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A look at the effectiveness of custom made Orthotic Thongs for lower limb pathology tested by bespoke in shoe pressure measurement
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Systematic review which showed that foot orthoses made of softer materials may lead to more immediate forefoot plantar pressure reduction than foot orthoses constructed of semi rigid materials. The scope of offloading we have with different densities and forefoot poron with the Paromed modelling software and milling process can be utilized to achieve excellent orthotic outcomes in these patients. Read More…
New research showing the addition of foot strengthening exercises (including resistance band inversion, proprioceptive, standing calf raises and doming) with orthotic therapy for 12 weeks was more effective than knee targeted exercises alone in individuals with patellofemoral pain. Read More…
Refreshing the mindset to make sure we are all addressing the fact that we, as professionals, are lower limb specialists. Excellent tool to encourage holistic care for our knee patients, not simply custom foot orthoses and disregard aspects high up the kinetic chain. Read More…
Custom Foot Orthoses Improve First Step Pain
Exciting new research which outlines improvement noted with first-step pain in individuals with unilateral plantar fasciopathy. This is an excellent tool to encourage early implementation of custom foot orthoses in the treatment of this common condition. Read More…
Pediatric Orthopedic Exams: The Hip
Assessment of the Pediatric Hip, excellent tools for precise diagnosis. Read More…
Pediatric Orthopedic Exams: The Knee
Assessment of the Pediatric Knee, excellent tools for precise diagnosis. Read More…
Examination of the lower limb normal variants in children
Examination of the lower limbs in paedatric cases, what is "normal" for assessemnt parameters. Read More…
Lower limb neurological examination and pediatric orthopedic assessments
Comprehensive instructional video regarding a complete lower limb neurological examination and paediatric orthopaedic assessments, 3 more will follow this post! Read More…
Gait and Lower Limb Observation of Paediatrics
A study designed to create a standardised Gait and lower limb standardised proforma based on leiterature and consensus. Excellent tool and guidelines for Podiatrists looking to continue to improve thier assement of and ultimately thier treatment outcomes. Read More…
Application Techniques for Kinesiotape for Knee pain
Some very useful techniques for the use of Kinesiotaping to further improve your treatment outcomes in conjunction with Paromed orthotics. Measure the outcomes and change in plantar pressure distribution using paroTec inshoe pressure measurment before and after orthotic and manual therapies treatments. Read More…
Managing my Patellofemoral Pain
Following on from our previous post, this article on Managing Patellofemoral Pain by Dr Christian Barton and Dr Kay Crossley outlines the successful treatment interventions including orthotic therapy. Paromed podiatrists are trainined by Dr Barton in Gait Retraining and Run coaching. Read More…
Are foot orthoses effective in the sport term for patellofemoral pain syndrome? Where is the research heading regarding foot orthoses and patellofemoral pain syndrome? Irrespective of the foot-type, comfort and compliance foot orthoses are effective in the short term. Read More…