First Ray Cut-outs for Pes Cavus Feet?
We had a question from a client this week as to whether we would recommend a first ray cutout for a pes cavus foot with plantarflexion of the first ray.
Author: Larry Huppin DPM
Is the Orthotic Really Too Hard or Was It Just the Wrong Prescription?
I had a ProLab client call me stating that she wanted to make a soft orthotic for a patient who had a significant pes planus foot type and was suffering
Managing both Pressure and Friction to Treat and Prevent Calluses and Ulcers
Recently we presented a Webinar on how to use friction management in order to better treat calluses, ulcers, and blisters. Significant research is showing that friction is a strong contributing
Morton’s Extension for a Forefoot Varus?
A question from a client: QUESTION: In patients with a pediatric flat foot or a young adult with flat foot deformity …..with the STJ in neutral upon standing and the
Orthosis Causing Patient To Feel Laterally Unstable
I spoke with a ProLab client recently who said he had a patient who presented with plantar fasciitis symptoms for which he made her a pair of posted orthoses with
Orthotic for Large Styloid Process
Today we have a question from a ProLab client and my answer: QUESTION Dave is a 73 year old male. His primary complaint is mild pain in his left foot
Orthotic for Runner / Cyclist with 2nd Met Head Pain
We had a question from a ProLab client: QUESTION: I would like your opinion on which one of your orthotic types would be best for a runner/cyclist who has chronic
Orthotics for Fifth Metatarsal Head Callus?
A ProLab client asked what type of orthotic should be used for fifth metatarsal head calluses. There are number of pages on this website that deal with the most effective
Prescribing Orthotic Devices for Patients who Require Steel-Toed Shoes
It is sometimes difficult to fit orthosis for patients who are required to wear steel-toed shoes at work. The reason for this is simply that the number of available steel-toed
Using the PTFE Patch to Treat Retrocalcaneal Exostosis Pain
I had a patient in my office with a complaint of posterior heel pain, right, when wearing several different pairs of his dress shoes. He had a fairly large retrocalcaneal