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  1. nicpod1
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    Cycle orthotics

    Everyone, Thanks a million for all the feedback, I've not had time to read it but will later on today or tomorrow. Admin, I did search for...
    Post by: nicpod1, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cycle orthotics

    Hi All, I'm coming across more demand for cycling orthoses but am struggling to find any really serious info about cycling biomechanics and the...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Oct 26, 2011, 79 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. nicpod1
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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

    An interesting aside in this thread, perhaps (or not, but if you're a saddo like me in clinic on a Saturday morning and on Podiatry Arena whilst...
    Post by: nicpod1, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. nicpod1
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    Laser scanning vs casting: Yes or No!

    Excellent Ian, thanks for that! I somehow seem to have missed the article in Pod Now, but will back track and have a look at it!
    Post by: nicpod1, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. nicpod1
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    Laser scanning vs casting: Yes or No!

    Hi Ian, Yes, that's what I thought, but when you look at the guys website, he says he has a 3D as well as a 2D scanner, so can TOG do orthoses...
    Post by: nicpod1, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. nicpod1
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    Laser scanning vs casting: Yes or No!

    Ahhhhh! I did a search on here for laser scanning, but nothing came up that related to it, so, I apologise - we'll start to look through the...
    Post by: nicpod1, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. nicpod1
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    Laser scanning vs casting: Yes or No!

    OK, need to keep this simple, as I know the answers will not be, so best not to drag it out! Laser foot scanning for orthoses manufacture vs...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Apr 21, 2010, 69 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. nicpod1
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    Age Concern to the rescue

    Hi Gavin, Yes, I totally agree that there is evidence linking foot problems to falls, that is not the point! The point is that they are...
    Post by: nicpod1, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  9. nicpod1
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    Age Concern to the rescue

    This article is so ridiculous it's difficult to even know where to start! Except to say, Age Concern, where is the demonstrable link between...
    Post by: nicpod1, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  10. nicpod1
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    Joint replacements- why fuse bones in foot?

    Mammatootsies, I hope you're ready for this, as you are based in the UK and this will be relevant to your question! Ok, here goes.......the...
    Post by: nicpod1, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Foot Surgery
  11. nicpod1
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    Biomechanics Software

    Re: Biomechanic Software Hi Tennillef, Here's a really simple reply to your question, based on clinical, rather than research or academic...
    Post by: nicpod1, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. nicpod1
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    The MOSI type foot orthoses

    This orthoses modification has just been brought to my attention again and so I've had a check back to the original article and a look on here to...
    Post by: nicpod1, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. nicpod1
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    The APOS system

    Hi Folks, Just the latest update on the APOS system - BUPA are, apprently, funding the treatment with them....despite not funding anything else...
    Post by: nicpod1, May 8, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. nicpod1
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    "Podiatrists... don't have a medical background or the experience to look at the complexity of the f

    Quick update on this situation! In this months issue of Podiatry Now, in the letters section, there is a letter from Jo Jackson of Gosport,...
    Post by: nicpod1, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  15. nicpod1
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    Newton Running Shoes

    Hi Simon, I have now read the 2 articles you posted on the arena from MacMahon and Shorten on surface stiffness and cushioning, which were...
    Post by: nicpod1, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. nicpod1
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    Newton Running Shoes

    Hi guys, Has anyone got any experience of Newton running shoes / Newton running style? The link to the site is below:...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Jan 28, 2009, 34 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. nicpod1
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    Post-op orthoses following tib post repair with FDL transfer and calcaneal osteotomy

    Hi Kevin and Graeme, Thank you for your replies. Have just come back from Chrsitmas break, so haven't had a chance to go through the...
    Post by: nicpod1, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. nicpod1
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    Post-op orthoses following tib post repair with FDL transfer and calcaneal osteotomy

    Hello All! I have high hopes that someone can be my little ray of light on this one! Here's the scenario: NHS contractors are demanding...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Dec 18, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. nicpod1
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    Lower Back Pain: Orthotic Therapy or Core Strengthening?

    HI Atlas, Yes, I see your point having gone through it myself with a neck problem and some sort of attitude that was coming from the Physio I...
    Post by: nicpod1, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. nicpod1
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    Lower Back Pain: Orthotic Therapy or Core Strengthening?

