Brian W. Fullem, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM

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A Guide To Conservative Care For Plantar Fasciitis

10/21/2016

Given that conservative care is effective for plantar fasciitis most of the time, this author explores the efficacy of conservative modalities such as stretching, extracorporeal shockwave and corticosteroids, and notes differential diagnoses...

Given that conservative care is...

10/21/2016

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Reassessing The Diagnosis When Chronic Heel Pain Doesn’t Respond To Treatment

08/31/2017

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

This author discusses the need for additional imaging when a 55-year-old patient complained of worsening pain after getting extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for plantar fasciitis and flexor hallucis longus tendonitis. 

This author discusses the need...

08/31/2017

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Sports Medicine

How Core Muscles Can Affect the Lower Extremity

04/03/2008

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Occasionally, a podiatrist may encounter an athletic patient who does not improve with traditional treatment. We tend to focus on the injured area and may overlook weakness of the core muscles, which may contribute to foot or leg pain. The...

Occasionally, a podiatrist may...

04/03/2008

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Orthotics Q&A

Pertinent Orthotic Considerations For Hallux Limitus And Hallux Rigidus

03/29/2021

Richard L. Blake , DPM, FAAPSM;

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Karen A. Langone , DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM;

Lisa M. Schoene , DPM, ATC, FACFAS;

Biomechanical optimization can play an essential role in remedying varying levels of limited motion at the first MPJ. Accordingly, our panelists share their thoughts and experience on best practices, interventions they try to avoid and...

Biomechanical optimization can...

03/29/2021

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When Heel Pain Is Not Plantar Fasciitis

06/28/2020

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Although plantar fasciitis is an exceedingly common pathology in podiatry offices, there are key findings that may point one toward an alternative diagnosis for heel pain. Accordingly, this author shares his personal treatment algorithm,...

Although plantar fasciitis is an...

06/28/2020

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Case Studies In Treating Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

10/22/2013

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Given the common presentation of plantar fasciitis, the variety of etiologies and at times concurrent conditions, this author reviews four illuminating patient cases, emphasizing pertinent diagnostic pointers and keys to effective treatment.

Given the common presentation...

10/22/2013

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Managing Stress Fractures In Athletes

12/21/2011

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

When getting athletes back on their feet following a stress fracture, one must balance the need to return to sport with the need for safe healing. Combining a thorough review of the literature with practical pearls from his clinical...

When getting athletes back on...

12/21/2011

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Keys To Treating Plantar Fasciitis In Runners

12/30/2009

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Treating plantar fasciitis in this patient population can be particularly challenging. Accordingly, this author offers insights on initial conservative care, weighs in on the merits of orthotics, and reviews pertinent issues in addressing...

Treating plantar fasciitis in...

12/30/2009

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Plantar Fasciitis: How To Maximize Outcomes With Conservative Therapy

05/03/2006

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Plantar fasciitis is often inaccurately referred to as “heel spur syndrome.” Clinicians should no longer use this terminology. Most of the time, the presence or absence of a plantar calcaneal spur has no effect on symptoms or treatment. The...

Plantar fasciitis is often...

05/03/2006

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How To Detect And Treat Running Injuries

05/03/2005

Brian W. Fullem , DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Many runners will consult a podiatrist for their initial physician visit for lower extremity injuries. Diagnosing and treating the most common running injuries requires finding the cause of the injury and going beyond simply treating the...

Many runners will consult a...

05/03/2005

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