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Popular prefabricated orthotic prescription variab

Popular prefabricated orthotic prescription variables for Chronic Plantar Heel Pain include:

Soft/ medium orthotic shell material
Cushioning poron layer
Poron heel pad
Poron arch pad
Forefoot valgus extension or Reverse Morton's extension

Treatment direct test these options with your patients today and see if they would benefit.

Use our lab customisation service or DIY with our range of prefabs and additions.

DIY Video Links for modifications available at our youtube channel:

Poron Arch Pad
https://youtu.be/ibbcj5-xQPg

Reverse Mortons Extension
https://youtu.be/egvFsvTGDx4

Forefoot Valgus Extension (Dorsal)
https://youtu.be/EvAJOKJP5JI

Forefoot Valgus Extension (Plantar)
https://youtu.be/HZ8bl34rvUY

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DOLA Pro Customisation In-focus This client need

DOLA Pro Customisation In-focus

This client needed a prefabricated orthotic customised with a metatarsal bar and rearfoot varus post to help in the management of metatarsalgia.

Prescription:
Full length DOLA Pro prefabricated Soft EVA orthotic shell
Pre- Metatarsal bar (size 3)
Rearfoot varus grind 3 degrees (intrinsic grind)
Durafit smooth top cover

Video links for DIY:

Metatarsal Bar Addition
https://youtu.be/bqCi0Zc7R4I

Rearfoot varus Post grind
https://youtu.be/jrdhOMq0Qm4

Orthotip:

A metatarsal bar gradually rises proximally to distally and is placed along the metatarsal shafts, at a width to influence the selected metatarsals, 1-5, 2-4 etc.

They can be custom made of poron or EVA or purchased as prefabricated additions in poron.

A pre-metatarsal bar will be placed in a more proximal position, influencing the metatarsal shafts and ending before the metatarsal heads.

Alternatively a metatarsal bar can be placed more distaly with material located under the metatarsal heads.

A metatarsal bar addition is commonly used for:
-Metatarsalgia
-Capsulitis
-Bursitis
-Fat pad atrophy
-Cushioning
-Claw toes / digital deformities

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Orthotic in Focus Polypropylene shell Balance fo

Orthotic in Focus

Polypropylene shell
Balance forefoot to rearfoot
Standard 20% arch fill
Standard MLA high point
14mm heel cup
Intrinsic rearfoot post (varus 6 degrees)
EVA 2mm midlayer (pink)
Durafit black semi-perforated top cover
Durafit forefoot extension

OrthoTip:

Midlayer choice:

A midlayer can be used to provide cushioning, allow divots, pfgs or apertures, stiffen the forefoot or replace space from the existing insole.

In this case a midlayer of 2mm low density EVA was selected to provide a combination of cushioning, stiffening the durafit cover and replacing the forefoot space left by removing a stock asics insole.

This active patient needed a perfect fit for their Asics Kayano 27.

The choice of a pink EVA midlayer matches the style of the Asics Kayano 27 perfectly and provided the WOW factor the patient loved.

Another popular midlayer option is poron, which provides greater cushioning than low density EVA.

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Application of Lateral Orthotic Reaction Force & T

Application of Lateral Orthotic Reaction Force & Treatment Directed Testing

The orientation of the STJ and MTJ axis changes where and how your prescription variables are applying force.

Where: Is your prescription variable located on the side of the joint axis for the effect you intend for the individual patient?

Where is the axis located?

How: Using the moments or distance of the force application from the axis to alter dose.

How much dose does your patient need?

What are your favourite prescription variables for applying a lateral force?

Do these choices change between patients?

Do these choices change with location of the axis and required dose?

How do you choose your variables?

Treatment directed testing is a popular precursor to orthotic prescription and involves trialing a management option to assess its effectivness. Lateral ORF can be applied as in-shell features or as extrinsic additions.

Popular options include:

Rearfoot valgus post (pictured)
Eversion ramp (pictured)
Lateral heel skive
Lateral arch contour
Forefoot valgus extension (pictured)
Lateral arch pad
Lateral arch fill / Dentons modification
Cuboid notch
Cuboid pad
Reverese Mortons extension

Do you also look to reduce those variables applying the medial force in your prescription if required?

Common applications of lateral ORF include chronic inversion sprains, flexible supinated foot, peroneal pathologies, knee OA (treatment directed testing recommended).

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Toe fillers for Diabetic Amputations Diabetes is

Toe fillers for Diabetic Amputations

Diabetes is associated with complications including foot ulcers & lower limb amputations.

Nearly half of lower limb amputations are classed as minor amputations involving toes or part of the foot.

Diabetic foot amputations are typically caused by high blood glucose levels leading to peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease.

These complications may lead to ischemia, gangrene & impaired wound healing & therefore foot ulcers, infections and amputations.

Diabetes is the leading cause of non-injury related lower limb amputation with 80% of these preventable.

In 2019 on any given day

- 12,500 Australians were living with a diabetes-related foot amputation

- 12 Australians will undergo a diabetes-related amputation

- Every two hours a person with diabetes has a lower limb removed

Toe fillers are a great option to assist in the management of minor amputations. They can be used as a footwear modification or as part of a prefabricated orthotic or custom orthotic.

They can be part of a management program to address:
-Shoe fit
-Toe drifting
-Further complications
-Shear
-Weight-bearing pressure

Examples include:

- Transmet toe filler
- Toe filler 2-5
- Toe filler 1-2

Talk to your local Orthotist/Prosthetist or orthotic lab about how they can help your patients.

