Foot and Ankle Problems By Dr. Richard Blake

Welcome 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.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Bunion Tips on Treatment

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I apologize for the low volume, but this was my best video in terms of capturing the power of the ocean. Please read more on non surgical t...

Lisfrancs and Sesamoid Injury: Email Advice

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Hi Dr. Blake, First let me say what an incredible resource your blog has been for me - and how grateful I am that you take the time t...
Friday, July 19, 2013

Common Tips for Toenail Fungus

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http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/10/toenail-fungus-summary-of-various.html
Thursday, July 18, 2013

Subtalar Joint Arthritis: Possible Use of Synthetic Cartilage Injections

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 To my knowledge, the use of synthetic cartilage injections, are 50% successful in preventing/delaying knee replacement surgery, but has no...
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Tibial Sesamoid Fracture: Email Advice

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     I was diagnosed by xray with tibial sesamoid fracture May 30,2013. I am 36 y/o and healthy, female. Not sure how the injury occurred...

Melanoma Prevention: Ample Sunscreen on those toes!!! this summer

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Shin Splints: Brief Discussion of Syndrome

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Shin Splints: Fitness Tips from Personal Trainor Lisa Tonra

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The Dreaded Shin Splints  (aka, 'This dull, aching in my shins makes me WISH my leg were splinted!) Runners, basketball/ten...
Saturday, July 6, 2013

How To Tell If Your Running Shoes Are Worn Out: Excellent Video Dr Jenny Sanders

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Posterior Tibial Tendon Surgery with Gastroc Recession

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Hi Dr Blake      I am interested in your advice...I was a very active runner until I began having lots of issues with my posterior tibial ...
Friday, July 5, 2013

5 Mechanical Causes of Injuries and Pain Syndromes: Video Intro

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Plantar Fasciitis: Educational Video on Basics of Treatment

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I hope you enjoy my first attempt with this wonderful program called PowToon to make educational videos.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Plantar Fascial Stretches For Central Heel Pain??

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Will these stretches assist with pain that i'm finding in the center of the heel? I know that Plantar Fasciitis is typically at the base...

Nerve Symptoms: Start with Neuro-Eze but Evaluate the Cause

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After several months trying to heal my sesamoiditis I started getting sporadic tingling sensations all over my foot, and a numb feeling aro...
Sunday, June 30, 2013

Fitness Tidbit of the Day from Lisa Tonra

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Fitness tidbit of the day: Gals: are your thirties well behind you? (I'm right there with you!) Have you noticed that your knees...

Peroneal Subluxation/Dislocation Syndrome: Video Presentation

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Video on Importance of HbA1c Test for Diabetes and Stability of Diabetes

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Morton's Neuromas: Success with Alcohol Shots

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Excellent article about Morton's neuroma which has plagued me for six years. Had some success with alcohol injections, but my podiatrist...

Foot Possible Stress Fractures: Email Advice

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hi doc, i'm a former patient (i can't remember when exactly, but it has been a while). at the time i was seeing you, i had problem...

Hallux Rigidus: Email Advice

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Hi Dr. Blake I'm an active 52 year old female with end stage hallux rigidus . My condition was caused 27 years ago when my big toe...
Saturday, June 29, 2013

When Working Out: Understand the Laws of the Environment You are In

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When you are feeling rushed and in a hurry,  maybe it is time to stop and appreciate the wonder all around you. These...

Should we Cool Downafter Exercise?

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New York Times article on whether or not we need to cool down after exercise sent by one of my patients.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/...

Cipro and Prednisone's Negative Impact on Tendons

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Hi Rich, A friend said I should tell you I'm finishing cipro (for stomach bug) and was on prednisone recently (related to shingles)...
Friday, June 28, 2013

Achilles Tendinitis: Avoid Cortisone Injections

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This was a comment posted today on 6/28/13. First I want to say that I've had Achilles tendonitis in both ankles for the past 5 y...
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Surgery of the Future??

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My wonderful friend Kenn sent me this great video highlighting one Israeli company and there great advances in non invasive surgery. I love ...

Golden Rule of Foot: Keep It Simple Stupid

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Golden Rule of Foot: Keep It Simple Stupid      Yes, the famous KISS principle applies here as in most aspects of life. So, it is a gre...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Smart Socks: They are on their way to Help Athletes and Diabetics

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I am so excited about the future. These two videos give a little look into why I am so Happy!! Socks to help me treat my runners and socks ...

First Metatarsal Position: Important to Know with Metatarsal Problems

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One important measurement that bio mechanic specialists evaluate is the relationship of the first metatarsal to the second metatarsal head...
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