Orthotic Feels “Too Far Forward” in Shoe
One of the more common issues that patients might complain of when first wearing a new orthosis is that one or both orthoses may feel like they are “too far
Author: Larry Huppin DPM
Sandals with Removable Insoles – Orthotic Friendly Sandals
One of the questions we get a lot is what brands of sandals have removable insoles to allow them to accept custom orthotic devices. First, if you are wanting to
Why I Always Prescribe Full-Width Foot Orthotics for Overweight Patients
I just saw a prescription come into ProLab from a new client. The doctor noted on the prescription form that the patient had plantar fasciitis and weighed 280 pounds. Her prescription
Setting Realistic Patient Expectations
Setting realistic patient expectations is a critical aspect of orthotic therapy and is often overlooked. You can improve your orthotic compliance, acceptance, and treatment success by educating your patients as
Why Does the ProLab P3 Prefab Orthotic have Valgus Forefoot Correction?
Today we have a question from a podiatrist regarding the forefoot correction in the our ProLab P3 prefabricated orthoses. To set the stage for this question, you should be aware
Orthotic Width: It’s All Relative
I recently spoke with a doctor who noted on one of his prescription forms that he wanted an orthosis to “control servere pes planus” and yet prescribed a “narrow” orthosis.
The Problem with “Make to Match” Orthotics
This week we had a client send in a pair of old orthotics from another lab along with a pair of casts and ask us to make an orthotic that
Billing for Casting and Scanning for Orthotic Devices
A common question I get regarding billing for orthotic devices is how to charge for the casting component. This is becoming more complicated lately because many ProLab clients are now
Are P3 Prefabricated Orthotics Adjustable?
I use a lot of prefabricated orthosis in my practice. They are usually my first line treatment for a majority of the mechanical conditions I treat including plantar fasciitis, hallux
Can the Same Orthosis be Used in Running Shoes and Dress Shoes?
A ProLab patient called me stating that she had a patient who is getting blisters when wearing her new orthotics. She stated that she had sent the orthotics back to