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Ergonomic Walking Programs

 

 

Ergonomic Walking Programs

 

General Wellness and Longevity

As we are all aware, our health care system is changing.  We recommend that YOU take control of your health and prevent disease.  This a blended mission of a good diet and an effective exercise program.   The BEST method for exercise for most Americans is WALKING.  

 

Walking 2 miles a day = 10,000 steps = 45 minutes will have a profound affect on reducing disease and maintaining good health.

 

The goal is to stay out of the doctors office and to do this you should proactively eat a good diet and Walk daily.  

 

How?

 

Ergonomic Walking Programs

• Identify and stabilize load bearing joint problems before you begin a Ergonomic - Aerobic Walking Program.
• 87% of the US population has a variety of positional or structural conditions (foot-leg-knee-hip-spine), that have developed from childhood.   As we get older, these conditions create a variety of conditions from Degenerative Osteoarthritis to injuries which all have a bio-mechanical origin. 
• The Solution - Bio Engineered Orthotics from 3D Imaging Systems
• The Human foot is not designed for man made surfaces.  Man made surfaces (cement-tile-asphalt) create abnormal linear load conditions which over time create and accelerate existing diseases.  http://3docure.blogspot.com/2012/09/preventing-industrial-injuries-improve.html
• The Solution - Kinetic Footwear which offloads 95% of linear shock to the foot during floor impact (heel contact through midstance gait). http://3docure.blogspot.com/2012/09/lets-go-for-walk-www.html

Develop a support group

• Developing a new habit takes a little effort but it can be easier if you have a mutual support group with the same interests of getting healthy.   Identify you friends who would be wiling to commit to one hour a day walking programs and establish a daily start time.    

Footwear, Fluids and Precautions

• All good walking programs need preparation.   Make sure you have well made medical grade foot orthotics and comfortable footwear.  
• Take water with you. . .   If you are Type 1 Diabetic, taker your diabetic kit which includes sugar water or candy.   Some diabetics well feel hypoglycemic (too low of blood sugar) and this can easily be treated with carbohydrates such as sugar.
• Patients with Cardiovascular diseases can also walk with the approval of your physician.   It is good to take a cell phone with you and rest if you have any shortness of breath and or cramping.
• Fanny Packs are a good asset to have when walking.   Carry your essential on you hip and not your shoulders.
• Pepper Spray is also a good preventive measure to have in case you are attacked by a Dog and or person.   Stay on well developed paths and always walk with another person.
• Clothing - Take warm enough clothing for your excursion.   Use light weight jacks which can easily be placed around you waste if you get too warm. 
• Avoid hills, stay on flat surfaces a much as possible.
• Weather should be checked before you go out.   Give yourselves an hour weather watch before and after your walk.  www.weather.com   

Terrain Control

• Your walking surface is a important consideration to a successful walking  program.   Asphalt, Concrete and Tile is good and bad.  The good is that the terrain surface is flat and free of any hidden obstacles.  The bad, is that the surface is hard and subjects the foot and load bearing structures to additional linear forces which fortunately can be offloaded with special kinetic footwear.   http://jointpainadvancements.blogspot.com
• The ideal surface is a flat smooth dirt trail because it has a softer impact on the foot.    Grass is unpredictable and may subject you to potential hidden problems that could cause injuries.  These trails are usually found at Parks and Recreational areas.

Mall Walkers

• Mall walking is a great way to walk when there is poor weather.   Most large indoor Malls offer early openings for Mall Walkers.     The bad, is that the surface is hard and subjects the foot and load bearing structures to additional linear forces which fortunately can be offloaded with special kinetic footwear.   http://jointpainadvancements.blogspot.com

Community Walking

• Community walking can be a great way to get the exercise you need and meet others within your community.   When people see you walking, it offers them the incentive to do the same.    Post on your community boards your walkers program and encourage others to do the same.

City Walking

• City walkers must adapt to a variety of movements, traffic and activities.   You may go a little slower but the exercise is well worth it. 

Hiking (Parks)

• A great way to see nature and enjoy exercise.   Always walk with another walker and carry essential for food and fluids as discussed above.   Always stay on trails and avoid mud, water, rocks and streams. 

