Abstract

Treating patients with custom foot orthoses for common pathologies is a rewarding experience when the proper steps are taken during foot casting and custom-orthosis prescription writing. This article describes successful methods for orthoses casting and prescription writing for custom-molded orthoses for Achilles tendonitis, pes planus, hallux limitus, plantar fasciitis/heel spurs, lateral ankle instability, metatarsalgia, and pes cavus. In addition, a summary of orthotic laboratory instructions for each pathology-designed custom orthosis is provided, which should be considered by orthotic laboratories.

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Authors

Rosenbloom KB

Institution

Kevin Orthotics, Foot In Motion, 3232 23rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA. kevin@kevinorthotics.com

Source

Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery 28:1 2011 Jan pg 171-87

MeSH

Equipment Design
Fasciitis, Plantar
Female
Foot Deformities
Foot Diseases
Foot Injuries
Heel Spur
Humans
Joint Instability
Male
Orthotic Devices
Pain Measurement
Patient Satisfaction
Treatment Outcome

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

21276525