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Jenny L. Sanders, DPM

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04/02/2014
A patient came in last week with an ankle injury from a sport I had never heard of called Spikeball (www.spikeball.com/ ). Popular among college students, Spikeball is a cross between volleyball and four square. Essentially people play the...
A patient came in last week with an ankle injury from a sport I had never heard of called Spikeball (www.spikeball.com/ ). Popular among college students, Spikeball is a cross between volleyball and four square. Essentially people play the...
A patient came in last week with...
04/02/2014
Podiatry Today
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04/04/2011
Giving patients guidance on trail running shoes can be a challenge as the design of these shoes is different from non-trail running shoes. Essentially, trail running shoes have a more rugged outsole of varying degrees to facilitate better...
Giving patients guidance on trail running shoes can be a challenge as the design of these shoes is different from non-trail running shoes. Essentially, trail running shoes have a more rugged outsole of varying degrees to facilitate better...
Giving patients guidance on...
04/04/2011
Podiatry Today
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03/07/2013
Not being able to exercise due to foot injury, surgery or lower extremity immobilization can be a frustrating problem for patient and physician alike. We want our patients to be adherent to our immobilization instructions and patients want to...
Not being able to exercise due to foot injury, surgery or lower extremity immobilization can be a frustrating problem for patient and physician alike. We want our patients to be adherent to our immobilization instructions and patients want to...
Not being able to exercise due...
03/07/2013
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05/13/2010
Having a better understanding of the anatomy of a shoe can be helpful in advising patients on shoewear, particularly when there is foot deformity or irritation from shoes. With this in mind, let us take a closer look at the upper of a shoe.
Having a better understanding of the anatomy of a shoe can be helpful in advising patients on shoewear, particularly when there is foot deformity or irritation from shoes. With this in mind, let us take a closer look at the upper of a shoe.
Having a better understanding of...
05/13/2010
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
04/10/2019
These expert panelists discuss evaluating the necessity of orthotics in athletes with heel pain, as well as shoe modifications and orthotic modifications for specific sports. Q: What is your initial approach for evaluating the need for...
These expert panelists discuss evaluating the necessity of orthotics in athletes with heel pain, as well as shoe modifications and orthotic modifications for specific sports. Q: What is your initial approach for evaluating the need for...
These expert panelists discuss...
04/10/2019
Podiatry Today
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02/29/2012
An American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Podiatric Practice Survey of nearly 3,000 podiatrists found that plantar fasciitis/heel pain was the most commonly treated condition.1 A longtime hypothesis is that reduced ankle dorsiflexion...
An American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Podiatric Practice Survey of nearly 3,000 podiatrists found that plantar fasciitis/heel pain was the most commonly treated condition.1 A longtime hypothesis is that reduced ankle dorsiflexion...
An American Podiatric Medical...
02/29/2012
Podiatry Today
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02/26/2014
Soccer cleats are notoriously tight and narrow. This combined with a flexible, unsupportive upper can cause foot and ankle injuries secondary to shoe structure, independent of foot structure or alignment.
Soccer cleats are notoriously tight and narrow. This combined with a flexible, unsupportive upper can cause foot and ankle injuries secondary to shoe structure, independent of foot structure or alignment.
Soccer cleats are notoriously...
02/26/2014
Podiatry Today
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03/11/2011
During ski season, forefoot numbness due to tight fitting boots is a common problem. Due to the hard outer shell, patients find it difficult to determine proper fit. In addition, ski boot shops typically fit boots too snug, which directly...
During ski season, forefoot numbness due to tight fitting boots is a common problem. Due to the hard outer shell, patients find it difficult to determine proper fit. In addition, ski boot shops typically fit boots too snug, which directly...
During ski season, forefoot...
03/11/2011
Podiatry Today
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02/04/2013
Our clinic treats a large number of athletes having sustained acute injuries of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ). To reduce first MPJ motion, we fabricate a Morton’s extension splint, which temporarily restricts motion to allow...
Our clinic treats a large number of athletes having sustained acute injuries of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ). To reduce first MPJ motion, we fabricate a Morton’s extension splint, which temporarily restricts motion to allow...
Our clinic treats a large number...
02/04/2013
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04/06/2010
Almost everyone who comes into my office gets his or her foot measured. Why? Wearing the wrong size shoe can cause foot pain and the majority of patients I treat cannot remember the last time they had their foot professionally measured.
Almost everyone who comes into my office gets his or her foot measured. Why? Wearing the wrong size shoe can cause foot pain and the majority of patients I treat cannot remember the last time they had their foot professionally measured.
Almost everyone who comes into...
04/06/2010
Podiatry Today