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  1. Don ESWT
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    Research on MBT / Toning Shoes / Unstable Shoes

    Forget about MBT, they did not invent Rocker Bottoms sole shoes. A rocker bottom sole (RBS) was originally designed way back. Medical Grade...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. Don ESWT
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    If you are moving the hallux are you pushing/pulling or rotating/lever arm Is the foot on solid ground or the is the foot only supported by the...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Don ESWT
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    Ayurvedic medicine for plantar fasciitis

    Why would you want a treatment that includes heavy metals such as Lead, Mercury and Arsenic all three can lead to agonising deaths. I know...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Don ESWT
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    We are all trying to build the best Mousetrap with cheese, the only problem is that the mouse only wants the cheese Mousetrap = Orthotic Cheese =...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Don ESWT
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    Nail Bracing systems by B/S Spange

    Also what my father did, was to take a plaster impression of the digit prior to wiring and then again at each tension up. This will give you a...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  6. Don ESWT
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Maybe it is time to contact Dr Ian Fraser to start work on podiatry trails to eradicate wart for our patients Don Scott Grafton
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. Don ESWT
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    Medihoney.

    Would it not be advisable to do vascular screening on patient first. Clear any blockages first to allow improvement in blood flow. Make sure...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. Don ESWT
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    Nail Bracing systems by B/S Spange

    My father taught nail bracing in the 70's, but he always maintained that you must fix the problem at the matrix (Footwear pressure or nail...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Don ESWT
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    Nail Bracing systems by B/S Spange

    Look up Ross Fraser Bracing from the 1970's - 80's. He set out this type of method A brochure for Careers in Health Science CHS 14 Chiropodist has...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Don ESWT
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    Hyperbaric oxygen and diabetic foot ulcers

    Royal Prince Alfred at Randwick in Sydney, has probably the best Hyperbaric Chamber in Australia. It is run by Associate Professor Michael...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  11. Don ESWT
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    Shoefitr: 3D foot measure

    There is and old saying when you buy something that you have not seen "Buying a pig in a poke" and "You got what you paid for"
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Break Room
  12. Don ESWT
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    Shoefitr: 3D foot measure

    Very interesting, but shouldn't you be scanning the feet not imputing numbers from a shoe previously worn.
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Break Room
  13. Don ESWT
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    Custom made orthotics supplier in uK

    G'Day Craig, Here is another company to add to your list Hereen P/L Medical Grade Footwear, Orthotics, AFO's The company has also developed a 3D...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 6, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  14. Don ESWT
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    Book keeping

    With most accounting packages going to the CLOUD YUK shortly you will not be able to by a simple disc. Packages out there MYOB Reckon/Quicken -...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 6, 2015 in forum: Practice Management
  15. Don ESWT
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Pictures posted at 10:29 3rd April are interesting, should we not be concerned with the reduction in vascular supply as it clearly shows in the...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Don ESWT
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    Patent granted - 3D printed orthoses using multi-material/multi-density

    It is a pity the bloke that invented orthotics some 2,000 year ago didn't put a patent out I think the first patent may have been taken out...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 3, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Don ESWT
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    Updates from the Podiatry Board of Australia

    When will NSW Podiatrist be treated the same as other Pod's in Australia. NSW has a minimum 1,000 practicing members * $430 that $430,000 paid in...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 3, 2015 in forum: Australia
  18. Don ESWT
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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

    And so, it appears that you lot still cannot come to a definite conclusion on ESWT. I know it works for some and not for other patients. My...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Apr 3, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  19. Don ESWT
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    Toad Brace

    Do any of my fellow Pods had any feedback on Toad Anti gravity Brace?? It appears to be an excellent device for CMT or diabetic ulcer offloading....
    Thread by: Don ESWT, Sep 28, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  20. Don ESWT
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    Name a hairy dog...

