Continuing on the subject of Ankle Foot Orthoses, we move on to the Gauntlet Brace, or should I say family of braces. The Gauntlet AFO is described as a custom-made brace designed to support and st...
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The Gauntlet Brace Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
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The Richie Brace, Additional Considerationsposted in Practical Pearls
The previous post in this series outlined the basics of the Richie Brace ankle foot orthosis. This post is intended to add further insights into the usage of the Richie Brace within the lower extre...
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The Richie Brace Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
A common dilemma faced by the lower extremity clinician is a condition which may or may not require additional support or bracing than what a custom foot orthotic may provide.Considerations in this...
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Custom Foot Orthotics Versus Ankle Foot Orthoticsposted in Practical Pearls
Custom foot orthotics (CFOs) and ankle-foot orthotics (AFOs) are both devices designed to support and correct lower extremity issues, but they differ significantly in their structure, purpose, and ...
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Tips for Shoe Fittingposted in Practical Pearls
In several previous posts we discussed the relationship between custom foot orthotics and shoe construction. Orthotic devices and shoes can either enhance the performance of each other or hinder th...
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A Little More About Orthotics and Shoesposted in Practical Pearls
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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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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