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Why use functional foot orthotic devices? Part 1
4/20/24, 8:59 PM • Richard Blake 4/20/24, 8:59 PM

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4/20/24, 8:59 PM

Where do we begin with this topic? Even though you probably use functional...
Stretching Principles: Common Rules and Other Variations
4/11/24, 7:35 PM • Richard Blake 4/11/24, 7:35 PM

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4/11/24, 7:35 PM

Runner stopping to Stretch left Quadriceps and Stabilizing herself by holding onto the fence &...
Stretching for Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fascia Stretch Achilles Stretch Video on Achilles and Plantar Fascial Stretches
4/11/24, 7:16 PM • Richard Blake 4/11/24, 7:16 PM

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4/11/24, 7:16 PM

When treating lower extremity problems, proper achilles and plantar fascial stretches are commonl...
Pronation: Topic 1 (Injuries or Pain Syndromes Produced by)
4/4/24, 4:44 AM • Richard Blake 4/4/24, 4:44 AM

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4/4/24, 4:44 AM

The above flat feet can be very stable, but if over pronated, they are prob...
The All Important RCSP
4/3/24, 2:53 PM • Richard Blake 4/3/24, 2:53 PM

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4/3/24, 2:53 PM

Relaxed Calcaneal Stance Position Measurement showed ove...
Fun with Numbers: RCSP, OCSP, MPP
3/19/24, 4:04 PM • Richard Blake 3/27/24, 11:41 PM

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3/27/24, 11:41 PM

Rich-I'm trying to remember if I've had a patient that was 9 degrees everted and NOT maximally pr...
Nerve Pain Morton's Neuroma The Dilemma of Nerve Pain
3/23/24, 4:15 PM • Richard Blake 3/23/24, 4:15 PM

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3/23/24, 4:15 PM

I specialized in biomechanics and designing functional foot orthoses. Patients would present with...
Gait Evaluation Gait Evaluation Video: Basic Overview of Gait Evaluation
3/22/24, 4:54 AM • Richard Blake 3/22/24, 4:54 AM

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3/22/24, 4:54 AM

The following video is a summary of the basics aspects a Podiatrist should look for in their Gait...
Self Mobilization of Hallux Limitus Pre- or Post-Op
3/18/24, 5:05 PM • Richard Blake 3/18/24, 5:05 PM

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3/18/24, 5:05 PM

The following is a simple but effective Mobilization of the big toe joint that I have used in pra...
Case Study: Metatarsal Pain in a Runner
3/18/24, 4:50 AM • Richard Blake 3/18/24, 4:50 AM

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3/18/24, 4:50 AM

Case Study: Metatarsal Pain in a Runner (Answers in Red at the End) History a...
Biomechanics 2 Q & A
3/13/24, 4:58 AM • Richard Blake 3/13/24, 4:58 AM

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3/13/24, 4:58 AM

Biomechanics 2 Q & A When you want to support forefoot varus deformities, yet not ...
Case Study: Shin Pain in Ballet (Answers at the end)
3/7/24, 3:44 PM • Richard Blake 3/7/24, 3:44 PM

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3/7/24, 3:44 PM

Patient #19: Anterior Shin Pain &nbs...
Biomechanics 1 Questions and Answers
3/5/24, 12:36 AM • Richard Blake 3/5/24, 12:36 AM

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3/5/24, 12:36 AM

Biomechanics 1 Q&A There is both intrinsic (built within the plastic) and extrinsi...
Strengthening for Bunion Help: Abductor Hallucis Video
3/4/24, 4:01 PM • Richard Blake 3/4/24, 4:01 PM

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3/4/24, 4:01 PM

Patients may come into your offices with Grade 1 through 4 Bunions and want help slowing them dow...
Everted Forefoot Deformities: Review and Some Thoughts
2/29/24, 2:49 AM • Richard Blake 2/29/24, 2:49 AM

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2/29/24, 2:49 AM

A few posts ago I discussed (really just reviewed) the Inverted Forefoot Defo...
Posterior Tibial Tendon Taping for Posterior Tibial Tendon Injuries Posterior Tibial Taping Video
2/26/24, 6:02 PM • Richard Blake 2/26/24, 6:02 PM

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2/26/24, 6:02 PM

We all see so many posterior tibial tendon injuries. I have attached a video for patients to atte...
Navicular Fracture Case Study: Ankle Pain in a Softball Pitcher (Answers Below)
2/19/24, 5:13 AM • Richard Blake 2/19/24, 5:13 AM

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2/19/24, 5:13 AM

Patient #20: Dorsal Foot Pain in College Softball Pitcher ...
Forefoot Varus Forefoot Supinatus Peroneus Longus Inverted Forefoot Deformities: Some Thoughts and a Review
2/15/24, 6:45 PM • Richard Blake 2/15/24, 6:45 PM

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2/15/24, 6:45 PM

As you know many patients have inverted forefoot deformities. This is the rel...
Runners Knee Case History: Medial Knee Pain in a Runner
2/11/24, 10:26 PM • Richard Blake 2/11/24, 10:26 PM

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2/11/24, 10:26 PM

Case History: Medial Knee Pain in a Runner History and Chief Complaint A long distanc...
Metatarsal Doming Intrinsic Arch Strength Exercise Metatarsal Doming or Arcing: Great Way of Strengthening the Intrinsic Arch Muscles
2/11/24, 4:49 AM • Richard Blake 2/11/24, 4:49 AM

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2/11/24, 4:49 AM

Please review the following video on Metatarsal Doming. It is a great exercise for patients to st...

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