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: Bob Hoffman, DC, FICA All businesses make their profits at the “back-end.” Restaurants do not make their profits from the main course but from appetizers, desserts, and alcohol. Disney makes its profits, not on the admission ticket, but on souvenirs and refreshments. Even McDonald’s created a successful back-end with its “supersize” program. In the
By: Monte H. Greenawalt, DC, DABCO The well-disciplined Doctor of Chiropractic has learned to look at the patient as a whole person. Humans are inseparable, and each part is dependent upon the related parts. We are a group of integrated and interrelated components. In Chiropractic college we concentrated on the spine and justly so. We
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: Mark N. Charrette, DC Stress fractures are a common cause of foot pain, especially in the active population.1 Patients will report a dull, aching pain sensation in the foot that is often poorly localized (Fig. 1). The nagging pain increases during weightbearing and gait, and often remains for a while after use. It commonly subsides
By: Terry R. Yochum, DC, DACBR, Fellow, ACCR, Michael S. Barry, DC, DACBR, and Chad J. Maola, DC History While playing football, this young adult male patient suffered shoulder trauma and complains of pain. Is there any abnormality on these images? Diagnosis Traumatic dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint, Type III. Acromioclavicular Joint Separations The traumatic
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 young adult presents with pain in the hip after suffering trauma. Is there a fracture? DIAGNOSIS Monostotic Fibrous Dysplasia. Observe the geographic radiolucency just below the lesser trochanter. There is a “ground glass” matrix and a sclerotic border.
Watch the Video Here This waiting room video serves as an excellent patient education tool that will demonstrate the benefits and uses of orthotics in an easy-to-understand video.
By: Tim Maggs, DC In athletes, shin splints and stress fractures are typically a result of repetitive motion injury in one or more supportive muscles in the lower leg. Very often these muscles work without ever fully recovering before being asked to perform again. All athletes use similar muscles as they participate in sport specific
By: John Zhang, Ph.D., M.D. Chiropractic Adjustments Plus Orthotics Reduced Symptoms for Workers Standing Six Hours Daily Download PDF Now
By: Terry R. Yochum, D.C., DACBR, and Michael S. Barry, D.C., DACBR Bone Marrow Edema Caused by Altered Pedal Biomechanics Download PDF Now
By: John K. Hyland, D.C., DACBR DABCO, Terry R. Yochum, D.C., DACBR, and Michael S. Barry, D.C., DACBR Bone Marrow Edema and Postural Misalignment: A Preliminary Report Download PDF Now
Foot Levelers’ A-S-R program is more than just a catch phrase; it is a system of total body care for your patients. You determine the appropriate adjustments for your patients’ conditions, and Foot Levelers provides you with the tools you need to improve their overall health and well-being. A-S-R stands for “Adjust – Support –
By: Mark N. Charrette, DC When asked why I use functional orthotics, my reply is simple. I use orthotics to enhance the proprioceptive response of the entire lower extremity (including the foot) and to stabilize the pelvis and spine. And when I’m asked what is my idea of the optimal orthopedic appliance, again my reply
By: Brian Jensen, DC Some members of my family and I once visited a living history museum that re-enacts life as it was on the plains of Nebraska in the late 1800’s. When we stopped by the blacksmith’s shop, I got a lesson in structural biomechanics that we would all do well to take heed
Orthotics for the Olympics By: John K. Hyland, DC, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS With very few exceptions, the sports competitions held during the Winter Olympics are dependent on the function and stability of the feet. This goes for the various types of skiing (alpine, cross-country, and freestyle), skating (figure, dance, speed, hockey), and snowboarding. Participation in
By: Jeffrey D. Olsen, DC Time and 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 best; they have
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: Kurt Larsen, DC, FICS Do you have patients with signs and symptoms resistant to your care? Would you like to enhance your abilities to provide exceptional service to your patients? How much of the nervous system do you influence? Utilization and incorporation of Cranial and Sacro Occipital Technic (SOT) methods will expand your effectiveness
