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Flexible Insoles to stabilize Rothbarts Foot or the Preclinical Clubfoot Deformity

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by Brian A. Rothbart, Dec 4, 2024.

  1. Brian A. Rothbart

    Brian A. Rothbart Well-Known Member


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    Rothbarts Foot - generic insoles can be bought online
    • Flexible base plate - 2mm thickness
    • Medial Wedge only underneath the hallux/1st metatarsal - medial height 3.5 - 6mm
    • Low-rise arch support underneath the ILA
    Preclinical Clubfoot Deformity - you can modify the generic insoles by simply adding the rearfoot post
    • Flexible base plate - 2mm thickness
    • Medial Wedge underneath the hallux/1st metatarsal - medial height 6-9mm
    • Medium to high-rise arch support underneath the ILA
    • Medial Wedge underneath the heel bone, ending approximately mid-center of the calcaneus - medial height 3-5mm
     
  2. Brian A. Rothbart

    Brian A. Rothbart Well-Known Member

    RF vs PCF Insole.jpg

    Left Figure (right insole, plantar surface)
    • Example of a Proprioceptive Insole used to stabilize the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity (in the more severe PCFD, an high rise arch support is used)

    Right Figure (right insole, plantar surface)

    • Example of a Proprioceptive Insole used to stabilize Rothbarts Foot (in less severe RFS, the low rise arch support is not used)
     
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