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Biomechanics & Orthotics Specialty Channel

Blake
Blog
02/11/2021
Richard Blake DPM
When we walk or run, swinging our arms is a vital activity. We need it to free up our hips and the lower extremities. For instance, as the left arm swings forward, the right hip and leg also move forward, and vice versa. Putting it another...
When we walk or run, swinging our arms is a vital activity. We need it to free up our hips and the lower extremities. For instance, as the left arm swings forward, the right hip and leg also move forward, and vice versa. Putting it another...
When we walk or run, swinging...
02/11/2021
Podiatry Today
Blake
Blog
01/14/2021
Richard Blake DPM
A vital part of treatment for Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis is stretching of these structures. There is a very powerful Achilles and plantar fascia stretch that is often used in an eccentric Achilles strengthening program. This...
A vital part of treatment for Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis is stretching of these structures. There is a very powerful Achilles and plantar fascia stretch that is often used in an eccentric Achilles strengthening program. This...
A vital part of treatment for...
01/14/2021
Podiatry Today
Clinical
Blog
12/31/2020
Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM
I often hear my colleagues boast that podiatrists, in comparison to our orthopedic colleagues, are uniquely trained to perform foot and ankle surgery. They largely base this belief upon an assumption that podiatrists understand the function...
I often hear my colleagues boast that podiatrists, in comparison to our orthopedic colleagues, are uniquely trained to perform foot and ankle surgery. They largely base this belief upon an assumption that podiatrists understand the function...
I often hear my colleagues boast...
12/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Clinical
Blog
12/21/2020
Bruce Williams DPM
I am often intrigued by certain orthotic modifications that my peers choose to use or not use when treating certain foot and ankle issues. I find it equally interesting that the use of certain orthotic modifications often appears to be...
I am often intrigued by certain orthotic modifications that my peers choose to use or not use when treating certain foot and ankle issues. I find it equally interesting that the use of certain orthotic modifications often appears to be...
I am often intrigued by certain...
12/21/2020
Podiatry Today
clinician
Blog
12/11/2020
Richard Blake DPM
A 35-year old mother of three children recently reached out to me online, noting that she has “hit a wall” with continued pain after suffering a sesamoid fracture. She sustained the fracture when her four-year-old twins ran over her feet...
A 35-year old mother of three children recently reached out to me online, noting that she has “hit a wall” with continued pain after suffering a sesamoid fracture. She sustained the fracture when her four-year-old twins ran over her feet...
A 35-year old mother of three...
12/11/2020
Podiatry Today
clinician
Blog
12/01/2020
Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM
Podiatrists in the United States should be aware of the proposal of substantive changes to the requirements for approval of podiatric medicine and surgery residencies. These changes to the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) 320...
Podiatrists in the United States should be aware of the proposal of substantive changes to the requirements for approval of podiatric medicine and surgery residencies. These changes to the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) 320...
Podiatrists in the United States...
12/01/2020
Podiatry Today
Key Considerations In Orthotics For Winter Sports
Orthotics Q&A
12/01/2020

Guest Clinical Editor: David Haley, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FAAPSM
Panelists: Gregory Rouw, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, DABPM and Dalia Krakowsky Clausen, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM

Guest Clinical Editor: David Haley, D...
With winter sports in full swing, the panelists discuss their experiences with the unique nature of footwear, biomechanics and orthotics for these athletes.
With winter sports in full swing, the panelists discuss their experiences with the unique nature of footwear, biomechanics and orthotics for these athletes.
With winter sports in full...
12/01/2020
Podiatry Today
clinician
Blog
11/23/2020
Richard Blake DPM
A runner recently contacted me about his recent diagnosis with hallux limitus and bone spurs. He shared that he usually runs about 15 miles each week and uses Brooks Ghost running shoes. This patient would like to keep running but would...
A runner recently contacted me about his recent diagnosis with hallux limitus and bone spurs. He shared that he usually runs about 15 miles each week and uses Brooks Ghost running shoes. This patient would like to keep running but would...
A runner recently contacted me...
11/23/2020
Podiatry Today
Assessing The Role Of Peroneal Overdrive In Plantar First Metatarsal Head Ulcerations
Surgical Pearls
11/10/2020

By Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS

By Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS ...
Plantar first metatarsal head ulcerations can be challenging to treat. Ulcerations under the first metatarsal head reportedly represent the most common cause of lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes in the United States.1 Providers...
Plantar first metatarsal head ulcerations can be challenging to treat. Ulcerations under the first metatarsal head reportedly represent the most common cause of lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes in the United States.1 Providers...
Plantar first metatarsal head...
11/10/2020
Podiatry Today
A Biopsychosocial Approach To Foot Orthoses: Considering The ‘Other Ways’ They May Work
Online Exclusive
09/30/2020

By Ian B. Griffiths, MSc, FCPM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg) and Simon K. Spooner, PhD
 

By Ian B. Griffiths, MSc, FCPM, FFPM ...
How much do individual perceptions of pain and preexisting perceptions of modalities factor into reported outcomes with orthoses? These authors assess biopsychosocial research findings from other fields and how they might apply to the use of...
How much do individual perceptions of pain and preexisting perceptions of modalities factor into reported outcomes with orthoses? These authors assess biopsychosocial research findings from other fields and how they might apply to the use of...
How much do individual...
09/30/2020
Podiatry Today

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