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  1. Daniel Bagnall
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    Digital Orthotic Education

    Hello all, I recently attended a 2-day face-to-face workshop held by the team from Digital Orthotic Education (DigiOrth). I found the course to...
    Thread by: Daniel Bagnall, May 29, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Teaching and Learning
  2. Daniel Bagnall
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    Who should cast?

    Hi Eric, It is possible for orthoses to feel comfortable to wear but do not improve the patients symptoms. The opposite can also happen where a...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Dec 4, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    Does this scanner allow you to hold the foot while you take the scan? If someone has figured out a way to do that then it would be good to share.
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 23, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    The scanner does not derive STJ axis position. I plot the axis position myself and mark it on the foot. I am able to visualise this clinical...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    No. My preferred method is NWB capture, but each to their own. The structured light scanner is attached to a tripod so I can position the foot...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    Yes I do. I use two types of scanners. One is a portable structured light scanner for use in clinic and the other is a laser light scanner so I...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    Not quite. Most scanners will only output an STL file, such as yours, which is basically a geometric shape of the foot. There are other scanners...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    100%. The fact that these over-priced closed-loop systems are being sold, and not to mention, dumbing down the profession and orthotic industry...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    If you're looking for a possible digital solution check this company out: http://www.lasercamorthotics.com.au/ It's completely open-loop and you...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    I don't think certain Companies have caught on either promoting this sort of rubbish; or have they? My mind boggles when I see a scan like this...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    Would this work for a structured light scanner though? I could see how a laser light scanner scanner would work but not sure if a structured light...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 20, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    It can and should be any position you think is clinically appropriate. That doesn't necessarily mean you scan with the STJ in 'perceived' neutral....
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 20, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Craig, I would also highly recommend the Lasercam creation suite. I've been using Lasercam to model and manufacture custom orthoses in-house...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Aug 30, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Eric, Thank you for clearing this up. Essentially the method you are using to provide reference to your laboratory is similar to me. We are...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. Daniel Bagnall
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    iPad portable 3d foot scanner

    My guess would be that the ipad works the same way as a structured light scanner. Providing you can position the foot like Craig said you should...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Eric, I need to pick your brains further on this discussion. You still wouldn't be working from the position you cast or scanned the foot...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Eric, I was reading through this again and I'm not sure I understand you. Let's agree that you could scan the foot NWB in any position you...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 24, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Mark, Thanks for your response. I'm certainly not having a go at you either. I'm definitely not implying we should treat heel bisections or...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 20, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Mark, If a lab is balancing a cast/scan and is not requesting the podiatrist to draw heel bisections and/or provide frontal plane measurements...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 19, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi again Simon, When it comes to the specific shape you want to capture (which can be anything you like) in terms of deriving a forefoot angle...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Eric, Yes I think we do agree somewhat. I understand Root protocol and understand your rationale for using maximum eversion height test. I...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Simon, In your explanation I?m making the assumption you?re working with an STL file. Is that correct? Are you saying that your method above...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Simon, In your explanation I?m making the assumption you?re working with an STL file. Is that correct? Are you saying that your method above...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Mark, Is capturing the shape of a shoe innersole your standard methodology for fabricating a functional custom orthotic? Do you take into...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi again Eric, I thought I should clarify some of my answers. No not the cast. I?m referring to a NWB scan of a foot and how one ascertains a...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Eric, Thanks for your comments. Correct. I guess it does come down to how one views or defines functional. My interpretation might be...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  27. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Ian, Thanks for clarifying. I'm saying that scanners can be and are often used in a way which compromises the shape the clinician is trying...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 16, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Hi Ian, Just for clarification, irrespective of position, are you saying you're not concerned if a scanner isn't capturing the exact shape...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 15, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Daniel Bagnall
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    3D technology in the science of orthotics

    Agree. The problem I currently see with 3D scanners is the way they are being used. My main issue is to do with the methodology. Depending on...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jun 15, 2016 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Daniel Bagnall
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    AHPRA CPD audit

    I have just completed an audit and these are the requirements directly from the Podiatry Board: The training must be current. The CPR component...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Feb 26, 2016 in forum: Australia
  31. Daniel Bagnall
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    Startup clinic costs....?

    http://www.medfin.com.au/?gclid=CjwKEAiA3aW2BRCD_cOo5oCFuUMSJADiIMIL7SFs0PmVcidvVgvdifm2hyDYd6OJoDwj-lj1w15zVxoCoY3w_wcB
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Feb 21, 2016 in forum: Practice Management
  32. Daniel Bagnall
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    Pressure plate analysis

    Hi Raphael, I’ve never used this technology in any of my biomechanical assessments before. I would see it as more of an educational tool rather...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Daniel Bagnall
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    Off the Shelf orthotic for Pes Cavus

    Hi Jo Jo, As Eric suggested, I would suggest you try experimenting by adding forefoot valgus posting to an existing pre-fabricated orthotic...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Daniel Bagnall
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    2nd Year Salary

    Hi Zac, Go to Fairwork Australia and check the Health Professionals and Support Services Award for more information regrding pay rates. That is...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 30, 2012 in forum: Practice Management
  35. Daniel Bagnall
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    Podiatrist wanted Nelson Bay NSW

    A full-time position is available at Dynamic Stride Podiatry, Nelson Bay. We are seeking an enthusiastic Podiatrist to join our team. All facets...
    Thread by: Daniel Bagnall, Nov 29, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Employment in Australia
  36. Daniel Bagnall
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    New practice management software

    Hi there, When I first started out I was trying to figure out the same thing as you are now. I wished I had gone with Front Desk right from the...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Practice Management
  37. Daniel Bagnall
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    Lateral foot wedging for medial knee OA

    Eric and Kevin: Thanks again as always. I'm understanding this subject a lot more clearly now. Daniel
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. Daniel Bagnall
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    Lateral foot wedging for medial knee OA

    Hi Eric Thanks for your explanation, its helped clarify things a lot. I have a couple of questions below: Is the force from the body...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. Daniel Bagnall
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    Lateral foot wedging for medial knee OA

    Hi there Could someone please try and help me conceptualize how we get external adduction moments and internal abduction moments at the knee. I...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Aug 26, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. Daniel Bagnall
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    Cylie: Essentially, I’m not disagreeing with you on the fact that there is a probable neurological component in ITW, which would technically mean...
    Post by: Daniel Bagnall, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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