tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737159117360599112024-03-17T20:04:13.192-07:00Foot and Ankle Problems By Dr. Richard BlakeWelcome to the Podiatry Blog of Dr Richard Blake of San Francisco. I hope the pages can help you learn about caring for foot injuries, or help you with your own injury. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2417125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-4545933840041456792024-03-16T08:29:00.000-07:002024-03-16T08:29:16.690-07:00Great video on Diagnosing Plantar Plate Tears on MRI<a href="https://youtu.be/JQxweI_KJzY">https://youtu.be/JQxweI_KJzY</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-40943564141644619412024-02-28T21:35:00.000-08:002024-02-28T21:35:45.766-08:00Excellent Article about Rotating Different Types of Shoes: Great Common Sense<a href="https://run.outsideonline.com/gear/the-three-different-shoes-every-runner-needs/">https://run.outsideonline.com/gear/the-three-different-shoes-every-runner-needs/</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-42586610714236172392024-02-08T21:04:00.000-08:002024-02-08T21:04:22.517-08:00Sesamoid Fracture presenting as a BiPartite Sesamoid<div>Only the abstract is linked here. It shows the dilemma patients are left with when they have bi- or tri-partite sesamoids. Fractures are missed and a needless year of suffering is documented here. We fracture at weak spots in bone. The junction between two fragments of bone like a bipartite sesamoid is such a weak spot. In so many cases, the injury is called a normal variant, and the possibility that there is a possible fracture is dismissed. If you have pain in your big toe joint, and the x-ray shows a bipartite or tripartite sesamoid, discuss the probability that this can be a fracture with your physician. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.jfas.org/article/S1067-2516(18)30550-7/fulltext">https://www.jfas.org/article/S1067-2516(18)30550-7/fulltext</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-48073405345405266312024-01-19T08:34:00.000-08:002024-01-19T08:34:39.510-08:00NSAIDS (like advil and aleve) can Affect Bone Healing<div>A well known fact is NSAIDs (non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) can slow down bone healing. And like anything, one person will be greatly affected and another almost not at all. If you need to decrease inflammation, ice and contrast bathing remain the non drug of choice for home treatments. And of course, Physical Therapy is wonderful with their machines to reduce inflammation. There are also homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, etc. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30260913/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30260913/</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-23442256510380194262024-01-16T18:52:00.000-08:002024-01-16T18:52:02.944-08:00Sesamoid Fractures: Typical Orthopedic Approach with Comments<div> I have just retired. My time now can be more involved in this blog I started almost 14 years ago. One of the injuries I write about, and treated extensively, was sesamoid fractures. I just received emails from two readers about sesamoid injuries. All doctors will treat injuries slightly differently. When I read the article below, I would emphasize the importance of some treatments more. But, overall the article is well written. Exogen bone stimulators are a must to me. 3 months of cast or bike shoe immobilization is very important. Daily contrast bathing. Evaluation of Vit D and overall bone density is crucial. Orthotic devices with off weighting the sesamoid needed. Spica taping to limit big toe bend can get patients back into activity. Avoiding NSAIDS since they can retard bone healing. Ice activity aggravation. Hope this helps. Rich</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/sesamoiditis">https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/sesamoiditis</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-11313747547428616382024-01-15T13:19:00.000-08:002024-01-15T13:19:45.155-08:00Stretching Achilles and Plantar Fascia for Plantar Fasciitis: You Have to Stretch Both<a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071100717732762">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071100717732762</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
<div><br /></div><div>Here is a helpful video!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/0eAqJ4-oKTM?si=t0NBhcIL1OsY_Oe_">https://youtu.be/0eAqJ4-oKTM?si=t0NBhcIL1OsY_Oe_</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-64043601172975402732024-01-14T08:55:00.000-08:002024-01-14T08:55:05.729-08:00Slowing Pace Down can Improve Knee Pain<a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0295645">https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0295645</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-7065062277285303262024-01-11T21:06:00.000-08:002024-01-11T21:06:30.822-08:00If Your Child Has Very Flat Feet, here is a Checklist for the Doctor to Evaluate<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10943496/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10943496/</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-31460756842311885522024-01-09T13:27:00.000-08:002024-01-09T13:27:38.274-08:00Plantar Fasciitis: Stretching May Be Your Best Treatment<div>Stretching of the achilles for plantar fasciitis may be the best treatment overall per this article. I have attached a video on Plantar Fascia Stretching for your information. