Phil;
I do not use the f-scan on every patient, but I use the principals that
I've gained from using the f-scan to help me practice.
I perform my physical exam and specifically attempt to identify
discrepancies from limb to limb that may indicate, or contribute to
asymmetry. I then right my orthotic prescription to reflect that. Most of
the time I'm correct adn the patient gets better. Occasionally they don't
and I can then use the f-scan to confirm what I thought was happening. For
those who don't have f-scan, this becomes much more difficult, but not
impossible.
Bruce
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From: "Philip Wells" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: F-Scan protocols
> Thanks for the comments - they are much appreciated.
> I do hope to get a conclusion to this discussion soon, I'll let you know.
>
> One question I do have - How do we deal with asymetry in the foot without
> using in-shoe foot pressure systems? Most practititoners do not have
> access to this and may simply dismiss these comments as not being
> clinically relevant to them.
> It again begs the question of how does research filter down into clinical
> practice?
> Phil
>
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