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  1. N.Smith
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    Which podiatry articles / papers / books etc have had the biggest impact on your professional career

    Anything on tissue stress. It's not always about, what it looks like but more to do with, if the tissues can handle the forces being placed on...
    Post by: N.Smith, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: Teaching and Learning
  2. N.Smith
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    Orthotics top cover wearing out rapid

    Have a look at how it's worn out at the heel. If it looks like slightly torn and frayed on the heel...she's using a shoe horn and that's the...
    Post by: N.Smith, Jun 16, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. N.Smith
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    True Forefoot Varus deformity

    Does anyone know of any data / studies relating to the amount of "true" F/F varus in the population? I've got a bunch of Pedorthists in the US...
    Thread by: N.Smith, Oct 28, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Philip Vasyli found stabbed in his home

    I can't believe it. Phil was the first person I worked for over 30 years ago when he was just starting out with Australian Orthotic Laboratories....
    Post by: N.Smith, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. N.Smith
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    do foot orthoses come with a body weight limit

    Weight is definitely an issue but I've seen plenty of people weighing less than 60kg's and can't lift their arch when they WB. I believe it's...
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    "Flat Foot" or "foot that flattens"

    I'd have to say, that the nearly every person that comes to me saying they have "flat feet", actually have an arch. In many cases they would be...
    Thread by: N.Smith, Sep 15, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. N.Smith
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    Postural stability and foot orthoses

    If poor foot posture and bad mechanics are causing the postural problem, having a Kinematic effect on foot posture will effect the stability of...
    Post by: N.Smith, May 12, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. N.Smith
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    Need help for Gait analysis progam!!!

    I use a Zebris System from Germany. It's a good tool to see the force applied when the patient walks and runs and I've had it set up so I can see...
    Post by: N.Smith, May 12, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. N.Smith
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    Top-cover materials

    Simon, Don't use it myself, but customers of mine ask for PS Vlies. If you're not familar with it, it's like a strong, cotton woven felt. Never...
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. N.Smith
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    Feet First charity & Podiatry Arena

    Good cause! Joined up and donating:drinks Neil
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. N.Smith
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    MASS type orthotic vs MOSI type orthotic

    No probs. Keep me in the loop for anything simular in future. Cheers :drinks Neil
    Post by: N.Smith, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. N.Smith
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    MASS type orthotic vs MOSI type orthotic

    Any chance in being part of the study Craig or is it too late? Neil
    Post by: N.Smith, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. N.Smith
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    Does a valgus rearfoot post cancel out a varus heel skive?

    I'd imagine it wouldn't feel very comfortable (depending on the amount of skive used) and would put too much pressure on the medial heel. Probably...
    Post by: N.Smith, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. N.Smith
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    Recommendations of NSW orthotic labs

    Hi Lisa, I'd be pleased to go through all the things you require in a lab. I've been in the industry for the past 29 years and worked with...
    Post by: N.Smith, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. N.Smith
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    Live Updates from the Biomechanics Summer School

    My brain officially hurts now! What an honour it was to finally meet the "masters" and look at their different views merge into one (I think?). I...
    Post by: N.Smith, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. N.Smith
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    Biomechanics Summer School 2011, Who's Going?

    “ You asked me once, what was in Room 101. I told you that you knew the answer already. Everyone knows it. The thing that is in Room 101 is the...
    Post by: N.Smith, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: Conferences
  17. N.Smith
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    Biomechanics Summer School 2011, Who's Going?

    If all goes to plan, will be there at 10AM on the Thursday! Don't know room number yet.
    Post by: N.Smith, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Conferences
  18. N.Smith
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    Biomechanics Summer School 2011, Who's Going?

    Looking forward to it, should be a great conference! Craig, I'm at Hilton on Thursday. Not much of a gym guy so feel free to use my room...
    Post by: N.Smith, Jun 15, 2011 in forum: Conferences
  19. N.Smith
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    What lies beneath? Foot orthotic stability in shoes

    Are you saying, that if an orthosis applies the right amount of force to the foot, putting it into its TOP (Tip Over Point), the foot will be in...
    Post by: N.Smith, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Why are high arched orthoses stiffer than low arched orthoses?

