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Do Orthotics for Foot Injuries Really Work?

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by BEN-HUR, Jun 1, 2016.

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  1. BEN-HUR

    BEN-HUR Well-Known Member


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    Came across this article in Medscape (you may need to login to view it)...


    Do Orthotics for Foot Injuries Really Work? (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/863746)...

    [Putting aside the question & the numerous studies that show orthoses really do work]

    Is there a "countertrend"??? "... the argument advanced by kinesiologists that movement training and physical therapy provide better solutions to the problems for which for foot orthotics are prescribed." Oh, hang on... "argument advanced by kinesiologists"... it's just "kinesiologists"; I've heard their superficial, bias & ignorant crap before. Yes, Podiatrists also advise on gait changes (retraining) & issue exercise regimes (i.e. strengthening, stretches, plyometrics etc...)... & prescribe orthoses for various reasons i.e. structural/osseous issues - of which the kinesiologist's magic wand can't address! [That said, I do wish more of my patients actually do the exercises I prescribe... hence it a compliance/discipline issue... a human issue... of which all therapists from various fields have to deal with]


    Page 2 of the article has some unsubstantiated (regurgitated) nonsense from a "Heather Vincent, PhD" which isn't worth quoting due to the potential for headaches :bang: i.e. such canard as "the foot gets weaker and weaker over time" with orthotic use... & there were other ignorant opinions noted.
    [Does anybody else struggle with the seemingly fine line of deciding whether to respond to such frustratingly ignorant views... & for the sake of one's precious time that could be spent doing more worthy activities? Oh, the joys of the internet era :craig:]
     
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