Melissa 'Missy' Thompson, PhD

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Shoe Gear And Heel Pain: What Does The Literature Reveal?

11/04/2021

Morgan Jerabek , DPM;

Melissa 'Missy' Thompson , PhD;

Kristine M. Hoffman , DPM, FACFAS;

Matthew Gorski , DPM;

Shoe gear has the potential to play a significant role in the treatment and prevention of lower extremity injuries. Heel pain is a prevalent complaint resulting from several pathologies, including plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.

Shoe gear has the potential to...

11/04/2021

Podiatry Today

Sports Medicine

A Guide To Treating Common Rock Climbing Injuries In The Lower Extremity

03/30/2020

Kristine M. Hoffman , DPM, FACFAS;

Melissa 'Missy' Thompson , PhD;

Due to the advent of artificial rock climbing walls, the popularity of rock climbing has grown rapidly. In 2020, rock climbing will be featured for the first time as an Olympic sport. With this rapid increase in popularity comes an increase...

Due to the advent of artificial...

03/30/2020

Podiatry Today

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Emerging Insights On Gait Changes In Runners

05/27/2015

Kristine M. Hoffman , DPM, FACFAS;

Melissa 'Missy' Thompson , PhD;

Could gait retraining have an impact in the treatment and prevention of common running-related injuries? In their review of the literature, these authors say step rate manipulation and changes in foot strike pattern may be beneficial in...

Could gait retraining have an...

05/27/2015

Podiatry Today