Orthotics for children pose unique challenges and opportunities to help them. The first milestone for walking in children is generally at the age of 2. Toe walking is generally resolved by the age ...
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Pediatric Orthotic Adjustmentsposted in Clinical Biomechanic Pearls
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The marriage of shoes and orthoticsposted in Clinical Biomechanic Pearls
Many shoes feature a wider toe box, but often compensate by having a shallower overall volume, which complicates orthotic fitting. While no 3-D scan currently exists that captures the interior of a...
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Using Valgus influence in Orthotic Prescriptionsposted in Clinical Biomechanic Pearls
We frequently add varus posting for our orthotic prescriptions but there are situations where adding valgus wedges can be useful. Conditions that may benefit from valgus prescriptions include peron...
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Disfunctionposted in Clinical Biomechanic Pearls
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (PTT) often correlates with a pes valgo planus foot type, leading to excessive strain on the tendon. While some might focus solely on strengthening the tendon, it's cruc...
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Using Video and Movement Analysis in the Clinicposted in Clinical Biomechanic Pearls
Evaluating movement as part of our exam can add a lot of clinical information as well as provide our patients an opportunity to give feedback. It should serve to amplify but not repla...
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Biomechanics of Achilles Tendonitisposted in Clinical Biomechanic Pearls
Heel lifts are one way to try to take tension off an Achilles injury. There is concern of long term use of heel lifts because this generally leads to a shorter heel chord. Although studies ...
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Biographyposted in Introduction + Announcements
Ben Pearl, DPM practices at Arlington Foot and Ankle. His practice has an emphasis in sports medicine which is complimented by his own participation in running, skiing , cycling and s...
