Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)
Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … READ MORE
Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and … READ MORE
Alberta Blue Cross: Orthotics
Sign in to all Alberta Blue Cross member services online Not registered yet? Simply … READ MORE
Ankle motion may predict who will respond to lateral wedge insoles
Lateral wedge insoles are a potential simple treatment for medial knee … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis: A new take on custom foot orthoses
The medical literature generally supports the use of foot orthoses for management of … READ MORE
Solving the curious case of runner’s knee
Biomechanics research reveals potential new ways to treat one of the most common … READ MORE
Lateral wedge insoles not associated with improvement of knee pain in osteoarthritis
“These results suggest that compared with control interventions, lateral wedges … READ MORE
Patient specific ankle-foot orthoses using rapid prototyping
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications
Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … READ MORE
Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments
Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Gout and the foot
Foot orthotics are suitable for gout attacks. Gout can be made more comfortable by … READ MORE
Orthotics part of arthritis treatment
Rheumatologists care for patients with assistive devices such as knee braces or foot … READ MORE
No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot
Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses … READ MORE
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs
Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of … READ MORE
In search of a mechanism for foot orthoses’ effects
The seemingly endless quest to discover why foot orthoses relieve symptoms is … READ MORE
Walking on a marble – Morton’s neuroma
If you sometimes feel that you are “walking on a marble,” and you have … READ MORE
Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms
Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement … READ MORE
Ultra-thin insole tells doctors what’s wrong with your foot
The world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in … READ MORE
Shoe insert helps clinicians evaluate how patients walk
Seattle startup will use Samsung’s new Artik chips to turn ordinary sneakers into … READ MORE
Expedite insurance claims for custom foot orthotics
Submit a claim to your insurer after your Braceworks custom foot orthotics are … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis: How to heal the sole
For athletes, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel pain. … READ MORE
How 3D printing can take your pain away
Foot orthotics, those moulded insoles that reduce the stress of injury or genetic … READ MORE
Changes in multi-segment foot biomechanics
Figure 1. The semi-custom mouldable Softec Response orthotic used in the current … READ MORE
Immediate effects of foot orthoses on comfort and lower extremity kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images In order to accommodate patients to new foot orthoses … READ MORE
Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics during running
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Author information: Human Performance Laboratory, … READ MORE
Close look at orthotics raises a welter of doubts
Orthotic shoe inserts may work, but it’s not clear why. Benno M. Nigg has become a … READ MORE
Some answers about foot orthotics
It’s one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for … READ MORE
Changes to gait with foot orthotic use in a pronated population
Are the kinetic and kinematic changes to gait caused by foot orthotic use in a … READ MORE
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