Profile of the rocker sole; theory, research and practice
In this presentation the design of the rocker profile is explained. The properties position, apex angle, radius/angle and stiffness and the effects of these properties on the biomechanics will be discussed.
A practical idea of the shape is daily practice will be shown. Rocker profiles influence joint motions, external joint moments, pressure and pain. Indications, as described in literature will pass. The correct rocker profile will be discussed for two cases.
Dr Klaas Postema
Dr Klaas Postema
Emeritus Professor ||
retired
Klaas is a retired professor in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. His first contacts with pedorthics was in 1977. He became interested in the topic and never lost that. Next to pedorthics his interests are into gait analysis with the biomechanics of gait, orthotics and prosthetics. He is author of more than 130 articles and edited two books about pedorthics. The last one is: "Pedorthic footwear; Assessment and treatment”, in which different Australian pedorthists contributed.
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