sgarlato and Chris Smith) were participating. However, the quality of such a forum as Podiatry Arena is only as good as the quality of the people participating and the quality of their postings. Without quality participants making quality postings on the site, Podiatry Arena would be just like all the other sites where there is much more useless fluff, and much less useful scientific and clinical information.

Craig Payne.....you should be very proud of yourself for such an accomplishment.:drinks

 

I think the fact that 3500 of us have already clicked on the link says alot about the addiction problem you have created ..... Bugger have to see a patient ... be back soon!

 

Oh god what have you done to me - ive only been joined 2 weeks and im now completely addicted - the first thing i do when i get in from work is make a cuppa and log in to podiatry arena. lol

thanks very much for such a great forum

 

Hi
I would like to say that I have a life outside Podiatry, but since joining the PA it would be a lie!! So many threads, so little time. Brilliant! Thanks
Yvonne

 

Hi again, Sunday 2.05 in arvo.
Had to write files for 5 hours Saturday! Told mysef how wel I had done! would not have to stay late on Monday!
Work finished! a whole Suday off!
Then I log in as the welcoming crew and catch up on a few threads!!
+#?* just lost 1/2 of Sunday!!
Cheers

 

CNN are reporting:
Internet addiction linked to ADHD, depression in teens

Full story

 

I admit to being addicted to this site. I am currently studying to become a Foot Healthcare Practitioner (FHP) and find the Podiatry Arena to be very interesting. So 'thankyou to everyone who post on this site'. I am so glad to be a member as I am learning loads.

Perhaps withdrawal from access to this site may cause anxiety & irritability. In which case I will have to continue regular viewing of the Podiatry Arena for the sanity of my family. ;)

 

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Internet addiction affects 6 percent of people worldwide