Weather Hazards

• Streets, and Highways
• Steep hills
• Streams
• Mud, ice and snow 

Optional Supplies and Equipment

• Binoculars
• Music
• Nuts and Trail Mix
• Flashlight
• First Aid Kit 

Prioritize your pace, distance and achievements

• Graph your progress
• Distance and time
• Weight
• Blood Pressure 
• GPS Technology (Maps)
• Cell Phone Apps such as Google Maps
• "Up" Bracelets  

 Above all else, "Enjoy - Smile - Laugh - and Converse" and be grateful of Gods provisions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Greetings,

Thanks for taking the time to review my experience and expanded services.   My purpose for doing this is to educate and encourage you to take on the challenge of learning further continuing medical education in the area of Functional Biomechanics and Ergonomics.   I am a OLD GUY now and the ego has long gone, however I receive many inquiries about my education and training, so here it is . . .

I am available for consultations by appointment either by Phone, or Video Conferencing (Skype) or in person.   My Skype Address is drcraiglowe   Our office line is 714-669-9600
Any major development projects are provided by a professional project proposal.

I provide professional services for both Physicians and Surgeons as well as Non Medical markets such as Industry designed to control of Workers Compensation claims and productivity as well as Consumer and Sports markets.   I have extensive professional, business and life experiences to help new and emerging markets develop.   I have consulted for large fortune 500 companies in the footwear industry.

I retired from medicine in 1993 as I went to study Law.  In 1997, I spear-headed the development of the first weight bearing kinematic Imaging platform (3DO) used in Research, Orthopedics, Podiatry and Physical and Sports Medicine.   I was also fortunate to develop and run a Residency Program which specialized in Functional Surgery and Biomechanics.

Historical
I have been a medical surgical specialist in lower extremity medicine since 1976.   My passion was the utilization of high technology applications in the advancement of long term foot, ankle and extremity care.   I have been a researcher in a number of surgical and functional areas of medicine.   In pushing technology, I found myself bucking a slow and resistant medical 9industry that was slow to change.   This resistance came from the Insurance Industry (cost containment & managed care) which affected the medical legal environment and prevented the standard of care from advancing to its fullest.

I worked out of many Southern California Hospitals from 1976 to 1993;

• Fountain Valley Trauma Center Hospital
• Costa Mesa Medical Center Hospital
• Mercy General Hospital, Santa Ana
• Hoag Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach

Surgery Centers

• Fountain Valley Surgery Center
• Superior Ambulatory Surgery Center

Certifications and Fellowships;

• Fellowship in Orthopedics - 1982
• Fellowship in Laser Surgery
• Fellowship in Microsurgery and Co-Founder of the Academy
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine
• Board Certification in Orthopedics
• Board Certification in Surgery
• Certified Training at the Microsurgical Institute in San Francisco (Microsurgery)
• Masters In Medical Education

Background
Medical

• Owner of Podiatric Surgical Group of Orange County
• Specialty and subspecialty group.
• CEO and owner of Superior Medical Center - A multidiscipline medical group in Newport Beach
• Superior Surgery Center (Medicare Certified)
• Superior Outpatient Surgical Center (free standing surgical center)
• Superior Urgent Care
• Neuromuscular Gait Laboratory
• The first private Neuromuscular Diagnostic Lab in the United States 
• EDG and EDG/EMG Static and Dynamic testing
• Foot Track Video CAD Kinematic Analysis
• Gait Track Dynamic Kinematic Analysis
• Spine Track Kinematic Analysis
• Private Practice 

Research, Publishing and Lecturing
I was instrumental in the core development of Functional Biomechanics from 1976 to 1993.   Unfortunately, the medical profession walked away from this science as it migrated to PHD Universities.   Sad to say today few physicians have little to no training in the critical area.

• Clinical Electrodynography (EDG) and Electromyography (EDG/EMG)
• Clinical Research for Motion Analysis Corporation on Foot Track - Gait Track Systems
• High Speed Video Kinematic Analysis
• Functional Biomechanics and Ergonomics
• Functional Rearfoot and Forefoot Surgery based from EDG and Kinematic Joint analysis
• Developed the Tri Motion Knee Brace 
• Pulsed Electromagnetic Bone Stimulation (EBI)
• Microsurgical Laser Nerve Entrapment and Decompression
• Anterior Tibial Nerve Decompressions
• Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompressions
• Plantar Medial and Plantar Lateral Cutaneous Nerves
• Laser bone surgery using Super Pulse Carbon Dioxide/Helium Neon Laser
• Diabetic limb salvage surgery
• Developed Bio-Engineered Devices (Bio Engineered Orthotics)
• Developed 3D Radiographic Imaging using flat films in all three body planes 

Education

• Doctorate in Medicine - Podiatry
• Masters in Medical Education and Business (Pepperdine University)
• Western State Law School