    Simon, "Trouble" "Runner" could be another choice. Our Labradoodle Percy is 9 months old and loves to run on the acre block. Our Spoodle "Vala"...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Oct 22, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  21. Don ESWT
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    Duct tape does not work for Warts or VP's

    Re: Duct tape does not work for VP's Duct tape, good for holding the universe together someone once said. Don Scott
    Post by: Don ESWT, Oct 22, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. Don ESWT
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    Verapamil Hydrochloride

    To all, Very interesting using a Calcium blocker, but be warned it looks like this medication has a specific purpose. This the description copied...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Oct 22, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Don ESWT
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    Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    I know ESWT but why 11 ?? To helps with re-vascularisation to an ulcer border - help reduce the size of the wound. I assume strong antibiotics...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  24. Don ESWT
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    Laser treatment for nail fungus

    To All, How do you treat a control group? The lights go on but nothing happens (All the "Bells and Whistles" but no "Bang for their Buck")! It is...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. Don ESWT
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    VIVA! Cadel Evans

    He had very impressive stage records. His worse stages were 11 and 21 when he came in 50th and 56th. At no time was he was he lower than 4th place...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  26. Don ESWT
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    The latest on gout

    As a sufferer of the gout I was given a new anti inflammatory Arcoxia - (etoricoxib) 1* 120mg tablet. I like this drug Don
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  27. Don ESWT
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    Mosaic plantar verrucae treatments?

    It was not an experiment and the female patient came to me fuming/spitting chip if you get my meaning. The G.P. was a stupid drongo!!!!!!! He...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  28. Don ESWT
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    Mosaic plantar verrucae treatments?

    To all, Several years ago a G.P. took a syringe filled with L.A and injected into the centre of a V/P on the P/S PCA, and then proceeded to inject...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  29. Don ESWT
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    VP treatment in private practice

    To all, After 20 years of using 66% sal and Mono:- the one off application and removal after 5 days results in a intact wart sometime 10-15mm...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  30. Don ESWT
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    Mosaic plantar verrucae treatments?

    Gaynor, What are the guideline that Craig recommends? Don
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  31. Don ESWT
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    Contra-indication for functional orthotics?

    To All, Just have a 9 year old and her 45 year old father EDS. The 9 year old has the worst cast of HAV I have seen and the youngest. I am...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Don ESWT
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    Mosaic plantar verrucae treatments?

    Kevin, Thank you for the reply. With the 20% first time non response, have you had success in in re-needling or is it not recommended? I have...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  33. Don ESWT
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    Mosaic plantar verrucae treatments?

    Would it be possible to put a couple of close up photo's on this thread. The reason is to see if there is any separation in the cluster or if the...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  34. Don ESWT
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    Shockwave therapy vs physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis

    Dr Jasmine, There is no electrical shock (voltage) involved, it is not a T.E.N.S. machine. The Shock is more of a pneumatic sensation or...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Dec 17, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Don ESWT
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    MBT's - good or bad?

    G'Day all,:deadhorse: Rocker bottom soles have been around long before MBT. Most orthopaedic footwear makers were making them at Blues Point Road...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Nov 6, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. Don ESWT
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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

    Paul, I cannot wait that long, I need my knives now!!:butcher: But wait there I found one in my back. Those scientists in Germany are doing...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  37. Don ESWT
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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

    Ken, Welcome to Podiatry Arena. Your 87% rate bodes well for you activities/aims. It is interesting also that you mention cardiovascular healing....
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jan 24, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. Don ESWT
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    Laser treatment for nail fungus

    Happy New Year All, Are there any pictures of these lasers and do they have the capability to vary the wattage. I have a Sharp Plan Laser CO 2...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  39. Don ESWT
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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

    Ed, Long time no hear? How are things? Don Scott
    Post by: Don ESWT, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  40. Don ESWT
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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

    Charlotte, I am interested in the calculation that are used by the manufacturer of your machine. The Dornier EPOS Ultra uses milli joules per...
    Post by: Don ESWT, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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