Dr. Richie Presents
KLM Labs and Dr. Douglas Richie, DPM have partnered to bring you educational video resources regarding casting techniques, implementing AFO therapy in your practice, simple in-office device adjustments and provider/patient relationship building tips. Scroll down and learn from decades of experience.
Richie Brace Fitting Instructions
Richie Brace Fitting Instructions
Dr. Richie demonstrates and explains fitting a Richie Brace.
Richie Brace Fitting Instructions
Positioning The Foot When Casting
Subtalar Neutral and Locking the MidTarsal Joint
Dr. Richie demonstrates and explains positioning the foot correctly in subtalar neutral for a non-weight bearing cast.
Subtalar Neutral and Locking the MidTarsal Joint Video
Implementing AFO Therapy In Your Practice
1) Removing The Obstacles
AFO Therapy is an excellent tool for podiatrists or any foot care providers. In this video Dr. Richie explains the common obstacles preventing practitioners from implementing AFO Therapy in their practice. Learn how to overcome these obstacles to better serve your patients, and your business.
2) Why Prescribe Custom
Learn why and how Custom AFOs are more effective than Over-The-Counter products.
Why Prescribe Custom Video
3) Digital Casting for AFOs
Step in the future with Digital Casting. Whereas previously obtaining a cast for an AFO was even more complicated and time consuming than casting for a simple foot orthotic, now with the option of Digital Casting, it can be done in seconds with absolutely no mess.
Digital Casting For AFOs Video
4) Keep Your Patients For Life
As with any business, customer relationships are key. Watch this video to learn how engaging custom AFO therapy for your patients will add value to your relationships, and lengthen them, turning temporary customers into life long customers.
Keep Your Patients For Life Video
Digital Casting As Presented By Dr. Douglas Richie, DPM
Digital Casting and Positioning The Patient
As with all casting techniques, positioning the patient is critical to obtain an accurate representation of the patient's anatomy. Watch this video series to learn various techniques for positioning the patient when casting digitally.
Digital Casting and Positioning the Patient Video
Digital Casting and Positioning Supine
Learn to position the patient's foot correctly when they are in a supine position.
Digital Casting and Positioning Supine Video
Digital Casting and Positioning Prone
Learn to position the patient's foot correctly when they are in a prone position.
Digital Casting and Positioning Prone Video
Digital Casting - The Scanning Process
Dr. Richie demonstrates and explains the process of using a Structure Sensor Scanner and iPad to obtain an accurate and complete digital cast.
Digital Casting - The Scanning Process Video
Clinical Pearls of AFO Therapy
1) Reducing Forefoot Supinatus
Dr. Richie explains and demonstrates the importance of reducing forefoot supinatus when casting for Richie Braces, as well as other AFOs and foot orthoticcs.
Digital Casting Reducing Forefoot Supinatus Video
2) Essentials of Cast Quality
Dr. Richie explains the importance of cast quality in the manufacture of custom AFOs and foot orthotics.
Essentials of Cast Quality Casting Video
3) Flanges and Controlling Forefoot Abduction
Dr. Richie explains the common issue of forefoot abduction, and how to correctly prescribe medial or lateral flanges to control this issue with Ankle Foot Orthotics.
Flanges and Controlling Forefoot Abduction Video
4) The Medial Malleolus and Adding Padding
Dr. Richie addresses another common issue, namely rubbing or irritation at the medial malleolus, and how adding padding can correct this issue and make the brace tolerable for the patient.
The Medial Malleolus and Adding Padding Video
5) In-Office Spot Heating
Dr. Richie explains and demonstrates adjusting a Richie Brace by spot heating it in the office.
6) Demonstrating Foot Function to Patients
Dr. Richie explains how, and why it is important to engage your patient and improve their understanding of AFO and orthotic therapy by demonstrating foot function to them in the office, using their own foot.
Prescription Orthotic Posting
1) Posting and Custom Foot Orthoses
Dr Richie discusses posting on custom foot orthoses. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
2) Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Posting
Dr. Richie discusses intrinsic vs. extrinsic posting on custom foot orthoses. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
3) Intrinsic Posting in Depth
Dr. Richie discusses intrinsic posting on custom foot orthoses in depth. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
In-Office Orthotic Adjustments
1) Polypropylene devices
Dr. Richie discusses and demonstrates methods and techniques for adjusting polypropylene orthotics in the office. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
2) Graphite Devices
Dr. Richie discusses and demonstrates methods and techniques for adjusting graphite devices in the office. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
3) Adjusting Heel Cups
Dr. Richie discusses and demonstrates methods and techniques for adjusting heel cups in the office. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
4) Patient Communication
Dr. Richie discusses techniques for communicating with patients while adjusting orthotics for better fit, function, and patient satisfaction. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
5) In-Office Orthotic Adjustments Conclusion
Dr. Richie concludes the important points of adjusting custom foot orthoses in the office. Brought to you by KLM Labs.
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