Darm, Thomas R.School of Medicine |
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Mr. Thomas Darm is an Instructor/Researcher and Clinician for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Mr. Darm received his undergraduate degree at St. Olaf College. He received his certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics at Northwestern University Prosthetics/ Orthotics Center. He is certified with the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics. Mr. Darm is also a Certified Pedorthist and served on the Evaluation Committee for determining the Licensure Examination for Orthotics in Texas. Mr. Tom Darm is the Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Orthotics Didactics Module and has presented numerous lectures at the departments morning conferences. He is involved in research on foot orthotics. Mr. Darm is a Consultant on various University Hospital clinics to include Texas Diabetes Institute and the Amputee Clinic at Santa Rosa Childrens Hospital. Mr. Darm is also a Clinical Instructor for the Department of Orthopedics. His main areas of interest are instructing the residents in Orthotics and Prosthetics as well as his clinical work. |
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| 9/2006 - Present | Clinical Instructor | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX |
| 9/1990 - Present | Clinical Instructor | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Rehab Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 1995 | Certificate | Certificate/Prosthetics | Northwestern University Chicago , IL |
| 1982 | Certificate | Certificate/Orthotics | Northwestern University Chicago , IL |
| 1973 | BA | Biology/German | St. Olaf College Northfield , MN |
Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist/Pedorthist |
| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 10/2006 - Present | Orthotics & Prosthetics for Geriatrics | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 25 students |
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| Funding Agency | VISN Grant (VAH) |
| Title | Evaluating the Effects of Foot Orthotics on Plantar Pressures in the Diabetic Population |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 10/2005 - 10/2007 |
| Role | Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail | Foot orthoses are frequently utilized as a preventive treatment option to reduce the risk for foot ulceration, particularly within the diabetic population. In an effort to evaluate the efficacy of foot orthoses prescriptions, the aim of the study is to assess, in a rigorous and systematic manner, how effective foot orthoses are at redistributing plantar pressures. Utilizing a repeated measure within subject design, forty two diabetic subjects rated at Category 1 by the UTHSCSA Podiatry Scale (Peripheral neuropathy, no history of ulceration) will be evaluated. Each subject will receive three sets of foot orthotics and a pair of extra-depth athletic shoes. These orthotics will be received in a randomized order for each subject. There will be a custom molded trilaminar insert, contoured shoe insert of Plastazote and polyurethane. Plantar pressure measurements will be acquired at baseline and after four weeks of accommodation to the foot orthoses. |
| Funding Agency | VISN Grant (VAH) |
| Title | Evaluating the Effects of Foot Orthotics on Plantar Pressures in the Diabetic Population |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 10/2005 - 10/2007 |
| Role | Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail | Foot orthoses are frequently utilized as a preventive treatment option to reduce the risk for foot ulceration, particularly within the diabetic population. In an effort to evaluate the efficacy of foot orthoses prescriptions, the aim of the study is to assess, in a rigorous and systematic manner, how effective foot orthoses are at redistributing plantar pressures. Utilizing a repeated measure within subject study design, forty two diabetic subjects rated at Category 1 by the UTHSCSA Podiatry Scale (Peripheral neuropathy, no history of ulceration) will be evaluated. Each subject will receive three sets of foot orthotics and a pair of extra-depth athletic shoes. These orthotics will be received in a randomized order for each subject. There will be a custom molded trilaminar insert, a prefabricated trilaminar insert without any modifications, and an over-the-counter contoured shoe insert of Plastazote and polyurethane. Plantar pressure measurements will be acquired at baseline and after four weeks of accommodation to the foot orthoses. |