Visit
https://dolaorthotics.com/dolabetic/
email: madelyn@dolaorthotics.com

Burden of lower limb amputations due to diabetes in Australia: Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011, AIHW, Canberra
AIHW 2017, Burden of lower limb amputations
Payne, C. B. (2000) Diabetes-related lower-limb amputations in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia. 173 (7), 352–354

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Common Question Series: What is a Lateral Plantar

Common Question Series: What is a Lateral Plantar Arch fill or a Dentons Modification?

Lateral Arch fill / EVA plantar fill is a popular modification to a shank independent shell material like polypropylene, suborthalene, carbon fibre or 3D printed polymer.

Lateral arch fill is the addition of EVA under the lateral arch / contour or border of the orthotic shell.

Our American clients commonly call this addition a Dentons modification.

It is used to support and stiffen the orthotic shell material in this area.

Common indications for lateral column support include:
-Cuboid syndrome
-Peroneal pathologies
-Lateral ankle instability
-Flexible forefoot valgus
-Promote high gear transition
-ORF lateral to the STJ axis
-Flexible Supinated / Cavus foot type
-Rigid Supinated / Cavus foot type with prominent lateral arch

Alternative options for lateral shell support include:
-Cuboid Notch
-Cuboid pad
-Lateral arch pad

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Behind the Design Series: In-toeing Gaitplate In

Behind the Design Series: In-toeing Gaitplate

In behind the design we look at one aspect of the orthotic design and discuss its selection.

This client needed a custom orthotic to address a habitual In-toeing gait pattern.

Successful treatment directed testing with a flat polypropylene gaitplate occured prior to orthotic prescription.

They selected In-toeing gaitplate in the shell shape options on the DOLA Custom Prescription form.

An In-toeing gait plate extends the front edge of the orthotic shell past the 5th MPJ at an angle to finish behind the 1st.

The length of the gaitlpate is prescribed by the practitioner based on the angulation change required.

How to indicate gaitplate length required:
1) noted in the instructions section
2) marked on the cast or scan
3) marked on template

Orthotip:

A gaitplate is a noxious stimulus that acts to change a habitual pattern by making usual function or gaitpattern feel uncomfortable.

Care must be taken in the appropriate prescription of this orthotic shell shape.
Treatment directed testing is advised prior to prescription.

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Spring into action with the weather heating up. D

Spring into action with the weather heating up.

Do you stock revere sandals?

Offer your patients custom orthotics to fit their revere sandals.

Delivered in our usual turn around of 5 days dispatch or use our express services.

This patient wanted a perfect fit to their revere Miami. They now have a custom EVA full length orthotic shell with black EVA Top cover to match the colours of the original insole.

Let us do the fitting for you with our revere fit service.

We can fit your prescription to the range of revere sandals.

Check out the range at:
https://www.revereshoes.com.au/

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Health Professionals visit the DOLA online store t

Health Professionals visit the DOLA online store to order all of your orthotic supplies for your clinic and patients.

https://dolaorthotics.com/shop/

Prefabricated Orthotics
Additions
Top covers
Technology / scanners
CADCAM supplies

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How to use DOLA orthotics to ensure optimal results for your patients

Choose from our extensive library on customising your orthotic and clinical tests for your patients.
Click on the tabs below to view videos.

CLINICAL TEST VIDEOS

The following clinical tests will assist with your patient assessment and orthotic selection.

NON WEIGHT BEARING ASSESSMENT
ANKLE JOINT

NON WEIGHT BEARING ASSESSMENT
SUBTALAR JOINT

NON WEIGHT BEARING ASSESSMENT
MIDTARSAL JOINT

NON WEIGHT BEARING ASSESSMENT
1ST METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT

FUNCTIONAL TEST
RCSP VS NCSP

FUNCTIONAL TEST
LUNGE TEST

FUNCTIONAL TEST
JACKS TEST

FUNCTIONAL TEST
STJ AXIS & MSRT

FUNCTIONAL TEST FOREFOOT TO
REARFOOT ASSESSMENT
DOLA PRO SERIES ADJUSTMENT VIDEOS
Our Pro range adjustment videos include:

An overview of the range of DOLA Pro prefabricated devices available, their attributes and uses

Customisation of the DOLA Pro range for footwear fit

Customisation of the DOLA Pro range for the treatment of common pathologies including modification description, when to use and how to modify

An overview of the range of orthotic additions
REARFOOT VARUS POST

REARFOOT VALGUS POST

HEEL RAISE

FOREFOOT VARUS EXTENSION

FOREFOOT VALGUS EXTENSION

REVERSE MORTONS EXTENSION

CUBOID PAD

METATARSAL BARS

METATARSAL DOMES

TOP COVER APPLICATION

MEDIAL LONGITUDINAL ARCH PADS

ANKLE EQUINUS

NEUTRAL FOOT TYPE

PES PLANUS PRONATED FOOT TYPE

PES CAVUS SUPINATED FOOT TYPE

common conditions pdf library

An overview of Common Conditions complete with Patient Presentations and Orthotic Considerations.

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BIOMECHANICAL PRESENTATION PDFs
LEG / KNEE PATHOLOGY PDFs
LOWER LIMB / ANKLE PATHOLOGY PDFs
REARFOOT PATHOLOGY PDFs
MIDFOOT PATHOLOGY PDFs
FOREFOOT PATHOLOGY PDFs

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