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  1. Phil Wells
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    Leading interface for CAD orthotic manufacture (PRINTED)

    Hi Matt Look into the Ft360 design software, It outputs solid files for printing and the design interface is brilliant
    Post by: Phil Wells, Apr 18, 2020 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    3D Foot scanner manufacturer (Delcam, Autodesk, Elinvision)

    Hi I would look at FIT360 Orthotics as I have used this to replace OM. It is great design software but at the moment doesn't have the milling...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Mar 27, 2018 in forum: Marketplace
  3. Phil Wells
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    3D Foot scanner manufacturer (Delcam, Autodesk, Elinvision)

    Hi Paulius Are you any good with Om milling strategies?
    Post by: Phil Wells, Mar 20, 2018 in forum: Marketplace
  4. Phil Wells
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    Endmills for polypropylene and EVA

    Sorry can't help you with this one as my experience has always been with bigger machines. The table top machines I have seen in the past were...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Oct 3, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Phil Wells
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    Endmills for polypropylene and EVA

    Yes. You may have to play with feedrates and RPM but this should work well. Remember, the excess noise from the tool when cutting means that it is...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Sep 21, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Phil Wells
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    Running shoe / rearfoot slippage

    Hi Mark I am struggling to find the research but I think the softer material increased ankle joint stiffness and vice verse but I stand ready to...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Endmills for polypropylene and EVA

    Hi JT A good of thumb for PP endmills is to mimic the tool geometry for the cutting of aluminum. I prefer a 45 degree draft on a 2 or 3 fluted...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Sep 12, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Phil Wells
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    Running shoe / rearfoot slippage

    Did you compare material density at the heel - Softer verse harder material changing ankle joint stiffness with the resulting change in ankle AROM?
    Post by: Phil Wells, Sep 12, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Phil Wells
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    Orthotic producers/Ipad scanner

    Hi both I do agree with what you are saying but feel that we aren't really going far enough with the idea of the clinician taking responsibility...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: Practice Management
  10. Phil Wells
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    Laser scanning vs casting: Yes or No!

    Hi Cody Thanks for the update on your experiences. I am currently trialing the Fuel3D scanner which has he advantage of being 'one shot'...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Phil Wells
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    Job opportunity in the Nottingham area

    Wanting to make the leap into private practice but need more than the odd day here and there? 3 Podiatry Practices in Nottingham (Stapleford,...
    Thread by: Phil Wells, Aug 3, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Employment in the United Kingdom
  12. Phil Wells
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi I think we may be trying to fit a round peg to fit a square hole! What most CAD orthotic software has failed to do is to create a new...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jun 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Phil Wells
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    I would add that the ideal digital technology is not all about the capture of the foot contours and orthotic design. These are only components of...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jun 15, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Phil Wells
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    "An Intent to Deceive"

    Good luck Mark. Pre-payment made. Phil
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jun 7, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Phil Wells
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    Foot orthotic design software

    Hi Pierre If you start to think like an engineer it will allow you to make material decisions for your orthotics that use physics and clinical...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Feb 25, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Phil Wells
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    Foot orthotic design software

    Hi Pierre You have put out a fairly exhaustive list of questions which I think would be best answered on mass. CAD and CAM are just tools. Some...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Autoclave purchase

    Hi Past experience with an Enigma machine was shocking - both product and service. I would go for the best support and service package as...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  18. Phil Wells
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    AOMS TOT scanner for iPad

    Hi Alastair If possible I would hold back from hardware purchases as there is a trend towards applications that use the standard phone camera...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Tissue Stress Theory: Just a Variation of Root Theory?

    Rob I am fascinated by your statement about biology/mechanics - not sure what you are getting at.. Can you point me towards any suitably basic...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    So, how do we study foot orthoses?

    Great question which I wish there were an easy solution to! Personally I like Mikes idea and if a robust single case study protocol could be...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jul 15, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Phil Wells
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    Bartold Biomechanics

    I have found it a brilliant resource - would thoroughly recommend it.
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Phil Wells
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    Materials used for additive technology/printing of foot orthotics

    David For Uk pods the application of flares etc is not that easy and they are usually sent away to be added - at a significant cost and time. As...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Phil Wells
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    Materials used for additive technology/printing of foot orthotics

    Hi all I must agree with Simon that it is probably time to start thinking out side the box. Maybe printing 'posting' that fits onto the sole of...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. Phil Wells
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    Kitting out new clinic - need cheap equipment

    Hi We have just bought some good 2nd hand equipment from Chiromart - check them out. Phil
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  25. Phil Wells
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    iPad scanner for fitting kids shoes from Clarks

    Griff I had the same problems with Clarks. I now get shoes elsewhere for my daughter and do my own assessment to ensure they are ok - however as...
    Post by: Phil Wells, May 22, 2015 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Simon On a practical level it is the room in the heel counter that really matters - if the orthotic is too small it moves in the transverse plane...
    Post by: Phil Wells, May 21, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Jeff This is the point I am trying to make. The protocols employed by labs are there for their benefit to ensure that the output from the...
    Post by: Phil Wells, May 21, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    I have had a lot of experience of making non-Root protocol based functional orthotics for clinicians and must say that I can't agree with Jeff...
    Post by: Phil Wells, May 20, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Hi Jeff and Kevin I do use this technique to help me direct my assessment approach. For example if I am dealing with DMICS, this very subjective...
    Post by: Phil Wells, May 1, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    When Does the Subtalar Joint Resupinate During Walking Gait?

    Thanks Kevin However I do understand this is the Gold standard at the moment but it tells us nothing of the underlying forces that the bone...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    When Does the Subtalar Joint Resupinate During Walking Gait?

    Kevin This may be a silly question but is the bone pin method of study limited in that it can only show actual bone movement and does not reflect...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Phil Wells
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    Patent granted for plantar fascial groove in a foot orthotic

    I love the part of the patent that states that it 'will help women who have sciatic pain caused by over pronation......etc'. I just don't see how...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Phil Wells
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    Effects of a calcaneal dorsiflexion moment

    Dave Just to look at things from a different angle, have you thought about trying to reduce calcaneal plantarflexion moments at initial contact...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Phil Wells
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    Patent granted - 3D printed orthoses using multi-material/multi-density

    Hi Jit I am sure that the patent is not enforceable as I know of this approach being used prior to the patent being applied for - but if the NHS...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Phil Wells
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    Patent granted - 3D printed orthoses using multi-material/multi-density

    Hi Jit I must agree with Ian that although you have given a list of advantages of the technology for the patient, you could have easily achieved...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. Phil Wells
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    Marigold and bunions

    Robert So glad you have decided to confront this one - possibly one of my biggest 'bee in my bonnet' issues. Can't wait. Cheers Phil
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jan 15, 2015 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    Rehab of the forefoot

    Hi Just reading around forefoot pathomechanics and the need for muscle strengthening/tuning etc to ensure long term success. The issue I am...
    Thread by: Phil Wells, Jan 14, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. Phil Wells
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    Custom made orthotics supplier in uK

    Hi Linda I personally use Steve Dowdeswell at Precision labs http://www.pmorthotics.com/ - inclusive prices with the most important bit - he is a...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jan 11, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  39. Phil Wells
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    Algeos

    Hi Mark He is on Linkedin if that helps - this is his website http://jamieshez.wix.com/author Phil
    Post by: Phil Wells, Oct 7, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Laser scanners

    Simon The sentiment is still there but I can't see how it can be made reality! A question for you is would you rather have a poor insole for free...
    Post by: Phil Wells, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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