Foot Mechanics and Orthotics

Brady talks with Jeff Verhagen about his career, and then they dive into the mechanics of the foot and how he thinks the foot should be approached when prescribing orthotics.

Show Notes

Jeff Verhagen talks about his career and treatment philosophies (0:20). Brady and Jeff have a conversation about the treatment and assessment of the foot. They talk about when orthotics should be prescribed and what kind of orthotics should be used in different cases. They also address instances in which PTs do a great job of looking for other problem areas in the body affecting gait (12:30).

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We set out to talk with physical and occupational therapists, along with other healthcare providers about the state of healthcare, hot button topics, and treatment options in different healthcare segments.