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
About Lesson

Materials overview

Page Layout

Page Fields

Density & Colour

The Density & Colour list allows a user to select the EVA used for the manufacture of the Machined EVA orthosis.

 

Material Specifications

We recommend to all users to manufacture using low-compression set (%) EVA.

Top Cover

The Top Cover list allows a user to select the covering material that will be at the foot orthosis interface.

Second Cover

The Second Cover list allows a user to select the covering material that will be underneath the Top Cover.

Third Cover

The Third Cover list allows a user to select the covering material that will be underneath the Second Cover.

Cover Attachment

The Cover Attachment option allows a user to request from a variety of attachments options.

Default SelectionAvailable Selections
Attach Covers

Attach Covers

Unattached
Pre-Glued
Forefoot Unattached

Extend Cover

The Extend Cover option allows a user to pick a region of the Top Cover, Second Cover and Third Cover that they would like extended beyond the Machined EVA orthosis.

Forefoot

A Forefoot cover extension may be requested in millimetres by the user.

This is then provided to the laboratory as reference during top cover application.

Midfoot Medial

A Midfoot Medial cover extension may be requested in millimetres by the user.

This is then provided to the laboratory as reference during top cover application.

This is sometimes used to provide for relief to the navicular tuberosity within footwear.

Midfoot Lateral

A Midfoot Lateral cover extension may be requested in millimetres by the user.

This is then provided to the laboratory as reference during top cover application.

Full Length Plantar Cover

This material list will be specific to your laboratory.

A Full Length Plantar Cover may be requested by the user from the material list.

This will be applied to the entire plantar surface of a Machined EVA orthosis.

Top Cover Options

The Top Cover Options section has several options that allow a user to indicate particular top covering requirements.

Round Poron Finish

The Round Poron Finish option allows a user to request that any Poron selected as a Second Cover or Third Cover be rounded around the perimeter prior to application of the Top Cover.

Selecting this option may result in a forefoot that is not completely flat. The variation in the forefoot will depend on the thickness of the Poron being applied as a Second Cover or Third Cover.

 

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