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134886/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134886/</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/0eAqJ4-oKTM?si=bXkfMjxZBGzE4Qqx">https://youtu.be/0eAqJ4-oKTM?si=bXkfMjxZBGzE4Qqx</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-85197928646157910422024-01-08T22:05:00.000-08:002024-01-08T22:05:34.671-08:00One of the Most Predictable Reasons for an Injury: You had the same one less than 12 months ago<div>Why is this important? Because healing the injury is one thing, getting at the cause and reversing it is another thing totally!!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0194-6">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0194-6</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-4376821363591759522024-01-07T12:05:00.000-08:002024-01-07T13:27:27.790-08:00Comparison on 15 and 25 Degree Inverted Orthotic Devices on Lower Extremity <div class="fm-flexbox" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: flex-start; margin: 0px auto;"><div class="fm-citation" style="box-sizing: inherit; flex-grow: 3; flex-shrink: 1; margin-bottom: 0px; width: auto;"><div class="citation-default" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px;"><div class="part1" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;">The following paper is a good look at the dynamics of 2 Inverted Orthotic Devices (15 degrees and 25 degrees) and the Shoe alone. There are questions around the loss of ankle plantar flexion motion with the 2 inserts vs shoe only which has possible explanations on the positive and negative side. At foot loading, a loss of ankle plantar flexion probably only implies that the orthosis is supporting the arch and less ankle plantar flexion range is needed. But, does a loss in ankle plantar flexion at toe off imply a more inefficient push off or a more stable foot with less plantar flexion needed for push off? The summary of angles in the paper show these findings are less than 1 degree in amount in any direction, but of the the 31 subjects the variation could have been more or less. </div><div class="part1" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;"> If you are looking for a good paper on Inverted Orthoses, this one is very good with 60 plus references to sink your teeth into. Rich Blake</div><div class="part1" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="part1" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="part1" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span role="menubar" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10492546/#" role="menuitem" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa;">J Multidiscip Healthc.</a></span> 2023; 16: 2613–2623.</span></div><div class="part2" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="fm-vol-iss-date" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Published online 2023 Sep 5. </span><span class="doi" style="box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: inherit; word-break: inherit;">doi: </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.2147%2FJMDH.S420003" ref="reftype=other&article-id=10492546&issue-id=425970&journal-id=1406&FROM=Article%7CFront%20Matter&TO=Content%20Provider%7CCrosslink%7CDOI" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa;" target="_blank">10.2147/JMDH.S420003</a></span></span></div></div></div><div class="fm-ids" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; flex-grow: 1; flex-shrink: 1; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1em; padding-left: 0px; text-align: right; text-wrap: nowrap; width: auto;"><div class="fm-citation-pmcid" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="fm-citation-pmid" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div></div><h1 class="content-title" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: initial; font-size: 17.979pt; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 22.5pt; margin: 20pt 0px 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Effect of Different Foot Orthosis Inverted Angles on Walking Kinematics in Females with Flexible Flatfeet</span></h1><div class="half_rhythm" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><div class="contrib-group fm-author" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a class="affpopup" co-class="co-affbox" co-rid="_co_idm139766200163168" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Alsaafin%20N%5BAuthor%5D" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa; text-wrap: nowrap;">Nour Alsaafin</a>,<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 ,</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2 </span><a class="affpopup" co-class="co-affbox" co-rid="_co_idm139766200159536" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Saad%20N%5BAuthor%5D" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa; text-wrap: nowrap;">Nabil Saad</a>,<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 </span><a class="affpopup" co-class="co-affbox" co-rid="_co_idm139766200573392" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mohammad%20Zadeh%20SA%5BAuthor%5D" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa; text-wrap: nowrap;">Shima A Mohammad Zadeh</a>,<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 ,</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2 </span>and <a class="affpopup" co-class="co-affbox" co-rid="_co_idm139766200570576" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hegazy%20FA%5BAuthor%5D" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa; text-wrap: