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blake
Blog
07/27/2021
The following is excerpted from my office handout for patients who present with Achilles tendinosis and partial tears. This handout forms a possible outlines of treatments and tests when the tendon itself is damaged in some way or when...
The following is excerpted from my office handout for patients who present with Achilles tendinosis and partial tears. This handout forms a possible outlines of treatments and tests when the tendon itself is damaged in some way or when...
The following is excerpted from...
07/27/2021
Podiatry Today
Dutra
Podcasts
07/19/2021
In this episode, Timothy Dutra, DPM shares his thoughts on new ideas in athletic shoe features, and how this might translate into applications and advice for patients.
In this episode, Timothy Dutra, DPM shares his thoughts on new ideas in athletic shoe features, and how this might translate into applications and advice for patients.
In this episode, Timothy Dutra,...
07/19/2021
Podiatry Today
Richie
Blog
07/13/2021
A simple, reliable clinical test may detect attenuation or rupture of the spring ligament in the human foot. Pasapula and colleagues developed and studied the “neutral heel lateral push test” and validated its direct relevance to spring...
A simple, reliable clinical test may detect attenuation or rupture of the spring ligament in the human foot. Pasapula and colleagues developed and studied the “neutral heel lateral push test” and validated its direct relevance to spring...
A simple, reliable clinical test...
07/13/2021
Podiatry Today
Forum
07/01/2021
Two-thirds of a century ago, in 1954, an orthopedic surgeon from Birmingham, United Kingdom, John H. Hicks, published one of my favorite research articles on foot biomechanics.1 In his research on the biomechanical function of the plantar...
Two-thirds of a century ago, in 1954, an orthopedic surgeon from Birmingham, United Kingdom, John H. Hicks, published one of my favorite research articles on foot biomechanics.1 In his research on the biomechanical function of the plantar...
Two-thirds of a century ago,...
07/01/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
06/24/2021
As technology continues to evolve, what will this mean for the customized footwear industry? More specifically, what are the potential benefits and challenges that the podiatrist may face in light of this evolution? In this article, the...
As technology continues to evolve, what will this mean for the customized footwear industry? More specifically, what are the potential benefits and challenges that the podiatrist may face in light of this evolution? In this article, the...
As technology continues to...
06/24/2021
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
06/08/2021
Seasonal changes in footwear, along with patient expectations, often result in inquiries to podiatrists about balancing shoe options with custom orthotic and biomechanical needs. Here the panelists discuss their personal experiences and...
Seasonal changes in footwear, along with patient expectations, often result in inquiries to podiatrists about balancing shoe options with custom orthotic and biomechanical needs. Here the panelists discuss their personal experiences and...
Seasonal changes in footwear,...
06/08/2021
Podiatry Today
Revisiting Supine Non-Weight Bearing Casting For Fabrication Of Functional Foot Orthotics And AFOs
04/30/2021
In this article, the author provides a refresher to practitioners as to how best to position themselves and their patients regardless of material or technology utilized when capturing a model of the foot and ankle with the neutral suspension...
In this article, the author provides a refresher to practitioners as to how best to position themselves and their patients regardless of material or technology utilized when capturing a model of the foot and ankle with the neutral suspension...
In this article, the author...
04/30/2021
Podiatry Today
Richie
Blog
04/27/2021
I just attended the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I-FAB) meeting which took place April 11-14, 2021 in São Paulo, Brazil. Fortunately, this meeting was held virtually so I did not have to take a trip out of the country to attend...
I just attended the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I-FAB) meeting which took place April 11-14, 2021 in São Paulo, Brazil. Fortunately, this meeting was held virtually so I did not have to take a trip out of the country to attend...
I just attended the...
04/27/2021
Podiatry Today
Pertinent Orthotic Considerations For Hallux Limitus And Hallux Rigidus
Orthotics Q&A
03/29/2021
Biomechanical optimization can play an essential role in remedying varying levels of limited motion at the first MPJ. Accordingly, our panelists share their thoughts and experience on best practices, interventions they try to avoid and...
Biomechanical optimization can play an essential role in remedying varying levels of limited motion at the first MPJ. Accordingly, our panelists share their thoughts and experience on best practices, interventions they try to avoid and...
Biomechanical optimization can...
03/29/2021
Podiatry Today