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Blog
12/01/2020
Podiatrists in the United States should be aware of the proposal of substantive changes to the requirements for approval of podiatric medicine and surgery residencies. These changes to the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) 320...
Podiatrists in the United States should be aware of the proposal of substantive changes to the requirements for approval of podiatric medicine and surgery residencies. These changes to the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) 320...
Podiatrists in the United States...
12/01/2020
Podiatry Today
Key Considerations In Orthotics For Winter Sports
Orthotics Q&A
12/01/2020
With winter sports in full swing, the panelists discuss their experiences with the unique nature of footwear, biomechanics and orthotics for these athletes.
With winter sports in full swing, the panelists discuss their experiences with the unique nature of footwear, biomechanics and orthotics for these athletes.
With winter sports in full...
12/01/2020
Podiatry Today
clinician
Blog
11/23/2020
A runner recently contacted me about his recent diagnosis with hallux limitus and bone spurs. He shared that he usually runs about 15 miles each week and uses Brooks Ghost running shoes. This patient would like to keep running but would...
A runner recently contacted me about his recent diagnosis with hallux limitus and bone spurs. He shared that he usually runs about 15 miles each week and uses Brooks Ghost running shoes. This patient would like to keep running but would...
A runner recently contacted me...
11/23/2020
Podiatry Today
Assessing The Role Of Peroneal Overdrive In Plantar First Metatarsal Head Ulcerations
Surgical Pearls
11/10/2020
Plantar first metatarsal head ulcerations can be challenging to treat. Ulcerations under the first metatarsal head reportedly represent the most common cause of lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes in the United States.1 Providers...
Plantar first metatarsal head ulcerations can be challenging to treat. Ulcerations under the first metatarsal head reportedly represent the most common cause of lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes in the United States.1 Providers...
Plantar first metatarsal head...
11/10/2020
Podiatry Today
A Biopsychosocial Approach To Foot Orthoses: Considering The ‘Other Ways’ They May Work
Online Exclusive
09/30/2020
How much do individual perceptions of pain and preexisting perceptions of modalities factor into reported outcomes with orthoses? These authors assess biopsychosocial research findings from other fields and how they might apply to the use of...
How much do individual perceptions of pain and preexisting perceptions of modalities factor into reported outcomes with orthoses? These authors assess biopsychosocial research findings from other fields and how they might apply to the use of...
How much do individual...
09/30/2020
Podiatry Today
Is 3D Scanning Eclipsing Traditional Casting For Orthotics?
Orthotics Q&A
09/25/2020
As clinical practice becomes increasingly more complex, practitioners may be seeking new and advanced options to streamline operations while achieving optimal outcomes. Accordingly, these panelists discuss their experience with 3D scanning...
As clinical practice becomes increasingly more complex, practitioners may be seeking new and advanced options to streamline operations while achieving optimal outcomes. Accordingly, these panelists discuss their experience with 3D scanning...
As clinical practice becomes...
09/25/2020
Podiatry Today
Podiatric Biomechanics: A Paradigm In Crisis?
Feature
09/16/2020
Have an increasing number of anomalies led to legitimate challenges of classically taught principles of podiatric biomechanics? Suggesting that flaws in long-held tenets in biomechanics and an overreliance on static perceptions of a normal...
Have an increasing number of anomalies led to legitimate challenges of classically taught principles of podiatric biomechanics? Suggesting that flaws in long-held tenets in biomechanics and an overreliance on static perceptions of a normal...
Have an increasing number of...
09/16/2020
Podiatry Today
Limb Length Discrepancy: Pertinent Insights On Diagnosis And Treatment Through Lifts And Orthotic Therapy
Orthotics Q&A
07/27/2020
Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...
Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...
Although the consequences of...
07/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Keys To Assessing And Managing Limb Length Discrepancy
Feature
06/30/2020
Given that limb length differences are a common contributing factor in many conditions, this author offers pertinent insights on proper evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Limb length difference or discrepancy (LLD), which is also...
Given that limb length differences are a common contributing factor in many conditions, this author offers pertinent insights on proper evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Limb length difference or discrepancy (LLD), which is also...
Given that limb length...
06/30/2020
Podiatry Today
Is Scanning More Effective Than Casting For Custom Orthoses?
Feature
05/18/2020
Point Yes. Dispelling myths about the differences between casting and scanning, this author also notes that scanning is a cost-effective and time-saving alternative that should inspire providers to rethink their old algor
Point Yes. Dispelling myths about the differences between casting and scanning, this author also notes that scanning is a cost-effective and time-saving alternative that should inspire providers to rethink their old algor
Point Yes. Dispelling myths...
05/18/2020
Podiatry Today