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The idea behind Clinical pearls is to help you become more successful integrating biomechanics with your patients.

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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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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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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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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...
Abnormal Pronation Symptoms Rule of 3 Abnormal Pronation: Sore Spots based on Individual's Weak Spots
2/3/24, 10:02 PM • Richard Blake 2/3/24, 10:02 PM

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2/3/24, 10:02 PM

As I have harped on before, mechanical problems like abnormal or excessive pronation ca...
Peroneal Strengthening Peroneal Tendon Strengthening Video
1/31/24, 2:51 AM • Richard Blake 1/31/24, 2:51 AM

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1/31/24, 2:51 AM

The following is a video using progressive resistance bands to strengthen the 2 peroneal tendons....
Historical Review Provides Good Clues into Problems
1/27/24, 2:57 AM • Richard Blake 1/27/24, 2:57 AM

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1/27/24, 2:57 AM

Taking a Good History of the Present and Past can help to steer the course of treatment. In the m...
Posterior Tibial Tendon Strengthening Posterior Tibial Strengthening the Posterior Tibial Tendon
1/24/24, 2:50 AM • Richard Blake 1/24/24, 2:50 AM

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Posterior Tibial Tendon Resistanc...
Gait Evaluation Gait Evaluation Checklist
1/15/24, 8:43 PM • Richard Blake 1/15/24, 8:43 PM

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1/15/24, 8:43 PM

The following Gait Evaluation form is what I used in practice and teach students with. I am happy...
Case Histories: Achilles Pain in a Triathlete (Biomechanical Approach)
1/7/24, 7:17 PM • Richard Blake 1/7/24, 7:17 PM

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1/7/24, 7:17 PM

All answers at the end of the blog post Achilles Pain in a Triathlete History and Chi...

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