Sunday, February 13, 2011

Sesamoiditis: Email Advice

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Email Received: 2/13/11 from Maryland Hi Dr. Blake- I just came across your information on the internet. I just had my big toe evaluated...

Top 100 Biomechanical Guidelines #38: Evaluate Negative Casts for Inverted or Everted Forefoot Deformities

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     The negative impression cast of the foot is the foundation of all Root-based Biomechanic/Orthotic treatment . It is an extremely import...
Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Famous Blue Dot for Heel Pain

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I remember struggling once with a patient and her heel pain. It was before I really understood that when you design orthotic devices for pat...

Horseshoes are not Just for Horses: Try it for Ankle Sprains

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Following an Ankle Sprain, Compression is essential 24/7 to reduce swelling as quickly as possible. Swelling is your enemy slowing down t...

Shoe Tongue Slippage: Try This Trick

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There are many patients whom have the darnest time with the tongue of the shoe slipping down or to the side. The 2 photos below are from my ...
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

A Fix For Squeaky Orthotic Devices

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When foot orthotic devices with some plastic, mix with modern day shoes with plastic or rubbery components, squeaking can occur. I have alwa...
Monday, February 7, 2011

15 Harmful Things You're Doing To Your Feet

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Dear Readers of drblakeshealingsole.com, I received this note from Ken and thought all the advice was excellent. Please have a look at the l...
Saturday, February 5, 2011

Short Leg Syndrome: Modification of Midsole Lift

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One of the problems I see with midsole lifts when treating limb length discrepancies is the inherent instability created by lifting that foo...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Cycling Cleats: Wedging for Better Stability

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Search Amazon.com for cycling cleat wedges Check out the right knee of the cyclist with the white shirt. See how that knee pulls in (valgus...
Saturday, January 29, 2011

Ganglions: Soft Tissue Masses often seen in the Foot

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 Patient presents with painful swollen big toe joint   Patient Carleen presented to my office yesterday with a swollen big toe joint. T...
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Monday, January 24, 2011

Shin Splints: Basic Treatments

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Shin splints is so common, and normally responds so well to basic treatment, that most clinicians do not get too involved in its complexitie...
Sunday, January 23, 2011

"Not On My Watch"---website to eliminate Healthcare Associated Infections

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Since I am on the Infectitious Disease Committee at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital I would be remiss at not publishing this important messa...
Saturday, January 22, 2011

Hammertoe Advice

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Email sent to drblakeshealingsole.com on 1/20/11 Question, currently I suffer from hammertoes on one foot, it is the second toe next to Bi...

Posterior Tibial Tendinitis/Dysfunction Improved with Inverted Orthotic Technique

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The posterior tibial tendon is one of the main supporters of the arch. For many unfortunate patients, the tendon tears leading to significan...
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Thursday, January 20, 2011

How much of a short leg is enough to cause injury?

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Here is the standing evaluation of the pelvic landmark for measuring for a short leg. The examiner should remember to keep the hands paralle...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

APMA Sponsored Video on Diabetes

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The American Podiatric Medical Association sponsored this video on Diabetes. Very important for diabetics to always stay diligent about th...

Heel Pain and Orthotic Devices

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If you are having heel pain and wear custom made orthotic devices, consider having 1/8" to 1/4" gel sheets applied. You can get t...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Rebuttal New York Times Article on Orthotic Devices

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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/health/nutrition/18best.html?ref=science First of all here is two comments from my patients. Patient #...
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Top 100 Biomechanical Guidelines #37: Major Stability can be Attained with Full Root Balancing of Forefoot Deformities

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Taken from Root Lab brochure. Dr Mert Root, my teacher, my mentor, my friend. I miss you. Passed away after a long illness in 2002. http:...
Monday, January 10, 2011

Philosophy: Is your health care provider really seeing the whole picture?

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http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-woman-behind-mirrored-beads-rimagefree1306683-resi2565486 I love this image of a health care provid...
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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Big Toe Joint Pain: Email Advice

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Good Afternoon, Dr. Blake. Hope you had a great holiday. :) It was fun, but definitely a blur. I want to thank you for giving me a cal...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Putting the Pieces Together

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http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-eze-17-roofs-rimagefree1305105-resi2565486 I had a great discussion today with a patient Valerie. S...
Monday, January 3, 2011

Ultimate Frisbee: Email Advice

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Email sent 1/3/11 Dr. Blake, Happy new year! I have a question that would probably be a great one for your blog. I joined a competiti...