What is Rothbarts Foot?
Rothbarts Foot is an abnormal embryological foot structure. It is the result of the incomplete ontogenetic torsional development of the neck and head of the talus (the bone that sits on top of the heel bone) that occurs approximately between the eighth and ninth week post ovulation.
The result of this incomplete development of the talus is that when the rear foot is placed in its anatomically neutral (correct) position, the big toe and its adjoining metatarsal are elevated off the ground (See photo below).
Rothbarts Foot. The white arrow points to the supinatus (elevated and inverted) of the hallux and first metatarsal when the foot is placed into its anatomical neutral position (subtalar joint congruity).
Functionally, the Rothbarts Foot is an unstable foot structure. If one has a Rothbarts Foot, functionally, as the body’s weight is shifted from the rearfoot to the forefoot, gravity forces the supinatus (elevated and inverted) hallux and 1st metatarsal to roll inward, forward and downward until they rest on the ground.
This twisting motion of the foot is referred to as abnormal pronation. Abnormal pronation results in postural distortions, which lead to chronic musculoskeletal pain.
For a more in depth explanation of the Rothbarts Foot, read my book Forever Free From Chronic Pain .
To access information on objective signs for Rothbarts Foot, go to Determining the Presence of Rothbarts Foot
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 8/5/2010 1:44 PM 
Categories: Rothbarts Foot PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity, Rothartsfoot PreClinical Clubfoot Flatfoot
Tags: Professor/Dr Rothbart Talar Supinatus Posture Postural Distortions Abnormal Pronation Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain Embryological Foot Structure Rothbarts Foot Musculoskeletal Pain
Categories: Rothbarts Foot PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity, Rothartsfoot PreClinical Clubfoot Flatfoot
Tags: Professor/Dr Rothbart Talar Supinatus Posture Postural Distortions Abnormal Pronation Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain Embryological Foot Structure Rothbarts Foot Musculoskeletal Pain
thanks for the great info cheers, it helps me a lot
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You are very welcome.
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