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  1. Jeremy Long
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    More oxymoron shoes

    Probably close to the same lifespan as single injection foam clogs and jelly sandals. Then soon to be followed by SACH heeled rocker sole shoes.
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    More oxymoron shoes

    Had a chance to browse the Terra Plana website. Funny ... never remember seeing any documentary footage of Zulu tribes people wearing 5" heels....
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 12, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Jeremy Long
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    MBT shoes?

    David ... I'm going to assume the Dunlap is being distributed down in your areas. We have a recent glut of cheap SACH-soled rocker athletic...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 12, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Jeremy Long
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    Poron ?? Anyone heard about it??

    Having worked so intimately in the past within the footwear manufacturing industry, I would assume that switching materials from Poron to a...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. Jeremy Long
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    High Heel Hikers

    How interesting. Obviously, the images are meant to connect the fashion and outdoor performance worlds, without actually CONNECTING them....
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Jeremy Long
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    Use of Video Gait Analysis in Running Shoe Stores

    Perhaps this dialog can be expanded into the ever-growing threads on the site regarding running shoes vs. barefoot running. Is there logic in the...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Jeremy Long
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    In-House Modification of orthotics.

    Out of our sanders my favorite machine in the Podo Mini from a German maker. It has far better rotary power than the Sani-grinder, et.al. It...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. Jeremy Long
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    Getting footwear suppliers onside.

    These are all valid points regarding adding footwear dispensary within a podiatry practice. We have certainly done this successfully in our...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Jeremy Long
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    orthopaedic footwear competition

    Sarah ... All the footwear competitions that I am aware of are fashion oriented. There are ocassional orthopedic or comfort creations...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: Introductions
  10. Jeremy Long
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    Orthotic Reaction Forces (ORF)

    All of these are interesting replies; however, there are other parameters that can mostly only be assumed. Since these devices are intended to be...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Jeremy Long
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    What do practitioners prioritize when using an Orthotics Lab

    We started having substantial problems with the lab we dutifully used for over 10 years. Although we appreciated some of the efforts they made to...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
  12. Jeremy Long
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    Research on one foot, two feet, or one person

    If I may take this space to voice my own personal vendetta among the majority of orthoses research: Far too many studies are donw with the...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. Jeremy Long
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    Need Help to become a certified pedorthist

    Have you considered petitioning the national health department for a grant. Demonstrating the cost savings quality pedorthic care can mean in...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: USA
  14. Jeremy Long
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    Kuru Shoes

    I was first introduced to the kuru brand 3 years ago. The molded TPU insole was developed with the assistance of Northwest Podiatric Labs, and is...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. Jeremy Long
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    Custom Heel lifts

    Completely agree, Simon. That also helps explain why the necessary application of between-sole shoe lifts is best made with care to selection of...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Jeremy Long
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    Retail Custom Orthotics: The Big One That Got Away from Podiatry?

    I am in agreement with David. Our office experiences are such that the following is common: 1. These Wal-Mart devices will help some people,...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Jeremy Long
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    MBT shoes- do they work?

    It's my belief that if you look at MBT's in regards to historical orthopedic shoe construction, it works best in situtations where a SACH...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Jeremy Long
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    Custom Heel lifts

    I choose not to use pre-constructed heel lifts among our offices. In making my own, I can pattern them to individual patient needs. In addition...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Jeremy Long
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    Crocs banned for being dangerous

    I, like most professionals, am appalled at the widespread marketing of this category. Crocs brand itself is a copy-cat of the original Waldies...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  20. Jeremy Long
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    The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques

    I'm in agreement with Craig and Kevin. There are clear transparency issues. Most of the world's athletic shoe companies perform outstanding R&D...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Jeremy Long
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    Shoe Battles with Patients

    I also read Kevin's article as it was published in the magazine. I'm also an advocate that many of the problems we treat are based on our...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Jeremy Long
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    Slipper Casting Sock

    Just my own personal, experiential perspective, as I've used STS casting materials in a variety of different lengths. Set-up time is close to the...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Jeremy Long
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    What Causes Foot Creep

    I'm in agreement with pgcarter. All too often therapeutic shoe fitters rely on one or two brands to fit all their patients. The disappointing...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  24. Jeremy Long
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    Hope You Don't Mind A C.Ped here ;)

    Welcome, T - C Ped. As the Admin aptly stated, there are several credentialed pedorthists who contribute here. There is also enormous potential...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  25. Jeremy Long
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    Plantar fasciitis in golfers

    There is another reason for a recent growth in plantar fasciitis complaints among golfers. Although the other posters are correct about a number...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Jeremy Long
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    Medial arch blister with new orthoses

    In addition to David's statements, there are often correlations with medial column blistering and shoes that possess too much midfoot twist...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, May 19, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. Jeremy Long
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    Electronic orthotics shoe

    This could be a nice idea, except for one significant flaw. I don't read anything regarding it's design that helps build overall patient...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, May 9, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  28. Jeremy Long
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    Help with posterior tib tendon dysfunction and orthotic material

    In addition to Simon's excellent suggestion, there are some other quality shoes to consider. These all have similar build characteristics, but...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, May 9, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Jeremy Long
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    Non healing ulcer great toe

    With respect to what leecrogers wrote, and also seeing this condition most frequently in conjunction with hallux rigidus, here are effective...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, May 8, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  30. Jeremy Long
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    Upskilling for a Podiatry Assistant

    Re: UPSKILLING PODIATRY ASSISTANT With the growth we continue to experience in therapeutic shoe care, we are now investigating our options to...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: Australia
  31. Jeremy Long
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    Material Safety Data Sheets

    Stephen is right in that your suppliers are the ones responsible for supplying these data sheets. With the sheer variety of materials and cements...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: Practice Management
  32. Jeremy Long
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    Parish & Bell clinic gone under?

    All of this really churns my guts. I can never understand how certain individuals can make such "earnest" desires for helping people, when in...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  33. Jeremy Long
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    Paediatric OTC orthoses

    There are a variety of German made pediatric devices distributed in the US through Euro International. All have a reasonable fit and may be...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Jeremy Long
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    Adhesive for Orthotics

    I agree with Scott. With much personal experimentation, the German orthopedic cements have been clearly more versatile and reliable compared to...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. Jeremy Long
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    Too much for orthotics?

    Ian, what you received is termed a Direct Molded Orthotic, and should have a lower service fee. Although this is certainly an example of...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. Jeremy Long
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    Chi running shoe from New Balance

    Please also keep in mind that New Balance is not necessarily a running technology sage, thinking outside their competitors' combined boxes....
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. Jeremy Long
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    Manual measurement of pronation

    You can also look up the recent work being done by Roy Lidtke's team. Keep in mind that his pronation studies are separate from his knee OA...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. Jeremy Long
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    Nice to be here

    From one Long to another, welcome!
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  39. Jeremy Long
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    CMS Reverses Position on Pedorthic Accreditation Exemption

    David ... I hear you regarding the strange inclusions and rapid exclusions announced by CMS. I have my own perspective regarding why...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: USA
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    Football Boot

    I don't see this as radically different than the technical shoes released by Adidas for the 1994 World Cup. They also uses a molded rubber...
    Post by: Jeremy Long, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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