ORTHOSES-PES CAVUS
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SUMMARY
1. Caused by muscle imbalance (polio, CP) which leads to high pressure over the MT heads, heel & lateral border of the foot.
2. Leads to various instability, reduced shock absorption and reduced propulsive gait.
3. Mgm: total contact insole, lateral heel & forefoot wedging to resist varus at the STJ, shoe adaptation (lateral heel flair, rocker-bottom sole).
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
