Achieving optimum outcomes with orthotic therapy is dependent on a number of factors. These include proper prescription writing, correct casting technique, and high quality cast work in production methods by
It is common to have full length covers on ski orthotics. Traditionally, a fairly rigid cover will cover the orthosis and extend all the way to the toes. When using
The first metatarsal cutout or first ray cutout is a common modification used in orthotics to allow the first ray to plantarflex in order to treat functional hallux limitus. I
I had a patient come in today for dispensing of new orthotic devices. He had worn orthoses for years and was starting to get a return of his plantar fasciitis
I use a lot of prefabricated orthosis in my practice. They are usually my first line treatment for a majority of the mechanical conditions I treat including plantar fasciitis, hallux
The ProLab Cobra orthosis as it is standardly produced works very well in the majority of high heels. If, however, your patient has a small fashionable heel above 3 inches
One of the more common issues that patients might complain of when first wearing a new orthosis is that one or both orthoses may feel like they are “too far
One of the questions we get a lot is what brands of sandals have removable insoles to allow them to accept custom orthotic devices. First, if you are wanting to
A patient presented to the office with anterior ankle joint pain, impingement/synovitis. Most of her pain occurs when she wears flats and she says she loves her heels because her
Diabetic with a new pair (about 1-2 months old) of accommodative orthotics. He came in with a large sub 1st met head and hallux base callus wanting options. No accommodations