I would love now to end this discussion on Achilles management, and at the same time, begin a discussion on all of the KevinRoot Medical Pathology based orthotic devices lab...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 13
In the last post in this series we left off within the “Pads and Cushions” section of the configurator with the met balance pad, the metatarsal punch and the slot accommodation, and the...
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Stark Issues
I am concerned that I may be violating Stark issues because of some materials I read in another forum. I provide my patients with DME, such as AFO and foot orthotics and other Designated Health Ser...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 12
This episode of our journey through the FootID Pro Configurator leads us to the area of “Pads and Cushions” that address primarily the plantar forefoot in and around the distal metatars...
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Do I need FA and SB
I've recently heard that Medicare to combat fraud is going to institute a yearly Facility Accreditation and they have also started cracking down on something I never heard of Surety Bonding. What i...
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Biomechanics of the Achilles Tendon Part 8: Case Report
Achilles Pain in a Triathlete (based on a 14 point workup protocol) History and Chief Complaint While training for his first Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, this 40-year-old man b...
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The Biomechanics of the Achilles Tendon: Part 7 (the role of heel height)
What is the role of heel height for the stress of the achilles when wearing. Here we are limiting our discussion to wearing a particular shoe while working out...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 11
Today we will continue our review of the various pads and cushions available to customize your orthotic devices within the FootID Pro application. Many of these simple, yet effective additions not ...
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Audits of Custom Fitted
Several months ago, this column addressed the difference between custom fit and off the shelf AFOs. Compliance with proper documentation is still insufficient as RAC and other post payment audits c...
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The Biomechanics of a Weakened Achilles Tendon: Part 6
Every day and week you will find patients that have weak achilles tendons. As you have learned, there are actually 2 types of weakness. When the achilles is too tight ...
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Inspection Letter 2
I am freaking out about a DME inspection. What do I do Part 2: At the time of the inspection the inspector may ask you to prove that you are compliant with all of the 30 Supplier Standards...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 10
Functional custom foot orthotic devices are biomechanics based in nature and are intended to correct the deforming forces that create lower extremity symptomatology. This function is performed the ...
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The Biomechanics of the Achilles Tendon Part 5: What happens when Flexibility Is Not in a Healthy Range?
This post is about the marvelous adaptations/compensations that our bodies make when the achilles is not quite right. Let’s start with the easy stuff concerning equinus forc...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 9
Hopefully, by now, those of you reading this have become quite familiar with using the FootID Pro application on your phone and your computer, and are taking advantage of all it has to offer the bu...
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Inspection Letter
I am freaking out, I got a letter notifying me that the DME inspector is coming. What do I do?? I got a letter from Palmetto GBA saying they are making a site visit. I am meticul...
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The Biomechanics of the Achilles Tendon Part 4: The Role of Strengthening Exercises
Today I would love to discuss the role of strengthening of the achilles tendon in our practices. I think we all know the vital importance of the achilles tendon for no...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 8
We continue our journey through a step by step review of the various options available for our clients in customizing their patients’ custom foot orthotics. Lastly, we left off with a fairly ...
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The Biomechanics of the Achilles Tendon: Part 3 More on Flexibility
As a follow up to my last blog post on Achilles flexibility Issues, we all know that if we find Achilles tightness (aka Equinus) we should begin the patient on a flexibility progr...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 7
The most recent entry in this series of discussions focused on the rearfoot posting options within the FootID Pro application. The next field we will discuss is “Forefoot Post”. As I st...