Thursday's Orthotic Discussion of the Week: Root Balanced Technique evaluated in a left Positive Cast

Dr Merton Root in the late 1960's developed many methods to stabilize feet. He developed a way to cast feet to achieve a reliable, reproducible foot. This cast, called a negative cast, was taken using plaster of paris splints and the foot was held in a certain way, and this became the Golden Standard of making orthotic devices. Once the cast was taken, the heel was placed straight 

Forefoot Varus Orthotic Corrections: Based on Degrees of Deformity

Orthotic Modification: Easing the Transition from Plastic to Weight Bearing Surface

Supination: Orthotic Designs for Preventing Excessive Supination

This video discusses the common orthotic mold corrections utilized by labs for correcting supination problems.