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R L Blake1, H J Ferguson

  • 1Center for Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, California.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|July 1, 1993
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The Motion Analysis System provides scientific data for podiatric biomechanics, enhancing orthotic therapy. This technology complements clinical skills, moving anecdotal evidence into the scientific arena for rearfoot control.

Area of Science:

  • Podiatric biomechanics
  • Orthotic therapy
  • Motion analysis

Background:

  • Podiatric biomechanics and orthotic therapy have historically relied on theoretical or anecdotal evidence.
  • The role of orthoses in rearfoot control has been recognized by podiatrists for years.
  • A need exists to provide scientific data to support clinical observations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the research value of the Motion Analysis System in podiatry.
  • To demonstrate the scientific basis of orthotic therapy, particularly rearfoot control.
  • To explore the system's ability to compare clinical variables.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a Motion Analysis System (MAS) to collect biomechanical data.
  • Comparing clinical variables related to foot function and orthotic intervention.

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  • Integrating MAS data with traditional biomechanical examination.

    • Main Results:

    • The MAS offers significant research value within its limitations.
    • It provides objective data to support theoretical concepts in podiatric biomechanics.
    • The system facilitates the demonstration of orthotic effectiveness, especially for rearfoot control.

    Conclusions:

    • The Motion Analysis System enhances the scientific validation of podiatric practices.
    • It serves as a valuable tool to complement clinical expertise, not replace it.
    • MAS integration aids in advancing podiatric biomechanics and orthotic therapy into a more evidence-based field.