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Post by podmum on Jan 29, 2009 12:27:24 GMT
I just wondered, apart from a good grasp of anatomy, what would the members here feel are the basics needed to deal with bmx assessment? Can it be done adequately without video/treadmill/RSScan equip? Podmum
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Post by TimVS on Jan 29, 2009 14:33:02 GMT
From my perspective, for what it's worth, no. If you have a reasonably long, well lit room or corridor, a good eye (I have neither!) then that is all you need. If space is limited, you might want to consider a treadmill, although careful as there's a right load of old tat out there. Matscans look good (I have one) but they're expensive, and this jury is still out as to how essential they are in the clinical environment.
I know for a fact that at least two of our top geezers here don't use any techie stuff, so there you go.
Hope that helps,
Tim
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Post by podmum on Jan 29, 2009 18:17:10 GMT
Tim Thanks for that. I am limited for space however the thought of a treadmill scares the living daylights out of me . Matscans sound interesting though . Podmum
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Post by lawrencebevan on Jan 30, 2009 10:27:08 GMT
I beleive Kevin Kirby does only a clinical exam plus eyeball gait analysis done in a hallway. He doesnt even have a treadmill
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Post by podmum on Jan 30, 2009 10:32:11 GMT
The news that Kevin Kirby only uses a hallway fills me with joy ;D No more expensive equipment to fork out for........always a relief. Thanks Podmum
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Post by ianl on Jan 30, 2009 10:45:25 GMT
Hi Wendy
I think you can make a choice according to what you are doing. If you are going to have a high turn over of bmx then it might be worth investing in a vertical loading system as it will likely pay for itself. If you are doing relatively low turn over of bmx then why throw 6000 at something that will take a long time to pay for itself.
I have used tekscan for research but not for biomech work. I work without computer technology by choice, currently.
I certainly think that to invest a few hundred pounds into soft tissue courses and joint mobs course would be worth your while as you can incorporate this as part of the Rx package and up your treatment charge. Surprising what a couple of minutes rubbing of the sinus tarsi can achieve.
Cheers Ian
Get your physical exam technique and eyeballing up to speed and then get the whizz bangs as and when you need it, even if just for marketing purposes.
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Post by robertisaacs on Feb 1, 2009 19:26:25 GMT
Cue cletus the hick podiatrist voice
"Aye gort me a ste-ake wid some real purdy noaches awn eat. Ay samtames gets theam bliaters wawking dayn mai cor_doar. Thayts abayd ee-ate."
Toys are great. I'd use em if i had em. In PP particularly the pretty pictures you gait from a mat system are invaluable for "patient education". But you don't need them.
Reasonable grasp of anatomy, a questioning mind and a willingness to keep learning are the important things.
Regards Robert
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Post by dawnbacon on Feb 8, 2009 17:32:08 GMT
Dear Wendy, I am definitely with the others here. History, non weight bearing assessment, weight bearing assessment and gait analysis, plus evaluation of foot-wear wear patterns form the basis of my evaluation. The "bells and whistles" such as in-shoe pressures etc often act to confirm what you already strongly suspect or know.
See you next week :-)
Dawn
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