Podcasts about Pedorthist

A Pedorthist is someone who is trained in the assessment of lower limb anatomy, biomechanics, and, of course – feet. Heather Van Glider is not only a Pedorthist, but also an experienced ski bootfitter, making her particularly well suited for the latest installment of our Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting series.We dive into the importance of custom insoles and orthotics; why they are beneficial for not only ski boots, but other types of footwear; how Heather thinks through some of the biomechanics related to skiing; what it's like to run a women-owned and operated bootfitting operation, Boulder Orthotics; her best bootfitting horror story; and more. RELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Get Our 24/25 Winter Buyer's GuideBoulder Orthotics A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting SeriesTOPICS & TIMESCustom Insoles 101 (3:13)Insoles vs. Orthotics (5:54)Insoles for Skiing (9:40)Insoles for Other Sports (17:21)Women-specific vs. Unisex Boots (19:36)Boulder Orthotics (27:32)Mentorship (30:50)Best Bootfitting Horror Story (36:37)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get 15% off with code fathersday2024 at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ until June 16th.  You can also enter for your chance to win a prize pack valued at over $1000 by visiting this Instagram post. https://bit.ly/3VjR7Ty   If you're looking to go deep on orthotics, inserts and assistive devices to improve foot function than this is the podcast for you. Adam Janke is a Canadian board certified Pedorthist and ran a successful business for many years helping people improve the functionality of their feet through creating assistive devices such as orthotics.     Adam Janke https://journalofmountainhunting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_kill     Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/   Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools

Segment 2, June 17th, 2023 What's the difference in a podiatrist & a pedorthist?  It's a question that many of us don't know the answer.  However, this segment helps clear this up as Kev Martin from Adrenaline Sports Marketing, rejoins the Carolina Outdoors. A podiatrist is a doctor that specializes in treating foot and ankle issues and problems.  Pedorthist are trained specialists that creates or modifies shoes, socks, and orthotics that aid in recovery from foot issues and problems.  Currently, Martin has worked in the footwear industry for the past thirty years.  He spent time as a certified pedorthist & continues his career representing, counseling & advising in the category. He talks about the fashion, function, support, & protection that makes up the industry.  But what are people looking for?  Martin says that they are looking for the ability to be more connected with lateral movement & the 100 moving parts within the foot (28 bones, 30 joints, & muscle ligaments, & tendons that make up the foot). So is fitting a science & art.  Kev Martin aptly answers this question.  Recognizing the measuring of foot & the feel of the shoe are what happens between a "sit & fit" store like Jesse Brown's.  Don't buy footwear by the numbers.  Respect what your feet feel because from the foundation of the shoe affects your ankles, knees, hips, & back.  We learn about the bones in the foot (there isn't one called the arch bone) & what happens with plantar fascia. Kev speaks to the recognition of getting back to basics.  One of the largest outsole manufacturers in the world, Vibram, has a brand called Five Fingers that brings footwear back to minimalism.  It garners more connectivity & strengthens the muscles & tendons in the foot.  It and another Vibram brand, Furoshiki, have had success in minimalistic footwear. Thank you to Kev Martin from Adrenaline Sports Marketing for joining us on the Carolina Outdoors.

10 Things Every Clinician Should Understand about Orthotics, Pt. 2FAKTR Podcast Episode 40Featuring: David Wedemeyer, CpedEPISODE SUMMARYIf you're a provider in the physical medicine space, you've probably encountered dozens of companies that market orthotics to healthcare providers and even those that sell directly to consumers. And while there is no shortage of orthotics manufacturers, there is a great lack of understanding of the medical necessity of orthotics and their clinical use.Although many companies market orthotics to healthcare practitioners, there exists a great lack of understanding of medical necessity and their clinical use in rehabilitation. Dr. David Wedemeyer is on a mission to change that.In Part 2 of this two part training, we will dispel some common myths surrounding the subject of orthotics prescription and learn about the appropriate usage and benefit of orthotics in clinical practice.Today, we will learn the differences between a 3D volumetric cast and 2D methods and how they impact the finished orthotic device. We will also learn about the marketing and myths that entice doctors to buy generic brands. Buyer Beware! Not all "custom orthotics" are what they seem.ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:Dr. David Wedemeyer is a chiropractor and certified pedorthist located in Laguna Niguel, California. A native of Newport Beach, he pursued a chiropractic degree at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles and returned to Orange County to open his practice. With a keen interest in the foot and ankle, Dr. Wedemeyer began investigating the different methods available to fabricate and dispense CFO's (Certified Fitter-orthotics).He is the only chiropractor to have served the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Bill as a supplier of diabetic footwear, insoles and AFO braces. Through his pedorthic training he garnered the trust of local orthopedic foot and ankle specialists and enjoyed referral relationships throughout his career. In 2018, he retired from chiropractic practice to devote his time to operating Solelutions Orthotic Lab and educating his colleagues about foot orthoses and pedal biomechanics.This Episode Sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by FAKTR. Part 1 of our 2023 course schedule has now been released and dates are open for registration. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot at one of our upcoming hands-on training courses.Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-2023LINKS:Submit your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode here: https://2earrqgh.paperform.coWant to stay informed about upcoming events, special offers, new products, courses and more? Click the link below to get on our email list (you'll be glad you did): https://dsb2mjfm.paperform.co/Interested in having Southeast Professional Education Group help with your upcoming event? Schedule a call with a member of our team here: https://3y3izqyx.paperform.coView the full replay of the training webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/orthotics-webinarCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr

