Podiatry Today

A Closer Look At Emerging Research On Plantar Fasciitis And Plantar Fibromatosis

May 16, 2013

Here is a look at numerous recent studies on the diagnosis and various treatments of plantar fasciitis and plantar fibromatoses. read more

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Defending My Position On Orthoses

May 15, 2013

Our profession needs to keep an open mind in regard to shoes and treating running injuries. People do not change what they are doing unless they have a reason to change. I continue to see runners not responding to orthotics and stability control shoes in my practice so I have provided a change, one that is working for others and myself

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Emerging Concepts For Reducing Post-Op Pain

May 14, 2013

I don’t know about you but I hate pain. I hate it for my patients and I hate it when it affects me. Truthfully, I hate it more when my patients have pain as it causes me pain internally as well

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Tendo-Achilles stretching/ Tailors Bunion

May 11, 2013

Hi All I would be grateful if someone could explain the rationale behind Tendo-Achilles stretching exercises in the non-surgical treatment/management of Tailors bunions. Does limited ankle joint dorsiflexion usually co-exist with this deformity or is there another reason for recommending these exercises? The only ref I could find was Baravarian, B

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Remembering ‘Whatshisname’ When Treating Recurring Patients

May 10, 2013

Has this ever happened to you? You run into one of your patients outside the office and of course when you see him, you know who he is but his name temporarily escapes you

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What To Do If The Orthotic Heel Cup Is Too Narrow

May 7, 2013

I recently saw a patient who came back in for followup after getting her orthotics. She was comfortable in the orthotics for the most part and they have worked very well in relieving her symptoms. However, there was one area that was bothering her and that was the lateral heel cup on one orthosis

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What Summer Sandals To Recommend To Patients

May 6, 2013

With summer just around the corner, patients are already starting to ask, “What sandals do you recommend”?

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When You Have To Get Creative With Surgery

May 1, 2013

Every once in awhile, we get to be creative in surgery. Most of the time, our surgical procedural selection is straightforward using time-tested surgical techniques

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Why It Pays To Pursue A Fellowship

April 30, 2013

This author discusses her experience in a diabetic limb salvage research fellowship and the rewards residents can gain if they choose a fellowship. read more

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Emphasizing The Importance Of Preparation For Emergency Situations

April 30, 2013

By now, we have heard how brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev constructed the bombs at the Boston Marathon with a pressure cooker and metal projectiles, and placed the bombs in backpacks on the ground.

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