Saturday, September 4, 2010

Swelling Reduction: Video on Contrast Bathing

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     The above video discusses the powerful method of contrast bathing to reduce swelling from an injury. The classic rule of athletic inj...
Friday, September 3, 2010

Stretching: Contract Relax Technique Introduced

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     The basic principles of Contract Relax Stretching  are introduced in the above video. A specific demonstration of partnered hamstring...
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Injury Recovery Principles: Crossing from Sickness into Health

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http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-crossing-rimagefree1020847-resi2565486 This scene reminds me of the journey we all take durin...
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Jog For Jill: September 12, 2010 San Francisco, California

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Jill is a family friend. She has a wonderful mom and dad, and 2 great brothers. Jill's Cal Crew team won the Pac-10 Championship days be...

Vitamin D Deficiency: A Podiatrist View on the Crisis

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http://www.dreamstime.com/free-stock-image-umbrellas-on-the-beach-rimagefree1019661-resi2565486 Wouldn't you just love to be there? W...
Friday, August 27, 2010

Pediatric Flat Feet: Dr Ronald Valmassy discusses the Role of Prefabricated Orthotic Devices

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     Dr Ronald Valmassy, my friend, my partner, and my mentor is one of the leading experts on children's feet problems. I am very gr...
Thursday, August 26, 2010

Bunions: Socks by Injinji

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Injinji is a perfect sock for bunion and hammertoe sufferers. The link below is describes The Tips for Bunion Care and includes these grea...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

High Heels Shoes: A Fashion Accessory with Biomechanical Implications

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High Heel Shoes have been loved and maligned for years . A True Love Hate Affair . From a Podiatrist's perspective, these wonders of t...
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Hallux Rigidus: Surgery or No Surgery

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     Hallux Rigidus means severe wear and tear on the big toe joint . The cartilage is tired, beat-up, and aggravated. The normal motion of ...
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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Morton's Neuroma: Treatment Options

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Morton’s Neuroma: Treatment Options Morton’s Neuroma denotes a swollen inflamed painful nerve classically between the third and fourth meta...
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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Calf Cramps: Common Causes and Diagnosis Not To Miss

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     Calf cramps are a very common problem seen in my practice. I have experienced severe nocturnal cramps after too much basketball, or too...
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WaterGym (for athletic rehabilitation): Recommended Website

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http://www.watergym.com/      One of the best exercises we can do when injured is swim. Injured runners, cyclists, hikers, etc, for years ...

Bunion Pain: Simple Shoe Lace Modification

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For those of you who suffer from bunion pain, a simple lacing trip can help you avoid problems and allows you to wear some laced shoes tha...
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Friday, August 20, 2010

Plantar Fasciitis/Achilles Tendinitis: Stretches To Do and Not To Do

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This short video demonstrates the 4 common weight bearing stretches for plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis. The Gastroc Stretch, th...
Thursday, August 19, 2010

Plantar Fasciitis: The All Important Wall Stretch

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This video demonstrates the most important stretch for the plantar fascia. The plantar fascial wall stretch can be done hourly, but encour...
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Injury Rehabilitation Principles: The Looking Good Syndrome

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http://www.dreamstime.com/free-stock-photo-pretty-princess-45-rimagefree1086657-resi2565486 The “Looking Good” Syndrome: Confusion created...
Sunday, August 15, 2010

Marathon Training: Marathon Matt's Website

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Running is a nature activity for the human body. This blog will have many posts on tips to keep you running. I highly recommend you subscrib...

High Heel Shoes: Wearers Need to Stretch Often to Avoid Problems: A New Study

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/fashionnews/7892041/Why-women-can-wear-high-heels-for-hours-solved-by-scientists.html http://www.drea...
Saturday, August 14, 2010

Ankle Strengthening: Video on Eversion with Exercise Bands

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Thera-Band is to exercise bands what Xerox is to copiers. I grew up as a podiatrist on Thera-bands, although never honestly knew there wa...

Plantar Fasciitis/Achilles Tendinitis Rest Splint Video

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The use of a posterior sleeping splint for plantar fasciitis or achilles tendinitis was first introduced I believe by a physical therapist...
Thursday, August 12, 2010

Foot and Ankle Exercises: Video on Flatfooted Balancing Exercises: The Best Functional Exercise with Variations

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Search Amazon.com for balancing disks        The Single Leg Flatfooted Balancing Exercise is one of the most useful exercises invented. ...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Plantar Fasciitis: Video on AM Stretches for Plantar Fasciitis

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     The 2 best ways of stretching the plantar fascia when you are experiencing plantar fasciitis in the morning is the AM towel stretches...
Sunday, August 8, 2010

Injury Rehabilitation: Am I looking at The Tip Of The Iceberg?

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iceberg-Antarctica.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Kils Each week I have patients that present ...
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Sports Medicine Humor #1: Ballet

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Special thanks to Verna for this one: www.freeclipartnow.com/recreation/dancing/ballet-2.jpg.... A father took his young son to his first ...

Diabetes: A Handy Link for Great Information

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If you have any family members and/or friends with diabetes, unfortunately a rapidly growing disease in our society, please let them know ab...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Surgery or Cast--Which is Better

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The MRI above shows a normal achilles tendon attaching into the back of the heel bone. Note that the thickness is uniform as it goes up th...