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  1. Rory McFadden
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    Orthotic covering materials proven to enhance proprioceptive feedback

    Marjorie Thank you for your contribution. I will get in touch. Phill Let me know if you have any success with the pimple surfaced covers....
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. Rory McFadden
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    Orthotic covering materials proven to enhance proprioceptive feedback

    Thanks Phill, I will add your idea to my "must try" list. I would really like to get my hands on a material similar to the pimpled surface found...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Rory McFadden
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    Orthotic covering materials proven to enhance proprioceptive feedback

    Re: Valgus forefoot wedging to increase gait stability Kevin I had similar thoughts regarding the application of a forefoot valgus some time...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Rory McFadden
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    Orthotic covering materials proven to enhance proprioceptive feedback

    Simon Thanks for the reference re: tone reducing insoles. Any thoughts on the more flaccid foot?. Some of my patients present with...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Rory McFadden
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    Orthotic covering materials proven to enhance proprioceptive feedback

    Dear Colleagues I am hoping some one can provide me with some advice regarding materials with proven proprioceptive enhancing qualities. My...
    Thread by: Rory McFadden, Mar 20, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Rory McFadden
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    Hurdling injury results in loss of muscle power????

    Kevin Though obviously not a pyschologist myself, i have chatted a length to this young lady regarding the fact that she can no longer compete at...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Rory McFadden
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    Hurdling injury results in loss of muscle power????

    Kevin Calf muscle girth measured: identical values Single leg raises: Unable to achieve more than 1cm raise on affected side. Patient has...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Rory McFadden
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    Hurdling injury results in loss of muscle power????

    Kevin Thanks for your advice regarding specific clinical tests. I will post my findings once i had reviewed this patient. As stated earlier my...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Rory McFadden
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    Hurdling injury results in loss of muscle power????

    Dear Colleagues I am looking for some help/guidance/enlightenment regarding a most interesting case. Young female, 22 years of age presents...
    Thread by: Rory McFadden, Jan 27, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Rory McFadden
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Kevin ,Craig,Simon and other contributors Many thanks for responding to my initial thread. Your responses as ever are not only very informative...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Rory McFadden
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Kevin Thank you for this valuable insight. It answers a lot of my queries regarding this subject. I always factor in the weight of runner, but...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Oct 14, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Rory McFadden
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Aidan I bow to your superior knowledge regarding footwear. The reason I recommend Brooks is based purely on personal experience. I would point...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Rory McFadden
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Mark, as i said at the start of this thread I am not trying to champion orthoses over shoes. In fact one of my pet hates is the belief that...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Rory McFadden
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Ian I had a rather intense ( the sort you dont argue with )young female runner one day, whom I advised to replace her current trainers. She went...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Craig one of the points I was getting at , is the fact that "shoeshop guys" are giving advice about not wearing orthoses with motion control...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Rory McFadden
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    Functional orthoses and Motion control shoes

    Dear Colleagues I frequently read, and also I am informed by my local "Running shoe" shop, that one can not wear orthoses with "motion control"or...
    Thread by: Rory McFadden, Oct 13, 2008, 30 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Rory McFadden
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Craig I dont think this discussion has dragged off my original thread.It has indeed become a very thought provoking discussion.What I am now...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Rory McFadden
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Kevin Nice succinct explanation.Thanks Craig I like the "chicken and egg" scenario you are "hatching" regarding equinus Cheers Rory
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Rory McFadden
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Kevin Are you suggesting that there may be a direct link between the orientation of the STJ axis and the flexibilty of the midtarsal/midfoot...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Rory McFadden
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Hi Nick / Gavin This young guy has hit all his developmental milestones within "normal" time scales and there are no reported problems with...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Mar 26, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Rory McFadden
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Firstly, thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply.I appreciate your input.I agree whole heartedly with the "if it ain't broke dont fix...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Mar 26, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Rory McFadden
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Dear colleagues I recently assessed a healthy 10 year old boy who was referred with "flat feet"by a physio.The patient and his parents had...
    Thread by: Rory McFadden, Mar 23, 2007, 39 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Rory McFadden
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    Video equipment for gait analysis

    Jonathan I appreciate your prompt response.The RFU are currently looking for a man to improve their efficiency, may be you should apply? Good...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Nov 28, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Video equipment for gait analysis

    Hi Jonathan As an Irishman I have no real interest in the "Ashes", the forthcoming six nations and Rugby World Cup are a different matter...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Nov 28, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Video equipment for gait analysis

    Jonathan/Kevin Many thanks for your very informative replies to my original query.I will now go armed with a print out of your responses to my...
    Post by: Rory McFadden, Nov 28, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Video equipment for gait analysis

    I have been promised a bit of local health Authority money to invest in developing our paediatric biomechanics service.I would like to invest in...
    Thread by: Rory McFadden, Nov 23, 2006, 18 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. Rory McFadden
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    Pediatric "running shoes" or "fashion accessories"?

    paediatric "running shoes" or "fashion accessories"? I have become increasingly exasperated over the years by the number of children who are...
    Thread by: Rory McFadden, Nov 9, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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