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Pedorthics
Written on 1 Jan, 2012 at 17:50 in Orthotics | viewed 48 views times | 0 Comments
Pedorthics is defined as use of footwear and other supportive devices to treat disorders of the foot and related problems. Pedorthists recieve training ins lower limb anatomy and biomechanics; the use of footwear and footwear modification; and the use of... (Continue reading)
Practitioner Differences in Foot Orthotics
Written on 5 Dec, 2011 at 23:41 in Orthotics | viewed 117 views times | 0 Comments
This is an interesting piece of research on foot orthotics. Effects of foot orthoses: How important is the practitioner? by TL Chevalier & N Chockalingam in Gait Posture. 2011 Nov 18. Here is the abstract: Foot orthoses (FO) are commonly... (Continue reading)
Foot orthotic mechanisms of action
Written on 12 Dec, 2009 at 3:55 in Orthotics, Sports Medicine | viewed 1,471 views times | 0 Comments
A meta-analysis and systematic review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows just how little clear research there is on how foot work (Foot Orthoses and Gait: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Literature Pertaining to Potential Mechanisms. Br J... (Continue reading)
Foot orthotics in achilles tendonitis
Written on 20 Aug, 2009 at 1:20 in Orthotics, Sports Medicine | viewed 2,909 views times | 0 Comments
The use of foot orthotics for Achilles tendonitis is the subject of an interesting blog post. It is suggested that foot orthotic work in Achilles tendonitis because they change the supination moment. It is suggested that a heel raise does... (Continue reading)