Where are the orthotics made? The Orthotic Group (TOG)
What do custom orthotics look like & what types are there?
***Custom orthotics are designed by Dr. Khoshroo to meet patients’ individual/lifestyle needs*** Super Flex orthotics – Casual orthotics for variety of shoes Sport Flex orthotics – Sporty orthotics designed for athletes and variety of sports shoes Run Flex orthotics – Designed for high performance runners Dress Flex orthotics – Designed primarily for women’s narrow [...]
What are the steps taken for making custom orthotics?
*** Dr. Khoshroo follows the following protocol to make custom orthotics for individuals *** Detailed history and examinationPalpation and orthopedic testsVisual gait analysisDigital gait analysisDiagnosis and report of findings + other treatment optionsPrecise imprints of feet using 3-D neutral casting or foam impressionCasts, digital scans, findings, and recommendations sent to TOG lab.Custom fitting of orthoticsModifications [...]
The Kinetic Chain
Dr. Khoshroo performs an in depth history and physical examination to assess the root/cause of the injury rather than just treating the symptoms. In his assessments, he first does a static and a dynamic visual analysis of the feet and the gait cycle. He then continues with orthopedic tests to narrow down the condition, [...]
What is the main mechanism of injury in foot related conditions?
Most conditions for the foot/ankle are categorized as repetitive overuse injuries. These injuries are usually due to a combination of underlying factors that have developed over months or years and, thus, have become chronic conditions. Some of these factors include abnormal gait, imbalanced/poor biomechanics, flat feet, over pronation, muscle weakness, joint restrictions, overuse activities such [...]