Dr. Merton Root was a doctor, teacher, inventor, author, father, grandfather and a pioneer. He was respected and admired as a person and for his contributions to podiatry. He was a man ahead of his time.

Unlikely discovery:

How rearfoot posts may have been invented

We received an incredible email at KevinRoot Medical that is of historical interest and value:

“Hi there!

I was one of the first patients of Dr. Merton Root in 1954. I was 8 years old when he started helping me.

I was this little girl that taped the Kleenix to the bottom of my orthotic in a position to keep the heel from collapsing and to keep it in a stable position to help my instep being corrected. I don't know if you understand this but after Dr. Merton Root asked me why is there a tissue under my orthotic he started putting some hard plastic like he used to make orthotics under the heel and called it a posting.

He said I was brilliant for my discovery and invention. Can't remember his exact words but this is close enough:

IT WORKED! - Dr. Merton Root

I was so proud and relieved that I don't have to keep fixing it anymore.

- Happy Patient

Unlikely discovery:

How rearfoot posts may have been invented

We received an incredible email at KevinRoot Medical that is of historical interest and value:

“Hi there!

I was one of the first patients of Dr. Merton Root in 1954. I was 8 years old when he started helping me.

I was this little girl that taped the Kleenix to the bottom of my orthotic in a position to keep the heel from collapsing and to keep it in a stable position to help my instep being corrected. I don't know if you understand this but after Dr. Merton Root asked me why is there a tissue under my orthotic he started putting some hard plastic like he used to make orthotics under the heel and called it a posting.

He said I was brilliant for my discovery and invention. Can't remember his exact words but this is close enough:

IT WORKED! - Dr. Merton Root

I was so proud and relieved that I don't have to keep fixing it anymore.

- Happy Patient

Unlikely discovery:

How rearfoot posts may have been invented

We received an incredible email at KevinRoot Medical that is of historical interest and value:

“Hi there!

I was one of the first patients of Dr. Merton Root in 1954. I was 8 years old when he started helping me.

I was this little girl that taped the Kleenix to the bottom of my orthotic in a position to keep the heel from collapsing and to keep it in a stable position to help my instep being corrected. I don't know if you understand this but after Dr. Merton Root asked me why is there a tissue under my orthotic he started putting some hard plastic like he used to make orthotics under the heel and called it a posting.

He said i was brilliant for my discovery and invention. Can't remember his exact words but this is close enough:

IT WORKED! - Dr. Merton Root

I was so proud and relieved that i don't have to keep fixing it anymore.

- Happy Patient