Category Archives: Podiatric Topics

Pain on Top of the Foot in Runners

Barefoot and minimalist running is getting a lot of publicity recently. There appears to be a lot of barefoot runners who are no running injury free after a running injury. There are also a lot of injuries in barefoot runners … Continue reading

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Whats Wrong With the Weil Osteotomy?

Why is the Weil Osteotomy so controversial? Both Podiatry Today and Podiatry arena have run polls on the Weil Osteotomy and while most think that it is a useful procedure. Despite that, there is still a number of people that … Continue reading

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Cracked Heels

Cracked heels or heel fissures are a common problem seen in podiatric practice. The most common predisposing factors for cracked heels are being overweight, wearing open back shoes and having dry and thick sign around the periphery of the heel. … Continue reading

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Plantar Fasciitis

Everyone’s an expert on plantar fasciitis on the web these days. There is no end of advice on how to treat plantar fasciitis. The websites you find the advice on range from the well written and well researched and evidence … Continue reading

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The Cluffy Wedge

The Cluffy Wedge is an interesting orthotic modification that has been used in various incarnations over the years. The aim of the Cluffy wedge is to hold the hallux in slightly dorsiflexed position. This has the effect of helping with … Continue reading

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Severs Disease

Severs disease is a common problem in children that is treated by Podiatrists. It is considered to be a strain of the small growth area at the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to the bone. … Continue reading

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Podiatry Site Search Engine Optimization

Do you have a website for your  podiatry clinic? Have you heard of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? Search engine optimization is the strategies and techniques that are used by webmasters to try and get their website to rank higher in … Continue reading

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Why do some people and not other get Chilblains?

No one seems to know why some people get chilblains and other do not. Chilblains do seem to be more common in females; they do seem to be more common in area subjected to shoe pressure; but why one person … Continue reading

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Functional Hallux Limitus

Functional hallux limitus is a condtion of the first MPJ that is not without its controversy. Many think it’s the root of all evil  and casues a lot of problems, yet many others think that it does not exist. Functional … Continue reading

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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

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