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Biomechanics started in the 1960s as a philosophy which developed between orthopedics and podiatric medicine. Biomechanics originally developed as a static non-movement science of human function of the musculoskeletal system from cadaver studies and then later evolved into functional biomechanics in the mid-1970s as the first 2D force sensor biomechanical data acquisition system which was developed called Electrodynography (EDG) by Langer Biomechanics was released (1976). Yours truly was one of the researchers of this technology which expanded the complexity of Static Biomechanics and created a new science called Functional Biomechanics. As a science grew, the complexity of the science (through its evaluation of mass displacement, balance, motion analysis, pressure, gait, and symmetry) began to complicate what we knew about human performance. Soon after this, video cad kinematic imaging (Motion Analysis), and surface EMG telemetry began to emerge from the medical device industry. Soon afterwards, Neuromuscular Gait Imaging Laboratories began to spring up across United States as a method for evaluating complex motion control issues. In 1982 I developed the first neuromuscular gait imaging Lab in Newport Beach California where we analyzed and evaluated sports medicine and complex neuromuscular injuries and diseases.
New Trends in Treatments - The Good and the Bad
The Good. . .
In 1993 I began the process of planning for a brand new imaging system that would revolutionize biomechanics. During this time was a infancy period in sensor data acquisition systems for biomechanics. Laser images were just beginning to establish themselves inside the medical market and force sensor systems were crude and unpredictable.
- 3D data to CNC Milling (Bio Engineered Devices)
- Thermo-pressed Custom Shell Manufacturing (Bio Engineered Devices)
- Patented Custom on demand Orthotics
We offer three types of Devices as well.
- Bio Engineered Devices (the best corrective control) - Fully Guaranteed to Work
- Orthotics from impression molding (subject to a Art Form) - No Guarantee
- Accommodative Orthotics - No Guarantee
As time progressed we recieved acclaim from many companies we worked with namely;
- Adidas
- Reebok
- Timberland
- Rocky
- Fila
- Pony
- US Olympics
- Department of Defense (Pentagon and others)
- Foot Solutions
- CCM (Hockey)
- Spira Footwear
- Custom Sports Footwear
The Bad. . .
As 3DO made its emergence, there has been a significant growth of Junk Products in bot the medical industry as well as the retail industry. This has been fueled by poor payments by insurance carriers. The less the carriers pay for a product, shortcuts in quality and efficacy begin to appear. This has grown to the point where many of the products are not custom or adequate for providing correction. This has really been apparent in the retail markets where products called "custom" such as Doctor Scholls, are nothing more than over the counter sizing insoles called "custom orthotics".
This has caused great confusion in both medical and retail markets. Both consumers and doctors are confused. . .
- They are confused about imaging systems. Most of the imagers are 2D and many claim they have 3D technology which is really 2D images using algorithms to give you a sense of a 3D image but lack 3D geometric data and are therefore not real 3D technologies.
- They are confused about product claims and efficacy. Many devices are not custom and are customized and therefore not corrective. The quality of correction is also a pitfall. Most of the technologies can not provide the data to push correction and are therefore accommodative.
- They are unaware of the errors in product manufacturing. Many technologies estimate biomechanical control. "If you have a 2D system, and the foot is a 3D appendage, how can you justify 3D correction," stated Dr Craig Lowe.
- They are unaware of diagnostic and therapeutic pitfalls in corrective controllability of products. The quality of control is paramount. To push control, you need an assessment of;
- Static Body Balance in all 3 body planes (frontal - transverse - lateral)
- Mass Displacement - (Static and Dynamic)
- Motion Analysis (Joint Velocity) - Dynamic Motion Analysis
- Pressure - (Linear pressure and Sheer Pressure (critical in diabetics))
- Symmetry - Difference in limb function
- Gait Analysis
- 3D Geometry (numeric data)
Holistic Health - A System For Optimum Health
Now that we have improve the accuracy of the manufacturing of bio-engineered devices, implementing these advancements with technology driven footwear can now bring a new type of custom footwear called ergonomic footwear.
Change your life. . . . reduce and or eliminate diseases and increase longevity without drugs.
- Eat Healthy
- Walk 2 miles a day
This is a perfect emerging market for Chiropractors. . . Reach out to Primary Care Physicians and let them know you have a solution to make their patients healthier. The patients are listening. . .
- Implants are failing because the biomechanical conditions that caused the deformity(s) are not investigated or treated. As Dr Craig Lowe states, "Mechanical problems require mechanical solutions". According to Dr Lowe, it all evolves around Wolf's Law. Over time, abnormal pathomechanical forces tear down joints.
- Many surgeons are anware of the biomechanical etiologies of pathomechanical diseases.
Moving Forward. . .
- Get involved and create seminars on Functional Biomechanics
- Market and educate Primary Care Physicians as to the benefits of Ergonomic Walking Programs
- Show up to community events. . . Talk this up. . . People want to know.
- Use 3DO Imaging on all patients and make it a foundation of investigation within your practice.
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