Course Content
Clinical Measures
Clinical measures are taken by the prescribing Podiatrist during a consultation. Certain measurements are required for the design of a well balanced orthotic device. In this topic we will discuss: Scan Angle, Forefoot Varus, Forefoot Valgus and other measurements.
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Scan Angle
Forefoot Varus
Forefoot Valgus
Shoe Fitting
Explains the features found in the Shoe Fitting section of OBD's prescription software.
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Shoe Sizing Charts
Sneaker Grind
Plantar Grind
45° Cutout
Shoe Fit Options
Additional Options
Intrinsic Adjustments
Defines and explains the meaning of the Intrinsic Adjustments section in OBD's prescription software.
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Plantar Fascia Accomodation (PFA)
Medial and Lateral Arch Fill
Medial and Lateral Rear Foot Posting (RF Posting)
Inversion and Eversion Ramping
Heel Cup Adjustments
Intrinsic Heel Lift
Metatarsal Wedging
Skives
Off Loading
Explains the features found in the Off Loading section of OBD's prescription software.
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Cuboid Raises & Dells
Styloid Raises & Dells
Navicular Raises & Dells
Apertures
Poron U-Pads
Metatarsal Domes & Pads
Device Options
Explains the various features you can utilise in your orthotics - found in the Device Options section of OBD's prescription software.
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Intrinsic Options
Extrinsic Options
Extension
Custom Shaping
Materials
Explains the varying base block, mid layer and top cover materials available for selection in OBD's prescription software.
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Materials Overview
Prescription Training

45° Cutout

A 45° Cutout is a manual adjustment made to the plantar surface of a Machined EVA orthosis. 

 

Medial

A 45° Cutout is manually applied to the medioplantar aspect of the Machine EVA orthosis

medial 45 degree cut out of a custom orthotic

 

 

Lateral

A 45° Cutout is manually applied to the lateroplantar aspect of the Machine EVA orthosis

Lateral 45 degree cut out of custom orthtoic

 

 

Both

A 45° Cutout is manually applied to the medioplantar and lateroplantar aspect of the Machine EVA orthosis. 

45 degree cut out for custom orthotic

 

 

Plantar Midfoot Width provides a reference for the manual plantar midfoot edging of a Machined EVA orthosis.

If you measure the required Plantar Midfoot Width you will experience an easier fitting experience in clinic. This is best measured using inside callipers.

plantar midfoot width on custom orthotic

 

 

Plantar Heel Width provides a reference for the manual plantar heel edging of a Machined EVA orthosis.

If the shoe has a removable insole you can trace this for a perfect fit.

plantar heel width custom orthotic
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