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  1. xxVixx
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    Green Poron 6mm or Poron XRD

    Hello :) There seems to be a few different types of poron. In our clinic we use the green 6mm poron for cushioning effects as an intermediate...
    Thread by: xxVixx, Mar 12, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. Simon Spooner
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    Top-cover materials

    All, just finished the jig to measure co-efficient of friction of orthoses top-cover materials against various types of hosiery. To be sure, to be...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Sep 29, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Simon Spooner
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    Combination forefoot posting

    All, this is really a thought experiment. So if your not into theoretical stuff, tune out now. Huson (1999) believed that the metatarsal rays are...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Sep 19, 2011, 24 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. dannytso
    Thread

    Trouble vacuum forming POLYPROPYLENE

    Hi there, I am attempting to vacuum form 1/8" polypropylene and I am experiencing some symptoms in the way the plastic is forming. The...
    Thread by: dannytso, Aug 19, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. NewsBot
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    DynaFlange

    This patent was filed in 2009 and was recently publsihed: DynaFlange The DynaFlange.TM. controls foot function during stance and ambulation by...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Aug 2, 2011, 34 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. mike weber
    Thread

    Portuguese style orthotics my take on it !

    So Ive been thinking and experimenting - collective groan from the audience . November 2010 Spooner and Isaacs went to Portugal to do some...
    Thread by: mike weber, Jul 27, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. podtiger
    Thread

    Carbon fibre as a foot orthotic material

    Hi all. This may just be a debate in my own head. I have a problem with the material carbon fibre for orthoses. It may just be blind prejudice...
    Thread by: podtiger, Jul 25, 2011, 53 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. scott1
    Thread

    Extrinsic vs intrinsic foot orthotic posting

    Hi everyone, sorry if this has been discussed before! I was wondering how and when you would decide to use an extrinsic rearfoot post vs an...
    Thread by: scott1, Jul 20, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. footsteps2
    Thread

    Formthotics; Do you need the heating machine?

    Has anyone used the Formthotics with or without the heating machine? Can a heat gun be used instead or is the heating machine a necessity? Do...
    Thread by: footsteps2, Jul 19, 2011, 50 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Footoomsh
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    Best cover to prevent blisters

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has found a particular top cover material that is especially good for preventing blisters on the heels and MLA?...
    Thread by: Footoomsh, Jul 12, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Kursh Mohammed
    Thread

    Hannaford Technique of Foot Orthotic Manufacture

    Hi guy's what is the Hannaford technique? Thanks Kursh
    Thread by: Kursh Mohammed, Jun 13, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Simon Spooner
    Thread

    Where did Root tell us how to arrive at a orthotic prescription?

    All, I've got "neutral casting techniques" and "vol.2", but where did Root describe how to arrive at posting angles for foot orthoses based on...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Jun 1, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. mike weber
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    Will increasing the friction of the topcover increase the supination resistance of the foot? And if

    Moved Posts from Top covers for PTTD thread Before Robin P gets in and steals my thunder again, It depends (HA! In your face Robin)....
    Thread by: mike weber, May 31, 2011, 65 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. GG_101
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    Top covers for PTTD

    Hi All, Im a student and just want to clarify something about a patient with PTTD and orthotics. If their career requires them to be...
    Thread by: GG_101, May 31, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. Kursh Mohammed
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    Strength to weight ratio for thermoplastics

    Hi Guys, Is there strength to weight ratio chart available for polypropylene, copolymer and XTX Sprint thermoplastics? And direct milled devices....
    Thread by: Kursh Mohammed, May 25, 2011, 20 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Phil Morris
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    Foot orthotic heel cup height

    just interested in if there is any liturature about heel cups? as i know that in general the aim of the deeper heel cup is to offer more...
    Thread by: Phil Morris, May 25, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Arthur.Clarke
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    All types of Cad-Cam programs available to design foot orthotics.

    I would like to discuss the various types of Cad Cam programs built to design insoles only and other programs which are not. Insole-only Cad Cam...
    Thread by: Arthur.Clarke, May 22, 2011, 41 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Kevin Kirby
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    Kirby Pepper Jar Technique: How to Remove a Topcover Without Really Trying

    Larry Huppin, DPM, posted up this discussion I had with him on my "Pepper Jar Technique" for removing topcovers from orthoses....
    Thread by: Kevin Kirby, Apr 24, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Simon Spooner
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    Extrinsic rearfoot posts- history?

    All, I'm interested to learn of the history of adding a rearfoot post to foot orthoses. Who was the first to describe this addition to the...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Apr 12, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Kursh Mohammed
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    What the different methods to rectify casts?

