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  1. Pod on sea
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    Textured insoles use in normal gait and in neurology

    Thank you x
    Post by: Pod on sea, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Textured insoles use in normal gait and in neurology

    Just wanted to know if anyone has any personal opinion and experience or links to papers discussing the benefit (if any) of using a textured...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Jan 21, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Pod on sea
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    Freiberg’s advice-15 year old runner

    Interested in this thread as I saw a 16 y/o male patient with 3rd met head Freiberg's today (early stage, no loose bodies, met head slightly...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Nov 21, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Pod on sea
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    Effectiveness of foot orthoses for the prevention of injury

    Anyone seen the full text? Do they state which 'non soft tissue injuries', other than stress fractures, DO seem to be prevented? I.e. which other...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Oct 23, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Pod on sea
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    Plantarflexor Passive-Elastic Properties Related to BMI and Walking Performance in Older Women

    Anyone seen the full text for this and have any comments? Craig? http://www.gaitposture.com/article/S0966-6362(17)30007-3/abstract
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Jan 16, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Number of 'osteopathic treatments' needed to help foot pain

    I wonder if the study report expands on that, otherwise it suggests that ANY pain of any origin from ankle to toes will improve with a few...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Jan 10, 2017 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Is compressive load a factor in the development of tendinopathy?

    Standing calf stretches are routinely prescribed for rehab, however they surely increase compression on an inflamed retrocalcaneal bursa? Any...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    FLAGS

    Hi all, Does anyone use a flag system/ questionnaire? I am coming across it more with insurers and physio colleagues now. I wondered if there's a...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Jul 29, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Pod on sea
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    Unilateral heel lift test

    Thanks, Eric for this. Any more thoughts, anyone? Craig?
    Post by: Pod on sea, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Pod on sea
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    Unilateral heel lift test

    Hi All, Re: Unilateral heel lift test either single or repetitive lift (non pre-fatigued)...some patients can perform it with knee extended, but...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Nov 20, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    cryotherapy/radiofrequency ablation, sclerosing or PRP injection for neuroma?

    Does anyone have any experience of lesser used non-surgical treatments for neuroma i.e. cryotherapy/radiofrequency ablation, sclerosing or PRP...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Sep 3, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    AlterG Treadmill

    Hi Andy, So 3 and a bit years on, how have you found the AlterG? Are you a Podiatrist or health professional? Just wondered if you use it for a...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Pod on sea
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    Do these shoes come in Unisex?

    :confused:
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Mar 9, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    has anyone tried the Podotech in-shoe pressure measuring system ?

    Have you tried it yet?
    Post by: Pod on sea, Feb 1, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Botulinum toxin and plantar fasciitis

    It seems there's a lot of research going on. I've just been asked by a patient about Botox for plantar heel pain. Is anyone in the UK using it?...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Oct 17, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Referral fee request from FHP

    I was approached by a newly qualified SMAE foot health practitioner who asked me the following: 'Should I come across patients who may benefit...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Aug 5, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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    Ankle replacement vs fusion

    Re: Ankle arthrodesis vs athroplasty and quality of life Thank you so much. This will keep me busy over the weekend. Much appreciated.
    Post by: Pod on sea, Jun 28, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Ankle replacement vs fusion

    Dear Colleagues, I have a 49 y/o female patient who suffered a medial malleolar fracture. She has significant pain in the ankle and as...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Jun 27, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Who provides professional insurance indemnity?

    Try Tom Chaston at allmedpro.co.uk in Swindon.
    Post by: Pod on sea, May 6, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
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    Autoclave servicing in UK

    My Little Sister autoclave has an annual service and certification. What do other practitioners do- ongoing contract/annual servicing? What does...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Dec 17, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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    Nursing/care home chiropody fee

    Would a dentist/ private GP agree to such a small sum? Would the care home even dare to offer such a low fee to a GP or dentist, or haggle with...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Nov 15, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    What makes you a sports podiatrist?

    I should add that if you don't have the knowledge and skills to back up calling yourself a sports podiatrist, as well as looking stupid if you...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    What makes you a sports podiatrist?

    Stick to what you are good at, or undertake some appropriate training. Why would anyone call themselves a sports Podiatrist unless they have done...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Sensoria pressure sensor smart socks

    Anyone seen this? www.indiegogo.com/projects/sensoria-smart-sock-fitness-tracker There are 3 pressure sensors sub heel 1st mpj and 5th mpj...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Aug 19, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Anyone using the BTS G-walk ?

    Does anyone have experience of using one of these? If so I'd like your thoughts, how easy/useful it is in your biomechanical exam. Many thanks
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Jul 11, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Posterior knee pain at heel strike

    As Kevin suggested, I had already tried a cushioned heel raise and this was indeed helpful. As long as she wears it plus big cushioned trainers...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The 10 min Biomechanical assessment - what are the most important things to assess?

    I did Craig's excellent Bootcamp and have some queries which I'd like to float ... The medial/lateral forefoot loading test i.e. Foot flat on...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Posterior knee pain at heel strike

    Thank you all. I'll have more dialogue with my physio colleague who is still working with this patient and raise these points.
    Post by: Pod on sea, Mar 11, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Pod on sea
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    Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp; Manchester (v2.0) & London (v1.5&v2.0); Aug 2013

    Nooooooooooooo. I'm away then and can't attend. You can't possibly be serious?
    Post by: Pod on sea, Mar 7, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    The 10 min Biomechanical assessment - what are the most important things to assess?

    '' Experience dictates that when a patient presents with knee pain and you focus your attention on the foot first off, more often than not you'll...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Posterior knee pain at heel strike

    Dear Colleagues, Any thoughts regarding this patient with posterior knee pain..? She describes the pain as a sharp jarring sensation. It happens...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Mar 6, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp v2.0; Christchurch; 1 June 2013

    When are you coming back to the UK, Craig? We need V2.
    Post by: Pod on sea, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: New Zealand
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    Insurance other than Society

    I think there were two bands of cover and the premiums were £250-£300 ish underwritten by Zurich/Balens. I didn't follow up at the start of the...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Feb 5, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Insurance other than Society

    There's also All Med Pro, allmedpro.co.uk Tom Chaston is the guy to speak to.
    Post by: Pod on sea, Feb 5, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Advertising

    Advertising on Gumtree sounds a tad like clutching at straws. It's primarily regarded as a site to buy and sell 2nd hand goods and possibly to...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: Practice Management
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    Increase in membership fee SOCAP..seeking insurance elsewhere?

    I guess the society are useful for general advice and where you stand in certain (tricky) situations with patients. Has anyone needed legal/...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Dec 6, 2012 in forum: Practice Management
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    Increase in membership fee SOCAP..seeking insurance elsewhere?

    Has anyone gone elsewhere for indemnity insurance? If you do, then do you forfeit SOCAP membership entirely?
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Dec 6, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: Practice Management
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    What are patients paying us for? Time and expertise or results?

    Thanks for your helpful post, Kevin. Can I ask what you base your percentages of success on- experience/research outcomes? How do you deal...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Dec 3, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    What are patients paying us for? Time and expertise or results?

    Thank you for all of your responses, it's an interesting and important debate to have. This morning a letter arrived from the Society of...
    Post by: Pod on sea, Dec 3, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    What are patients paying us for? Time and expertise or results?

    Regarding treatment with orthoses: We all have occasional failures, and patients who respond in an unexpected way (i.e. new pain/niggles). A...
    Thread by: Pod on sea, Nov 30, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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