Christopher R. Hood, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS

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You Matched With A Residency Program. Now What?

04/12/2018

Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS;

First, early congratulations to the podiatric medical schools’ Class of 2018 on completing the arduous task of studying for and completing residency interviews as well as studying for and taking the boards exam.

First, early congratulations to...

04/12/2018

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A Closer Look At Myofascial Release Techniques For Soft Tissue Pathology

04/19/2017

Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS;

Often after various tendon or ligament injuries, it is important to start some form of active or passive range of motion (ROM) through physical therapy to target collagen fiber alignment, strengthening, and prevention of postoperative...

Often after various tendon or...

04/19/2017

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Post-ABFAS Board Certification Recap: What I Wish I Knew Beforehand About The CBPS Portion Of The Exam

07/10/2019

Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS;

I recently took the latest American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Board Certification Examination and results were posted a few weeks ago. After writing prior to the exam on how I planned to study, I felt it appropriate to give a...

I recently took the latest...

07/10/2019

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Diabetes Watch

Understanding The Relationship Of Metabolic Syndrome And Pre-Diabetes

02/23/2017

Lindsy L. Kragt , DPM;

Adam J. Badaczewski , DPM;

Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS;

First describing metabolic syndrome in 1988, Reaven discussed several metabolic findings with this syndrome and proposed that the central characteristic is insulin resistance with an increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.1

First describing metabolic...

02/23/2017

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