Does Rothbart Proprioceptive therapy reduce foot twist? A technical presentation


Introduction:  Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy is based on the observation that foot twist during weight bearing (standing and walking), is directly linked to postural distortion patterns coming from the feet (e.g., RothbartsFoot or the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity).  By reducing foot twist (via central nervous system reprogramming), the postural distortional patterns (poor posture) are reversed, which in turn greatly reduces or eliminates chronic musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) pain.

Discussion:  Computerized postural studies by this author over the past 15 years is consistent with the conclusion that Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy is very effective in reversing postural distortions, foot to jaw. However, the question that begs to be answered: Is there visible evidence that Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy reduces foot twist?

Procedure: Selective frames were extrapolated at midstance from computerized gait studies: with, versus without, Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles (See Gait Analysis below).  The white arrows point to the navicular tuberosity, the area in the foot where foot twist can readily be observed.



Gait Analysis - Note the bulging at the navicular tuberosity when the proprioceptive insoles are not worn (see white arrows)  

Results:  Foot twist is reduced when the correctly prescribed Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles are worn in the shoes.


For more information on Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy, read my book, Forever Free From Chronic Pain.

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 11/3/2009 2:12 PM
Categories: Biomechanics (Technical)
Tags: Gait Study Rothbart Proprioceptive Insole Foot Twist Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
 

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