Pronation and supination refer to the natural movements of the foot and ankle, which influence gait mechanics and overall foot health. These movements primarily involve the subtalar joint but also ...
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Pronation and Supination, Forefoot Considerationsposted in Practical Pearls
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Pronation and Supination, Midfoot Considerationsposted in Practical Pearls
The previous post in this series discussed the rearfoot considerations of pronation and supination of the foot, and continuing with the theme of breaking down and simplifying the process into three...
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Pronation and Supination, Rearfoot Considerationsposted in Practical Pearls
The previous forum post on this subject discussed the basic concepts of pronation and supination of the foot. Now, it would be helpful to break it down further, to simplify the process to three com...
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Biomechanics Nomenclature, Part IIposted in Practical Pearls
In my previous post, I discussed basic terminology we use in the field of lower extremity biomechanics. Now, to continue this discussion, I will present more terminology used in the daily practice ...
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Biomechanics Nomenclature Primerposted in Practical Pearls
KevinRoot Medical continues to grow, expanding with new clients from various specialties and locations, both domestically in the United states, as well as internationally. All of our clients share ...
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Custom Foot Orthosis Neutral Casting Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
Successful treatment of your patients with custom foot orthoses is directly related to the accuracy of the impressions that you have obtained. The particular technique, be it plaster cast, foam box...
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Neutral Position Impression Technique for Custom Foot Orthosesposted in Practical Pearls
Accurate positioning of a patient’s foot with the subtalar joint neutral and midtarsal joint pronated has been the standard for obtaining precision impressions for Root Functional Orthoses fo...
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The Tundra Sandalposted in Practical Pearls
The Tundra sandal is similar to the Tundra Boot. It is a non-articulating gauntlet AFO integrated within a functional open walking sandal. The combination of the internal solid ankle frame ...
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The Tundra Bootposted in Practical Pearls
The Tundra boot is an integrated non-articulating gauntlet AFO within a functional boot type shoe gear. The marriage between the internal solid ankle frame and a leather boot eliminates the...
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The Charcot Restraint Orthosis Walker (CROW)posted in Practical Pearls
A Charcot Restraint Orthosis Walker (CROW) is a specialized type of orthotic device used in the treatment of Charcot foot, a condition commonly seen in individuals with diabetes or peripher...
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Dorsiflex Carbon AFOposted in Practical Pearls
A Dorsiflexion Assist Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) is a type of brace designed to help individuals who have difficulty lifting the front of their foot (dorsiflexion). This condition is often referred ...
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The XTERN Braceposted in Practical Pearls
An XTERN brace refers to an external orthopedic brace used for the treatment of foot drop or similar conditions. It’s designed to help people with foot drop maintain proper foot positioning a...
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Ankle Foot Orthosis Overviewposted in Practical Pearls
An AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) is defined as a type of medical device designed to support the foot and ankle, typically for individuals with conditions that affect the lower extremities, such as foot...
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The Gauntlet Brace Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
@Ian Smith Thank you for your comment. Here are the 3 active UK clients that we can suggest to you:- Lucy Best, CPO in Hampshire, Romsey
- Sarah Reid, DPM in London- Simon Fay, DPM in Newcastle up...
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The Gauntlet Brace Basicsposted in Practical Pearls
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 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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