10 Things Every Clinician Should Understand about Orthotics, Pt. 1FAKTR Podcast Episode 39Featuring: David Wedemeyer, CpedEPISODE SUMMARYWhen it comes to activities of daily living, one of the most debilitating conditions can be foot pain--affecting mobility and quality of life. Think about it...how many times have you had a patient come into your office and one of their primary goals is to be able to move better. And whether their goal is to simply be able to play with their grandkids or finally run that half-marathon, the impact of being able to do something as simple as walking or standing without pain can be life-changing.If you're a provider in the physical medicine space, you've probably encountered dozens of companies that market orthotics to healthcare providers and even those that sell directly to consumers. And while there is no shortage of orthotics manufacturers, there is a great lack of understanding of the medical necessity of orthotics and their clinical use.Although many companies market orthotics to healthcare practitioners, there exists a great lack of understanding of medical necessity and their clinical use in rehabilitation. Dr. David Wedemeyer is on a mission to change that.ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:Dr. David Wedemeyer is a chiropractor and certified pedorthist located in Laguna Niguel, California. A native of Newport Beach, he pursued a chiropractic degree at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles and returned to Orange County to open his practice. He maintained a solo chiropractic practice and recently retired to focus full time on his orthotic lab and educating his colleagues about foot orthoses and pedal biomechanics.Possessing a keen interest in the foot and ankle, Dr. Wedemeyer began investigating the different methods available to fabricate and dispense CFO's(Certified Fitter-orthotics).He is the only chiropractor to have served the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Bill as a supplier of diabetic footwear, insoles and AFO braces. Through his pedorthic training he garnered the trust of local orthopedic foot and ankle specialists and enjoyed beneficial referral relationships with medical providers throughout his career, retiring in 2018 to devote his full time to operating Solelutions Orthotic Lab.This Episode Sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by FAKTR. Part 1 of our 2023 course schedule has now been released and dates are open for registration. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot at one of our upcoming hands-on training courses.Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-2023LINKS:Submit your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode here: https://2earrqgh.paperform.coWant to stay informed about upcoming events, special offers, new products, courses and more? Click the link below to get on our email list (you'll be glad you did): https://dsb2mjfm.paperform.co/Interested in having Southeast Professional Education Group help with your upcoming event? Schedule a call with a member of our team here: https://3y3izqyx.paperform.coView the full replay of the training webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/orthotics-webinarCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr

As we all know, the orthotic industry is somewhat dirty and custom doesn't always mean custom. We had the opportunity to tour Shawn Eno's lab in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and let me tell you, these things are custom! Shawn Eno has built Brett Winchester's orthotics for the last 15-plus years and is a true artist. The thing that really separates Shawn's orthotics is the communication with the ordering physician. Shawn really wants it to be a collaborative process and expects things like a gait evaluation, static and dynamic posturing of the foot and ankle, and also other MSK issues up the chain. We dove deep into casting, the differences in posting, and when and where orthotics give you the biggest bang for your buck. This is a perfect extension of our conversations with Dr. Tom Michaud and for all of the foot nerds out there! Enjoy! Show Notes Xtreme Footwerks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gestalt-education/support

Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Pedorthics? Did you know you can combine your Kinesiology degree with a diploma in Pedorthics? In this epsiode, we talk with Brandon Nethercott and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of exercise in addition to orthotics and what he has learned from managing people.Brandon is a Registered Kinesiologist and Canadian Certified Pedorthist working out of Toronto, Ontario. Brandon completed his kinesiology degree in 2013 at Western University. After graduation he completed his diploma in Pedorthics and has more recently, in 2018, become an R.Kin. Brandon works as the the Regional Director of Align Custom Fit Footwear & Footcare. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Podcast Connecting Kinesiologists This podcast was made to learn about Kinesiologists in different areas of work and learn about their journey. The goal of the podcast is to get a conversation going about how Kinesiology can be used in different areas of work. Each episode we will bring on a new guest with lots of experience as an R.Kin and listen to their unique perspective. As kinesiology grows as a profession it is important to learn about how other Kinesiologists are changing their practice, moving into different positions or working with other professionals. Video Available On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnCf3tY7V7E&ab_channel=MakingKinnections?sub_confirmation=1

On today's episode of Health in the Hole we are talking about various foot issues and orthotics with Pat Sullivan. He is a Board Certified Pedorthist since 2010. He has 20 years of experience as bootfitter with emphasis on bio mechanics. He's not only your go to guy for ski boots, but also works with your other shoes and conditions such as flat feet, high arches, bunions, and ankle instability. https://www.jacksonhole.com/pedorthist.html Email: pat.sullivan@jacksonhole.com Follow along on our Health in the Hole Facebook page. Thanks for listening to Jackson's local health and fitness podcast! Health is so much more than avoiding joint pain and disease. On Health in the Hole, Dr. Laura Wright and Dr. Parker Hewes dive into the many aspects of health, bringing you insight from local health and fitness experts to help you move better, feel more fully, and be wholly healthy.

  Do you currently wear an insert or orthotic?  Have you been told you should be wearing an insole for running?  Do you have flat feet?  Do you get foot pain with running? Do you want to perform better as a runner?  These are all common problems I have helped runners with for the past 17 years as a running physical therapist and coach and I am excited to bring on Matt Arciuolo who is an expert in the field of all things foot and ankle!   Matt is a Board Certified Pedorthist and has been helping athletes recover from injuries for over 30 years. As Victory's founder and inventor, he has been helping athletes stay healthier and perform up to their true potential."   In this episode, Matt shares his family lineage as Italian immigrant shoe makers and how that upbringing allowed him to come up with the idea to use carbon fiber for performance enhancement.  This invention helped the USA bobsled team win Olympic gold long before any of us runners ever thought about carbon fiber shoes!   Listen in to learn what Matt had to say about the following questions on carbon fiber:   What are carbon fiber insoles? What is the difference between carbon fiber insoles like VKTRY and carbon fiber shoes? What are the benefits of carbon fiber insoles? Are there certain running related injuries that may respond best to carbon fiber insoles. Can these help plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon pain, and 1st toe joint arthritis? Is there an arch type that responds best to carbon fiber insoles?    Can carbon fiber insoles be used for road running and trail running? Why should runners choose VK's?   To learn more about VKTRY check out their website HERE and use code HEALTHYRUNNER to get 35% off your order! Follow VKTRY on Instagram: @teamvktry  For my local CT runners you can also get VKTRY at Fleet Feet in West Hartford! Sponsored by... This week we are sponsored by our partner, Noxgear! Feel safe running in the dark with their amazing products like the tracer 360 that keeps me lit up during my 5:30am runs! Use the code HEALTHYRUNNER to get 35% off your purchase at checkout! Check out their website here ---> https://www.noxgear.com/ I hope you enjoy the episode and as always, thank you for listening! As always, thank you for listening and I hope you enjoyed the episode! *If you're enjoying the podcast and want to show your support, please write a brief review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a minute and will help new listeners to discover the show. Want step by step instructions on how easy it is to leave a review?  Click here to get my instructions on how to leave a review!  Thank you in advance for your consideration! Subscribe, listen, and review: Subscribe to the Healthy Runner podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music/ Alexa. Stream this episode in your browser  

