Bruce E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS

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Addressing Plantar Pressure Analysis In The Athlete

12/20/2016

Plantar pressure analysis can be beneficial in enhancing the diagnosis of common injuries in athletes. Accordingly, this author explores the full potential of pressure mapping systems and how related technologies like video analysis and...

Plantar pressure analysis can be...

12/20/2016

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Peroneal Function And Fibular Translation: Assessing Their Impact On The First Ray And Ankle Range Of Motion

05/02/2018

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

05/02/2018

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Are You Aware Of The Twisted Plate Theory Of Foot Orthotics?

04/14/2020

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

In 1999, I was asked to review a paper by Kogler and colleagues entitled, “The Influence of Medial and Lateral Placement of Orthotic Wedges on Loading of the Plantar Aponeurosis.”1 The researchers studied the tension in the plantar fascia and...

In 1999, I was asked to review a...

04/14/2020

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Why Forefoot Flexion In Shoes Plays A Key Role In Foot Function

03/08/2019

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

We discussed the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine’s hands-on shoe evaluation process last month.1 This month, I want to specifically discuss the test for forefoot flexion in shoes and why I think it is so important to overall...

We discussed the American...

03/08/2019

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3D Printing And Orthotics: A Roundtable Discussion

12/31/2018

James B. McGuire , DPM, PT, cPed, CWS, FAPWCA, FAPWHc;

Paul Langer , DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM;

Robert Daryl Phillips , DPM;

Konrad Job ;

John Stimpson ;

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

How is three-dimensional printing changing orthotic dispensing? Is 3D scanning as accurate as plaster casting? Are commercial orthotic labs becoming obsolete? These expert panelists discuss the realities and potential of 3D-printed orthoses....

How is three-dimensional...

12/31/2018

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Why ‘Cuboid Syndrome’ Is A Misnomer

04/06/2018

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

First off, I would like to say that I’m honored that Podiatry Today asked me to write a biomechanics/orthotics DPM Blog. I know some big names have been doing posts like this for years, folks like Rich Blake, DPM, and Doug Richie, DPM, among...

First off, I would like to say...

04/06/2018

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Should We Still Be Using The Term ‘Ankle Joint Equinus?’

02/12/2020

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

Last November, when I was at the Federation Internationale Des Podologues (FIP) World Congress meeting in Miami, I had a conversation with a Canadian podiatrist about ankle joint equinus. He told me he never sees it in practice. This struck...

Last November, when I was at the...

02/12/2020

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How To Do A Hands-On Shoe Evaluation

02/06/2019

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

When I was a board member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, one of our Fellows of the Academy, Mark Reeves, DPM, put together a very nice and easy to use three-point, hands-on s

When I was a board member of the...

02/06/2019

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Case Study: Treating Chronic Pain In A Middle-Aged Distance Runner

07/28/2011

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

This author discusses the treatment of a 53-year-old runner who presents with a range of podiatric problems as well as right knee pain and chronic low back pain.

This author discusses the...

07/28/2011

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Are Orthoses Effective For Heel Pain?

11/14/2018

Bruce E. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

While there is not overwhelming support in the literature for the use of custom orthoses for heel pain, this author points to the lack of key details about prescription elements for the orthoses or patient foot types in these studies, and...

While there is not overwhelming...

11/14/2018

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