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Never Say Never: When Designing Orthoses To Pronate The Foot Is A Good Thing
03/25/2019
Back in my podiatry student days, we learned that the purposes of custom foot orthoses were to “make the foot function in the subtalar joint (STJ) neutral position” and “prevent compensation for foot deformities.” We also learned that the...
Back in my podiatry student days, we learned that the purposes of custom foot orthoses were to “make the foot function in the subtalar joint (STJ) neutral position” and “prevent compensation for foot deformities.” We also learned that the...
Back in my podiatry student...
03/25/2019
Podiatry Today
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Understanding The Impact Of Disruptive Innovation In The Custom Foot Orthoses Market
02/04/2019
This author takes a closer look at emerging trends with the manufacturing and marketing of custom foot orthoses, how podiatrists can reposition themselves in the orthotic marketplace, and how that can benefit their practices.
This author takes a closer look at emerging trends with the manufacturing and marketing of custom foot orthoses, how podiatrists can reposition themselves in the orthotic marketplace, and how that can benefit their practices.
This author takes a closer look...
02/04/2019
Podiatry Today
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Raising Awareness Of The Challenges With Foot Orthosis Research
07/24/2018
In this era of evidence-based medicine, the number of published papers on foot orthoses has been increasing every year so podiatrists now have a body of high-quality studies that clearly show foot orthoses are effective at producing positive...
In this era of evidence-based medicine, the number of published papers on foot orthoses has been increasing every year so podiatrists now have a body of high-quality studies that clearly show foot orthoses are effective at producing positive...
In this era of evidence-based...
07/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Orthoses For Heel Pain: Essential Considerations For Optimal Results
07/23/2018
These expert panelists discuss their orthotic decision making process for patients with heel pain, touching on when to use custom devices and when prefabricated orthotics are sufficient. Q: There appears to be lack of agreement among peers...
These expert panelists discuss their orthotic decision making process for patients with heel pain, touching on when to use custom devices and when prefabricated orthotics are sufficient. Q: There appears to be lack of agreement among peers...
These expert panelists discuss...
07/23/2018
Podiatry Today
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Can Foot Orthoses Have An Impact For Knee Osteoarthritis?
09/24/2015
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Ensuring Patients Get A Perfect Orthotic Fit
09/23/2015
These expert panelists discuss checking the construction of orthoses and their fit in shoes to ensure optimal use of orthoses. They also offer pearls on what to look for if there is not a good fit with orthoses. Q: What biomechanical...
These expert panelists discuss checking the construction of orthoses and their fit in shoes to ensure optimal use of orthoses. They also offer pearls on what to look for if there is not a good fit with orthoses. Q: What biomechanical...
These expert panelists discuss...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
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Keys To Assessing Orthotic Function
08/18/2015
Sharing insights from his clinical experience as well as relevant studies, this author discusses pertinent principles in evaluating orthoses, ranging from the longitudinal arch contour and hallux dorsiflexion to heel cup fit and midtarsal...
Sharing insights from his clinical experience as well as relevant studies, this author discusses pertinent principles in evaluating orthoses, ranging from the longitudinal arch contour and hallux dorsiflexion to heel cup fit and midtarsal...
Sharing insights from his...
08/18/2015
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Expert Insights On The Use Of Orthotics For Equinus And Flatfoot
05/20/2015
These knowledgeable panelists discuss the use of orthoses in the management of equinus, asymptomatic pediatric flatfoot and peroneal spastic flatfoot secondary to tarsal coalition. Q: What are your most effective orthotic treatments and...
These knowledgeable panelists discuss the use of orthoses in the management of equinus, asymptomatic pediatric flatfoot and peroneal spastic flatfoot secondary to tarsal coalition. Q: What are your most effective orthotic treatments and...
These knowledgeable panelists...
05/20/2015
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Current Insights On Functional Foot Orthotics And Choosing A Lab
03/20/2015
Our expert panelists discuss the role of functional foot orthotics in their practices, their approach to patients referred to them for custom orthoses, keys to selecting orthotic labs and whether healthcare changes will have an effect on the...
Our expert panelists discuss the role of functional foot orthotics in their practices, their approach to patients referred to them for custom orthoses, keys to selecting orthotic labs and whether healthcare changes will have an effect on the...
Our expert panelists discuss the...
03/20/2015
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Current Insights On Prescribing AFOs
11/21/2014
Our expert panelists discuss the use of hinged and non-hinged ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), and offer pearls from their experience for ensuring shoe fit when patients begin wearing AFOs.   Q: What types of hinged AFOs do you most...
Our expert panelists discuss the use of hinged and non-hinged ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), and offer pearls from their experience for ensuring shoe fit when patients begin wearing AFOs.   Q: What types of hinged AFOs do you most...
Our expert panelists discuss the...
11/21/2014
Podiatry Today

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