I described an ascending (from the feet) postural distortion patterns that affects the entire body, including the occlusion (bite).  I was the first to publish on the link between Rothbarts Foot and a Class II Malocclusion (protruding maxilla).

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 redacted excerpt from the article, "Postural Distortions. The Foot Connection "published in the Journal of Orthodontics (Rothbart, 2004), that ultimately led to the development of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy: