Dental Imbalances Driven by the Foot
I was the first researcher to report on the link between the abnormal foot motion resulting from the Primus Metatarsus Supinatus foot structure and the teeth.
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 article, "Dental Imbalances Driven by the Foot" written by myself, that ultimately led to thedevelopment of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy:
“Reversing poor posture (postural distortions) in children over the age of 8-9 requires a multi-disciplinary approach even when the postural problem is initiated by abnormal foot motion. In order to understand the inherent limitations of treating the foot only (e.g., the PMS imbalance), a brief discussion of the pathodynamics engaging the feet, cervical spine, cranium and teeth are presented below. In an ascending pattern, these changes predominantly occur sequentially, from bottom to top.
In the Ascending Foot - Cranial Model suggested by Rothbart, abnormal foot pronation drives the innominates anteriorly (externally), which, in turn can drive the temporal bones into an anterior (internal) rotation, the more pronated foot being ipsilateral to the more anteriorly (internally) rotated temporal bone (Rothbart, 2008. JAPMA).
Anterior (internal) rotation of the temporal bones can force the sphenoid bone into an extended and side bent position. This can unbalance the maxilla resulting in a (1) loss of facial vertical dimension, and (2) narrowing of the Curve of Spee (dental arch), which can crowd the teeth and, if severe enough, 'block out' the emergence of the primary cuspids. These occlusal changes are secondary to the unleveling of the cranial bones (Rothbart, 2008 Positive Health). That is, the cranial imbalances are in place before the primary teeth erupt. Succinctly, the bite, in large measure, is determined by the pre-existing cranial imbalance(s).
To read the article in its entirety, go to Dental Imbalances Driven by the Foot on my research website.
Reference:
Rothbart BA 2008. Malocclusions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion. Positive Health, Vol 151, October.
Rothbart BA 2008. Vertical Facial Dimensions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 98(3):01-08, May.
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Categories: Dental Mechanics
Tags: Postural Distortions Malocclusions Primus Metatarsus Supinatus Proprioceptive Insoles Proprioceptive Therapy
I loved all the blog. Congratulations!
I apreciate your attention. I am working as a voluntary guide for Scientific Research about TJM Syndrome for the completion of the Chiropractic course and the our sample age ranges Between 3-18 years olds and would like to know if there is already any work you done in this age group that we could reproduce here in Brazil.
For your enjoyment, is a abstract of research that supervised and that we presented last june month. I await your contact.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: To investigate the influence of weight and way of carrying school material on postural deviations in children between 10-14 years of age and to evaluate the effects of chiropractic care in the most frequent changes. Methods: Cross-sectional study in held São Paulo, between September to December 2010 with 114 students selected at random.The anthropometric measurements, weight and mode of carrying the school material transported and record postural photogrammetric computer, processed by software SAPO postural before and after the treatment period consisted of 12 sessions to assess the effectiveness of Manipulative Therapy, which protocol included tissue release, stretching exercises, muscle strengthening and joint adjustment. Results: The changes were prevalent: asymmetry of the shoulders 50%, head over to the trunk 45%, change in the angle of Thales 7%, 6% of the spine, 6% scoliosis, and 26% of students had more than one asymmetry. The weight of the pack at 40% of the students was considered excessive and beyond 10% of body weight. The backpack with double support (recommended) was the most widely adopted model. Manipulative therapy provided a significant improvement in the asymmetry of the head and misalignments scapulohumeral, providing improved cervical physiological curvature, favoring the balance the shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle accordingly. Conclusions: Most students who had the habit of carrying excess weight in their backpacks had a higher incidence of postural deviations. Manipulative Therapy was associated with the repositioning of balanced deviations found.
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