Knee Bend Test


When deciding whether or not to use Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy, one must first determine if the patient has one of the two embryological foot structures that responds to this specific type of therapy (Rothbart, 2002).  The Pre Consultation Questionnaire and the Initial (Phone) Consultation are used to help make this determination.

If the patient does indeed have one of the two embryological foot structures, then the Knee Bend Test (which I invented) is one of the tests I use to determine which foot structures is present (e.g., the Rothbarts Foot or the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity).


Knee Bend Test



  • When the body's weight is over the heel bones (e.g., the knees are straight), foot twist (pronation) is observed only in the Preclinical Clubfoot Deformity.
  • When the body's weight is over the front part of the foot (e.g., the knees are bent), foot twist (pronation) is observed in both the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity and Rothbarts Foot.

Note:  The above animations are not intended to be used for self-diagnosis nor does it provide information on how to treat these foot structures.

For more information regarding Rothbarts Foot and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity, read: Medial Column Foot Systems. An innovative tool for improving posture.



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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Reference

Rothbart BA, 2002. Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture.  Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (6)1:37-46

Posted by rothbart at 5/16/2009 2:33 PM
Categories: Biomechanics (Technical)
Tags: Posture Knee Bend Test Rothbarts Foot PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity Pronation
 

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