Several recurring themes have manifested themselves during the brief time I have served as a clinical liaison for KevinRoot Medical. One of the objectives of this forum is to provide guidance to pr...

I have been fortunate enough to have had a 41-year career in my chosen profession of podiatry. I will admit there were many times during that career when I was ready to call it quits and move on to...

So, you’ve made a great orthotic for your patient, now what? Having a system in place for maintaining a thriving orthotic practice is easy to do and can be very beneficial to your patient's w...

  Hello, my name is Dr. Richard Blake, and I have just retired from practice after 41 years. My love of Biomechanics and Sports Medicine has made me want to continue to share with others. I w...

Heel lifts and padding are commonly utilized in orthotic prescriptions for various purposes, and are applied symmetrical except when dealing with a short leg.      Heel lifts an...

Phalanges, literally meaning "fingers", are used both medially and laterally on a CFO to provide more support. We call them Flanges on a Root orthotic but in mechanical control I like to think of t...

Designed originally by Dr Jane Denton, it provides incredible support to the lateral column        The Denton Modification is a simple, yet powerful, lateral arch fill. It goe...

What type of Morton's Extension are you looking for? Originally, Morton's Extensions were only for weight transfer to the 1st metatarsal when there was a long 2nd metatarsal or Morton's toe. Mort...

I think it is intuitive that the higher heel cups are in a functional foot orthotic devices the more it will stabilize.     This is yet another reason why custom foot orthotic device...

Using a heel lift as a treatment for limb length discrepancy is a common practice. At times it can be added to the orthotic device prescribed when fully documented as helpful to the patient. Heel l...

Tight achilles tendons cause tremendous pressure after the middle of mid stance (half way through the gait cycle) on the metatarsals leading to pain in this area. The achilles tendon is the stronge...

Have you ever wondered why you place a metatarsal pad on a custom made functional foot orthotic device? Why should patients’ devices need them?     The answer lies in the simpl...

During my career as a practicing podiatrist, I approached my patients with the thought that all the information I needed to make an accurate diagnosis and formulate an effective treatment plan was ...

Accurate positioning of a patient’s foot with the subtalar joint neutral and midtarsal joint pronated has been the standard for obtaining precision impressions for Root Functional Orthotics f...

This is a step-by-step guide to the onboarding process at KevinRoot Medical. Thank you to our Client Development Specialist, Fran Lucas, for providing this information. She can be reached at 1-800-...

KevinRoot Medical is a rapidly growing company, gaining new clients from various specialties and locations, all of whom share the common goal of successfully treating biomechanical conditions from ...

Many decisions must be made while building and running a successful practice. The choice of which companies to partner with can be a crucial decision in determining the success or failure of any sm...

Sometimes filling out an orthotic order form can be like what to choose at an all you can eat buffet. So many choices, which is the right one? Experienced practitioners often have “go to&rdqu...

Most experienced practitioners in the field of biomechanics and orthotics will tell you the likelihood of success with your orthotic treatment is directly related to the accuracy of the impression ...

Achieving a successful practice in biomechanics and orthotic treatments requires experience and confidence. Most young practitioners, in general, and in podiatry specifically, have excellent tra...