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New Research

Murley, G.S., et al., Clin. Biomech. (2010), doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2010.05.001

 
The Customisation Debate: new research article posted

Hylton B Menz's paper "Foot orthoses: how much customisation is necessary?" published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, poses interesting questions about traditional custom orthoses versus prefabricated. 

 
Foot Science Diabetes Management package launched in Wellington
February 2009

Foot Science International, the manufacturer of Formthotics™ custom foot orthoses, today announced the introduction of a new product package designed to help diabetes sufferers prevent foot injury.

 
Dr. Kevin Kirby comments on Podiatry Arena
January 2009
Leading podiatry expert Dr. Kevin Kirby comments on definitions of pre-fabricated vs custom-molded foot orthoses and kinematic vs central nervous system (CNS) effects.

 


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