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Global foot orthotic industry worth $4.7 billion?

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Dec 17, 2013.

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    I can not track down the source for this, but it was merely stated at the start of this article in the Guardian.
     
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  3. Dr. Steven King

    Dr. Steven King Well-Known Member

    Aloha,

    Only $4.7 billion for the orthotic business sector whereas global footwear is well over $200 billion. There is much more room for great orthotics in this sector.

    The debate continues on the efficacy of orthotic treatment.

    All attributes of our future orthotics must be taken into consideration when evaluating them.

    Including the safety profiles of the the material properties such as puncture resistance and flame resistance. Energy return and stability profiles should also be considered.

    The prosthetic community is fine tuning their clients with advanced composite and mechanical systems. Shortly we will start doing the same with our in shoe orthotic systems.

    Insurance companies could claim that a puncture resistant orthotic is necessary for the future safety of an injured worker in their care.

    Mahalo,
    Steve

    ASTM F13 and E54 member
     
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