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  1. Griff
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    Do We Overcomplicate or Oversimplify Biomechanics.

    In the last few weeks I have seen a handball player, a basketball player, an indoor volleyball player, a track athlete, a floorball player and a...
    Post by: Griff, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. Griff
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    Has Vivo gone too far?

    A journal with an impact factor of <0.2. And obvious conflicts of interest not declared within text. Not much to talk about really... Link for...
    Post by: Griff, Jun 2, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    It was a genuine question as I couldn't make a connection. If I failed to make a connection to any other link posted I'd ask the same question.
    Post by: Griff, Mar 6, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    What does this link you posted have to do with the discussion?
    Post by: Griff, Mar 6, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    Here’s another: the neuromotor effect. A central nervous system driven change in kinematics at foot level as an output secondary to the novel...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 4, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    So, the normal costs associated with running a course/conference then. Genuine question: what does that have to do with an invited speaker? “We’re...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 4, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    A 30 min presentation when prepared for appropriate could take anywhere between 10-15 hours. Then there’s the lost earnings from not being in...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 3, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    No Jeff, your point wasn’t missed by me, I just didn’t agree with it; as if I did then we would both be wrong ;-) You do not need to ‘support’...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 3, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    Daryl, what are your thoughts on Lundgren et als data which contends that some individuals exhibit more motion at the articulation between the...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 3, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    A bit of reading around the area of physics, kinematics & kinetics and materials science will answer this rather simple question for you Jeff....
    Post by: Griff, Mar 3, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    A definition written well over a decade ago... which as Kevin has said, was probably even out of date when it was written.
    Post by: Griff, Mar 2, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    No. That’s not the reality at all in the opinion of body of literature.
    Post by: Griff, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Griff
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    How can 'blind' participant be so if intervention can be perceived

    The best way this was described to me was to imagine if someone from your experimental group was sitting next to someone from your control group...
    Post by: Griff, Feb 14, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    1. These are not conditions. They are terms used based upon observations. 2. If you dig a bit deeper into the Orthopaedic literature you’ll find...
    Post by: Griff, Feb 7, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. Griff
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    Plantar Fasciosis from Nike Free's?

    Cite your source please.
    Post by: Griff, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Griff
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    Dr Hunt believes foot function is simple. Sure.
    Post by: Griff, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Griff
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    Measuring First MPJ Stiffness

    I'd agree. Mean maximum dorsiflexion of ~30deg/20deg (when sitting/standing respectively) in the 'hallux rigidus' group. A reasonable debate of...
    Post by: Griff, May 30, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    Dieter, Calm down dear. No words were being inserted into you. If you look again you'll find they were questions.
    Post by: Griff, May 21, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    Kevin: We have not (nor is it now possible to do so) unfortunately.
    Post by: Griff, May 21, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    Hi Kevin, Agree with most of your post, but just one correction that is important regarding the machines - the one I used in my paper was not the...
    Post by: Griff, May 20, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    They are all designed to quantify the same thing (supination resistance) yes. That doesn't mean they do though does it? Can we be certain this is...
    Post by: Griff, May 20, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    All devices which have been made to quantify supination resistance to date (I am aware of 4 including this one) are constructed of different...
    Post by: Griff, May 18, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    I was sent one of these about a year ago to test along with Craig and a few others. I've not compared it to my jig as I donated that to a...
    Post by: Griff, May 17, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. Griff
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    The 'Keystone Device' for Measuring Supination Resistance

    I think before we get carried away thinking about correlations with prescription variables we need to know if this device is reliable. I have...
    Post by: Griff, May 17, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. Griff
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    Whiteboard Animation: What do the Bone Pin Studies tell us about Foot Mechanics?

    Thanks Craig. I'm sure most worked it out, but this is the paper I was referring to:...
    Post by: Griff, May 12, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Griff
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    Effects of medially posted insoles in overpronating men - time to talk terminology?

    Because it's a model...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 30, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Effects of medially posted insoles in overpronating men - time to talk terminology?

    I've only skimmed the full text once but initial thoughts on the paper: - Asymptomatic subjects with a navicular drop of greater than 10mm have...
    Post by: Griff, Mar 23, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. Griff
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    More snake oil: Negative Ion Massaging Gel Liquid Orthotic Insoles

    "Human Physics". Sure. Why not.
    Post by: Griff, Feb 16, 2017 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Griff
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    Reebok Liquid Speed Factory

    “Footwear manufacturing hasn’t dramatically changed over the last 30 years,” said Bill McInnis, head of Future at Reebok. “Every shoe, from every...
    Post by: Griff, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Griff
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    Burnout High Among Podiatrists

    Don't let the Simian hands pull the strings on your life: https://thesecretdos.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/book-review-the-chimp-paradox/
    Post by: Griff, Oct 10, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  31. Griff
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    New Book: Foot and Lower Extremity Biomechanics IV: Precision Intricast Newsletters, 2009-2013

    It is correct that you can only order from the Precision Intricast website. I live in the UK and have had all 4 books shipped to my home address.
    Post by: Griff, Aug 19, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Griff
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    The Rio Olympics thread

    Phelps isn't cupping, he just sleeps with all his medals round his neck...
    Post by: Griff, Aug 9, 2016 in forum: Break Room
  33. Griff
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    Foot Posture Index

    In Gaussian terms I guess they'd just be called 'outliers'. We all know that is not consistently predictive of pathology...
    Post by: Griff, Jul 28, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Griff
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    Foot Posture Index

    I'll admit I've only skim read the paper but I'm confused; this was a study collecting data from subjects with no pain or injury (that was...
    Post by: Griff, Jul 28, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Griff
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    The LAAngle App for the Longitudinal Arch Angle

    I just went to download this to take a look. Real shame - it costs $20 a month via a subscription to use it.... Interesting that whilst Sole...
    Post by: Griff, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. Griff
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    Off The Shelf orthotics for football boots ??

    I tend to issue custom made the majority of the time but the best prefab for football boots is probably this one (fit wise):...
    Post by: Griff, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. Griff
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    The death of p<0.05 and statistical significance?

    Nice infographic from Yann Le Meur here:
    Post by: Griff, May 19, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. Griff
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    Recommended biomechanical (podiatric) journal articles

    Hi Mark By no means exhaustive but here are a list off the top of my head of some of my faves (and I've intentionally only linked to those...
    Post by: Griff, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. Griff
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    Biomechanics - Getting the Knowledge

    Make Craig's boot camp priority number 1. You'll take loads away from those two days.
    Post by: Griff, Apr 23, 2016 in forum: United Kingdom
  40. Griff
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    Anyone heard of "Correct Toes"?

    Yes... and No. Discussed on here several times over the years if you do a search.
    Post by: Griff, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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