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| Introduction to Orthotics | ||
What did he say? Some of the terms used might not be familiar to you. I'll explain them to you. |
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| What? | Explanation in English | |
| Tibial Varum Angle | The long bone above the foot is called the Tibia. Varum means leans to the outside. | |
| Talar Mortis Joint | Ankle joint | |
| Pronate | Foot goes flat, ankle joint gets pushed to the side | |
| The foot pronates, the knee points to the side, the hip joint displaces the pelvis rotates. This is why walking on hard surfaces causes foot, knee, hip and low back pain. |  |
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