John K. Hyland, DC, MPH, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS Women differ from men in structure and biomechanics, and their feet are among the most different of the structures. In spite of this, we often tend to treat female patients who have foot imbalance and lower extremity dysfunction in the same way that we treat our male
By: Mark N. Charrette, DC The Q-angle is a very important indicator of biomechanical function in the lower extremity. This measurement reflects the effect of the quadriceps mechanism on the knee (hence the “Q” angle). When assessed correctly, it supplies very useful information concerning the alignment of the pelvis, leg, and foot. Determination of the
By: Terrence J. Dini, DC Introduction Pes anserine bursitis is the result of inflammation of the same bursal sac at the medial aspect of the knee. It is a fairly common finding, but often overlooked and not very prevalent in the literature. There are many causes of this type of bursitis, but pronation of the
By: Terry R. Yochum, DC, DACBR, Fellow, ACCR and Chad J. Maola, DC Case History This 10-year-old male soccer player complaining of knee pain and shin splints was taken to his family medical doctor by his mother. She was told he needed no X-rays (since there had been no trauma) and was diagnosed with “growing
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Before you read… Watch Our Video on the Q-Angle by Tim Maggs, DC. ___ This paper targets one specific knee condition (patellofemoral pain syndrome), offers a possible indicator for predicting patients at risk (Q-angle measurement) and suggests adjunctive treatment options (rehab exercises and flexible custom orthotics). Knee pain, in its most generalized definition, is experienced
By: John Zhang, Ph.D., M.D. Chiropractic Adjustments Plus Orthotics Reduced Symptoms for Workers Standing Six Hours Daily Download PDF Now
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By: Tim Maggs, DC This video targets one specific knee condition (patellofemoral pain syndrome), offers a possible indicator for predicting patients at risk (Q angle measurement) and suggests adjunctive treatment options (rehab exercises and flexible custom orthotics): Watch the Video Here Knee pain, in its most generalized definition, is experienced by millions of people of
By: K. Jeffrey Miller DC, DABCO Recently, I had lunch with another Chiropractor. When our waitress discovered we were both Chiropractors she began asking dozens of questions. At first I thought it was because she found Chiropractic to be an interesting subject. However, her line of questioning quickly led me to realize that it was
Imagine hanging 20,000 feet in the air overlooking Argentina terrain, on the side of one of the seven summits. Dr. Anna Moseley did. In fact, that’s when this Chiropractor from Vienna, VA first started using Foot Levelers orthotics. “I didn’t want to be suspended 20,000 feet with my feet hurting,” says Moseley who climbed the
Detect, Correct, and Prevent Conditions Caused by Leg Length Discrepancies By: John Palo, BS, DC, CCSP, DABCO “Doctors, teachers, and those who nurse the sick should be aware what sort of thing is man, what is life, what is health, and in what manner a parity and concordance of the elements maintains it; while a discordance of these
By: William M. Austin, DC, CCSP, CCRD Over and over again, the weightbearing casting method has been shown to be the most reliable, accurate, and effective process for creating custom-made foot orthotics. The question as to which type of orthotic is the best for your patients has been settled, too: Foot Levelers’ functional orthotics work
By: Dale Heil, DC Doctors of Chiropractic have always strived for a delineated adjusting protocol that makes sense to both the patient and themselves. When using functional orthotics in combination with an appropriate adjusting technique, the doctor can intelligently demonstrate the need for continuing corrective care and establish an effective maintenance program. Patients and doctors
When Joseph Bunch, currently in his later 40s, came to the Life University Chiropractic Clinic, he was doubtful that Chiropractic could help him. Though at one time he had played basketball and run track, he had since undergone five leg surgeries (even a total left hip replacement). To make matters worse, he was also diagnosed
Download PDF Now The ASR Program: Improving Foot and Ankle Alignment Pronation and supination are normal foot movements that occur during walking and running, but when they exceed normal ranges, the stability of the entire musculoskeletal complex is at risk. Excessive pronation hampers the body’s ability to stand, walk and run. Excessive supination makes the
Download PDF Now The knee forms a crucial link in the lower extremity chain, transferring ground-reaction forces to the hips and trunk. Research has shown that normal walking with hard leather shoe heels produces a .5 G impact at the skull.1 Forces that can be measured as far up as the skull obviously transmit significant
Download PDF Now Arches and Orthotic Support Our feet are the foundation for our bodies, including the pelvis and spine: they provide balance, propel us, safely absorb heel-strike shock and adapt to walking stresses. The feet provide the necessary stability to perform daily activities and are reliant upon an arched structure comprised of 3 bony
