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Never Say Never: When Designing Orthoses To Pronate The Foot Is A Good Thing

03/25/2019

By Kevin A. Kirby, DPM

Back in my podiatry student days, we learned that the purposes of custom foot orthoses were to “make the foot function in the subtalar joint (STJ) neutral position” and “prevent compensation for foot deformities.” We also learned that the...

Back in my podiatry student...

03/25/2019

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Understanding The Impact Of Disruptive Innovation In The Custom Foot Orthoses Market

02/04/2019

By John Sessions, DPM, PhD

This author takes a closer look at emerging trends with the manufacturing and marketing of custom foot orthoses, how podiatrists can reposition themselves in the orthotic marketplace, and how that can benefit their practices.

This author takes a closer look...

02/04/2019

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Raising Awareness Of The Challenges With Foot Orthosis Research

07/24/2018

Kevin A. Kirby, DPM

In this era of evidence-based medicine, the number of published papers on foot orthoses has been increasing every year so podiatrists now have a body of high-quality studies that clearly show foot orthoses are effective at producing positive...

In this era of evidence-based...

07/24/2018

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Orthotics Q&A

Orthoses For Heel Pain: Essential Considerations For Optimal Results

07/23/2018

Guest Clinical Editor: Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS

Guest Clinical Editor: Doug Richie Jr...

These expert panelists discuss their orthotic decision making process for patients with heel pain, touching on when to use custom devices and when prefabricated orthotics are sufficient. Q: There appears to be lack of agreement among peers...

These expert panelists discuss...

07/23/2018

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Can Foot Orthoses Have An Impact For Knee Osteoarthritis?

09/24/2015

Kevin A. Kirby, DPM

Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...

Given the common nature of knee...

09/24/2015

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Orthotics Q&A

Ensuring Patients Get A Perfect Orthotic Fit

09/23/2015

Stanley Beekman, DPM, Karen Langone, DPM, and Adam Spector, DPM

Stanley Beekman, DPM, Karen Langone, ...

These expert panelists discuss checking the construction of orthoses and their fit in shoes to ensure optimal use of orthoses. They also offer pearls on what to look for if there is not a good fit with orthoses. Q: What biomechanical...

These expert panelists discuss...

09/23/2015

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Keys To Assessing Orthotic Function

08/18/2015

Paul Scherer, DPM

Sharing insights from his clinical experience as well as relevant studies, this author discusses pertinent principles in evaluating orthoses, ranging from the longitudinal arch contour and hallux dorsiflexion to heel cup fit and midtarsal...

Sharing insights from his...

08/18/2015

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Expert Insights On The Use Of Orthotics For Equinus And Flatfoot

05/20/2015

Panelists: Joseph D'Amico, DPM, Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, Russell Volpe, DPM

Panelists: Joseph D'Amico, DPM, Patri...

These knowledgeable panelists discuss the use of orthoses in the management of equinus, asymptomatic pediatric flatfoot and peroneal spastic flatfoot secondary to tarsal coalition. Q: What are your most effective orthotic treatments and...

These knowledgeable panelists...

05/20/2015

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Current Insights On Functional Foot Orthotics And Choosing A Lab

03/20/2015

Guest Clinical Editor: Dianne Mitchell, DPM

Guest Clinical Editor: Dianne Mitchel...

Our expert panelists discuss the role of functional foot orthotics in their practices, their approach to patients referred to them for custom orthoses, keys to selecting orthotic labs and whether healthcare changes will have an effect on the...

Our expert panelists discuss the...

03/20/2015

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Current Insights On Prescribing AFOs

11/21/2014

Panelists: Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, Russell Volpe, DPM

Panelists: Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFA...

Our expert panelists discuss the use of hinged and non-hinged ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), and offer pearls from their experience for ensuring shoe fit when patients begin wearing AFOs.   Q: What types of hinged AFOs do you most...

Our expert panelists discuss the...

11/21/2014

Podiatry Today