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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Shoe Fitting
Explains the features found in the Shoe Fitting section of OBD's prescription software.
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Off Loading
Explains the features found in the Off Loading section of OBD's prescription software.
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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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Materials
Explains the varying base block, mid layer and top cover materials available for selection in OBD's prescription software.
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Prescription Training
About Lesson

Scan Angle

The Scan Angle specifies the alignment of the foot in the frontal plane relative to a provided reference position and is specified in degrees.

A positive value indicates an inversion of the 3D foot scan relative to its reference position.

  • Increasing the inversion angle will increase medial arch height, medial heel wedging and total medial support of the orthosis.

A negative value indicates an eversion of the 3D foot scan relative to its reference position.

  • Increasing the eversion angle will increase lateral arch height, lateral heel wedging and total lateral support of the orthosis.