title: Pathology-designed custom molded foot orthoses.
abstract: Treating patients with custom foot orthoses for common pathologies is a rewarding experience when the proper steps are taken during foot casting and custom-orthosis prescription writing. This article describes successful methods for orthoses casting and prescription writing for custom-molded orthoses for Achilles tendonitis, pes planus, hallux limitus, plantar fasciitis/heel spurs, lateral ankle instability, metatarsalgia, and pes cavus. In addition, a summary of orthotic laboratory instructions for each pathology-designed custom orthosis is provided, which should be considered by orthotic laboratories.
authors.affiliation: Kevin Orthotics, Foot In Motion, 3232 23rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA. kevin@kevinorthotics.com
authors.forename: Kevin B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Rosenbloom
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D036981:Fasciitis, Plantar / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D036982:Heel Spur / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome