Sunday, September 30, 2012

Plantar Fascial Tear on MRI image

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Seinfeld on Podiatry

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http://youtu.be/0yFEWgimK-Y It is always great to be able to laugh at yourself. Thank you Jerry and Elaine.
Friday, September 28, 2012

Hallux Rigidus/Sesamoiditis: Email Correspondence

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HI Dr. Blake -- Rich -- Hope you're well and enjoyed your summer. I haven't been back for another othortics tweak 'cause I think...

Advice after getting crutches: Email correspondance

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Hello again Dr. Blake, First, I am truly grateful for your thoughtful diagnosis of my injury over the last couple of days.  Your willin...
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Functional Short Leg Syndrome: Email Advice

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Dr. Blake, Sorry to bother you - I was reading your blog and have a question: I think I have been suffering from short leg syndrome...
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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Pre-Operative Discussion Prior to Resurgery to a Ankle Fusion Complication

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The following photos are on a patient who had a severe complication post ankle fusion where the foot was left inverted to the ground. Slowly...
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Saturday, September 22, 2012

MRI Images of Plantar Fascia with and without Tear

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I just sent this to a patient with significant pain in the bottom of her heel (lower right). The MRI on the lower right clearly shows t...
Friday, September 21, 2012

Foot Strengthening: Email Response

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Maryann (name changed), Here are the 4 specific foot strengthening exercises I recommended a long time ago, and then proceeded not to send y...
Sunday, September 16, 2012

Can You Tell Which Dr Blake Has Too Much Time On His Hands???

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Ingrown Toenail: Email Advice to a Friend

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Hi Rich – Hope all is well with you. I need a professional favor. I hurt my toe and need to know if I should come see you or if it will ge...
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Bone Scan Noting Tibial Injury

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Sesamoid Fracture: Email Advice

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Hello Dr. Blake Around 5 months ago, I increased my level of activity significantly (too much too soon) and I got tendonitis in my right foo...
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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Medial Knee Compartment Disease and the Use of Lateral or Valgus Wedges

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Posterior Tibial Tendinitis: Email Advice

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Dr. Blake Thanks for the opportunity to seek your opinion. My 18 yr old daughter has an ongoing foot problem.  She is depressed, sad, has gi...
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Fractured Sesamoid: Email Advice

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Hi I was diagnosed with a fractured fibular sesamoid about 10 weeks ago and advised to treat it wearing insoles and recently with a cortiso...

Exercise Is Medicine Program by American College of Sports Medicine

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Remember: 30 minutes Exercise 5 days per week by 10 minutes stretching and light weight for upper body

Hallux Limitus mild symptoms: Initial Treatment Recommendations

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Susan presented to my office with mild stiffness and soreness in her big toe joint. Here was a summary email I sent her of what we had discu...
Friday, September 14, 2012

Dr Jenny Sanders Discusses Crucial Issues in Running Shoe Comparisons

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One of the top sports medicine podiatrists in the San Francisco area is Dr Jenny Sanders. This video comparing the beloved Asics 2160 and 2...

Initial Advice for Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

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Barbara, It was great to meet you. Here are some reminders. See the videos below also. Purchase the red Sole Orthotics Do the 2 ca...

Rear Foot Posts on Custom Orthotic Devices

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Developing a Plan

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I am treating many patients right now with a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It is a very difficult topic, and one I have know...