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Emphasizing Physical Therapy Exercises For The Feet

04/27/2016

As a result of my background in athletic training, I recognize the importance physical therapy can have for our patients. One of the concepts that I stress in my practice is when patients perform exercises to strengthen the foot or lower...

As a result of my background in...

04/27/2016

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Staying In Stride With Your Running Patients

12/24/2012

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

I recently attended “The Running Event,” a symposium in Austin, TX for retailers and shoe manufacturers involved in the running industry. In addition to seeing the debut of new products, attendees heard lectures addressing a myriad of topics...

I recently attended “The Running...

12/24/2012

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Point-Counterpoint: Minimalist Running Shoes: A Significant Advance Or Injuries Waiting To Happen?

08/21/2013

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

Significant advance. Noting a lack of evidence support for traditional running shoes with elevated cushioned heels, Nicholas A. Campitelli, DPM, FACFAS, says the wider toe box of minimalist shoes and a gradual transition of running form can...

Significant advance. Noting a...

08/21/2013

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Reemphasizing The Importance Of Watching Your Patients Walk

02/27/2015

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

With a busy schedule and trying to keep up with your record keeping, it sometimes becomes very routine to only examine a patient’s foot in a static position. Unfortunately, it is easy to become narrow minded and solely focus on the foot. In...

With a busy schedule and trying...

02/27/2015

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Quick Pearls On Fixation For Distal Chevron Osteotomies

04/26/2017

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

When it comes to fixation of a distal chevron osteotomy for bunion correction, I routinely use a cannulated 3.0 headless compression screw and insert the screw from a proximal dorsal to distal plantar approach into the capital fragment.

When it comes to fixation of a...

04/26/2017

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Keeping Up With Technology To Enhance Our Practices

01/21/2014

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

For my first blog post of 2014, I thought I would start the year off by discussing how important it is to stay abreast with technology today and how it relates to our profession and even our practice. I have only been in practice for nine...

For my first blog post of 2014,...

01/21/2014

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Are Insurance Companies Or Pharmaceutical Companies Dictating The Drugs Physicians Can Prescribe?

03/01/2016

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

It is pretty common knowledge now that insurance companies dictate how we treat our patients. When new medications hit the market, they may be better options for patients but can also be extremely difficult to get coverage for patients...

It is pretty common knowledge...

03/01/2016

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How The Minimalist Shoe Movement Has Affected My Practice And The Profession

10/31/2012

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

More than two years ago, I made a shift in my practice. People told me that I would lose patients, that my colleagues would be taking care of all the stress fractures that I would create, and that I should lose my license because I was...

More than two years ago, I made...

10/31/2012

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Point-Counterpoint: Should We Recommend Motion Control Running Shoes?

01/26/2018

Nicholas A. Campitelli , DPM, FACFAS;

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Yes. Citing recent research, this author notes motion control shoes can offer various benefits to runners in terms of preventing overuse injuries.   By Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS

Yes. Citing recent research,...

01/26/2018

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Practical Pearls For Treating Sesamoiditis In Athletes

01/30/2015

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01/30/2015

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