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, December 17, 2016

Sesamoid Blood Supply: Anatomy Discussed

The main blood supply to the sesamoids comes proximally (or from the arch) and plantarly (or from the bottom). Most of the sesamoid fractur...

Friday, December 16, 2016

AASPM: American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine to find great podiatrists

I have attached a link to the prestigious organization near and dear to my heart. These are a group of fairly like minded sports podiatrist...

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Neural Flossing the Peroneal or Tibial Nerves: Advanced Video with some Caution

I have always taught a very simple sciatic nerve flossing for nerve symptoms. These exercises (by Drs Abelson and Mylanos) are much more st...

Monday, December 12, 2016

Sesamoid Pain and Need of Night Protection

Hi Dr Blake, I'm hoping you may have some advice for me. It appears that i have a lateral sesamoid fracture and according to ...

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Skin and Subcutaneous Fat Atrophy Post Cortisone Shot: Typically a Reversible Complication

Every now and again, a cortisone shot can cause skin and subQ atrophy. I noticeable indent is noted at the site of the injection. I was jus...

My Book on Sale!! Secrets to Keep Moving: A Guide from a Podiatrist

I am happy to announce that Barnes and Noble is selling my book or eBook at a reduced cost this Christmas!! I also need desperatel...

Heel Pain: Adjusting the Removable Boot

Sometimes I am very proud of myself. This nice lady tore her plantar fascia and was prescribed a walking boot for 3 months. When she came i...

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Cortisone Helps the Pain from a Neuroma But Not the Numbness: Email Response

I had a cortisone injection a month ago in my neuroma and am super happy that the pain is gone and I can walk several miles in my wide toes ...

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Navicular Pain: Email Advice

Hi there Dr. Blake! Searching around the internet I came across your blog and I'm hoping you can help me? I have been suffering f...

Caroline Jordan Injured Foot Exercise Videos

I have just got finished reviewing several of this four part series videos. I am totally loving Caroline. I hope you will also. Remember, m...

Balance: We All Need to Improve

https://youtu.be/mri8YyPHegc And a previous video: https://youtu.be/-4OB7wcYTJE

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Sesamoid Injury Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAexfdWrwExQKO-grvu0mCpxLiVJ6Roo

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Sesamoid and Sciatica? Email Response

Hello Blake, I have read many of your blog posts about sesamoiditis and have tried my best to apply them to my injury. After a long period ...

Friday, November 25, 2016

Sesamoid Injury: Email Advice

This is an email from a patient struggling with pain from a sesamoid fracture. We have had a few correspondences to help some. Hello Dr...

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Sesamoid Injury: Email Advice

Dear Dr Blake, Thank you for all the helpful information on your blog, especially what you have written about sesamoid injuries. I hav...

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