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  1. Franklin
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    Challenging the foundations of the clinical model of foot function

    Hi Everyone, Starting from post #661 onward, this excellent thread has taken a nosedive. Just a thought, but perhaps it might be more appropriate...
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Dr Thomas Sgarlato

    Just came across the news of the recent death of Dr. Thomas Eli Sgarlato (1937-2016). I am very, very sorry to hear of his passing. In the...
    Thread by: Franklin, Jul 7, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Franklin
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    More 'snake oil' as orthotics

    Post by: Franklin, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Franklin
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    Biomechanics Summer School, June 19-21, 2015,Manchester, UK

    Hi Kevin, Hope you are having a great conference down in my home city of Manchester, and I hope you and Pam have a wonderful vacation over...
    Post by: Franklin, Jun 20, 2015 in forum: Conferences
  5. Franklin
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Hear, hear! :drinks
    Post by: Franklin, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Franklin
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Sadly, it is true Matt. :deadhorse:
    Post by: Franklin, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Franklin
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    There are none so blind as those who do not wish to see. It would appear that drhunt1 is living within his own 'Matthewcentric' universe....
    Post by: Franklin, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Franklin
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    Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?

    Dear Dr Sciaroni, I have been reading the developments in this discussional thread with great interest. I have always enjoyed and profited from...
    Post by: Franklin, Apr 8, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Franklin
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    Robin Williams suicide caused by 'Rothbarts foot'

    I'm not sure whether this 'person' has been banned from this site or not, but as a consequence of this shameful and jaw-dropping outrage, he must...
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics

    Hi Kevin, Daryl, Eric, Simon et al, “Let there be but one opinion and you have an end to research and knowledge” (Ludwig Aschoff) At the...
    Post by: Franklin, Nov 12, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The “calcaneopedal unit” concept

    Hi Eric, Hope you and your family are keeping well. :drinks I can't remember the exact journal number nor the part, but I do know for a fact...
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Franklin
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    Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity-a major factor in cardiovascular disease

    Thanks for the reply Robert - I enjoyed that! :D :drinks :good: Sadly, I can't see it ever materialising - there's not a cat in hell's chance...
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity-a major factor in cardiovascular disease

    Interestingly enough, consigning such articles as quoted above to the waste paper bin along with similar articles and postings to this forum by...
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    The holy grail of effective verruca treatment

    Easy!!! You could check to see whether the patient has a 'Rothbart's Foot' and if, so, treat that with a 'Dudley Morton' insole! That might...
    Post by: Franklin, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Can Abnormal Pronation Change the Occlusion

    This is simply breath-taking! :dizzy: "He fitted her with the appropriate proprioceptive insoles and within several weeks she became pregnant....
    Post by: Franklin, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Anatomical Origin of Forefoot Varus Malalignment

    A good point, and very well made :good: - just a hair-splitting point though - when you say 'ontological', I think you mean 'ontogenetic'....
    Post by: Franklin, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    What is Neoteric Biomechanics!?

    Sometimes, pictures say it better.................thousand words and all that!!
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    What is Neoteric Biomechanics!?

    :bash: :rolleyes:
    Post by: Franklin, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Franklin
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    Midtarsal joint "locking"

    Hi, Does anybody have a hard or electronic copy of the following article? Elftman H., Manter J (1935) Chimpanzee and human feet in bipedal...
    Post by: Franklin, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Joint Axis Location and Rotational Equilibrium Theory

    :bash: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
    Post by: Franklin, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot orthoses in lower limb overuse conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis--critical appr

    :D :D Now, how do we get that into the emoticon or 'smilies' section on the right hand side of the 'Reply to Thread' box? ;) Thanks Ian. :drinks
    Post by: Franklin, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot orthoses in lower limb overuse conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis--critical appr

    :craig: Good Grief!!! Do we have any emoticons that have their eyes actually rolling out of their heads? One, or even a couple of them would...
    Post by: Franklin, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The wit and wisdom of ... Merton Root

    Hi Simon, If my memory serves me correctly, Mert had written either nine or ten chapters and had one more to write. The book as it stands...
    Post by: Franklin, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    The wit and wisdom of ... Merton Root

    A very interesting thread Robert!! I had the privilege of corresponding with Mert for a number of years via telephone, land mail and e-mail,...
    Post by: Franklin, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    Unknown biomechanical measuring device

    Actually Simon, I was having a senior moment regarding the year - it was actually 1961. :o My reputation as an oracle is now shattered. ;) The...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Unknown biomechanical measuring device

    Hi Simon, I also have an original Chirometer patented by Dr DiPiero. He wrote a short paper on it in the Journal of the American Podiatry...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Dr. Kirby Caught Typing Feet

    Great reply Robert!! Very well said. However, I have to admit that when I first saw the title of the thread, the names of two potential...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The Passing of Graham Curryer

    Indeed it was Melanie - the Spread Eagle on Walmgate and Speckled Hen.
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: Break Room
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    The Passing of Graham Curryer

    Like Bill, I have just read of this shocking and tragic news. I had the great pleasure to meet Graham a number of years ago in York where we...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: Break Room
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    Is SALRE a "Single Axis Theory"

    Great You Tube video Simon! I'm a huge fan of Jethro Tull. I actually have the studio album which that title track is on and the live album...
    Post by: Franklin, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Is SALRE a "Single Axis Theory"

    Thank you very much Simon. It is great to be here. :drinks Regards, Eric.
    Post by: Franklin, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Is SALRE a "Single Axis Theory"

    Hi Dr Glaser, I'd like to offer my two cent's worth and make some comments on what you have recently written in this thread. In the last couple...
    Post by: Franklin, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Your favourate 5 rock songs.

    Hi Michael, Thanks for your personal message on how to attach You Tube videos to posts. I've just tried twice to send a reply to you and each...
    Post by: Franklin, Feb 4, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    Your favourate 5 rock songs.

    P: Kiss of Fire by Phenomena Believe by Phenomena Both come up on You Tube as 'Glenn Hughes (Phenomena)'. Actually, he was merely the...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    Your favourate 5 rock songs.

    Thank you Michael. Much appreciated!!!!
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    Your favourate 5 rock songs.

    O: Return to Me by October Project Be My Hero by October Project Don't know how to post You Tube videos on to this site, but what a...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    Your favourate 5 rock songs.

    What an extremely difficult choice to make. O.K., here goes: 1. You Fool No One - Deep Purple [Live in Europe] 2. Mistreated - Deep Purple...
    Post by: Franklin, Jan 14, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    Ingrown toenail or overgrown toe skin?

    "Weightbearing caused the tissue to bulge over the side of the nail......." Are these tissue bulges not the phenomena which Henri L DuVries...
    Post by: Franklin, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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