Orthotic Arch Irritation when Standing for Long Periods
A ProLab client called me with a question regarding a patient who is feeling that his orthoses are very comfortable when he is walking on them but they are feeling
Author: Larry Huppin DPM
High Arched Patient Experienced Dorsal Foot Pain in Shoes When Wearing Orthotics
A fairly common complication for patients with cavus foot type who begin wearing orthosis is to develop pain on the dorsum of the foot secondary to shoe pressure. Without orthotic
Orthoses for Soccer Player with Metatarsus Adductus and Styloid Pain
A ProLab client called recently for a consult regarding a patient who is an 11-year-old soccer player and experiencing pain at the styloid process bilateral. The child has a metatarsus
What is the Best Prefabricated Orthotic for Soccer Players Suffering Plantar Fasciitis?
Soccer, lacrosse, and ultimate Frisbee are becoming more and more popular throughout the country. What ties these three sports together is the fact that most participants wear soccer shoes when
Orthotic Accommodation for Plantar Bone Callus
I had a consult call from a ProLab client this afternoon. He has a patient who suffered a midfoot fracture at the base of the fourth and fifth metatarsal shafts.
Should Prefabricated Orthoses have Top Covers?
I was recently asked “should prefabricated orthoses have top covers?” The answer depends on the pathology. Whether you are providing a prefabricated or custom orthosis, your treatment goal should be
How Rigid Should a Prefabricated Orthosis Be?
In last month’s webinar on the treatment of plantar fasciitis with prefabricated orthosis, a participant asked how rigid should prefabricated orthosis be. The answer to this is the same as
Orthosis for Calcaneal-Cuboid Pain
I consulted with a ProLab client recently regarding a patient with pain at the calcaneal cuboid joint. He apparently has a fairly stable foot with mild eversion of the heel
Should Prefabricated Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis have a Plantar Fascia Groove?
Last month, I gave a Webinar on the use of prefabricated orthotics for treatment of plantar fasciitis. In that webinar we reviewed the most effective orthotic modifications for treatment of
How to Eliminate Orthotic Induced Heel Slippage
A fairly common complaint that I hear in my office is that of patients saying that their heel is slipping up inside one or more shoes when they wear their