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Charcot Marie Tooth need not hold back young people
ORTHOPAEDIC SOLUTION Charcot Marie Tooth need not hold back young people Pieter-Jan Sergeant, orthopaedic shoe technologist 16 December 2022 A few weeks ago, Pieter-Jan Sergeant, an orthopaedic shoe technologist at House of Feet, examined a patient who had...
Arthritis in the toe joint: what now?
Arthritis Arthritis in the toe joint: what now? Stefan De Hert, Shoe technician August 31th, 2022 Arthritis usually affects the joints in the hands, knees and hips, but it can occur in any part of the body that has joints - including the toes. A number of different...
Oncological foot treatment by a podologist
PODIATRY Oncological foot treatment by a podologist Joeri Plovie, Podiatrist en Sales Representative June 9th, 2022 There are still no real studies on foot complications resulting from cancer treatments. We see, however, that foot conditions have a very negative...
A hammertoe should not be a daily obstacle
SHOE TECHNOLOGY A hammertoe should not be a daily obstacle Anneleen Van Hecke, Shoe technician 4 May 2022 Hammer toes occur when one or more toes of the three middle toes grow together. Over time, the phalanges of the toes grow crooked, creating a shape resembling a...
Orthonyxia for ingrown toenails
PodiatryOrthonyxia for ingrown toenails Céline De Prêtre, Podiatrist April 14th, 2022Ingrown toenails (also called unguis incarnatus) are a common problem in the general population. The problem occurs so frequently that last year the Dutch Journal of Medicine (Just...
Custom digital orthotic relieves plantar pressure
Podiatry Silicone toe orthoses relieves plantar pressure on toe tips Arno Raes, Podiatrist 9 March 2022 Silicone toe orthoses can be used during podiatric treatments for a variety of purposes. Their main purpose is to optimise pressure distribution and reduce friction...
Quality of life regained after accidental amputation
Shoe technologyQuality of life regained after accidental amputation Stefan De Hert, shoe technician 3 maart 2022 In most cases, we make orthopaedic shoes for people with a pathological defect. But this is not always the case. Thus, accident victims also find their way...
High shoe with built-in socket in patients with hemiplegia due to a CVA, among others
SHOE TECHNOLOGYHigh shoe with built-in socket in patients with hemiplegia due to a CVA, among others Lien Dhont, shoe technician 9 February 2022 Lien Dhont, shoe technologist at House of Feet, received this patient with hemiplegia due to a CVA a few weeks ago....
House of Feet takes over Frank Borghs
AcquisitionHouse of Feet takes over Frank Borghs Tom Boerjan, CEO 12 January 2022 House of Feet wasn’t created in a day. For five generations, we have been building a company that has developed in a modern, contemporary orthopaedic centre with a reliable reputation...
The importance of Velcro fastening for hemiplegic patients
SHOE TECHNOLOGYThe importance of Velcro fastening for hemiplegic patients Ine Goutry, shoe technician Nov 3, 2021For most people, tying one’s shoes is a matter of course. But for many people treated at House of Feet, this is not the case. When discussing the shoes, we...
Comfortable and Comfort: a world of difference
SHOE TECHNOLOGYComfortable and Comfort: a world of differenceMathijs Mestdagh, shoe technologist.21 September 2021 linkedin In the world of shoes, comfort is an important factor in the search for new shoes. Certainly for persons who have difficulty in finding shoes...
Pronation compensation
SHOE TECHNOLOGYPronation compensationAnneleen Van Hecke, shoe technologist and podiatrist25 August 2021linkedinWhen we walk, our foot makes rolling movements. The foot bends and the shoe bends with it. Bending the foot can be painful for a variety of reasons and the...
Change of the foot morphology after long-distance running
PODOLOGYChange of the foot morphology after long-distance running Fien Van Damme, shoe technologist and podiatrist 27 September 2021 linkedin When a trained runner goes out running, he puts his shoes on, laces them and starts his running session. Lacing your shoes is...
Bruges orthopaedic company has Belgian first with 3D-printer for insoles
A first in 3D-printingBruges orthopaedic company has Belgian first with 3D-printer for insolesPiet De Ville, journalist KW 6 September 2021The well-known orthopaedic company House of Feet (by De Prêtre) in Bruges is the first in Belgium to use a 3D printer for...