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Nicholas A. Campitelli, DPM, FACFAS

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05/01/2015
“John” is a 44-year-old male who presented to my office with a year-long history of Achilles tendonitis. He had evaluation and treatment by a previous orthopedic surgeon, and used custom orthotics and stretching exercises. The patient’s pain...
“John” is a 44-year-old male who presented to my office with a year-long history of Achilles tendonitis. He had evaluation and treatment by a previous orthopedic surgeon, and used custom orthotics and stretching exercises. The patient’s pain...
“John” is a 44-year-old male who...
05/01/2015
Podiatry Today
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02/15/2012
I routinely have runners present to our office demanding orthotics for their shoes. Even more common is the request for replacement orthotics. The question is: Should they even be running in an orthotic?
I routinely have runners present to our office demanding orthotics for their shoes. Even more common is the request for replacement orthotics. The question is: Should they even be running in an orthotic?
I routinely have runners present...
02/15/2012
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07/20/2017
I have had several runners over the past several months present with hallux limitus and surgery was indicated to remove fragments and prevent further joint degradation. Hallux limitus can sometimes present as a slow, debilitating injury in...
I have had several runners over the past several months present with hallux limitus and surgery was indicated to remove fragments and prevent further joint degradation. Hallux limitus can sometimes present as a slow, debilitating injury in...
I have had several runners over...
07/20/2017
Podiatry Today
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03/14/2014
As a runner and former athletic trainer, I really value the importance of physical rehabilitation in my practice. I value this not only for my patients who are runners but also for patients who are recovering from surgery.
As a runner and former athletic trainer, I really value the importance of physical rehabilitation in my practice. I value this not only for my patients who are runners but also for patients who are recovering from surgery.
As a runner and former athletic...
03/14/2014
Podiatry Today
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05/20/2016
Achilles tendon injuries in runners can be chronic, debilitating injuries that last for months or even years. In my opinion, the challenge is not in rehabilitating the patient but in finding out the cause of the injury. All too often, I see...
Achilles tendon injuries in runners can be chronic, debilitating injuries that last for months or even years. In my opinion, the challenge is not in rehabilitating the patient but in finding out the cause of the injury. All too often, I see...
Achilles tendon injuries in...
05/20/2016
Podiatry Today
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01/18/2013
I thought I would start the year off on a different note than what I had focused my previous blogs on. As we all set goals for the new year within our practice, it is important to remember that our work is not the only reason we exist. While...
I thought I would start the year off on a different note than what I had focused my previous blogs on. As we all set goals for the new year within our practice, it is important to remember that our work is not the only reason we exist. While...
I thought I would start the year...
01/18/2013
Podiatry Today
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03/26/2015
We were all there at one point. In fact, we should all still be there in the midst of an ongoing learning phase. Each and every one of us continues to learn each day as medicine and the field of podiatry advance. For those who work with...
We were all there at one point. In fact, we should all still be there in the midst of an ongoing learning phase. Each and every one of us continues to learn each day as medicine and the field of podiatry advance. For those who work with...
We were all there at one point....
03/26/2015
Podiatry Today
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01/19/2012
Has anyone ever pondered the fact that almost every shoe we put on our feet contains a "heel”? This is true whether it is a $200 motion control running shoe or simply a dress shoe that has the ¾-inch heel to accommodate our perfectly hemmed...
Has anyone ever pondered the fact that almost every shoe we put on our feet contains a "heel”? This is true whether it is a $200 motion control running shoe or simply a dress shoe that has the ¾-inch heel to accommodate our perfectly hemmed...
Has anyone ever pondered the...
01/19/2012
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06/08/2017
Correction of a hallux valgus deformity involves reducing the intermetatarsal angle through either a proximal or distal procedure, and typically involves resecting the dorsal medial eminence to reduce any remaining bone medially.
Correction of a hallux valgus deformity involves reducing the intermetatarsal angle through either a proximal or distal procedure, and typically involves resecting the dorsal medial eminence to reduce any remaining bone medially.
Correction of a hallux valgus...
06/08/2017
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02/18/2014
For many who read my blog posts and know my philosophies and principles, you already are aware of my feelings about shoes. Trust me, even though I am a proponent of the whole “barefoot” movement, I probably wear more running shoes than most...
For many who read my blog posts and know my philosophies and principles, you already are aware of my feelings about shoes. Trust me, even though I am a proponent of the whole “barefoot” movement, I probably wear more running shoes than most...
For many who read my blog posts...
02/18/2014
Podiatry Today