Saturday, October 17, 2015

Foot Pain and A Higher Source

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    I am having foot pain only. It may be from higher up. I feel it in my buttock too and some faint pain sometimes in my leg. I have a cl...

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome: Email Advice

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The sinus tarsi is a canal that runs within the subtalar joint between the talus and calcaneus. It can give symptoms below the ankle in any ...

Accessory Navicular: Email Advice

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Dear Dr Blake: I strained my accessory naviular syndosmosis 8 months ago. MRI showed no PTT tears and very minimal bone oedema. ...

Achilles Tendon: Cortisone Shots Near Them are Risky

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Hi Dr. Blake, I am hoping you can give me some advice:  I was training to do an ironman triathlon this year. Last year I did my fir...

Achilles Tendinitis: Yes it can get better!!!

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This email is from one of my favorite long distance patients. I treated her for achilles tendonitis last year with activity modification, i...

Morton's Syndrome: Email Advice

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This is an email received. High Arch Feet (aka Pes Cavus) by their structure place inordinate loads on the metatarsals. And, the nerves nea...
Friday, October 16, 2015

Our Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain

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Here is my first attempt at sharing our wonderful trip walking 12 days 189 miles along an ancient pilgrimage route in Northern Spain called...
Monday, October 5, 2015

CRPS: Email Advice

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Hi Dr. Blake, I am hoping you can offer us some advice as we’re getting pretty desperate.  My son (13 years old) suffers from CRPS .  He h...

Sesamoid Injury: Email Advice

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Hi, Dr. Blake,  My 12 year old daughter plays year-round soccer at a very highly competitive level. In early June after coming back from a...
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Sesamoiditis: Email Advice

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Hi Dr. Blake, I am so grateful to have found your blog about sesamoiditis . I have had it for three months and I've tried everything...
Tuesday, September 29, 2015

2nd Metatarsal Pain: Email Advice

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Hi Dr. Blake! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your blog today and that you're taking questions! I have what's been "officia...
Sunday, September 27, 2015

Chronic Ingrown Toenail: Email Correspondance Post Chemical Nail Root Procedure

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One of my patients recently came in for a chronically ingrown toenail. He wanted a permanent fix, so I suggested he schedule for a chemical...
Saturday, September 26, 2015

Ankle Snapping: Email Correspondence

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Dear Dr. Blake, How fabulous you are taking questions again! Just my wonderful luck and timing! Thank you! Dr Blake's comment: I am ...
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Tips for Parents Re: Children's Feet

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http://www.news-medical.net/news/20150923/Practical-tips-to-help-parents-spot-childrens-foot-problems.aspx#learnMore
Saturday, August 29, 2015

Shear Ban for Friction Relief

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http://shop.tamarackhti.com/ShearBan_PTFE_Self_Adhesive_Sheet_p/749.htm I have been happy with the use of this product in areas of sh...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Ankle Swelling Advice

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I hurt my right knee a while back. Since my right knee was injured, my automatically put all my weight onto my left leg. I've been doing...
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Julie Lopez Shoes: High Heels with Some Thoughtfulness

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Perhaps the shoe industry of high heel wearers is starting to go in the right direction. Anyone with personal experience please comment. Pl...
Sunday, August 9, 2015

Foot Pain after Fall: Email Advice

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Hi. About 5 months ago, I fell down some stairs in my house. At the time my foot and ankle became swollen but it wasn't that big of a de...