3D-Printed Orthotics: What Clinicians Need to Know
Bespoke, 3D printed orthotics have become more and more popular as the technology to create them has become more common, and clinicians are hearing more
Achilles Tendinopathy: Load Management, Rehab and Return to Running
Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation involves more than rest, an orthotic or a generic exercise sheet. It requires understanding the tendon’s current load and irritability, making changes
How to Explain Orthotics to Patients Without Overpromising
When you recommend orthoses to a patient, you probably already have a long-term treatment plan in mind. However, without a clear explanation, those patients may
Why Orthotics Are the Start of Recovery, Not the End
Prescribing orthotics is an important step, but it is rarely the end of a patient’s recovery path. It can be the point at which a
Custom Orthotics vs Off-the-Shelf Insoles: Which Is The Best Option?
If you spend a good portion of your week answering questions from patients about the right foot support, you may have explained the difference between
Overpronation: A Problem That Doesn’t Need Fixing
Learning to focus on load, not just foot position As a podiatrist, you work with patients on foot, ankle, knee, or running-related pain day in,