Biomechanics & Orthotic Therapy Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter by Dr. Kevin Kirby
This month, Dr. Kirby discusses the unique features of the foot’s longitudinal arch. Understanding the Longitudinal Arch Load-Sharing System of the Foot is key in treating patients, with the goal of maintaining stability and also allowing flexibility of the longitudinal arch under varying loads and weightbearing activities.
If you missed previous newsletters, read them below.
Newsletter Archive
- April 2026 – Longitudinal Arch Load-Sharing System of the Foot
- March 2026 – Troubleshooting Heel Cup Irritation in Foot Orthoses
- February 2026 – Troubleshooting Shoe Heel Slippage with Foot Orthoses
- January 2026 – Troubleshooting Anterior Edge Irritation in Foot Orthoses
- December 2025 – Troubleshooting Plantar Fascial Irritation in Foot Orthoses
- November 2025 – Troubleshooting Pronation Instability in Foot Orthoses
- October 2025 – Troubleshooting Supination Instability in Foot Orthoses
- September 2025 – Biomechanics of Flatfoot Deformity – Part 3
- August 2025 – Biomechanics of Flatfoot Deformity – Part 2
- July 2025 – Biomechanics of Flatfoot Deformity – Part 1