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  1. achilles
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    So, how do we study foot orthoses?

    Back again from the wilderness, have to agree that there can be no "sham" device as any foot insert will have produce an effect as will any other...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. achilles
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    More 'snake oil' as orthotics

    Dear Dr Kiper, Simple question! Do you have any evidence apart from anecdotal supporting the efficacy of your devices?? Regards
    Post by: achilles, Feb 6, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. achilles
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    Pediatric flatfeet correction with foot orthoses

    Thanks Kevin , like to dip my toe in occasionally !!
    Post by: achilles, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. achilles
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    Pediatric flatfeet correction with foot orthoses

    It's good to see that this old chestnut is still doing the rounds! I feel that the number of variables here create a minefield . Perhaps rather...
    Post by: achilles, Sep 13, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. achilles
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    Childrens insoles

    Drsha, Can I ask what your definition would be of an assymptomatic flatfoot would be? I understand your frustration in that there is little...
    Post by: achilles, May 8, 2013 in forum: Pediatrics
  6. achilles
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    Anatomical Origin of Forefoot Varus Malalignment

    Dear All, It has been quite some time since i have been here, having moved onto pastures new, but there is something quite comforting about...
    Post by: achilles, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. achilles
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    Semi Weight Bearing?

    Dear Ed, First may I say regardless of you're opinions, I have to admire your enthusiasm. ;) However, a less antagonistic approach may yield a...
    Post by: achilles, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. achilles
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    Podiatry work in Ireland

    MIchael, Out of interest, what is the current situation regarding a school of Podiatry in Ireland. The last I heard, was that the University of...
    Post by: achilles, Oct 26, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. achilles
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    All Podiatric Medicine should be removed from Chemist's shelves

    Actually you do!!
    Post by: achilles, Oct 26, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  10. achilles
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    Prefabricated vs custom made foot orthoses

    Because they're foot shaped?? ;)
    Post by: achilles, Oct 12, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. achilles
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    Foot orthotics and postural stability

    Kevin Kirby in another thread stated; Does this apply here???? ;) Tony
    Post by: achilles, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. achilles
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    Can Facial Pain be secondary to abnormal foot motion

    Brian, Do you know of the above study, and are the insoles yours?? regards Tony Achilles
    Post by: achilles, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. achilles
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    Foot orthotics and postural stability

    Stu, As I don't have access to the article, could you please elaborate on the above. Enjoying your contributions Excellent debate!
    Post by: achilles, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. achilles
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    Foot orthotics and postural stability

    Randomized clinical trial into the impact of rigid foot orthoses on balance parameters in excessively pronated feet. Rome K, Brown CL....
    Post by: achilles, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. achilles
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    Forensic podiatry

    Ian, I am interested in evaluating a suspect, you can assess the gait pattern, when subjects wear different clothing,long coats, run, carry a...
    Post by: achilles, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. achilles
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    Can Facial Pain be secondary to abnormal foot motion

    What is The World Dental and Podiatric Biomechanical Association???? Cannot find any reference to this body??!!
    Post by: achilles, Aug 13, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. achilles
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    Is foot pathology all in the foot?

    Craig, I agree with your comments, and would not suggest " throwing the baby out with the bath water!" However, when I read and digest the...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 30, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. achilles
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    Is foot pathology all in the foot?

    Dear All, I somewhat sadly have been reading many of the threads on the forum lately and what seems to become very apparent is that many of the...
    Thread by: achilles, Jul 29, 2006, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. achilles
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    First MPJ ROM and foot orthoses

    Congratulations to author,Jo Paton, She is one of ours!! Tony
    Post by: achilles, Jul 26, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. achilles
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    The New Foot Care Nurse... COMMENTS!

    I have to agree with Cameron in that the only way a 5 yr programme in the UK would exist is through graduate entry and an accelerated programme....
    Post by: achilles, Jul 26, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. achilles
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    Biomechanics and Physics

    Not quite sure as to whether Simon is warm and cuddly, Kevin??!! ;) I can empathise somewhat with Kate's point in that, and forgive me if I...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 25, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Biomechanics and Physics

    Kate, I am really intrigued by your thoughts. Do you feel that the application of physics to a living organism does not stand, as we are not...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 25, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. achilles
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    The New Foot Care Nurse... COMMENTS!

