Orthotic therapy blog http://www.prolaborthotics.com/Blog/tabid/90/BlogId/19/Default.aspx en-US vavila@prolab-usa.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:38:59 GMT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:38:59 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.4.0.39853 Last week’s <a href="http://www.prolaborthotics.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=108&tabid=90">E-Journal Club </a>reviewed a study demonstrating that symptomatic hallux limitus (less than 10° of dorsiflexion but greater than 0°) responds positively to conservative care. In fact, functional orthoses alone successfully treated 47% of all the patients in the study (with minimum one year follow-up). In this era of <a href="http://www.prolaborthotics.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=74&tabid=90">evidence-based medicine</a>, this study provides direction and documentation for your orthotic therapy treatment before considering surgical care with these patients. Our <a href="http://www.prolaborthotics.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=76&tabid=90">Pathology Specific Orthoses </a>for <a href="http://www.prolaborthotics.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=141&tabid=90">hallux limitus </a>incorporate evidence from many studies to provide a simple starting point for your orthotic treatment. ProLab clients can contact one of our Medical Consultants to discuss prescription modifications for a patient's specific needs.<br /> <br /> If you would like to remark on any E-Journal articles, you can post your comments on our blog. http://www.prolaborthotics.com/Blog/tabid/90/EntryID/44/Default.aspx http://www.prolaborthotics.com/Default.aspx?tabid=90&EntryID=44 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:20:00 GMT http://www.prolaborthotics.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=44