Guest guest Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I cast for them with a subtalar position and then send off to a lab which has worked out great. You can buy equipment and grind down your own orthotics; however this becomes much more labor and cost intensive upfront. Hunter, PT, MPT, OCS Clinic Supervisor Genesis Physical Rehabilitation, Le NOTICE: This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the communication, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this email. REMINDER: The disclosure of medical information is strictly prohibited by federal regulation. Unauthorized release of medical information may result in administrative, civil and criminal sanctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi Dave, I have done both in clinic fabrication and in clinic casting or molds and the in clinic casting/molding was much less time consuming and much more profitable but you have to make sure to work with a company with great customer service and fast turnaround for updates or repairs. Be happy to make a recommendation off the list if you want. My clinic has been working with the same company since 2000. M.Howell, P.T., M.P.T. IPTA Payment Specialist Meridian, Idaho thowell@... This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email. From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of Hiten Dave Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 12:47 AM To: PTManager Subject: About Orthotics Anyone in the group have expience making orthotics in the office for patients? Any info would be appreciated. Hiten Dave' PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi Dave, I have done both in clinic fabrication and in clinic casting or molds and the in clinic casting/molding was much less time consuming and much more profitable but you have to make sure to work with a company with great customer service and fast turnaround for updates or repairs. Be happy to make a recommendation off the list if you want. My clinic has been working with the same company since 2000. M.Howell, P.T., M.P.T. IPTA Payment Specialist Meridian, Idaho thowell@... This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email. From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of Hiten Dave Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 12:47 AM To: PTManager Subject: About Orthotics Anyone in the group have expience making orthotics in the office for patients? Any info would be appreciated. Hiten Dave' PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Dave, Yes, I primarily do one of 2 things....I use an outside lab for custom orthotics (30-40% of the orthotics we do) and Vasyli off-shelf, semi-custom orthotics for 60-70% of the patients. The Vasyli devices (available through Sammons-Preston/ Medical) have worked very well, are easily put together (there is a variety of modular add-ons for rearfoot and forefoot posting, heel lifts, etc.) and easily molded to the patients' feet with the use of a heat gun. Feel free to e-mail me directly or give me a call if you like and we can talk more. I do not get into the grinding and fabrication of truly in-house custom devices. That being said, with the combination mentioned above we have had terrific success. Thanks! Chad Yoakam, MS, PT Livingston HealthCare From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of Hiten Dave Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 12:47 AM To: PTManager Subject: About Orthotics Anyone in the group have expience making orthotics in the office for patients? Any info would be appreciated. Hiten Dave' PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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