Russell G. Volpe, DPM

09/30/2008

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive brain disorder characterized by insufficient development of postural reflexes (i.e. head control), prolonged retention of primitive patterns of activity, abnormal coordination and muscle patterning. As...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a...

09/30/2008

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Emphasizing Proper Shoe Fit And Better Shoe Choices For Children

04/14/2011

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

One of the most common questions I get from parents is, “What is the right shoe for my child?” I have different answers to this question based upon the age of the child and the activity for which the child will be using the shoe.

One of the most common questions...

04/14/2011

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Managing Pediatric Metatarsus Adductus: Should You Treat It?

04/03/2008

Richard M. Jay , DPM;

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

Yes, this author advocates early treatment for moderate to severe metatarsus adductus, and semi-rigid or rigid deformity. He cites problematic compensatory effects from residual deformities and a documented association between metatarsus...

Yes, this author advocates early...

04/03/2008

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How The Profession Can Combat The Epidemic of Overweight Children

02/22/2011

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

The ongoing debate over when it is appropriate to treat a child with asymptomatic pes planovalgus rages on. It will be the topic of what promises to be an interesting and spirited forum at the upcoming Midwest Podiatry Conference in early...

The ongoing debate over when it...

02/22/2011

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Athletic Footwear For Children

08/03/2005

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

Although the summer will soon be winding down, the activities of children dictate year-round use of athletic footwear. When assessing and treating pediatric patients, and answering the questions of their parents, clinicians often face the...

Although the summer will soon...

08/03/2005

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What We Can Learn From International Practices Of Podiatry

12/23/2010

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

It is easy for practitioners in the United States to think that podiatric medicine is primarily an American profession. It would be provincial and wrong to think that. Countries all over the world have branches of the profession of podiatry...

It is easy for practitioners in...

12/23/2010

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A Comprehensive Review Of Pediatric Orthoses

10/03/2002

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

Most orthoses made for children are motion-controlling or motion-altering, often referred to as functional foot orthoses. The presenting pathology in the child’s lower extremity often requires a device to reduce excessive motion in a foot...

Most orthoses made for children...

10/03/2002

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Looking Beyond The Patient’s Chief Complaint

11/11/2010

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

One of the things I learned early on in my career from my teachers and mentors in podiatric medicine is the importance of looking beyond the chief complaint when evaluating a patient’s feet.

One of the things I learned...

11/11/2010

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Orthotics Q&A

Expert Insights On Forefoot And Rearfoot Posting

09/22/2016

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

These expert panelists discuss rearfoot posting for custom orthoses, forefoot posting for varus deviations and which measurements are most effective during a biomechanical exam. Q: What is your preferred method for determining the amount of...

These expert panelists discuss...

09/22/2016

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Doing Our Part To Promote Podiatric Medicine As A Dynamic Career Option

09/24/2010

Russell G. Volpe , DPM;

This month, as the members of the class of 2014 begin their education at medical schools, it seems like a good time to reflect on where the future podiatric medical student will come from. More importantly, what can we do as podiatrists to...

This month, as the members of...

09/24/2010

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