Stepping Out
An OP&P Approach to Fall Prevention
The prevention of falls among the elderly population has become a major initiative for healthcare providers and insurers in the United States...
Read moreDetailsAn Overview of Mechanical Knee Pain
The knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body, consisting of the distal femur, the proximal end of...
Read moreDetailsThe Effectiveness of Foot Orthotics, Part II
The medical terrain continues to change rapidly, and additional overhauls are expected as the Affordable Care Act, accountable care organizations,...
Read moreDetailsPosterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is one of the most common diagnoses of the foot and ankle, and it is...
Read moreDetailsLateral Ankle Instability
Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common sports injuries and account for a significant percentage of time lost due...
Read moreDetailsKey Roles in Dynamic Exoskeletons for O&P Practitioners
In this edition of Stepping Out, The O&P EDGE makes a departure from the usual focus on pedorthics, as Steven King, DPM,...
Read moreDetailsAspects of Gait: Part II
In the July issue of The O&P EDGE, I discussed the traditional phases of gait and major motions in the...
Read moreDetailsWhy Are SCFOs Overlooked in the Pedorthic and Orthotic Communities?
We've all had them. In fact, my staff and I encounter them weekly, if not daily. You know-that patient who...
Read moreDetailsAspects of Gait: Part I
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. —Lao Tzu One approach to understanding foot pathology is...
Read moreDetailsAssessing Adult-Acquired Flatfoot
Adult-acquired flatfoot (AAF) is defined as a progressive deterioration of the static and dynamic structures that support the foot. Although...
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