Podiatry Today

Is It True That Only Sprinters Run With Forefoot Striking?

May 17, 2012

Continuing with the discussion on how people should land when they run, it is very interesting to look at the elite marathoners and what particular form they use. Many of those against forefoot striking have sent me videos and pictures of these athletes claiming they are “heel striking.” It almost turns into a he said/ she said type of argument because these runners are moving so fast that it is difficult to slow the video down or alter the video angle to yield a black and white answer. There are, however, many videos on You Tube that show strike patterns of various marathon runners.

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Should Podiatric Physicians Monitor HBOT?

May 16, 2012

“First do no harm.” Many often refer incorrectly to this phrase as part of the Hippocratic Oath. (In fact, the quote is “to do good or to do no harm.”) This phrase actually comes from the Hippocratic writing Epidemics

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Is there an increased prevalence of equinus in patients with diabetes?

May 15, 2012

A study recently published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association speculates that equinus may occur more frequently than previously reported in patients with diabetes.

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Educating patients on the 3-point approach to testing running shoes

May 15, 2012

Patients frequently ask for guidance in choosing an appropriate running shoe. In the 1990s, Mark Reeves, DPM, of the Virginia Mason Sports Medicine Clinic in Seattle, created the three-point approach to testing running shoes.

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Why Focusing On Tidbits Of Information Can Lead You Down The Wrong Diagnostic Path

May 11, 2012

I had a very interesting patient come in last month. Sadly, she was in an automobile accident about four years ago, which resulted in an intracranial bleed. She ended up with severe vertigo and loss of strength on her left side

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Why We Need Better Data On Fitting Shoes For Children

May 9, 2012

Children are not just little adults. We know this intuitively when we care for our own children but when it comes to feet, I think most shoe companies are really regressing. read more

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Educating Patients On The Three-Point Approach To Testing Running Shoes

May 7, 2012

Patients frequently ask for guidance in choosing an appropriate running shoe. In the 1990s, Mark Reeves, DPM, of the Virginia Mason Sports Medicine Clinic in Seattle, created the three-point approach to testing running shoes. read more

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Certification And Wound Care Expertise: Are They One And The Same?

May 4, 2012

First, I would like to thank the readers for taking the time to review the topics I have presented regarding the world of wound care.

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Barefoot vs Shod Running: New Article in Podiatry Today Magazine

May 2, 2012

For those who are interested, an article I wrote, Barefoot Versus Shod Running: Which is Best? , was just published in the May 2012 issue of Podiatry Today Magazine.

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Why Your Practice’s Financial Success Is Tied To Staff Performance

May 1, 2012

In a recent article, George Taylor writes that he considers an engaged employee “an economic engine for your practice.” 1 He makes a lot of interesting points that mirror ideas I firmly adhere to and advocate. That is, there is an undeniable link between well-trained, satisfied employees and the financial success of a practice. I wonder: if staff had CPT codes hung around their necks, making it easier for doctors to measure their productivity, would their efforts be more acknowledged and appreciated

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