Blaze MI Testimonial
Sometimes custom bracing is the only solution for such things as Posterior Tibial Dysfunction (PTTD). Video Transcript: Well, basically this brace really changed my life because I couldn’t walk very well before without pain and now I can walk without pain. I can work out in the gym. I can hike again. I can do […]
Post Tib Solution – Blaze Brace Biomechanics
Solution for Post Tib or Posterior Tibial Tendon dysfunction (PTTD) and related biomechanics – custom brace (AFO) solution for Post Tib tendonitis that may help avoid the need for surgery. Video Transcript: In this video, we’re going to explore bracing techniques used to treat medial instability, specifically the principles used by the Blaze Brace. We […]
Saying ‘PTTD’ is misleading: It’s time for a new lexicon to distinguish pathologies
Lower Extremity Review (LER) Magazine Excerpt.By Ian Engelman, MS, CPO. Ian Engelman, MS, CPO, developer of the patented Blaze MI AFO for medial column breakdown, is owner and President of Insightful Products, LLC. He also developed the Step-Smart Brace for drop foot and the Funnel shoe horn. Have you read Outliers: The Story of Success by […]
Best Post Tib Brace
In this video blog, we discuss the importance of casting the post tib patient’s foot and ankle in a neutral position. If the cast is taken in a full weight bearing position, it can be difficult to provide the needed correction to the AFO or custom ankle brace for posterior tibial tendonitis. Video Transcript: Hi, […]
Blaze AFO refurbishment
In this week’s episode, we show an example of a Blaze AFO refurbishment. We can clean it up, add new pads, straps and top cover. Looks almost like new. Video Transcript:Hi Ian from Insightful Products, we help people walk. We’ve got a pair of Blaze MI braces that were sent to us today. The patient […]
Post Tib Brace Evolution
In this “Foot of the Week” episode, we talk about the evolution of the medial malleolar window in our custom brace design for post tib or posterior tibial tendonitis (PTTD or PTD). The Blaze MI brace includes a relief for the medial malleolus called a window, and since its origination, the shapes have changed. Now […]
New Custom AFO for PTD Testimonial, Dr. Marc Feder, DPM
Dr. Marc Feder, DPM, talks about the new Blaze MI AFO for post-tib (Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or PTD). The Blaze MI ankle brace is a custom ankle foot orthosis that helps people with medial ankle instability. It is an articulated design that works well for those with early-stage PTTD.
Blaze MI AFO testimonial and strap adjustment instructions
In this Foot of the week, a patient explains his success with the Blaze AFO and Ian Engelman, CPO, describes how to determine and adjust the length of the AFO strap.
Custom AFO testimonial – Dr. Rosen, DPM
Dr. Rosen, DPM endorses Insightful Product’s Blaze MI brace for PTD (post tib) and the custom Step-Smart brace for drop foot. Both AFOs have helped his podiatry practice and he is very satisfied with Insightful’s customer service.
Customer Prefers Blaze Brace to the “Richie Brace”
I’ve been wearing the Blaze Brace since December 28th. I was having a lot of trouble with my feet and had been wearing another kind of brace, and it wasn’t doing the job. And I am so happy with the Blaze Brace. It has done wonders for me. I can walk again without pain. It’s just incredible.