Dr Colin Dombroski has a PhD in Health & Rehabilitation Science and has spent the last 20 years loving every day as a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. His research has helped him understand patients can receive positive results from many different types of orthotics; there is no one right way.   He has treated everyone from Bad Ass Olympians to Octogenarians with arthritis, and he uses his experience as a researcher, speaker and writer to help them back to their feet. In this episode, we discuss: Why he chose to become a pedorthist and not a podiatrist. Why do we see irregular feet with zero problems and so-called normal feet with multiple problems? Making different orthotics yet getting positive results.  Orthotic adjustments and patient psychology.  We should be questioning what we are doing. Finding the WHO’s to allow you to do the HOWs - you don't have to be the leader in your business.  Different casting modalities and the results from research - it's not the modality; it's what you do with it that counts most.   Big Tip: Be open to the idea of adjusting your orthotics as much as your patient needs them adjusted.  "Half of everything we’re going to be taught in school will be proven to be wrong in ten years. The question is, your professors don’t know which half" If you have any questions about this episode, one-on-one coaching or any of my group coaching programs, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com, and we can arrange a quick ZOOM call.  Youtube If you're interested in watching the UNCUT video of this particular episode, you can visit my YOUTUBE Channel, Tyson Franklin and please SUBSCRIBE, so you're informed whenever a new video is released.  Competitive Advantage If you're looking for a Competitive Advantage over other podiatrists in your area, please visit my EVENTS PAGE, and consider joining my next group coaching program, the 12-Week Podiatry Business Reboot or join the Podiatry Business Owners Club on Facebook.       

Today's Agile&Me podcast is titled, “ The ABC of Custom Foot Orthotics & The Integration into Outpatient Physical Therapy”.  We are thrilled to welcome our guests Stacy Parent & Dawn Yorton.    Dawn Yorton is a certified Pedorthist and Stacy Parent is the Director of Operations for BioCorrect (a manufacturer of handcrafted custom orthotics)Richard, Dawn & Stacy discuss:What a Pedorthist isWhat makes BioCorrect different from the competition What types of conditions commonly seen in outpatient physical therapy clinics may benefit from foot orthotics What determines whether a custom foot orthotic is more suitable than an OTC foot orthotic What materials are used to make custom orthotics & how long should they last Are custom orthotics covered by insurance and what is the cost to patients for your orthotics?  And more!

A vast majority of people wake up every day and put on a pair of shoes, but a custom handmade pair of shoes? Come listen to Mr. Gabriel Flores as he interviews a Certified Pedorthist - a professional footwear designer - with a shoe lineage dating back to the 1930's. If you're interested in product development or know a diabetic with feet ailments this is a must listen! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-shades-of-entrepreneurship/donations

Karey Fleming is the founder and force behind Health Walks Podiatry Clinic and Shoe Store in Nova Scotia, Canada. As well as owning the podiatry business, she is also a qualified Occupational Therapist and Pedorthist.  Her business has been serving the northern region of Nova Scotia for almost two decades and has become the one-stop-shop for everything foot-health related. Her motto is "Walk In, Dance Out".  In this episode, we discuss: Why Nova Scotia is an awesome place to live  What 'all that and a bag of chips means'.   Podiatry versus Chiropody in Canada; it's like the wild west.  The problem with having an ego Problems hiring podiatrists as a pedorthist Why 30% of your success with a patient has to do with psychology. Patients only care about getting fixed. They don't care about what you’re called.  Scarcity versus abundance mindsets. The thinking behind opening a shoe store.  Hiring slow and firing fast - your team has got to be a good fit.  If you're interested in watching the video of this particular episode, you can visit my YOUTUBE Channel, Tyson Franklin and please SUBSCRIBE, so you're informed whenever a new video is released.  If you have any questions about this episode, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com, or you can connect with Karey on Facebook and Linkedin.  Competitive Advantage If you're looking for a Competitive Advantage over other podiatrists in your area, please visit my EVENTS PAGE, and consider joining my next group coaching program, the 12-Week Podiatry Business Reboot or join the Podiatry Business Owners Club on Facebook.                  

Andy Sadjak is a pedorthist or someone who specializes in finding the right shoes for your needs. Find out about what Andy does and how the right pair of shoes can make a big difference!

A conversation about feet, orthotics, running and how supportive insoles and pedorthists can help runners, walkers and well....anyone!