nowrap;">Fatma A Hegazy</a><span style="box-sizing: inherit; 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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-34911811841798038462023-12-27T07:50:00.000-08:002023-12-27T07:50:05.167-08:00Chronic Pain: Ketamine May Help<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/26/health/chronic-pain-ketamine/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/26/health/chronic-pain-ketamine/index.html</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-83480518776769096852023-12-21T13:37:00.000-08:002023-12-21T13:37:32.554-08:00Secrets to Keep Moving: A Holiday 50% Off Offer from Dr Rich Blake<div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">I am pleased to add a 50% off offer on my book Secrets to Keep Moving. This will be for the first 25 using the code GD5YR4 from today to midnight 12/31/23. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /><a href="https://store.bookbaby.com/book/secrets-to-keep-moving-a-guide-from-a-podiatrist1"><span class="long-url section-name" style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;">https://store.bookbaby.com</span><span style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;">/book/</span><span class="article-content" data-path="https://store.bookbaby.com/book/secrets-to-keep-moving-a-guide-from-a-podiatrist1" style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #3e7ca6; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; hyphens: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: keep-all;">secrets-to-keep-moving-a-guide-from-a-podiatrist1</span></a></div><div><span class="article-content" data-path="https://store.bookbaby.com/book/secrets-to-keep-moving-a-guide-from-a-podiatrist1" style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #3e7ca6; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; hyphens: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: keep-all;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj046QDH6TH06oQqHNRXWsEuaboJ94FK70SHlFGeC97KHd28APKNcNPQQSb1RDkFq07s5jR8OVj-e0xgSRpFJzR556J_69DVKNgOTx-GGYGoJcF5CX2IQeeMcCQf9gJFhK0eD21K1P9MfZAzVP0jhZ_zZKNG72hG20jm5CJREuk6omTW42O_0IG_Yj8ADs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="478" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj046QDH6TH06oQqHNRXWsEuaboJ94FK70SHlFGeC97KHd28APKNcNPQQSb1RDkFq07s5jR8OVj-e0xgSRpFJzR556J_69DVKNgOTx-GGYGoJcF5CX2IQeeMcCQf9gJFhK0eD21K1P9MfZAzVP0jhZ_zZKNG72hG20jm5CJREuk6omTW42O_0IG_Yj8ADs=w225-h295" width="225" /></a></div><br /></span><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-55670030489458636572023-12-20T22:04:00.000-08:002023-12-20T22:04:34.622-08:00Sesamoid InjuriesI have a lot of information to help you manage your sesamoid injury within the pages of this blog. Please go through the Labels/Index to find information. Here is a wonderful comment I just received. Rich<script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">You’re a true gem of a human and doctor. My sesamoid pain began two months ago and it’s stopped me from doing my favorite activities like drumming and climbing. In only a few days of following your advice, I can already feel my foot healing. It’s motivating and giving me the confidence needed to overcome this. I’m surprised and grateful to find a doctor sharing so much knowledge freely and consistently for as long as you have. Thank you Dr. Blake and happy holidays.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-35106415875222594182023-12-13T08:53:00.000-08:002023-12-13T08:53:38.730-08:00Secrets to Keep Moving: Page 1 upcoming 2nd Edition<span id="docs-internal-guid-ee048729-7fff-ddb2-d16f-069b02fc8b18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Secrets to Keep Moving: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A Guide from a Podiatrist</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">by</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Richard L Blake DPM MS</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2nd Edition: Proposed 2025</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Introduction</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I am happy to embark on a daily adventure to write the 2nd Edition of Secrets to Keep Moving, first published in 2016. As I finish each page of this 200 plus book, I will publish that page on my blog </span><a href="http://www.drblakehealingsole.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">www.drblakehealingsole.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, including this page. The goal of the book is to update, shorten to make it less expensive, and make it center around self help (within reason). I hope to publish it in 2025. I am excited about getting your feedback on pages (comments to each blog post) so I can make multiple revisions before going to publication. I want this book something that you would want to give to a friend with knee pain, or understand all the self treatments for bunions. I am so excited that since this aspect is electronic, I can include videos of techniques or further explanations. Let’s get started.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">General Book Organization</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> I will have to break the book down into easy to digest injury chapters. These are:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Foot Pain</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Leg Pain</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Knee Pain</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Thigh and Hip Pain </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Low Back Pain</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Of course, as a Podiatrist, I can only discuss problems above the leg that I treat conservatively. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-18218869217287557862023-12-12T16:39:00.000-08:002023-12-12T16:39:53.890-08:00The Effect of Foot Orthotic Treatment in Posterior Tibial Tendon Injuries<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33040609/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33040609/</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