    I am trying to find as much literature on the different methods of rectifying casts (moulds) for functional foot orthotics. Are there any books...
    Thread by: Kursh Mohammed, Jan 18, 2011, 30 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. mike weber
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    Foot orthotic calibration - the science

    Over on another thread which I won´t link to due the nature of the discussions at the moment , there has been some intersting discussion about...
    Thread by: mike weber, Dec 12, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Craig Payne
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    Foot Orthotic Mirroring

    When doing foot orthotic research is that we are really clear on exactly what we want from the lab, so the preference is to use a cad/cam lab for...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Oct 22, 2010, 34 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Craig Payne
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    Lowering the lateral column in the cast for foot orthotics

    I have been a fan of elevating the lateral column when there is a clinical need to facilitate tansfer of weight towards a high gear propulsion....
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Oct 21, 2010, 55 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. Craig Payne
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    How do you decide on how much 'arch fill' to prescribe

    This ones been bugging me for a while ... How do you decide how much plaster to prescribe in the arch? What is the criteria that you use to...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Oct 16, 2010, 33 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. elainehoey
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    In-House Modification of orthotics.

    Hi, Was looking for advice on the best bench grinder that is avalable on the market. I'm based in the UK and I am using Everflex orthotics...
    Thread by: elainehoey, Oct 1, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  26. Simon Spooner
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    Vacuum formed versus direct milled orthotics

    I should be interested to know how many people prefer direct milled devices over vacuum formed devices? Further whether there are specific...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Sep 1, 2010, 55 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. Craig Payne
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    MASS type orthotic vs MOSI type orthotic

    Hard to believe that these two orthotics are for the same foot: [img] [img] One is based on the MASS design and the other based on the MOSI...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Aug 15, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. Kursh Mohammed
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    CAD/CAM orthotic manufacturing systems.

    There a number of CAD-CAM orthotic manufacturing systems out on the market. Some very established easy to use, accurate systems and some not so...
    Thread by: Kursh Mohammed, Jul 18, 2010, 26 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Craig Payne
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    Grinding orthotics made from carbon graphite composites

    I have never been a big fan of the carbon graphite materials as they are a **** of a material to have to adjust and grind. Any lab people out...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Jul 17, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. BEN-HUR
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    MakerBot - could this be the future for orthotics

    I have just seen a news article on Australian TV, which came from the US CBS network. I only caught the end bit (whilst channel surfing), but what...
    Thread by: BEN-HUR, Jul 6, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. Kursh Mohammed
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    Where do orthotic labs buy their thermoplastic material from?

    Hi all, I'm trying to find out where The Orthotics Group (TOG) and Ever-Flex Orthotics buy their material for their foot orthotics from? And...
    Thread by: Kursh Mohammed, Jul 5, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. mike weber
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    Would greater clinician control be a good thing in foot orthotic manufacture?

    Over on this this thread we were discussing Laser v´s casting. I said this: In My Option the machine that goes ping and when the systems are...
    Thread by: mike weber, Apr 22, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. stacer
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    Extrinsic + Intrinsic Rearfoot Posting

    I would be grateful for an explanation of the rational behind the prescription of both intrinsic (Kirby Skive) and extrinsic rearfoot posting in...
    Thread by: stacer, Mar 30, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. issy1
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    Cast taking and balancing

    Hi, I have never used the medial/lateral heel skive modification before but am keen to start using this in my orthotic prescriptions. I...
    Thread by: issy1, Mar 16, 2010, 31 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. mike weber
    Thread

    Orthotic material choice for treatment of plantar fasciitis

    Hi Folks, Without trying to start a discussion on the various add ons and why they work. I would like to know what materials you use in your...
    Thread by: mike weber, Mar 12, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. RobinP
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    Orthosis Modifications - Horwood extension and Feehery

    Dear All, Came across these two terms when filling out a manufacturers Rx form. Googled them and found very little. Can anyone...
    Thread by: RobinP, Jan 24, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. Moose
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    Looking to purchase CAD CAM unit - Advice pls

    Happy New Year All. I would like to purchase a CADCAM / CNC setup to mill my own orthotics. I almost always use polypropylene shells and have...
    Thread by: Moose, Jan 2, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. David Wedemeyer
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    Apis OC-2000 Foot Orthotics Carver

    I found this ad for the new APIS system and wondered if anyone is familiar with it yet? It appears very turnkey and efficient for an office that...
    Thread by: David Wedemeyer, Nov 28, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. mike weber
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    CAD/CAM as normal procedure for foot orthotics

    Ive been doing lots of reading about cad/cam devices and the process. I can lots of benefits of being about to create the device in a small...
    Thread by: mike weber, Nov 3, 2009, 36 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. Arjen
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    Functional F/O Rigidity in CAD Systems

    Functional F/O Rigidity Specification in CAD Systems In-house here at Amfit we have been trying to come up with a new paradigm to define the...
    Thread by: Arjen, Sep 9, 2009, 29 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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