    Hi Ron, I'm absolutely intrigued by your posting, advising us NOT to send to a Physio in these cases! I've found, over the years, that if...
    Post by: nicpod1, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. nicpod1
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    Manchester foot pain and disability score

    Hi, I'm finding it difficult to get hold of this outcome measure. Could anyone tell me where to find a copy? Thanks!
    Thread by: nicpod1, Jun 5, 2008, 16 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. nicpod1
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    Surgical assistants competence to practice

    Hi Bill, It's an orthopod backed by pods because that is the existing structure really - we are basically using an existing team to expand into...
    Post by: nicpod1, Oct 27, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
  23. nicpod1
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    Surgical assistants competence to practice

    Sorry to bother with this one, but searching for information about your own profession sometimes comes up surprisingly blank! Here's the...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Oct 26, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
  24. nicpod1
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    VPs. To treat or not to treat.

    Just thought I'd add my view as a private practitioner: 1) Lots of people request treatment for VPs and they just want to get rid of them...
    Post by: nicpod1, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. nicpod1
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    Onychomycosis and Pregnancy

    Just a note on the garlic (as I'm not sure why pregnancy has to be delayed until you're free of fungal nail infections - perhaps someone can...
    Post by: nicpod1, Aug 9, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  26. nicpod1
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    Heel pain questionnaire

    Thanks for that.......however, it would appear that I can't get a copy of this questionnaire without paying $150 for it (including data analysis...
    Post by: nicpod1, May 18, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. nicpod1
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    Hemiparesis patient orthoses help!

    Thanks everyone for all your advice about this patient. I thought long and hard about what to do and ended up casting for a foot orthotic! My...
    Post by: nicpod1, May 15, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. nicpod1
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    Heel pain questionnaire

    Hi, I'm looking for a heel pain questionnaire (hopefully evidence-based / standardised in some way), preferably relating to occupational...
    Thread by: nicpod1, May 15, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. nicpod1
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    Fitflops

    Limited info can actually be found at http://www.thefitflop.com/ but not that insightful
    Post by: nicpod1, May 9, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Fitflops

    Oh dear! I don't know if this has been mentioned here before, but this is the next footwear concept to ingest....
    Thread by: nicpod1, May 9, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. nicpod1
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    Hemiparesis patient orthoses help!

    Thanks for your replies - I will look at the links on the TRAFO. More info for Eric: 1) Spastic dropfoot - she walks with a similar motion...
    Post by: nicpod1, May 2, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. nicpod1
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    Hemiparesis patient orthoses help!

    All, I have a patient with right-sided hemiparesis following meningitis and CVI as a child. Due to the developmental delay on this side, she...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Apr 30, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. nicpod1
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    Ankle braces for kids

    Thanks for the info LCBL - though I'm a little confused.....I am merely trying to source an off-the-shelf ankle brace (not AFO, not custom-made)...
    Post by: nicpod1, Mar 10, 2007 in forum: Pediatrics
  34. nicpod1
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    Ankle braces for kids

    In the UK - you would hear my annoying Lancastrian accent if you were talking to me!
    Post by: nicpod1, Mar 9, 2007 in forum: Pediatrics
  35. nicpod1
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    Ankle braces for kids

    All, I'm trying to source an ankle brace (for prevention of lateral ankle sprain and re-fracture) for an 8-year-old girl with size 13-1 feet....
    Thread by: nicpod1, Mar 9, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
  36. nicpod1
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    Chairside / off-the-shelf orthoses

    Mark, Were to you get the Poron-Cambrelle covers from? There is a certain 'faff' element to this and I suppose an extra charge is made to...
    Post by: nicpod1, Feb 14, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. nicpod1
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    Orthotic Rx for painful hallux rigidus

    Hi, Presuming the patient absolutely cannot have Sx (as joint replacements can be great with good post-op Physio), I've had good success with...
    Post by: nicpod1, Feb 6, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. nicpod1
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    Chairside / off-the-shelf orthoses

    Hi Vicki Thanks for your feedback. I tried sandpapering to keep the provided covers on, but it made no difference. I have considered adding...
    Post by: nicpod1, Jan 30, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. nicpod1
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    Chairside / off-the-shelf orthoses

    Thanks Craig! I stand corrected on my terminology! Do you use a lot of these orthoses? If so, do people not skid around on them without the...
    Post by: nicpod1, Jan 22, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. nicpod1
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    Chairside / off-the-shelf orthoses

    All, As much as I am inclined to bespoke orthoses, there are occasions where off-the-shelf are more appropriate and for these occasions I use...
    Thread by: nicpod1, Jan 22, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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