Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Email Advice Regarding Nerve Pain and Swelling

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Hi Dr. Blake.    I am a 45 year old mom. Nine weeks ago I twisted my right ankle while stepping up onto a grassy curb. I began icing and ...

A Good Wide Tennis Shoe for Bunion Sufferers Recommended by Dr Jenny Sanders (the shoe doc)

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http://drshoereviews.com/2013/01/08/tennis-and-bunions-nike-zoom-vapor-9/
Monday, January 7, 2013

Importance of the Positioning of the First Metatarsal

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It is extremely important to know where the first metatarsal lies in relationship to the other metatarsals, especially the second. These ...
Saturday, January 5, 2013

Lecture on Surgical Treatments for CRPS: A Small Piece of the Pie but Crucial for some

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This is not a topic that most patients with pain want to think about. The surgical treatment for pain is a rapidly advancing field. Dr Dean ...
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Ganglion Cyst/Bursitis Medial Ankle Area with MRI Image Presentation

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This video shows a fluid filled ganglion cyst or bursitis on the inside part of the lower ankle area. The MRI views clearly show that the...

Orthotic Stability: Check Placement of the Orthotic Device within the Shoe Itself

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When designing custom made functional foot orthotic devices, the proper shoe fit is essential. The photos below demonstrate a common problem...
Friday, January 4, 2013

Sketchers: A Modification for Stability

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I love the concept behind Sketcher's roll bar. It can be very helpful for many different injuries like Hallux Rigidus/Limitus, metatars...
Thursday, January 3, 2013

Ankle Sprain Advice From Afar: To Xray or not Xray That is the Question??

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Hello Dr Blake! We're enjoying a wonderful honeymoon in Tasmania, but despite the small population we haven't met your second co...
Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Gait Evaluation: The Importance of Noting Good Arm Swing

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The importance of Arm Swing is emphasized by Dr McGraw.  I see this so often in my patients with hip and low back pain. Increasing their ar...

Fifth Metatarsal Oblique Fracture

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The above fifth metatarsal fracture is common in my practice. With the small displacement, our surgeon did not feel it needed surgery so t...
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Limping: Possible Causes

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Dr. Blake, For majority of my life I've been told that I walk with a limp or that I'm stiff.  I've been tested for scoliosis a...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: MRI Images of Ankle Swelling

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When patients experience foot and ankle nerve pain, a possible diagnosis of tarsal tunnel syndrome is suspected. Below are some MRI images ...
Monday, December 31, 2012

Followup on Treatment for CRPS: The All Important Checklist

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Hi Dr. Blake, I hope you had a good Christmas with your family. I'm writing to check in with you.  I have been doing the Lat...
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Running Technique Video

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This great video emphasizes so many of the points I make with my runners in avoiding injury. These include: Midfoot Landing instead of ...

Is Your New Year's Goal to Train for a Half or Full Marathon?

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The following website is full of useful information when you are ready to train for a long distance running event like a Half or Full Marath...
Sunday, December 30, 2012

End of the Year Reflections from Dr Rich Blake

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The sun is setting on another year. Quite unbelievable to me as I do not know where it went. But I love this time of year. I love to re...
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Free Screenings Under the Affordable Care Act: Please take Advantage!!

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It is so important to take advantage of all the free services offered through the Affordable Care Act, but please read the fine print on ex...

The Podiatry Song: What a Kick!!!!

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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Neural Flossing: A Gentle Stretch to Break Scar Tissue forming around an Injured Nerve

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     When treating nerve pain, physical therapists will use variations of movements to glide or floss the nerves as it runs from your head t...
Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Rich and Patty Blake

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I want to wish all of my readers a wonderful Holiday Season. May the season bring peace, joy, love, and laughter to your lives. May you th...
Saturday, December 22, 2012

Good Food for Type II Diabetes

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As a podiatrist, I am always trying to help patients with Diabetes keep their feet healthy. Here is a list of 9 foods that patients with ...
Friday, December 21, 2012

Calcaneal Stress Fracture: Email Advice

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     Hi. I developed bad heel pain on one of my runs 9 weeks ago. I pulled up sore and limping from that run. I had severe difficulty just ...
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Sesamoid Fracture: Email Advice

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Dr. Blake, I have a tibial sesamoid fracture that was diagnosed about 9 weeks ago.  I really have no idea how I fractured it - I had not b...
Monday, December 17, 2012

There Is Hope for Us All: Smile, Cry and Laugh

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After spending the weekend crying for the families in Connecticut, I thought this wonderful email post I received would help. I am so sorry ...
Sunday, December 16, 2012

Meditation for Healing Videos: 12 or so Minutes Daily

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Meditation is a crucial part of the treatment of chronic pain. I invite my readers to share any great videos which help in this healing proc...