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  1. Freeman
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    Does anyone have any opinions on hyprocure

    This may be old news to some however, Canadian Podiatrist is in deep water...
    Post by: Freeman, May 2, 2016 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Hyprocure suing Vilex

    I have patient/client who has had the Hyprocure implants done in the past year and has had very good outcomes. . What are others opinions...
    Post by: Freeman, Apr 28, 2016 in forum: USA
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    Doctors Who Express Empathy Get Highest Patient Ratings

    well said. I learned once (the hard way) that I could not honestly said to a person "I know what you are going through" because I really didn't....
    Post by: Freeman, Mar 21, 2016 in forum: Practice Management
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    Work shoes and plantar fasciitis

    I agree as well with Kevin. One may do well to modify work load or take time off. The amount of pain which brings people to a halt and causes...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Marfan Syndrome

    I have had several patients with Marfan's.I have known some for almost 30 years for many years, it is hard to see some of their declines, however,...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 17, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cadence of 180 steps/min to treat and reduce risk of running injury

    Kevin, I agree it is not simple. The factors you mentioned are significant. 180 steps a min are likely a"rounded off average", I would guess....
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cadence of 180 steps/min to treat and reduce risk of running injury

    1973 when I was doing a physiology of exercise lab at Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Land of Evangeline for those interested in...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 9, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Athete running video assistance requested

    Brendan, from the front, it would appear to me the left leg hyperextends and exteriorly roatates more than the right. Is that leg short?is the...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 23, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    POP casting vs Impression box casting

    I believe when it comes to impression taking, the practitioner needs to know what it is you are treating, the postures the segments of the feet...
    Post by: Freeman, May 21, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Forefoot Varus Predicts Subtalar Hyperpronation

    Kevin, let me ask a question I believe sure others might be are asking. Is it your theory that a forefoot varus, as compared to a soft...
    Post by: Freeman, Jan 6, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthoses prescription variables

    Having read through some of these threads recently, I would think this is in constant need for resurrecting ...perhaps PFOLA could consider a...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Kinesio Taping for Bunions

    Thanks so much for passing that along. Freeman
    Post by: Freeman, May 25, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Freeman
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    Plaster casting vs 3D Laser scan

    Thanks folks, for all your kind responses and help. Sincerely Freeman Churchill
    Post by: Freeman, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Plaster casting vs 3D Laser scan

    Greetings from Nova Scotia. I am interested to know how many in the arena use neutral suspension plaster slipper cast and how many use 3D...
    Thread by: Freeman, Nov 16, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    History of the Blake Inverted Orthosis

    Thanks to you all for this very educational and historic summary of a major development in foot orthoses. Freeman Churchill, Certified...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cuboid Dimensions

    I don't think that in and of itself the cuboid syndrome causes instability except that those who might have it may experience weight bearing...
    Post by: Freeman, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Contra-indication for functional orthotics?

    When the gastroc (which originates above the knee, and inserts on the posterior calcaneous) shortens when the patient is standing, the only way...
    Post by: Freeman, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Carbon fibre as a foot orthotic material

    I have used both very successfully. Polypro is a safer first pair as you can more easily reduce its thickness with grinding or polishing etc....
    Post by: Freeman, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The Passing of Graham Curryer

    To all, I just read, with sadness of Graham's passing. As a Canadian Pedorthist, we owe a great deal to Graham for his work in showing the...
    Post by: Freeman, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: Break Room
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    Does running form matter?

    I would not use the word stupid because it has negative suggestions about them personally. Calling any of the people I see stupid is actually...
    Post by: Freeman, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Does running form matter?

    World class elite runners will get hurt simply becasue of the volume and intensity...even with good form, becausee they are pushing themselves to...
    Post by: Freeman, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    "The Orthotic Professions"

    The C. Ped ( C ) designation in Canada is a post university designation. You must have BSc from a health science program. After which you may...
    Post by: Freeman, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    non union of 5th met fracture

    However, ....having ostoepenia and being responsible for a small child which she should be at the very least casts/immobilized so she neither...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    non union of 5th met fracture

    How much pain is there? My daughter (18) broke hers (5th met shaft) playing soccer 2 years ago and after 6 weeks, radiographically, there was...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I have done a wee bit of barefoot running over the 35 years I have been a runner. I do like it but it is darn hard to find a place where one can...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    How do you do lateral wedging for medial knee osteoarthritis

    PS I did not mention I use EVA with density used based on patient's weight, heavier = firmer
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    How do you do lateral wedging for medial knee osteoarthritis

    I will very often take the patient's insole from their shoe and run a 5mm wedge from heel to sulcus. I either glue it down or use electric tape...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Help for patient with MTSS

    Re the comment " It is not often that a correctly made foot orthosis doesn't help at all for MTSS, unless it is a stress fracture of the tibia"...
    Post by: Freeman, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Why did the chicken cross the road?

    this is not a chicken, its tastier than a chicken, and it did not make it across the road. You might be a redneck if your best meal of the...
    Post by: Freeman, May 24, 2009 in forum: Break Room
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    UK Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camps

    Is there a boot camp this July/ August in England? 2009 Freeman Churchill. Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada (Colonies across the Pond)
    Post by: Freeman, May 9, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Dupuytren's contracture in the foot

    I have seen many people over the past 25 years with plantar fibromas. Interestingly, quite a few have concurrently had Dupuytron's. I...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Cast Corrections - Rearfoot

    Before doing rearfoot casts mods, I take a set of cailpers and measure weightbearing heel width to determine the exact amount of expansion per...
    Post by: Freeman, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    What type of trainer?

    Dear Footsoldier, That is a very tough question which has been answered in many ways. I take neutral with a grain of certain salt because the...
    Post by: Freeman, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    High tibial stress fracture in runner

    Friends, I am treating a 32 year old female ER physician (5'4", 105lbs) who runs and swims, who a year ago ran a marathon starting with...
    Thread by: Freeman, Mar 29, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Why did the chicken cross the road?

    duh? you are dealing with a chicken. You know much about chickens?
    Post by: Freeman, Mar 28, 2008 in forum: Break Room
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    Why did the chicken cross the road?

    The chicken crossed the road in pursuit of its Center of Gravity
    Post by: Freeman, Mar 28, 2008 in forum: Break Room
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    Treadmill walking/running

    re:older patients on treadmill: like a deer on ice
    Post by: Freeman, Mar 3, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. Freeman
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    Podiatry Arena conference tour?

    cyber conference...such a thought...red wine and my monitor
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 29, 2008 in forum: Conferences
  39. Freeman
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    Treadmill walking/running

    I would say that the learning curve for treadmills for some is very steep and trying to run on them can be terrifying for some. Walking may not...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 29, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Help with orthosis prescription please.

    If they have an equinus, which many pes plano have, 5mm heel raise. I generally use polypro with a poron accommodation in the sweet spot...
    Post by: Freeman, Feb 29, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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