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Richard L. Blake, DPM, FAAPSM

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Using The Heel Bisection Line To Help Assess Orthotic Prescriptions
04/11/2019
As part of my biomechanical evaluation, I draw a line on the back of the heel that represents the bisection of the heel. I am sure my measurement is only accurate within a few degrees. However, I am trying to have a line represent an entire...
As part of my biomechanical evaluation, I draw a line on the back of the heel that represents the bisection of the heel. I am sure my measurement is only accurate within a few degrees. However, I am trying to have a line represent an entire...
As part of my biomechanical...
04/11/2019
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When A Runner With High Arches Has Increasingly Painful Sesamoiditis
09/28/2016
A patient contacted me with an “extremely worrisome” case of sesamoiditis for more than two years that seems to be getting a bit worse. Over the course of the past two years, the patient continued to run on the foot because she did not want...
A patient contacted me with an “extremely worrisome” case of sesamoiditis for more than two years that seems to be getting a bit worse. Over the course of the past two years, the patient continued to run on the foot because she did not want...
A patient contacted me with an...
09/28/2016
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Is Arm Swing A Vital Part Of Pain-Free Gait?
02/11/2021
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
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When Patients Ask About Barefoot Running And Minimalist Shoes
04/19/2013
Chances are that you have had a patient or two ask for your opinion on barefoot running or minimalist shoes. Accordingly, these panelists share their perspectives on the recent surge of interest in these topics, review pertinent keys to...
Chances are that you have had a patient or two ask for your opinion on barefoot running or minimalist shoes. Accordingly, these panelists share their perspectives on the recent surge of interest in these topics, review pertinent keys to...
Chances are that you have had a...
04/19/2013
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A Closer Look At Alcohol Injection Techniques For Morton`s Neuroma
05/03/2018
A patient recently contacted me after having alcohol injections for Morton's neuroma. She had unsuccessful surgery several years ago for Morton's neuroma and was having the same pain level after surgery as before surgery. Her insurance...
A patient recently contacted me after having alcohol injections for Morton's neuroma. She had unsuccessful surgery several years ago for Morton's neuroma and was having the same pain level after surgery as before surgery. Her insurance...
A patient recently contacted me...
05/03/2018
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Addressing Sesamoid Injuries In A Dancer
08/06/2015
I recently got the following message from a patient:
I recently got the following message from a patient:
I recently got the following...
08/06/2015
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Taking A Closer Look At A Complex Case Of Turf Toe After A Soccer Injury
06/17/2020
I recently heard via email from a mother of a 16-year-old female soccer player with the potential to play in college. Her daughter suffered a soccer-related injury in September 2018 and sought additional advice on her daughter’s behalf. 
I recently heard via email from a mother of a 16-year-old female soccer player with the potential to play in college. Her daughter suffered a soccer-related injury in September 2018 and sought additional advice on her daughter’s behalf. 
I recently heard via email from...
06/17/2020
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When A Patient Has Multiple Bilateral Metatarsal Fractures
07/05/2017
A 54-year-old woman contacted me after breaking her fourth and fifth metatarsals on the left foot and the fourth metatarsal on her right foot. After some activity, swimming and stretching her toes a couple of times and touching her toes, she...
A 54-year-old woman contacted me after breaking her fourth and fifth metatarsals on the left foot and the fourth metatarsal on her right foot. After some activity, swimming and stretching her toes a couple of times and touching her toes, she...
A 54-year-old woman contacted me...
07/05/2017
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Richard Blake, DPM
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Advising Patients on Beginning or Returning To Running
09/06/2022
Most sporting activities require some running. Running can be an excellent return-to-activity conditioning tool. After recovering from an injury, I find that the athlete finds great physical and emotional strength from a gradual buildup of...
Most sporting activities require some running. Running can be an excellent return-to-activity conditioning tool. After recovering from an injury, I find that the athlete finds great physical and emotional strength from a gradual buildup of...
Most sporting activities require...
09/06/2022
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When Sesamoiditis Progresses To A Fracture
03/18/2019
A patient contacted me after being diagnosed with sesamoiditis over a year ago. His physician gave him a steel toe plate to insert in the shoe so he will not bend his toe too much. The patient notes the plate did help for a little bit.
A patient contacted me after being diagnosed with sesamoiditis over a year ago. His physician gave him a steel toe plate to insert in the shoe so he will not bend his toe too much. The patient notes the plate did help for a little bit.
A patient contacted me after...
03/18/2019
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