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orthotic prescription variables

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  1. mike weber
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    Should the Medial Skive be parallel to the STJ Axis ?

    Was thinking about this the other day while out for a head space clearing run, Now of course there is many holes in the idea, due to the 3 body...
    Thread by: mike weber, Feb 7, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. David Smith
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    Thanks to Dr Blake

    Just an anecdotal post saying thanks to Dr Blake I've been reading for many years how, the reasoning behind, and the technique for making a...
    Thread by: David Smith, Sep 5, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. alwinliew
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    Depth vs angle of Medial heel skive

    Hi guys, I have been practising for a few years now. I am still a little confused on how do you prescrive medial heel skive. Do you use depth (in...
    Thread by: alwinliew, Mar 27, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. fabio.alberzoni
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    Orthotics with first ray cut out

    Hi everybody! I saw sometimes use orthotics having a shell without the first ray part (like in the attachment). Could you all help me finding...
    Thread by: fabio.alberzoni, Mar 11, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Mfreedman
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    Peculiar Orthosis

    I'm a first time poster but wondered what the community thought of this: I had a new patient attend last week; he had a R/ankle # a few years ago...
    Thread by: Mfreedman, Sep 24, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. NewsBot
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    Toe props

    The effect of three different toe props on plantar pressure and patient comfort Sarah Johnson, Helen R Branthwaite, Roozbeh Naemi and Nachiappan...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Aug 30, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. markjohconley
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    Reverse Morton's extension extend proximally?

    To decrease GRF plantar to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, 'Reverse Morton's Extension" is a treatment of choice in many cases. Do you make it...
    Thread by: markjohconley, Aug 12, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Simon Spooner
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    Max arch height in foot orthoses test

    I came across this whilst researching for a lecture: http://web.jbjs.org.uk/content/40-B/4/674.full.pdf In this paper Rose refers to a...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, Mar 28, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Craig Payne
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    What is with all the first met head elevations on foot orthotics?

    For those who have been to one of the Boot Camps know how I try hard to be consistent with the evidence. Models gets proposed on the how and why...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Oct 29, 2011, 36 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. NewsBot
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    Metatarsal Pad Intolerance

    Report of metatarsal pad intolerance in a cohort of 60 patients treated with customized foot orthotics. Ferrari R. J Chiropr Med. 2011...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Oct 27, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. NewsBot
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    Metatarsal bars more effective than metatarsal pads in reducing impulse on the second metatarsal hea

    Metatarsal bars more effective than metatarsal pads in reducing impulse on the second metatarsal head. Deshaies A, Roy P, Symeonidis PD, Larue B,...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Jun 7, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. NewsBot
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    Run Faster with the Cluffy Wedge

    Just picked up this from the Cluffy Institute: Press Release: What Your Competitors Hope You Will Never Discover: 6 Runners Out of 10 Improve...
    Thread by: NewsBot, Jan 26, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. bstarkey
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    Plantar fascia groove

    Can anyone help me out with some guidelines on modifying a cast to insert a fascial groove on the orthosis? cheers Byron Starkey
    Thread by: bstarkey, Jan 11, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. 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
  15. Craig Payne
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    The Potentailly Injurious Effects of Forefoot Varus Posting

    I made some comments at recent Boot Camps on the potentially injurious effects of forefoot varus posting on foot orthotics; we have had a number...
    Thread by: Craig Payne, Nov 28, 2010, 42 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Kenva
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    Lateral arch on orthosis: do or don't?

    Hi all, I was (again) confronted today during an local conference on the use of orthotic therapy that flattening the lateral arch is something...
    Thread by: Kenva, Nov 20, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. vbt
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    Any rationale for varus FF type post distal to 1st MP?

    In our clinic a fellow PT has twice inserted a 2 degree varus post under the hallux, distal to the 1st MP joint, in addition to a 2 degree...
    Thread by: vbt, Nov 1, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Kevin Kirby
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    History of the Blake Inverted Orthosis

    A few days ago at a podiatry conference, I got to chat with my colleague and former professor, Richard Blake, DPM. I had mentioned to him that it...
    Thread by: Kevin Kirby, Jun 29, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Kahuna
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    UCBL or Rearfoot Varus Posting?

    Hi all I contacted a few Orthotic Labs and found that several only offer 'shallow heel cup' shells, with the rationale being that more rearfoot...
    Thread by: Kahuna, May 23, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. 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
  25. mike weber
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    HAV and FF Valgus Posting

    on the thread about FF Valgus posting and reduced PF strain http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=44298 I was asking if...
    Thread by: mike weber, Feb 17, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Asher
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    COP and orthotic prescription

    Hi all, I had a colleague ask me recently about the COP line and how that could be used to decide on orthotic prescription variables. He...
    Thread by: Asher, Feb 1, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. 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
  28. markjohconley
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    Efficacy of wedges

    To the young podiatrist who doesn't believe a therapeutic effect can be had from the use of judiciously placed wedges, what is a rearfoot skive...
    Thread by: markjohconley, Dec 19, 2009, 30 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. tennillef
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    Inverted Technique

    Hi guys.. I hate issueing inverted devices and are always quite nervous about patient's tolerance to such correction. I read some studies...
    Thread by: tennillef, Dec 1, 2009, 23 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Jeff Root
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    Who Developed the Medial Heel Skive?

    Some months ago I was sent an interesting article that to the best of my knowledge, provides us with the earliest written description of the...
    Thread by: Jeff Root, Oct 10, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. 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
  32. Griff
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    Do you take measurements during orthopaedic examination?

    Following on from another thread, I wonder what the most common practice is out there... do people draw various bisections and record numerical...
    Thread by: Griff, Aug 6, 2009, 141 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Sammo
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    Kinetic Wedges: Question

    Hi All, I have a question regarding kinetic wedges that has been bugging me for some time!!!!! :confused: I understand that this...
    Thread by: Sammo, Aug 4, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. footsteps2
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    Casting and a good assessment, is that enough?

    I am just setting up on my own and due to financial limitations initially I may not be able to afford a pressure foot scan system. Is a good...
    Thread by: footsteps2, Jul 13, 2009, 25 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. memog
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    Where is the correct localization for transverse arch support on insole?

    Hello everyone, We try to make good correct insoles for patients with some kinds of arc problems. First of all, I examine them and take their...
    Thread by: memog, Jun 16, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. mike weber
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    Questions re Skive technique

    Hi Ive got 2 questions. 1. When using that Lateral Skrive tech, Ive started to notice the more distal the skrive finishes the better the...
    Thread by: mike weber, Jun 1, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. Simon Spooner
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    First ray cut-outs in orthoses

    Leading on from this thread: http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=30367 Who first described using a first ray cut out...
    Thread by: Simon Spooner, May 23, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. mike weber
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    Functional effect of a metatarsal pad

    hi all Most pateints in Sweden are fitted with a Metatarsal pad (padding to dorsiflex the 2nd- 4th metatarsal heads) on the their orthotics...
    Thread by: mike weber, Apr 27, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. drewshort
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    Kirby medial skive?

    I am studying for the abc exam and i am studying up on pttd. my problem is i cant find an exact definition of a kirby skive and how it would help...
    Thread by: drewshort, Apr 20, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. Kevin Kirby
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    Is There Such a Thing as SALRE Orthoses?

    Is There Such a Thing as a SALRE Orthosis? Robert, the tissue stress approach is one that I have employed in my clinical practice for many, many...
    Thread by: Kevin Kirby, Dec 9, 2008, 40 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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