• K is for Kirby Skive

    K is for Kirby Skive

    You may call it a Kirby Skive or a medial heel skive. This interesting accommodation is constructed by removing small amounts of the medial portion of the plantar heel of the positive cast of the foot to create a varus wedging effect within the heel cup of the…

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  • Recycling our Wood Scrap: It’s a Bright Idea

    Recycling our Wood Scrap: It’s a Bright Idea

    Last year, SOLO Laboratories created approximately 42 tons (84,000 pounds) of wood waste from our milled wood casts, frames, and other wood scrap. Thanks to our partnership with Zwicky Processing & Recycling in the neighboring town of Fleetwood, Pa., we…

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  • I is for iTOM-CAT™ Scanner

    I is for iTOM-CAT™ Scanner

    Sure, we could tell you why the iTOM-CAT™ scanner is great when ordering custom orthotics. But here are three reasons not to use it. You will miss the mess and cost of plaster casts and socks. The iTOM-CAT™  is quick and easy. Turn on the iPad and you’re…

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  • H is for Heel Cups and Heel Pads

    H is for Heel Cups and Heel Pads

    When it comes to heels, it’s all about options. Heel Cups   More than just comfort, cushioning, and shock absorption, heel cups play a vital role in correcting foot posture and improving gait. A deeper heel cup in your custom orthotic can help control inversion…

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