Here’s a common scenario: The Patient only wants inserts and they already have shoes. Is this allowed?     This is an all-too-common scenario where a patient states t...

     Last week I reviewed the mechanics of two complex tendons, focusing on the function across many joints and in many areas. If you count them out, you can easily find 7 common are...

Great point, Stefan. Understanding the unique biomechanical needs of young athletes is essential, especially when they begin new sports that place different stresses on their feet and lower limbs. ...

The most recent posts in this blog discussed frame material choices, top cover choices and the “Congruency” options with the FootID Pro app for both the Iphone and desktop. Moving furth...

Patients often either are misleading, lie or simply are confused and can’t remember when they last received their therapeutic shoe/ inserts. How can you be as close to 100% sure that the pati...

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 The peroneal tendons are fascinating and complex. First of all, there are 2 of them which can get injured together, but normally separate. Like the posterior tibial tendon, when it is in over...

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By now you have input your patient details and foot model information into the FootID Pro when placing a new order, and figured out which foot model design you wish to have your orthotic created fr...

Dr. Blake’s recent articles on Posterior Tibial Dysfunction have provided a great deal of clinical information on the assessment and treatment of this condition. These clinical challenges are...

     I really have to thank the famous Oregon Podiatrist, Dr. Ray McClanahan, for bringing this to my attention. Ray is the creator of “Correct Toes™” and...

The previous two posts in this blog described options available for frame and top cover options in designing orthotic devices within the FootID Pro app or the KevinRoot Medical website. This post w...

A very relevant topic - especially for those who work at the intersection of medicine and small business. The issue of receiving payment for orthopedic products can be difficult, especially when wo...

      Patients present with medial ankle pain all the time, and typically the location alone gives us a working diagnosis of Posterior Tendon Injury. However, proper muscl...

Sophia, thank you for your note. You speak the truth. Best wishes, Stefan Feldman, DPM

Prescribing foot orthotics includes proper selection of materials to be used in the manufacture of the devices. The previous post covered frame material choices, now we will summarize top covers an...

Q: AFO claims are not being processed by my DME Carrier. What do I do?   My AFO claims (custom and off the shelf) are being rejected by my clearinghouse, which has sent me a list of the reje...

Really appreciate the depth of this discussion. I dealt with plantar fasciitis for almost a year, and while my case didn’t require full immobilization, consistent support made a big differenc...

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One of the reasons that this is a syndrome is due to the same tendon/muscle complex can cause pain in so many places. These include: Arch area Navicular Tuberosity Medial Foot and Ankle Media...