The decision making process of providing the correct orthotic device for your patient includes a number of factors, including the biomechanical findings of the patient, the body morphology of the p...

Hi Blake, thanks for this pearl. Where can I find information on these codes B1, B2, P1 etc etc? I have never heard of this system.   By the way, the foot is supinated at initial contact (w...

This is part 9 of a series that should be read in order. Key Points:   We need Pronation and Supination of the Subtalar Joint, but at the right time Contact Phase Supination can be v...

Interesting question! I believe that the next step should be increased collaboration between researchers and doctors to ensure that new treatments are introduced as soon as possible. It is also imp...

It is interesting to learn about the manufacture of individual orthopedic insoles! Considering the back of the foot is critical because it provides stability and balance while walking. It is very i...

Hello Sasa, Welcome to our community! Read about clinical, practical and biomechanical pearls, as well as compliance and reimbursements. Feel free to comment or ask questions, and one of our exper...

  A recent posting outlining what happened to a pedorthic provider has some readers a bit on edge, so I would like to calm those nerves by providing some further clarifications. Surety Bondi...

The two previous posts in this series considered orthotic width and length, now we can discuss the third dimension, depth. We often underestimate the importance of the depth of our orthotic devices...

This is the part 8 of a series that should be read in order. Key Points: Asymmetrical RCSP need asymmetrical corrections (if we can) Case Presentation of Asymmetrical Pronation and Initial...

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In the previous post we discussed the variabilities of custom foot orthotic width and defined the four common width determinants. Now, a discussion of orthotic length determination would be logical...

This is the part 7 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:   Case Presented with Severe Pronation in a Forefoot Valgus (Everted Forefoot Deformity) Foot  A...

KevinRoot Medical offers four basic orthotic width profiles. These are labeled from narrow to wide as “Dress”, “Performance”, “Control” and “UCBL”. D...

  This is the part 6 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points: The post is on Intense Pronatory Corrections  The Importance of Measuring OCSP to see if your ...

I am so fortunate to have this platform that Kevin has given to me. Our goal is to bring biomechanics to the forefront, and to enhance positive outcomes in the treatment of the walking public. Howe...

Dr Beekman, thank you very much for your comments. All materials are subject to fatigue in one way or another.

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Our passion for movement and helping others move well keeps us driven to be great daily. Sept 22 marks the first day of fall in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. Regard...

This is the part 6 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:   Discusses thoughts on adding more varus to an Original Orthosis Importance of evaluating OCSP in or...

Understanding anthropometrics and evoloved morphology gives us the adavantage that most humans have very similar functional characteristics. We also adapt to our intrinsic asymmetry and extrinsic a...