People with High Arches have the Pes Cavus Foot Type. Pes Cavus occurs in 10-15% of the population, and never get good arch support from shoes alone. Due to the abnormal e...
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High Arches Increase Heel and Metatarsal Painposted in Clinical pearls
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Isometric Exercises can Lower Your Blood Pressureposted in Clinical pearls
I wanted to use this post to share with you that this week I started a new career. I will be working officially (no longer a volunteer) in the Biomechanics Department at the College of Podi...
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When Treating Patients, Is More Always Better?posted in Clinical pearls
I hope you all get to read the excellent article by Kevin Rosenbloom, KRM owner, on 25 clinical pearls for a biomechanical practice. One of the pearls that I a...
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Illustrations of Forefoot Valgus/Plantarflexed First Metatarsalposted in Clinical pearls
Illustration of Contact with Ground of High Forefoot Valgus or Plantarflexed First Metatarsal Illustration of Subtalar Joint Supination as Compensation of FF Valgus/PFFR ...
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Illustrations of Forefoot Varusposted in Clinical pearls
Illustration of Forefoot Varus in Neutral or Heel Contact Illustration of the Heel Eversion That Occurs with Forefoot Varus Compensation ...
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Midtarsal Joint Power Point Videoposted in Clinical pearls
This week, Dr. Richard Blake shares a video presentation exploring the midtarsal joint, its relationship with the subtalar joint, and how these mechanics influence orthotic treatment. Watch the pre...
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Achilles Tendon Strength and Flexibilityposted in Clinical pearls
A Video on Testing Achilles Strength and Flexibility Achilles tendon strength and flexibility are important components of a biomechanical evaluation. In this video, Dr. Richard Blake demonstrates ...
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Big Toe Joint Pain: A List of Treatmentsposted in Clinical pearls
We all treat big toe joint pain. You should treat this and almost every problem with a few helpful solutions as you never know what is the most impo...
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Symptoms and Biomechanics Correlationsposted in Clinical pearls
And yes, I have one hundred of these. The goal is to refresh your memory on the correlation between presenting symptom(s) and the mechanics that we can treat. Top 100 Biomech...
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Orthotic Spectrum Chartposted in Clinical pearls
This chart is for those of you who can differentiate your patients into degrees of over-pronation or over supination. Most health care practitioners ...
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Plantar Fasciitis: Custom Insoles vs OTC, All Insole vs Tape, and Combination Therapies reviewedposted in Clinical pearls
As a Podiatrist, I really can not read too many articles on plantar fasciitis since it is so prevalent in my practice, and perhaps so over diagnosed, and...
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Pediatric Flatfeet: Key Points from this Article (Part 4 of 4)posted in Clinical pearls
The article I will end this mini-series on Foot Ankle Flexibility Index by walking about the 6 minute walk test (aka 6MWT). The authors definitely found a cor...
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Pediatric Flatfeet: Key Points from this Article (Part 3 of 4)posted in Clinical pearls
Link to the reference Article The 3rd aspect of the Foot Ankle Flexibility Index is called the Foot Posture Index. The Foot Posture Index is mainly a ...
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Pediatric Flatfeet: Key Points from this Article (Part 2 of 4)posted in Clinical pearls
Last week I started discussing this article written by my friends from Spain. In a nutshell, research has never shown a good correlation between hypermobility patien...
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Pediatric Flatfeet: Key Points from this Article (Part 2 of 4)posted in Clinical pearls
Last week I started discussing this article written by my friends from Spain. In a nutshell, research has never shown a good correlation between hypermobility patients utili...
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A Conversation with Keith L. Gurnick, DPMposted in Clinical orthotics and biomechanics
Excellent interview. I have know Dr. Gurnick for many years, but this interview really looked into his soul. Thank you! Rich Blae
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Pediatric Flatfeet: Key Points from this Article (Part 1 of 4)posted in Clinical pearls
This is a great article with so much information for us to talk about. I will do it over 3 or 4 posts so I can take ample time discussing 1 or 2 key points for our...
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An Understanding of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction: When are Orthotic Devices Appropriate?posted in Clinical pearls
This article highlights the treatment of the 4 Stages of Posterior Tibial problems. Stage 1 and 2 are acceptable for orthotic treatment with devices. Stage 3 c...
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Plantar Fasciitis: Seen through the Eyes of Primary Care Physiciansposted in Clinical pearls
This is a great article on diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis and worth the read. It is fun to see how Primary Care Physicians may see things somewhat differe...
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Pediatric Flatfoot: Article suggesting Only Prescribing Orthotic Devices When There Is Painposted in Clinical pearls
We have all read these articles. At least this one gives credit to orthotic devices helping children with pain related pronation. Having treated my...
