Vittoria Phoenix

 It is not often in our industry that a new item causes you to stand up and take a really hard look.  When I first saw the Varifit Orthotic fabrication system I was impressed from the very start.  It utilizes known technology and some new and innovative ideas to give our industry a great new option in foot orthotic manufacture.  What would you say if you could eliminate plaster of paris in the production of at least 80 percent of your client load?  Not only is time saved (time is the most expensive part of our clinics and labs) but, the mess that plaster creates can be reduced to a minimum.  The Varifit VF-300 can help you not only assess your patient's needs but also with minimum effort you can create a pair of foot orthotics with the material of your choice that meets the needs of individual clients.  No need to use pre-made blanks that limit the type of orthotic your patient requires.

  The VF-300 incorporates innovative technology to make your custom-made foot orthotics easier to manufacture.  The fabulous educational software program provides a positive sales reinforcement tool.  You will have the choice to scan a foot from the pin impression cast or from the Accu-Light white light 3 dimensional cast scanner.  With the pin scan you can take a non-weight bearing neutral impression and then take a weight bearing cast to be able to do a comparison between the two scans.  Not unlike the old navicular drop measurement we used to use to compare the amount of weight-bearing differential.  The program will enable you to present to the client a positive reinforcement for the need for a custom-made device.  The educational portion of the software will certainly help with the sales portion of your clinic.  You have to see it to believe it!  Upon transfer of the information to the VF-300 manufacturing unit you will have the ability to modify the casts and to manipulate the positive mold in a variety of ways to assist in the fabrication of a functional pair of quality foot orthotics.  In as little as 20 minutes you can have the pair ready for the fitting!  An advanced robotic-arm pin matrix will create the positive mold while the material is heating in the provided oven.  Then you will form an orthotic on the pin cast with the vacuum press that is incorporated in the unit with the material of your choice.  Yes, you can choose what material you feel is the best to provide your clients with a pair of foot orthotics that suits their individual needs.  I have molded a wide variety of materials including, EVA, RCH 500 (subortholene), XT sprint, co-polymer and polypropylene.  The decision is yours to make on what material you will use. 

   This clean, user friendly system is available to be seen in operation via a webinar seminar from our friends at Varifit or you can contact me and see a live demonstration at the location in south Scarborough where the system is set up.  The location has been graciously provided by Cindy and Lou at All Care Home Health on Kingston Rd. Toronto.  Please do not hesitate to contact me via the website or my cell phone (1-647-278-0299).  You will not be disappointed.

   I also wish to promote the Varifit Biomechanics Summer School entitled "Foot Orthoses- The Foundation Of Therapeutic Biomechanics" program we are co-sponsoring with Varifit.  This educational program will provide you with not only a great informative two days but also an opportunity to spend some time at the fabulous Nottawasaga Inn and Resort. Points have been approved by various associations to keep your educational numbers up.  A great way to take time with your family at one of Ontario's finest country resorts and to learn at the same time!  The dates of the program are Friday, August 13th, 2010 and Saturday, August 14th 2010.  A variety of excellent speakers and educational seminars are yours for the asking.  Look on our website for information regarding the summer school or contact myself or the office to take advantage of this exciting seminar. 

 Thank you for taking the time to read this and we look forward to hearing from you.

Kerry