    Just puttin' it out there! But could the material strength and thickness, at any point along the orthosis, be determined by the supination...
    Post by: N.Smith, Mar 21, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. N.Smith
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    orthotics how do they work ? - Kinematic v´s kinetic debate

    True! But, in a perfect world, wouldn't that mean that the forces applied to the foot, weren't in the right spot, rather than a "realignment of...
    Post by: N.Smith, Feb 13, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. N.Smith
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    orthotics how do they work ? - Kinematic v´s kinetic debate

    If by "work" you mean the patients symptoms get better, then that happens by reducing the load in the tisues. That can only happen via kinetic...
    Post by: N.Smith, Feb 12, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. N.Smith
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    Foot orthotic calibration - the science

    Just a question: I thought it was about resistance (Supination or Pronation) and not weight which determined material thickness or rigidity. I've...
    Post by: N.Smith, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. N.Smith
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    The perfect position to "cast" the foot in

    I know exacly what your talking about! I sent a private message also. Cheers Neil
    Post by: N.Smith, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. N.Smith
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    MASS - Questions un-answered

    Totally doable. I see no reason why it can't. A pressure mat on top of the foot foams as your correcting the feet...done!
    Post by: N.Smith, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    MASS - Questions un-answered

    Thanks, but why not? The variation is only how much pronation/supination resistance and how far med/lat the axis is, which will determine force...
    Post by: N.Smith, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    MASS - Questions un-answered

    What we are looking at is supination resistance. Here is a serious offer for you Ed. What if you set aside a corner of your plastics lab, workshop...
    Post by: N.Smith, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. N.Smith
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    Podiatric biomechanics in Portugal

    No, not sure, but "I've" never heard it. It very well could be, in the eyes of some. Point taken.
    Post by: N.Smith, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Podiatric biomechanics in Portugal

    Anyone who's ever seen it work has never called it an "abomination". Just thought some of you might like to see all the workings and what it does....
    Post by: N.Smith, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. N.Smith
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    Podiatric biomechanics in Portugal

    I understand how other WB systems work and they all differ in the same way and are not the same. The paient is either asked to move their foot...
    Post by: N.Smith, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. N.Smith
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    Podiatric biomechanics in Portugal

    Sorry Craig, didn't think you did. Was more, asking the question. Do you think it would be better (Amfit System) if it could manipulate or apply...
    Post by: N.Smith, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. N.Smith
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    Podiatric biomechanics in Portugal

    Pretty sure Amfit System can't apply forces to the foot to hold in the position you want. Does it? Neil
    Post by: N.Smith, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. N.Smith
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    How do you decide on how much 'arch fill' to prescribe

    No problem but before I get burned for "having a different method" I'd like to explain what the "Vertical Foot Alignment System" isn't and can't...
    Post by: N.Smith, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. N.Smith
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    Foot Orthotic Mirroring

    I'd have to say, as a rule, it's probably the done thing with all labs. Whether it's an unwritten law or habit. I'd guess that not many poeple...
    Post by: N.Smith, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. N.Smith
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    How do you decide on how much 'arch fill' to prescribe

    Sure. It would also depend on what the patient wanted the orthotics for and if they were running, walking, standing in them, (to determine high or...
    Post by: N.Smith, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. N.Smith
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    How do you decide on how much 'arch fill' to prescribe

    Quote: Originally Posted by Craig Payne View Post This ones been bugging me for a while ... How do you decide how much plaster to prescribe...
    Post by: N.Smith, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. N.Smith
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    The Method of Casting is Not Important?

    A little google search of pfa booth 601 and we find The Foot Alignment Clinic and this system Ill have to have a look at the site. It not...
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. N.Smith
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    The Method of Casting is Not Important?

    I understand what you're saying but the fatty tissue explination your using and the inconsistancies in the shape it produces, is the exact reason...
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. N.Smith
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    The Method of Casting is Not Important?

    Because the foot is moving, so while it may adopt that position at a single instant in time, it will not be fixed in that position throughout...
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. N.Smith
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    The Method of Casting is Not Important?

    In other words, one can shape the insole exactly to the foot, but one cannot expect the insole to shape the foot the same way. Why not. If the...
    Post by: N.Smith, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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