Keys To Orthotic Modifications For Patients Who Work On Their Feet

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For those that may be interested, Drs. Richard Blake, Larry Huppin Karen Langone and myself were interviewed for the following article that was just published in the October 2014 issue of Podiatry Today Magazine: Keys To Orthotic Modifications For Patients Who Work On Their Feet.

 

Interesting. A split right down the middle on whether to give prolonged standers a more rigid or a more flexible shell or higher or lower arch.

Eric

 

Yeah, I noticed that. Oh well, they only wanted my opinion so that's what I gave them.

 

I wonder if it is a question of perspective. Would all agree on the same height, but some of you think that height is high and others would think it is low? Just musing.

Eric

 

Hi Kevin and Eric,

Did you get to discuss shoes in that article?

I have found that treating the mailman is very different than treating a chef or toll collector. Standing is far more difficult to manage than walking.

Using clog like shoes for those is tend to stand or only walk a limited amount was quite beneficial. For those who actually walk all day, clogs did not work well and they require a more athletic type shoe instead.

Just continuing the muse!

Howard

 

Howard:

They just gave a list of questions about modifications of orthoses for different types of workers and we answered them. I did list some shoe information which I use in my practice in my answers in the article. However, they seemed more interested in orthosis modifications. About 30-40% of my practice is treating worker's compensation injuries so I talk about shoes all day with these people. I agree that shoes are critical to good treatment success.

 

hi kevin,,

sorry to break off topic.. But are your Precision Intricast books still available to buy?

thanx
ross walker