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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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Meet Drs. Bryan Markinson and Marta Rendon – today at 9 p.m. ET

May 15, 2012

Bryan Markinson, DPM and Marta Rendon, M.D. will be the guests on today’s Meet the Masters audio-conference (at 9 p.m. ET) with host, and former ACFAOM president, Dr.

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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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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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Meet Dr. Stephen D. Smith – today at 9 p.m. ET

May 8, 2012

Stephen D. Smith, DPM will be the guest on today’s Meet the Masters audio-conference (at 9 p.m. ET) with host, and former ACFAOM president, Dr

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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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Meet Dr. Lisa Schoene – today at 9 p.m. ET

May 1, 2012

Lisa Schoene, DPM will be the guest on today’s Meet the Masters audio-conference (at 9 p.m. ET) with host, and former ACFAOM president, Dr.

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Removing Failed Hammertoe Implants Following Nonunion

April 26, 2012

These authors offer insights on removing failed hammertoe implants from a 53-year-old-female who presented with a chief complaint of continued pain and swelling localized to her right and left fourth toes. read more

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