In Episode 054 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with pedorthist, Sean MacMillan to talk about orthotics, choices around footwear and the foot itself. As both Don and Derek have relatively flat feet, they were more than interested in Sean’s opinion on the need for orthotics and the plight of the flat-footed. We discuss innovations in orthotics over the last several decades, as well as the differences in foot types and individual preferences. We pepper Sean with questions about frequency of orthotic use, changing between different shoe types, sports and even going bare-footed for some activities. Additionally, we talk about shoe selection for different types of feet and activities. Sean MacMillan graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994, and began working in the field of Pedorthics in 1996. Sean competed in Track and Field at a Varsity level for 4 years. An Achilles rupture in 2001 necessitated a switch from weekend warrior to coaching. He worked for several years developing and implementing a sprint program for the Kelowna Track and Field team, working with several university and provincial level athletes. In 2003, he was named a National Team coach for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin Ireland.Sean’s Pedorthic experience began in a technical shoe store in Calgary in 1992, fitting shoes for the orthotist who worked on site. After graduating from University he began his pedorthic apprenticeship with Kintec Orthotics attaining his Certified Pedorthic Technician and Certified Pedorthist designations quickly taking on management of the Surrey satellite clinic. He enjoys all areas of Pedorthics including gait analysis, biomechanical assessment, orthotic fabrication, shoe modification and custom orthopaedic shoes. In 2007, he completed a 120 hour course on Custom bootmaking in central Oregon. Sean is actively pursuing his Master Craftsman designation while working with other members of the Honourable Cordwainer’s Company (A non-profit, educational Trade Guild of bootmakers and shoemakers.)For more information on Sean MacMillan, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.orthoquestpedorthics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthoquest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthoquestpedorthics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Orthoquest_PedThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 054 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with pedorthist, Sean MacMillan to talk about orthotics, choices around footwear and the foot itself. As both Don and Derek have relatively flat feet, they were more than interested in Sean’s opinion on the need for orthotics and the plight of the flat-footed. We discuss innovations in orthotics over the last several decades, as well as the differences in foot types and individual preferences. We pepper Sean with questions about frequency of orthotic use, changing between different shoe types, sports and even going bare-footed for some activities. Additionally, we talk about shoe selection for different types of feet and activities. Sean MacMillan graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994, and began working in the field of Pedorthics in 1996. Sean competed in Track and Field at a Varsity level for 4 years. An Achilles rupture in 2001 necessitated a switch from weekend warrior to coaching. He worked for several years developing and implementing a sprint program for the Kelowna Track and Field team, working with several university and provincial level athletes. In 2003, he was named a National Team coach for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin Ireland.Sean’s Pedorthic experience began in a technical shoe store in Calgary in 1992, fitting shoes for the orthotist who worked on site. After graduating from University he began his pedorthic apprenticeship with Kintec Orthotics attaining his Certified Pedorthic Technician and Certified Pedorthist designations quickly taking on management of the Surrey satellite clinic. He enjoys all areas of Pedorthics including gait analysis, biomechanical assessment, orthotic fabrication, shoe modification and custom orthopaedic shoes. In 2007, he completed a 120 hour course on Custom bootmaking in central Oregon. Sean is actively pursuing his Master Craftsman designation while working with other members of the Honourable Cordwainer’s Company (A non-profit, educational Trade Guild of bootmakers and shoemakers.)For more information on Sean MacMillan, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.orthoquestpedorthics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthoquest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthoquestpedorthics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Orthoquest_PedThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

Your connection to the floor is a vital part of your foundation for fitness, particularly in CrossFit. In this episode, I speak with certified Pedorthist and fellow CrossFitter PJ Makinen about the biomechanical analysis he uses in his profession to find the root cause of discomfort or pain in the lower limbs. PJ shares tips about corrective devices like orthotics that can compensate for common deficiencies in form that can result in pain, compromise performance, and increase risk of injury.

Meg interviews Rachel Eisenfeld, Certified Pedorthist with Soleful Orthotic Solutions, who talks about athletic shoes, shoe lacing techniques, when orthotics make sense...and when they don't! Connect with Rachel:facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solefulorthotics/website: https://www.solefulorthotics.com/ Mentioned in this episode:Athletic Lacing Tips: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htmReston Runners Women's Training Program: https://www.restonrunners.org/index.php/programs/women-s-trainingElden Street Tea Shop: https://www.eldenstreettea.com/

Meg interviews Rachel Eisenfeld, Certified Pedorthist with Soleful Orthotic Solutions, who talks about athletic shoes, shoe lacing techniques, when orthotics make sense...and when they don't! Connect with Rachel:facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solefulorthotics/website: https://www.solefulorthotics.com/ Mentioned in this episode:Athletic Lacing Tips: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htmReston Runners Women's Training Program: https://www.restonrunners.org/index.php/programs/women-s-trainingElden Street Tea Shop: https://www.eldenstreettea.com/