<div><br /></div><div><span face=""system-ui", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;">Foot orthoses, together with exercise programs, seemed to improve the effect of orthotic treatment. Foot orthoses with personalized internal longitudinal arch support were more effective than flat insoles or standard treatments in reducing pain.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-52674065988671291532023-12-10T22:23:00.000-08:002023-12-10T22:23:24.326-08:00Good vs Bad Pain<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/IYa8KWJtz-s?si=nuM2O0BqkpwG8u6I" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-24373741862099743832023-12-10T20:19:00.000-08:002023-12-10T20:19:03.183-08:00What are First Line Agents to Help Nerve Pain when Diagnosed?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6544553/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6544553/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Here is a good article summarizing the progression of medicines used to treat nerve pain in patients. We will focus on the first line therapies to help calm down the pain. Here is a summary from the abstract:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "system-ui", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;">"Multidisciplinary conservative care and non-opioid medications (tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, gabapentanoids, topicals, and transdermal substances) are recommended as first-line therapy."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "system-ui", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div aria-level="3" class="co8aDb" role="heading" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 12px;">The TCAs most commonly prescribed today include: Anafranil (clomipramine), Asendin (amoxapine), Elavil (amitriptyline), Norpramin (desipramine), and Pamelor (nortriptyline).Two of the most common SNRIs are <span style="background-color: rgba(80, 151, 255, 0.18); color: #040c28;">duloxetine and venlafaxine. </span><span style="color: #4d5156;">Clinically used gabapentinoids include</span><span style="color: #4d5156;"> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(80, 151, 255, 0.18); color: #040c28;">gabapentin, pregabalin, and mirogabalin, as well as a gabapentin prodrug, gabapentin enacarbil</span><span style="color: #4d5156;">. Additionally, phenibut has been found to act as a gabapentinoid in addition to its action of functioning as a GABA</span><sub style="color: #4d5156;">B</sub><span style="color: #4d5156;"> </span><span style="color: #4d5156;">receptor agonist. There has recently been a warning not to use gabapentinoids in patients with respiratory problems. Common topicals are a myriad of compounding formulations with or without Ketamine. OTC topicals I use most are Neuro Eze and Neuro One both with L-Arginine in concentrated form. The transdermal product I use is 5% Lidoderm patches. </span></div><div aria-level="3" class="co8aDb" role="heading" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span style="color: #4d5156;">Many patients try other nerve desensitizing treatments first, before drugs, with neural flossing or gliding, Acupuncture, TENS, and Quell units. </span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-55607974820598675822023-12-04T08:01:00.000-08:002023-12-04T08:01:21.129-08:00Heel Pain: Treating Plantar Fasciitis; American Physical Therapy Association Guidelines<a href="https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2014.0303">https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2014.0303</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-35752371361195632992023-12-01T20:32:00.000-08:002023-12-01T20:32:38.313-08:00Response Regarding Possible Contact <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><span style="color: red;">Congratulations Dr.Blake on your new Biomechanics Book. Coming across your website has given me hope of figuring out a chronic sesamoid(I think) issue. I have Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type1a which I believe is making matters worse for recovering from this. Absolutely no one has been able to help me. Is there any way I could get in touch with you directly? Look forward to hearing back. Thanks!</span></span><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
