Dr. Splichal and the other docs:
The reply Dr. Splichal gave in the recent Post Tib Tendonitis raised the following question in my mind:
Is there a term emerging in the podiatry (podiatric?) community around this *style* of care that involves the use of devices temporarily rather than permanently? My podiatrist has the same mindset - he has given me little wedges and foam pieces (he will frequently use the word 'splint' to emphasize the fact their use is temporary) to encourage certain tissues to rest - so they can heal. But then get out of them so the foot can move normally.
I frequent another forum where injuries are discussed a lot. So many people associate Podiatrists with pushing long term orthotic use it would be cool to be able to describe this temporary device style simply - such as "Natural Podiatrist" or "Functional Podiatrist" or ?. (LOL - that Functional Podiatrist term. That would be a great one. "Uh - I'm a Podiatrist that believes in long-term orthotic use, therefore I'm not a Functional Podiatrist.")
Is the industry/practice area headed in that direction in any way?
Thx.
Jim
The reply Dr. Splichal gave in the recent Post Tib Tendonitis raised the following question in my mind:
Is there a term emerging in the podiatry (podiatric?) community around this *style* of care that involves the use of devices temporarily rather than permanently? My podiatrist has the same mindset - he has given me little wedges and foam pieces (he will frequently use the word 'splint' to emphasize the fact their use is temporary) to encourage certain tissues to rest - so they can heal. But then get out of them so the foot can move normally.
I frequent another forum where injuries are discussed a lot. So many people associate Podiatrists with pushing long term orthotic use it would be cool to be able to describe this temporary device style simply - such as "Natural Podiatrist" or "Functional Podiatrist" or ?. (LOL - that Functional Podiatrist term. That would be a great one. "Uh - I'm a Podiatrist that believes in long-term orthotic use, therefore I'm not a Functional Podiatrist.")
Is the industry/practice area headed in that direction in any way?
Thx.
Jim