Why Not Orthotics?
Orthotics are not Proprioceptive Insoles. Although both are used underneath the feet, their mode of action is entirely different.
* Orthotics support the feet and were designed by Podiatrists to diminish pain in the feet and ankles.
* Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles are designed to change functioning within the central nervous system (brain), which in turn, diminishes chronic musculoskeletal pain in the entire body.
This is an excerpt from the article Proprioceptive Insoles. From a Podiatric Point of View, written by myself and published in Health and Healing Wisdom.
"As a practicing Podiatric Physician and researcher for over 35 years, I have had a passion for understanding the link between foot mechanics and overall body health. I can still remember my professor in biomechanics saying ‘the patient’s manner of walking not only affects the overall health of the feet, but also the overall health of the body’. At that time I did not fully appreciate how prophetic this statement was.
How the foot functions, referred to as biomechanics, is a major determinant in the overall wellness of the patient. From an engineering point of view, this is easy to understand. An unstable foundation can produce problems in the entire building. Likewise, an unstable (pronated) foot can produce problems in the entire body.
For years I attempted to stabilize foot mechanics by using a supportive type insoles (orthoses). These orthoses typically incorporated an arch support with forefoot posting (wedging). They were very effective for controlling foot, knee and low back pain, but at a very high price. Over the years, it became apparent to me that by supporting the foot I was weakening it. As long as my patients wore their orthoses, their body pain was less. However, their pain quickly returned when the orthoses were not worn. It appeared I was addicting my patients to their orthoses!"
Reference:
Rothbart BA 2005. Proprioceptive Insoles. From a Podiatric Point of View. Health and Healing Wisdom (Price-Pottinger Nutrition Foundation Journal) Vol 29(3):11.
Professor/Dr. Brian A. Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
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Posted by rothbart at 3/1/2009 7:31 AM 
Categories: Insoles Orthotics
Tags: Pronated Proprioceptive Insole Arch Support Orthotic Biomechanics
Categories: Insoles Orthotics
Tags: Pronated Proprioceptive Insole Arch Support Orthotic Biomechanics
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