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  1. delpod
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    Orthotic Lab options

    Original Poster, I use a Victorian Lab called Podscan, they are located in Carrum Downs (near Frankston). They utilise laser scanning technology...
    Post by: delpod, May 24, 2009 in forum: Australia
  2. delpod
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    Seinfeld on Podiatry

    i never tire of watching Seinfeld re-runs. stumbled across the podiatrist episode again only recently (first time viewed as a pod), makes it all...
    Post by: delpod, May 24, 2009 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  3. delpod
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    Help with ankle sprain

    and going one step further than the ankle taping, invest in an goog quality ankle brace for your return. ASO do a fantastic one, ive personally...
    Post by: delpod, May 24, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. delpod
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    First ray cut-outs in orthoses

    whilst were on the topic of 1st ray cut outs...what are people's opinions? I'm a big fan of them however i've found they really do anything unless...
    Post by: delpod, May 24, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. delpod
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    hi all!!

    Hi and welcome to the forums. I have never been to Madrid however have visited Barcelona twice (was there just a few months ago) and absolutely...
    Post by: delpod, May 24, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  6. delpod
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    Intoeing 12 year old

    Kevin: Your reasoning and explanation makes good sense to me. Thanks!
    Post by: delpod, May 19, 2009 in forum: Pediatrics
  7. delpod
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    Intoeing 12 year old

    Kevin: In regard to your reasoning for proximal correction of in-toeing being more beneficial than distal correction...does this mean that one...
    Post by: delpod, May 18, 2009 in forum: Pediatrics
  8. delpod
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    Orthotic rebates from health funds

    Hi pommypod, it's certainly fair to say that there is a lot more biomechanics in private practice than in the public system however ~80% ish i...
    Post by: delpod, May 1, 2009 in forum: Australia
  9. delpod
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    Professional indemnity insurance in Australia

    exactly. i actually hadn't heard of "the other one" until i was told about them which is why i made the choice that i did ;)
    Post by: delpod, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: Australia
  10. delpod
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    Professional indemnity insurance in Australia

    I have just gone through this process only a matter of months ago. Guild Insurance is affiliated with the Australian Podiatry Council. Each state...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: Australia
  11. delpod
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    Nail Surgery SOP's

    Hi Sam, i think you'll find that almost every health profession displays some/similar lack of standardisation between procedures, whether it be...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Foot Surgery
  12. delpod
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    Hyperextension of the digits?

    it could be possible that the patient's tib ant is overworking due to tib post weakness, coupled with excessive STJ pronation...thus increased use...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. delpod
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    Hyperextension of the digits?

    LFA: are you certain that the contracture you are seeing is in fact of the extensor muscles? Often when the toes claw or grab at the ground, the...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. delpod
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    Running shoes cause injuries

    miracuously remained in its neutral position throughout the entire phase of gait perhaps? :eek: I have an appreciation for a shoe that enables...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. delpod
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    phenol burn/reaction question

    MicW, thats quite a lot of phenol application, almost double what I was taught. How does the tissue hold up for this? Also i'd assume that with...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. delpod
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    Blisters or not?!!

    Is there any itching/stinging/burning type sensations in the area? is there any redness between the toes? if not, my guess would be that it is not...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: Foot Health Forum
  17. delpod
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    Blisters or not?!!

    it is difficult to see anything substantial in the picture provided however it does not appear to be a blister (no evidence of localised fluid...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: Foot Health Forum
  18. delpod
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    phenol burn/reaction question

    in my time as a student and then practicioner observing other podiatrists i have witnessed a number of different phenol application methods as...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  19. delpod
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    Nail drill recommendations

    And taking it one step further in regard to Alex's comments about airborne pathogens...ensure that your drill is serviced/cleaned regularly. I've...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  20. delpod
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    Orthotic Prescription with Hx of ankle facture

    Hi Dennis, I havent added a heel lift as yet but this can be done aftwewards if necessary. I havent seen the other thread you are talking about,...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. delpod
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    Orthotic Prescription with Hx of ankle facture

    Thanks for that info eric ^^ I sent away the casts today and ended up prescribing an 18mm lateral flange (can grind it off if it causes...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. delpod
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    Forefoot varus and valgus: Intrinsic or extrinsic posting?

    I'll admit that from my experiences (as a student and relatively new graduate) that heel bisections arent always "corrected" when the patient is...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. delpod
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    Forefoot varus and valgus: Intrinsic or extrinsic posting?

    that makes sense to me, so basically the software enables you to have a lot more control/detail as to where you want your device to be acting on...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. delpod
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    Employment Adeladie?

    No worries mate, goodluck with the job hunt. cheers
    Post by: delpod, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: Employment in Australia
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    Forefoot varus and valgus: Intrinsic or extrinsic posting?

    Hi Phil, Im not sure what the abbreviation "CAD" stands for, however it sounds like the software you are describing is similair to what is used...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Employment Adeladie?

    Ben, have a chat to Natallie at the association if you havent already, she's always looking for people. Most of the work that's out there isnt...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Employment in Australia
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    Forefoot varus and valgus: Intrinsic or extrinsic posting?

    I have always taken the point of view that if the patient has enough range of motion for the FF to reach the floor, then an intrinsic FF post is...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotic Prescription with Hx of ankle facture

    Firstly Eric, thank you also for your input! You are spot on, the patient does feel that she needs another pair as her previous pair helped with...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotic Prescription with Hx of ankle facture

    I failed to mention... I think the FF valgus is more a ridgid type. Also what you have described above is almost exactly what the patient's foot...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotic Prescription with Hx of ankle facture

    sorry, I should have mentioned that the patient has had radiographs which confirmed OA in the ankle joint. I have never used the Coleman block...
    Post by: delpod, Apr 14, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotic Prescription with Hx of ankle facture

    Hi everyone, I had a patient today (female ~40 yrs) wanting a new pair of orthotic devices as her current EVA devices were worn through and...
    Thread by: delpod, Apr 14, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. delpod
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    Foot orthosis for patient maximally pronated in NCSP

    What is the basis of biomechanics at LaTrobe? Correct, I went through in SA. Whilst I say we learnt the root theory, the clinical tutors did...
    Post by: delpod, May 23, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot orthosis for patient maximally pronated in NCSP

    Hi Eric, in Australia, as far as I know, most of the podiatry schools teach their biomechanics based upon the root theory. I know for a fact that...
    Post by: delpod, May 23, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot orthosis for patient maximally pronated in NCSP

    what is the forefoot to rear foot relationship? also, did you take a STJ neutral non-weight bearing measurement? i know that is something i...
    Post by: delpod, May 22, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. delpod
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    Heel Presure Ulcers

    Re: Heel Pressure Ulcers I agree with this. If your Ax of the blister indicates that it is likely to burst anyway wouldnt it be more favourable...
    Post by: delpod, May 22, 2008 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    How soon is too soon for private practice

    Hi Sal, I am also a new grad (completed my degree in Adelaide last yr) and have been working for ~2 months at a public rural hospital....
    Post by: delpod, May 22, 2008 in forum: Australia
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    Aus new grad visiting UK

    Hi Everyone, I am a new graduate Podiatrist from Australia and have been doing locum work at a public hospital in rural South Australia for the...
    Thread by: delpod, May 21, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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