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Maximizing clinical outcomes with evidence based orthotic prescriptions
Lawrence Z. Huppin, DPM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine
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I disclose the following financial relationships with commercial entities that produce health care related products and services relevant to the content of this lecture:
◦ Employee (Medical Director) of ProLab Orthotics,
manufacturer of foot orthoses
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Prescription foot orthoses are generally
only as good as the biomechanics
knowledge and training of the
prescribing health care provider.
Kevin Kirby, DPM
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23% of average podiatrists income Colleges devote less than 10% of clinical
education to orthotic therapy Residencies ignore orthotic therapy CME conferences devote less than 5% of
educational programs on orthotic therapy Underserved market niche Either we recognize the clinical and economic
value or someone else will
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Specific pathologies of the foot require certain specifications in order for the orthotics to obtain the maximum outcome.
“Tissue Stress Theory”
McPoil, Hunt. Evaluation and Management of Foot and Ankle Disorders:
Present Problems and Future Directions. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports
Physical Therapy, 1995
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Your ability to match the unique needs of each pathology, with unique orthotic construction, is directly related to your success with clinical outcomes
Mert Root, DPM
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Posterior Tibial Dysfunction Heel Pain Functional Hallux Limitus Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot Metatarsalgia Apophysitis Tarsal Coalition Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Achilles Tendinitis Chondromalacia Patella
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Shell Material Size – Width and Heel Cup Height Positive Cast Arch Fill Cast Correction and Intrinsic
Accommodations Posts Top Covers Forefoot Extensions Special Additions
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Shell Material ◦ Is there a “best” orthotic material?
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What’s Good? ◦ Virtually Unbreakable
◦ Excellent Memory if Vacuum Formed or Milled
◦ No Cover Required
◦ Can Grind Thin at Heel and Anterior Edge
What’s Not So Good ◦ Initially a Bit Thicker for Strength
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Lack of breakage allows device
to be ground thin at heel and anterior
edge to improve fit in shoes
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Holethotic
Cobra
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NW Graphite, TL Graphite
What’s Good? ◦ Thin for the strength
◦ Great for Dress Shoes
What’s Not So Good? ◦ Require Cover
◦ Cannot Thin At Heel
◦ Expense
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Polypropylene and EVA (ProAerobic)
EVA Functional (Featherweight)
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Shell Material
Size – Width and Heel Cup Height ◦ Heel Cup Height
◦ Width
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Positive Cast Arch Fill
Cast Correction and Intrinsic Accommodations
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Posts
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Top Covers ◦ Necessary?
◦ Material
◦ Length
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Forefoot Extensions
Special Additions
• Valgus / Varus Wedges
• Morton’s / Reverse Morton’s
Extensions
• Accommodations
• Metatarsal Pads
• Heelspur / Horseshoe Pads
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› Books
› Recent Advances in Orthotic Therapy; Paul R. Scherer, DPM
› Foot and LE Biomechanics: Kevin Kirby, DPM
› Websites
› Podiatry Arena (www.podiatry-arena.com/)
› ProlabOrthotics.com
› Webinars
› eJournal Club
› Videos
› Visit offices
› Use medical consultants at labs
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