<div><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">Response from Dr Blake:</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"> I am presently working a little with Dr Ajitha Nair in Oakland, California due to my recovery from Open Heart Surgery. She can be reached by email at anair@propelfootandankle.com. Her and I discuss cases once or twice a month also. I hope this avenue can help you. Rich </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">PS. Chapter 6 in Book 2 has a detailed description of possible treatments for Big Toe Joint Pain. Some may apply to you. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><span style="color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Biomechanics-Podiatrist-Richard-Blake/dp/1667863401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EUGRXNFQO1AT&keywords=Practical+Biomechanics+for+the+Podiatrist+Book+2&qid=1701491505&sprefix=practical+biomechanics+for+the+podiatrist+book+2%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Biomechanics-Podiatrist-Richard-Blake/dp/1667863401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EUGRXNFQO1AT&keywords=Practical+Biomechanics+for+the+Podiatrist+Book+2&qid=1701491505&sprefix=practical+biomechanics+for+the+podiatrist+book+2%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1</a></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-55402986304984959762023-12-01T20:15:00.000-08:002023-12-01T20:15:22.469-08:00Great Article on Choosing Cleats by Dr Spitalnyhttps://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/podiatry/sports-medicine/advising-parents-choosing-right-cleat-young-athletes<script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-66756837890641803812023-12-01T18:47:00.000-08:002023-12-01T18:47:11.087-08:00Link to my Kevin Root Medical blog posts<a href="https://www.kevinrootmedical.com/community/xenforum/general-discussion">https://www.kevinrootmedical.com/community/xenforum/general-discussion</a><div><br /></div><div> I have been taking a break this year for 4 things. One is to write a blog post each week for one of the best orthotic laboratories in America. It has been my honor, and has taken a lot of my time. I have attached a link to that medical forum above. The second reason for my break was I needed to have open heart surgery on Oct 11th, 2023. I had my first of 36 cardiac rehab sessions today, so the next 3 months will help build back my strength. I am so happy to be alive. My aortic valve was failing and I literally had 3-4 months left before I would have died. I have known about this for 16 years, but I finally went into heart failure at the beginning of this year. To those who knew about this, thank you for all your prayers and good thoughts. The 3rd reason for my break was I published Book 2 and Book 3 of my Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist. Book 1 also came out this year in Spanish. So, I have been busy with things I love. The 4th and best reason for my break was for trips and other celebrations (one in England's Sussex County) with my family. Today is December 1st, 2023. It is the day I vowed to start my blog again. If you will join me, I am grateful. Rich Blake<br /><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
<div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-46505311210805484122023-11-14T13:59:00.000-08:002023-11-14T13:59:00.670-08:00Impressive Foot Problem Website <p style="color: #0b57d0; font-family: "System Font"; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular"; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.foothealthfacts.org/foot-ankle-conditions/browse-foot-ankle-conditions">https://www.foothealthfacts.org/foot-ankle-conditions/browse-foot-ankle-conditions</a></span></p><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-62046018245390440502023-08-31T11:14:00.005-07:002023-08-31T11:14:41.434-07:00Book 3 Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist<a href="https://store.bookbaby.com/book/practical-biomechanics-for-the-podiatrist-book-3"><span class="long-url section-name" style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #333333; display: inline-block !important; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;">https://store.bookbaby.com</span><span style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;">/book/</span><span class="article-content" data-path="https://store.bookbaby.com/book/practical-biomechanics-for-the-podiatrist-book-3" style="background-color: #ebeced; color: #3e7ca6; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; hyphens: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: keep-all;">practical-biomechanics-for-the-podiatrist-book-3</span></a><div><br /></div><div> I am so excited about published my third book on Practical Biomechanics. These books, with one more to be completed next year, are an accumulation of my 44 years as a Podiatrist. This book covers injuries from the ankle to low back as treated by a conservative Podiatrist. It also covers the injuries produced by pronation and supination. There are chapters limb length difference, shock absorption problems, weak and tight muscles, and current concepts being used to treat these issues. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-78040963360017877662023-04-21T22:17:00.000-07:002023-04-21T22:17:01.986-07:00Make Sure Shoe Lacing is Tight!<a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,14&q=foot+sliding+in+shoes&btnG=#d=gs_qabs&t=1682140474682&u=%23p%3DQuHvU32VEDEJ">https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,14&q=foot+sliding+in+shoes&btnG=#d=gs_qabs&t=1682140474682&u=%23p%3DQuHvU32VEDEJ</a><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=7754615f-9d0d-4d26-8072-3b3b81834a7c&type=website&popup=true&embeds=true&post_services=email%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cgbuzz%2Cmyspace%2Cdigg%2Csms%2Cwindows_live%2Cdelicious%2Cstumbleupon%2Creddit%2Cgoogle_bmarks%2Clinkedin%2Cbebo%2Cybuzz%2Cblogger%2Cyahoo_bmarks%2Cmixx%2Ctechnorati%2Cfriendfeed%2Cpropeller%2Cwordpress%2Cnewsvine" type="text/javascript"></script>
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