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  1. BAMBLE1976
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    Iliotibial band syndrome and foot orthoses

    Hi All Does anyone know of any papers that discuss the biomechanics of ITB syndrome and/or the use of foot orthoses to correct foot...
    Thread by: BAMBLE1976, May 9, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Placement of metatarsal domes

    Hi For use on simple insoles, I palpate the proximal border along the mets in question e.g. 2nd, 3rd and 4th and draw on the patients foot with...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, May 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Aircast walker or orthotic?

    If you have an orthotic dept nearby and are friendly with the orthotist then I am sure they will do some training with you. I use them mostly in...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Nov 18, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Tibialis Anterior Rupture

    Hi The walking boot would be insuffiecient if there is no dorsiflexion power present. He will need some form of AFO i.e. Drop foot splint or...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    Hi For ITW's, If they have a tight calf complex then you would serial cast them. You could then use a hinged or jointed afo to block...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 20, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    Hi it's been shown that persistant use of botox seems to increase the tolerance to it i.e. it seems to be less effective each time. The...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 19, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
  7. BAMBLE1976
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    What is his progressive deformity??? Barry
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    Hi forgot to add generally the orthotist will be working in an mdt setting with the childs physio. Barry
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    Hi An orthotists is trained on assessing, measuring and fitting orthoses for any part of the body using a full biomechanical assessment of the...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Paediatric Cerebral palsy orthoses

    Hi If this patient is presenting with a spastic equinus then they should be referred to an orthotist for assessment. The forefoot problem will...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Salesmen selling orthotics at the show?

    Hi I notice that they claim the insoles improve circulation by 15%. WTF???? I would like to see the evidence base for that! Barry
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, May 7, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Intoeing Toddler

    Hi I am in the north east of england and the referral has to go through the paediatrician onto the paed neurologist unfortunately!!! Slow...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Apr 30, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Childrens shoes with narrow heels

    Hi You could line the inner quarters with any number of materials. A referral to the local orthotist for ?footwear advice may be on the cards....
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Intoeing Toddler

    Hi The most important thing if you are worried there is neurological involvement is to refer to the paediatrician!!!! Regards Barry
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Mar 20, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Intoeing Toddler

    Hi It could just be femoral neck anteversion which is common in this age groups and slowly derotates as they get older. If you lie the child...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    What point do we go from Orthotics to Orthopaedic Boots?

    I have to say that I would be less worried about reducing the ankle joint range and more worried about what the hyperextending moment at the knee...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Narrow Shoes for UK patient !!!

    Hi The other option is you refer to the orthotist for footwear prescription as sometimes a foot that is too narrow to get suitable shop bought...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Muscle function during gait info

    Hi If i may ad my tuppence worth in, when looking at the magnitude of the 'propulsive' vector at toe off, it is so low that it must mearly...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot Orthotics + ankle/foot brace vs AFO

    Hi I am an orthotist working in the uk and have done quite a bit of work with later stage PTTD. As mentioned previously you have to...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Oct 3, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Podiatrists prescribing surgical/orthopaedic footwear

    I am indeed an orthotist. As I said sally I am stating that the level of training for podiatry in the uk is nowhere near that of countries like...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 28, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Podiatrists prescribing surgical/orthopaedic footwear

    Well robin I have to disagree. Unfortunately I think this forum does not give a true picture of the standard of biomechanics knowledge that...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Podiatrists prescribing surgical/orthopaedic footwear

    Again a case of stick to what you are good at! Why have a halfway house service where you can only do stock or semi bespoke and if you cannot get...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Orthotics definition

    Orthosis - an external device–eg, a cast, brace, or splint used to stabilize, reinforce or immobilize an extremity, ↓ sensory input to an...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, May 27, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Where have all the sesamods gone?

    well put!
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, May 12, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Where have all the sesamods gone?

    I didnt think you were only talking about the foot as you mentioned biceps brachii!
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, May 10, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Where have all the sesamods gone?

    The patella is also a sesamoid bone.
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, May 7, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Enlargement of medial malleoi

    I would advise in the meantime sending him to an Orthotist to Have footwear modified such as lowering of the medial quarter on footwear to...
    Post by: BAMBLE1976, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
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