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
Category: Orthoses
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
Waterproof Foot Orthotics
I see a bunch of kids in the office for orthotics and many of them see me frequently for new top covers. The most frequent reason, is: the orthotics got
Understanding Orthotic Materials is Critical for Proper Prescriptions and Clinical Outcomes
Achieving optimum outcomes with orthotic therapy is dependent on a number of factors. These include proper prescription writing, correct casting technique, and high quality cast work in production methods by
Do You Need Covers On Ski Orthotics?
It is common to have full length covers on ski orthotics. Traditionally, a fairly rigid cover will cover the orthosis and extend all the way to the toes. When using
Why You Rarely Should Need First Ray Cutouts
The first metatarsal cutout or first ray cutout is a common modification used in orthotics to allow the first ray to plantarflex in order to treat functional hallux limitus. I
Why Wider Orthotics Tend to be More Comfortable
I had a patient come in today for dispensing of new orthotic devices. He had worn orthoses for years and was starting to get a return of his plantar fasciitis
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