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Practical Pearls

Pearls for young practitioners on how to talk to patients about the benefits of orthotics. For a busy mid-career practitioner who needs to get to the bottom line quickly. For a seasoned practitioner who just wants to schmooze about the good old days.

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Orthotic Device usage for Distal Foot Deformities
9/19/23, 2:11 PM • Stefan Feldman 9/19/23, 2:11 PM

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9/19/23, 2:11 PM

Custom foot orthotics are often not considered a front line treatment option for several common d...
Are 10000 Steps Per Day the Ideal Goal for Fitness
9/12/23, 5:13 PM • Stefan Feldman 9/12/23, 5:13 PM

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9/12/23, 5:13 PM

The september, 2023 issue of Consumer Reports contains an article entitled; “Do you Really ...
Orthotics For the Aging Foot
9/5/23, 2:21 PM • Stefan Feldman 9/8/23, 1:48 PM

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9/8/23, 1:48 PM

Hello Dr. Feldman, Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out how to post a public reply, howe...
Custom Foot Orthotics, My Personal 50 Year Journey
8/30/23, 8:16 PM • Stefan Feldman 8/30/23, 8:16 PM

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8/30/23, 8:16 PM

During the early 1970s, as a young man, I broke a toe on my left foot. As the son of a podiatrist...
Orthotics for the Aging Foot
8/25/23, 12:35 PM • Stefan Feldman 8/25/23, 12:35 PM

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8/25/23, 12:35 PM

L3000 is the HCPCS code for the vast majority of the orthotics we provide for our patients in nee...
Custom Foot Orthotics, My Personal 50 Year Journey
8/25/23, 12:33 PM • Stefan Feldman 8/25/23, 12:33 PM

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8/25/23, 12:33 PM

During the early 1970s, as a young man, I broke a toe on my left foot. As the son of a podiatrist...
Orthotics for Hallux Abducto Valgus deformity
8/21/23, 9:37 PM • Stefan Feldman 8/21/23, 9:37 PM

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8/21/23, 9:37 PM

People who have the misfortune of developing bunions generally look down at their feet and see a ...
Barbie's New AFO
8/7/23, 8:34 PM • Stefan Feldman 8/7/23, 8:34 PM

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8/7/23, 8:34 PM

The release of the new Barbie movie has focused attention on the popular children’s toy. Th...
Back to School
8/2/23, 4:15 PM • Stefan Feldman 8/2/23, 4:15 PM

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8/2/23, 4:15 PM

As the summer transitions into autumn, many households begin to focus their attention on preparin...
I Swear I've Been Framed!
7/25/23, 3:43 PM • Stefan Feldman 7/25/23, 3:43 PM

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7/25/23, 3:43 PM

The basic structure of a rigid foot orthotic device is referred to as the “frame”. Fr...
Top Covers
7/19/23, 9:19 PM • Stefan Feldman 7/19/23, 9:19 PM

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7/19/23, 9:19 PM

Prescribing foot orthotics includes proper selection of materials to be used in the manufacture o...
Medial Arch Support
7/12/23, 5:28 AM • Stefan Feldman 7/12/23, 5:28 AM

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7/12/23, 5:28 AM

The ideal footprint often does not include the medial arch. The force of our body weight each ste...
How are your Accommodations?
7/5/23, 11:21 AM • Stefan Feldman 7/5/23, 11:21 AM

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7/5/23, 11:21 AM

The structure of the human foot presents many variables from one individual to another, as well a...
Diagnosing Orthotic Problems
6/26/23, 7:33 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/26/23, 7:33 PM

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6/26/23, 7:33 PM

Biomechanics and orthotic production are learned skills, and just as in any other learned skill, ...
Walking the Walk, Talking the Talk
6/14/23, 6:09 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/14/23, 6:09 PM

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6/14/23, 6:09 PM

No doubt, many of you reading this can relate, during social situations outside your professional...
Everybody is an Expert
6/12/23, 7:35 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/12/23, 7:35 PM

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6/12/23, 7:35 PM

The client list at KevinRoot Medical consists of primarily podiatrists, but also orthopedists, ph...
Ordering a la Carte
6/7/23, 4:06 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/7/23, 4:06 PM

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6/7/23, 4:06 PM

Many of you reading this are used to writing prescriptions for pharmaceuticals, writing orders fo...
Use Your Resources!
6/7/23, 3:33 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/7/23, 3:33 PM

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6/7/23, 3:33 PM

Several recurring themes have manifested themselves during the brief time I have served as a clin...
Ready to Retire?
6/7/23, 3:30 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/7/23, 3:30 PM

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6/7/23, 3:30 PM

I have been fortunate enough to have had a 41-year career in my chosen profession of podiatry. I ...
Help Us Help You
6/1/23, 4:36 PM • Stefan Feldman 6/1/23, 4:36 PM

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6/1/23, 4:36 PM

During my career as a practicing podiatrist, I approached my patients with the thought that all t...

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