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#124 The Truth about Orthotics, with Wessel van Veenen, Orthotic Specialist
#124 The Truth about Orthotics, with Wessel van Veenen, Orthotic Specialist
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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this week's episode Matt is joined by Wessel va Vaanen, an orthotic specialist. The duo discusses some basics of appropriate orthotic usage and explores best practice use. They then dive into some new, exciting developments in the world of orthotics to look out for. Wessel also shares his unique background in footwear, including some unique testing through a brand that's exploded back into the running scene in recent years.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
4:55 - Wessel's masters work: testing Puma prototypes
8:49 - Wessel's work as an orthopedic advisor
14:26 - Should you get an insole or an entirely different shoe?
19:38 - Shoe modifications to aid mobility
30:10 - Orthotic uses for carbon fiber plates
36:51 - The differences between walking orthotic aids & running shoes
45:41 - New & upcoming developments in orthotics
53:35 - Wrap up
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
4:55 - Wessel's masters work: testing Puma prototypes
8:49 - Wessel's work as an orthopedic advisor
14:26 - Should you get an insole or an entirely different shoe?
19:38 - Shoe modifications to aid mobility
30:10 - Orthotic uses for carbon fiber plates
36:51 - The differences between walking orthotic aids & running shoes
45:41 - New & upcoming developments in orthotics
53:35 - Wrap up
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support
Released:
Feb 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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