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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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 12
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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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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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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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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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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...
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Using the Configurator in Foot ID Pro, Part 6
We have reviewed the first three columns in the FootID Pro Configurator thus far, “Congruency”, “Frame”, “Frame Options”, and now we move on to the fourth column...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 5
The next stop in our tour of the FootID Pro app configurator is listed under “Frame Options” and is titled “Width of Frame”. At this point I would like to backtrack a bit to...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 4
By now, many KevinRoot Medical clients have gained experience with the FootID Pro app, and feel comfortable utilizing it to configure their orthotic prescriptions. Whether you choose to keep it sim...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 3
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...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 2
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...
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Using the Configurator in FootID Pro, Part 1
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...
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Plantar Heel Pain, A Case Study
Sophia, thank you for your note. You speak the truth. Best wishes, Stefan Feldman, DPM
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Choosing a Top Cover Material
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...
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Choosing an Orthotic Frame Material
Choosing the right material for a custom foot orthotic depends on a few key factors, including the patient’s condition, activity level, footwear, and personal comfort preferences.The basic st...
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A Foot Doctor Goes to the Kentucky Derby
The first Saturday in May is the time for The Kentucky Derby. This year, my family and I will be fulfilling a bucket list item by attending “The Run for the Roses" in person. Watching...
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Orthotic Control of the Over Supinated Forefoot
The most previous post on this forum discussed orthotic control of the over-pronated forefoot, now, we are attacking the opposite condition, the over-supinated forefoot, generally seen in cavus foo...
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Orthotic Control of Over Pronated Forefoot
It is my opinion that a foot that maintains a “mobile adapter" posture during the late stance phase of gait when forward propulsion should be occurring is the most common problem we see when ...
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Neutral Position Impression Technique for Custom Foot Orthoses
@Mark Warford, DPM Thank you. for your comments. I agree with you about not being able to do a neutral position suspension cast with a foam box. In terms of reducing a forefoot supinatus manually w...
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Pronation and Supination, Forefoot Considerations
Pronation and supination refer to the natural movements of the foot and ankle, which influence gait mechanics and overall foot health. These movements primarily involve the subtalar joint but also ...