Orthotics for Fifth Metatarsal Head Callus?
A ProLab client asked what type of orthotic should be used for fifth metatarsal head calluses. There are number of pages on this website that deal with the most effective
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Prescribing Orthotic Devices for Patients who Require Steel-Toed Shoes
It is sometimes difficult to fit orthosis for patients who are required to wear steel-toed shoes at work. The reason for this is simply that the number of available steel-toed
Rigid Flat Foot Functional Foot Orthotics Rx
A rigid flat foot was just molded here in the office. Historically this patient was in a pair of insufficent devices which he continued to have pain with. The goal
Using the PTFE Patch to Treat Retrocalcaneal Exostosis Pain
I had a patient in my office with a complaint of posterior heel pain, right, when wearing several different pairs of his dress shoes. He had a fairly large retrocalcaneal
What Are the Most Important Orthotic Modifications For Treating Medial Hallux Pinch Callus?
I recently gave a Webinar on the topic of medial hallux pinch callus. In this Webinar, we went into considerable detail on the best orthotic prescription to treat and prevent
Does Medicare Cover Foot Orthotics?
I had a client call this morning asking about Medicare coverage for foot orthotics. She had informed a patient that Medicare would not cover her orthotics. The patient then called
Reverse Morton’s Extension Causing Pain
I had a ProLab client call who had a patient developing neuritic pain in her toes. Several weeks ago he dispensed a hallux limitus pathology specific orthosis to treat pain
First Ray Cut-outs for Foot Orthotics: Why We Rarely Recommend this Modification
I had a question from a client this morning regarding a patient with hallux limitus. They wanted to know if they should include a first ray or first metatarsal cut-out
Heel Slipping and Functional Foot Orthotics
Periodically I will see patients in the office who enjoy their orthotics in their higher volume athletic shoes, but report that their heels pop out of the shoes, or they
Functional Hallux Limitus Orthotic Considerations
A patient presents to the office with a painful 1st MTPJ. On exam you discover a functional hallux limitus and sub-hallux base callusing. Orthotic considerations: Goal of the orthotic: increase