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"Some of the biggest manufacturers in Canada and the US often claim to make custom product when they’re actually using stock item shells and creating orthotics that are not actually unique to the patients feet." We speak with Aaron Tran, pedorthist and founder of Orthogenic Laboratories, about custom foot orthotics - what they are, what conditions they help treat, how they're made, and how to tell if they are truly custom. To find out more visit http://orthogeniclab.com   00:25 Can we start by having you introduce yourself? 01:06 Can you give us an overview of what Orthogenic Lab does? 01:42 What are the differences between the types of foot specialists? 03:28 What are orthotics and why are they important? 04:35 What types of conditions can orthotics help with? 05:22 Can orthotics help conditions that are not foot related, such as low back pain? 06:25 Are orthotics a temporary or long term solution? 08:12 Do you recommend that if someone has orthotics they use them all of the time? 09:43 What are the components of an orthotic? What are the purposes of the different layers? 10:16 What are the common materials used in orthotics? 10:57 Can you tell us the purpose of the different parts of orthotics? 12:21 Is there a difference between hard and soft orhtoics? 15:00 Do orthotics make your feet lazy? 16:03 What are the different methods of casting orthotics? How accurate are they? 18:50 What is the difference between a weight bearing vs. non weight bearing casting? 20:02 Once someone is casted, what is the process of making the orthotics? 22:46 What type of process do you use at Orthogenic Lab? 24:35 Do you think technology will keep changing your profession? 25:33 Do insurance companies cover the cost of orthotics made using a 3D scanner? 26:44 What is the difference between custom and off the shelf orthotics? 28:26 There have been a few articles about off the shelf orthotics being advertised as custom made. What are your thoughts on that? 30:50 Is there a cost difference between off the shelf vs. custom? 31:28 What should patients look for when purchasing orthotics? 33:01 Are there any regulations for selling orthotics? 34:40 What healthcare providers can prescribe orthotics? 35:55 How can healthcare providers who don’t prescribe orthotics screen a patient to see if they may be appropriate for them? 37:16 Are there any online resources for healthcare providers to learn more about different conditions orthotics may help? 38:10 Where can people find out more about you?

Our guest tonight is David Rotter! David is an American Board Certified and Illinois Licensed Prosthetist, Orthotist and Pedorthist with over 20 years of experience. His home office is the Scheck and Siress lab located at the University of Illinois Medical Center.David, the clinical director of prosthetics for all of Scheck and Siress, is a member of the board of directors and is the chairman of the board of AOPS central fabrication.

Our guest tonight is David Rotter! David is an American Board Certified and Illinois Licensed Prosthetist, Orthotist and Pedorthist with over 20 years of experience. His home office is the Scheck and Siress lab located at the University of Illinois Medical Center.David, the clinical director of prosthetics for all of Scheck and Siress, is a member of the board of directors and is the chairman of the board of AOPS central fabrication.

Today Skip is talking to pedorthist and owner of Foot Dynamics, Jeff Jacobs. Jeff began his career as a Pedorthist in 1989 and became certified after attending the Pedorthics training program at the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center at Northwestern University Medical School. Today Jeff and Skip are talking about what you need to consider when you purchase shoes and what kind of shoes are going to keep your feet in the best shape.Read More →

Randall Barna is an epic Pedorthist and SUP and Surfing pioneer who knows a lot about feet and sports performance.  During the 1992 NBA Championships, 80% of the starting lineup for the Portland Trailblazers wore Barna’s orthotics and many professionals go to him to this day to improve their performance.   Randall talks about his early days as an Oregon surfing pioneer and the natural progression of surfing to Stand Up Paddle... Read More

Do you experience pain in your Knees, Back, Hips or other joints? Do you think all types of orthotics are expensive? Check out my latest [ BUSINESS PROFILE VIDEO ] Featuring: Frank DeBeer - Pedorthist at York Region SuperFeet As a SuperFeet wearer myself you may be surprised to find out just how economical it is for your to have more foot and joint comfort. Call/Text Anytime: 905 251 7852 For more great videos featuring local business profiles, community events, community acknowledgements and more check out www.Stouffville.tv www.SoldBuyDarren.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/stouffvillesmiles https://www.facebook.com/DarrenPlumbRealEstate