Diagnosing Rothbarts Foot using Microwedges


I was the first researcher to develop the use of microwedges (biovectors) to measure the quantify the severity of Rothbarts Foot and the use of Proprioceptive Insoles as a tool to eliminate chronic low back pain.

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This research was part of a series of discoveries that ultimately led to a therapy that, in many cases, permanently eliminates chronic musculoskeletal pain without the use of drugs or surgery.  This therapy is called Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy, in which I use a series of tests, proprietary computer analyses, custom designed Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles and ongoing monitoring to address all of the changes in the patients condition and necessary changes in prescriptions, until the chronic muscle and/or joint pain is eliminated.

Here is an excerpt from the sub-article, Rothbart Foot Structure  published on my research website, that ultimately led to the development of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy:


"A definitive diagnosis for the Primus Metatarsus Supinatus (PMs) foot type is made by measuring the PMs values (See Figures 2-3 Below).  PMs values between 10mm and 25mm (approximately ½ to 1 inch) are pathognomonic of the PMs foot type (Rothbart's Foot Structure). (Measurements between 30 and 55mm are linked to the Preclinical Clubfoot Deformity and greater than 60mm, to the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity).

How to determine the PMs Value:
  • Place the weight bearing foot into its anatomical neutral position (articular facets of the subtalar joint are congruous (20).
  • Slide the microwedge underneath the first metatarsal head until slight resistance is felt from the under surface of the foot
  • The distance between the ground and the 1st metatarsal head is referred to as the PMs Value




 

 

Professor/Dr. Brian A. Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot and 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 3/11/2009 7:30 AM
Categories: Biomechanics (Technical)
Tags: Microwedge Rothbarts Foot Primus Metatarsus Supinatus Proprioceptive Insoles Biovector Proprioceptive Therapy
 

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