    Couldn't agree more, Mark.
    Post by: achilles, Jul 23, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. achilles
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    The New Foot Care Nurse... COMMENTS!

    It would seem to me that this is simply about allocation of resources. Does it require a degree educated podiatrist to adequately assess a...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 23, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. achilles
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    'Proprioceptive' insoles and diabetes

    Brian, Since you believe the same few views are repeated, I shall dip my toe in here!! I am always concerned when authors consistently quote...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 21, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  26. achilles
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    More 'snake oil' as orthotics

    http://www.parishandbell.co.uk/ Has anybody had dealings or know about the above? Obviously doing very well as advertise in National papers??
    Post by: achilles, Jul 18, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. achilles
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    The Framework for musculoskeletal conditions in the UK

    I take on board the lack of evidence available, however, as far as I was aware, the jury is still out regarding foot function and all associated...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 18, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  28. achilles
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    The Framework for musculoskeletal conditions in the UK

    Atlas, Where do you think that the effect of foot function stops in relation to the kinetic chain?? regards Tony Achilles
    Post by: achilles, Jul 16, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  29. achilles
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    The Framework for musculoskeletal conditions in the UK

    See: Gait style as an etiology to chronic postural pain. Part I. Functional hallux limitus.Dananberg HJ. A common, but locally asymptomatic and...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 15, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  30. achilles
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    Version vs Torsion

    Kevin, Simon and Mark. Thanks for your input, (not that old yet Kevin ;) ) The reason I ask is that the literature is confused in its...
    Post by: achilles, Jul 10, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. achilles
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    Version vs Torsion

    Dear All, I am currently putting together a lecture in regard to the development of gait.In regard to this, a consistent problem continues to...
    Thread by: achilles, Jul 8, 2006, 13 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    New goals for Podiatric Biomechanics

    Thank you Kevin, for your acknowledgement regarding the 'greek' input. :cool: Pythagoras and Socrates would be happy to see their ancestors...
    Post by: achilles, Jun 2, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. achilles
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    New goals for Podiatric Biomechanics

    Simon, Have to agree here :D I remember having a discussion with you in our long and distant past regarding this!! However, I distinctly...
    Post by: achilles, May 29, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. achilles
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    New goals for Podiatric Biomechanics

    Athletic footwear: unsafe due to perceptual illusions. Robbins SE, Gouw GJ. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1991 Feb;23(2):217-24 Athletic footwear...
    Post by: achilles, May 27, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. achilles
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    New goals for Podiatric Biomechanics

    Dear All, I have some sympathy with foot fan here, in that for many who entered the profession, the complexity of foot/gait function in relation...
    Post by: achilles, May 21, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. achilles
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    Effects of Force on Object With No Object Motion

    Kevin, I remember having this discussion with you at Summer school some time ago ( aside from the pig!! ;) ). I feel that many of us, and...
    Post by: achilles, May 16, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. achilles
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    New goals for Podiatric Biomechanics

    Dear All, This is a debate that will continue to run and run, in regard to being able to apply a cohesive biomechanical paradigm to large numbers...
    Post by: achilles, May 10, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. achilles
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    Rothbarts insoles

    Brian, Thank you for your reply. However, the study notes vibrative input. I feel to assume that your insoles create the same response as a...
    Post by: achilles, Apr 30, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. achilles
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    Rothbarts insoles

    Alex, Is there any evidence to support the 85% with talar supinatus? Still not quite sure about this issue of proprioceptive, not supportive,...
    Post by: achilles, Apr 30, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. achilles
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    Rothbarts insoles

    Prof. Rothbart, Could you please explain further what you term proprioceptive input, in relation to mechanical input, and how your insoles can be...
    Post by: achilles, Apr 30, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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