Business

• Owner - Buds Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Graphite Knee Braces
• Orthotics
• Owner - Innovative Medical Inc.
• Software Development
• Medical Director - Genovation Inc.
• Software and Hardware development
• Custom Lean Manufacturing 
• CEO - Digital Orthotics (DBA)
• Software Development
• Acquisitions
• CEO & Chairman - Quasar Group Inc (2000 - 2008)
• Software and Hardware Development - 3DO Imaging and Custom Lean Manufacturing
• Acquisitions.
• Adidas Project - Custom Lean Manufacturing
• Developed the first Open Architecture allowing Professional Orthotic Laboratories to work under a user license for manufacturing custom products..
• Rocky Mountain Laboratory
• Mile High Orthotics
• Piedmont Laboratories
• Foot Comfort Labs
• Bio Orthopedic Labs
• K Fit Laboratories
• Ortho Rite Labs
• Millennia Holdings Labs in Los Angeles and Tokyo
• Fila
• Taylor Made Golf
• Excel Biomechanics
• Digital Orthotics - Canada 
• Digital Orthotics - US
• Timberland Project
• Department of Defense
• Pentagon
• Military Base Utilization
• CEO & Chairman - Digital Orthotics Inc. (2009 - Current) - Software Development and manufacturing of Custom Bio-Engineered Orthotics and Ergonomic Footwear
• Developed 3DO - USB Platform
• Developed the first .NET Cloud Based Medical Software
• Digital Imager Live - .NET Functional Software
• Developed Low Cost Optical Imager
• G3 Stereoscopic Laser Imager

Custom Lean Manufacturing

• Pioneered and developed successful platforms in mass customized lean manufacturing in ergonomic footwear.
• Developed custom lean manufacturing of sandals, thongs and clogs
• Developed custom lean manufacturing of Bio-Engineered Orthotics 

Current and Future Endeavors

• Ergonomic Footwear LLC - A new and exciting custom lean manufacturing of footwear using the latest technologies such as robotics to drive precision footwear manufacturing in the United States.
• Direct Orthotics - Google Ad Word generated retail custom manufacturing
• International roll out of 3DO Imagers worldwide.

Personal & Family

• Married with 2 Children and 5 Step Children and 5 dogs
• Helicopter and Fixed Wing Pilot
• Catholic

 

 

 



The problems associated with electronic foot imaging systems

Finding True Quality and Efficacy in Foot Imaging

 

• This starts with making sure the imaging is 3D and non 2D.    Most medical and non medical imaging systems are 2D.    The foot is a 3D appendage and needs 3D imaging to be effective.
• Next, you want a system that reduces error in the foot impression process.  3DO (3D Orthodynamics) Imaging reduces error through the use of advanced imaging software that precisely identifies cyclic load problems, gait. balance and pressure areas that needs attention.
• At Direct Orthotics, the 3D Imaging is free (650.00 value) and the Bio Engineered Orthotics are at physician cost ($199.95).   A great value. . .   
• For more information call 714-669-9600    



The Process. . . What to expect

 

The Imaging Process . . . 

 

What to expect when you come to see us.

 

 

All products are taxable unless you have a Rx from a licensed Physician.

 

Why is 3DO Imaging Superior to Casting -  Orthotics are manufactured based on a 60 year old "Art Form" and therefor is full of errors.   3DO Imaging evaluates Static and Dynamic body mechanics (Mass Displacement Analysis - Motion Analysis - Pressure Analysis - Body Balancing Analysis - Symmetry - Gait Analysis - 3D Geometry) where Neutral Joint Positioning is computed by Software for accurate joint alignment and function.  Our focus is the total body, not just the foot.   

Testing - We provide $750.00 worth of analytical testing report for free.   

1. 3DO Weight Bearing Kinematic Imaging Analysis (Static Non Movement) and (Dynamic Movement).    A outcome measurement report will be provided to you.
2. High Resolution Optical Imaging
3. Video Gait Analysis  

 





 

 Testing and examination time:   15-20 minutes

 

Best clothing to wear

• Shorts
• Pants or clothing that we can roll up to the lower leg for proper testing.

Manufacturing Time:    48 to 72 hours for Custom Bio Engineered Devices and 10 days for Custom Hand Made Ergonomic Footwear.

 



 

 

Locations: By Appointment Only (Monday - Friday) - Saturdays by Special Appointment

• Digital Orthotics Inc., Technical Support Center - 222 Fashion Lane, Suite 107 - Tustin CA 92780 (714) 669-9600.  The map below provides directions from our old office to our new location.

 

• Digital Orthotics Inc., Riverside Production Unit - 3293 Trade Center Drive - Riverside CA 92507 (951) 686-2600 - Testing and Analysis performed by John Giraldo, Production Lab Manager.

 

 

 



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