Lateral Heel Skive
The plantar lateral heel area of the positive cast is “flattened” to create a valgus wedge effect within the heel cup. This causes the center of the force that the
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Medial Heel Skive
The plantar medial heel area of the positive cast is flattened to create a varus wedge effect within the heel cup. This causes the center of force that the orthosis
Cast Fill
Plaster added to the medial arch of the positive cast. The less cast fill that is added, the tighter the orthosis will conform to the arch of the foot. More
Effective Prescription Writing
Rx Overview The following is an overview of the multiple options available on our custom foot orthotic prescription form. Clients may contact ProLab Medical Consultants or Client Services for answers
The Case for Friction Management
This article by Dr. Paul Scherer appeared in the September 2012 issue of Podiatry Management. Dr. Scherer offers a new idea to consider for preventing foot ulcerations. You can read