In prior posts I discussed the relationship between functional orthotics and various types of shoe gear. Heel to toe drop, stack, and shoe lasts, and how they affect the performance of our orthotic...
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A Little More About Orthotics and Shoesposted in Practical Pearls
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Forge Your Own Path to Inspire Othersposted in Practical Pearls
No doubt many of you read about Dr Rich Blake’s recent journey through the Tuscan Hills of Italy. 26 days of slow walking with this wife for mile after mile every day, all day, until eventual...
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Orthotics and Shoes, A Lasting Relationshipposted in Practical Pearls
Biomechanics clinicians rightly focus on the relationship between the patient’s anatomy and how it may be positively impacted by use of a corrective device. However, the orthotic device is no...
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Orthotics and Shoe Heel Heightposted in Practical Pearls
Previously, we introduced the concept of pairing custom foot orthotics and shoe gear. One component of shoe construction that has a profound impact on the functionality of a custom foot orthotic is...
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Custom Foot and Orthotics and Shoesposted in Practical Pearls
The decision making process of providing the correct orthotic device for your patient includes a number of factors, including the biomechanical findings of the patient, the body morphology of the p...
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Determining Orthotic Depthposted in Practical Pearls
The two previous posts in this series considered orthotic width and length, now we can discuss the third dimension, depth. We often underestimate the importance of the depth of our orthotic devices...
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Determining Orthotic Lengthposted in Practical Pearls
In the previous post we discussed the variabilities of custom foot orthotic width and defined the four common width determinants. Now, a discussion of orthotic length determination would be logical...
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Determining Orthotic Widthposted in Practical Pearls
KevinRoot Medical offers four basic orthotic width profiles. These are labeled from narrow to wide as “Dress”, “Performance”, “Control” and “UCBL”. D...
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A Little Off Topicposted in Practical Pearls
I am so fortunate to have this platform that Kevin has given to me. Our goal is to bring biomechanics to the forefront, and to enhance positive outcomes in the treatment of the walking public. Howe...
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Back to Orthotic Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
Dr Beekman, thank you very much for your comments. All materials are subject to fatigue in one way or another.
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Creating an Optimum Custom Foot Orthosis, A Summaryposted in Practical Pearls
Thank you very much for your comments
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Orthotic Salesmanshipposted in Practical Pearls
In the most previous post on this forum I spoke about over the counter supports, and how they may be incorporated into your practice. There may be valid reasons for utilizing them, the trut...
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Over The Counter Foot Supportsposted in Practical Pearls
The comments contained in this Forum post are my own, they may be somewhat controversial, and do not necessarily reflect the view or positions of KevinRoot Medical. In the past two posts I discusse...
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Let’s Talk About the Accommodative Devicesposted in Practical Pearls
My most recent post on this forum was regarding “Back to Basics” orthotic devices, similar to those used when podiatric biomechanics was in its infancy and early adolescence. I believe ...
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Back to Orthotic Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
Many of my baby boomer contemporaries will remember the days when functional foot orthotics consisted solely of plexiglass (Rohardur) shells with acrylic posts. I can recall my podiatrist father tr...
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Tips for Troubleshooting Orthotic Issuesposted in Practical Pearls
Your orthotic lab should be able to provide full service for you and your patients. I can tell you as a consultant with KevinRoot Medical we take this concept to heart. My primary role at the lab i...
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Orthotics for Diabeticsposted in Practical Pearls
A common dilemma faced by the biomechanics practitioner involves how to treat the diabetic patient with orthotic devices. People with diabetes are similar to the general population in so much as no...
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Simple In-Office Orthotic Modificationsposted in Practical Pearls
Most often the process of creating a highly effective functional foot orthosis is straightforward if performed properly by an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner. However, the end product ma...
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Choosing Metatarsal Accommodationsposted in Practical Pearls
A quick perusal of the “Custom Modifications” tab on the KevinRoot Medical website will lead you to several options available to help accommodate or reduce pressure under one or more of...
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment with Functional Orthotic Devicesposted in Practical Pearls
The treatment of heel pain has been a hot topic for many years, with seemingly as many treatment protocols as there are practitioners. Pathology within the proximal insertion area of the plantar fa...
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