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.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Excellent Summary of Treatment by Dr Lindsey Klassen

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     The above slide is from a 4 day conference I just attended in Los Angeles, California, of course virtually. Dr. Lindsey Klassen gave a...
Monday, June 28, 2021

Finding Neutral during Weight Bearing Exercises: A Wonderful Video by Dr Emily Splichal

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Finding Neutral is incredibly important for properly lining up your feet and legs for bipedal (both feel on the ground) activities like gym ...
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Swollen Legs: Tip on Compression Hose

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     Just sat in on a great lecture by Kevin Kupka, PT. The tip he had is that he prefers to have his patients with swollen ankles to get a ...
Monday, May 31, 2021

Peroneal Tendon and Lateral Ankle Taping: Video Presentation

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https://youtu.be/ouGN5pSwUk4 This is a new video on peroneal taping, with my last one in 2017. I go over the application of peroneal tendon...
Friday, May 28, 2021

Negative Cast Pouring Position: 3 Typical Scenarios

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This evening I am pouring plaster of Paris liquid into the negative cast to make a positive cast. Tomorrow I will begin the process of corr...
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Common Advice for Plantar Fasciitis

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Hey Dr. Blake,  A couple of days after seeing you last week, my left foot started hurting.  The pain is on the inside of the foot right wher...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

General Injury Advice: Email Correspondence

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Hello Dr Blake ,  Hope  you and your loved ones are doing well and keeping fit. I had an injury in my medial sesamoid  of the left foot in 2...
Monday, May 24, 2021

Achilles Injuries when more than "Itis": Partial Tears and Tendinosis (Dr. Blake's Office Handout)

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The following is my office handout for patients who present with more than inflammation to the achilles called achilles tendonitis. The tend...
Sunday, May 23, 2021

Dr Blake's Transition into Part Time Practice

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     Yesterday I announced on Facebook, to my friends, that I had just finished working full time and would be transitioning into a part tim...

Achilles Strengthening Progression from 2 sided to Single Heel Raises Video Presentation

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  https://youtu.be/HqAQ1SEP61c <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HqAQ1SEP61c...
Monday, May 17, 2021

Sesamoid Fracture: Dr. Blake's Office Handout for Patients

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In my office, I have developed many handouts to give to patients for many topics. Since I treat so many Sesamoid Fractures, I thought I woul...
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Sunday, May 16, 2021

Peroneal Tendon Mechanical Treatments Summary

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In 2022, my new book on treatment of lower extremity injuries will be based on mechanical treatments. The following summary is from that boo...
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