Cutaneous reflexes contribute to stability during walking

Individuals with peripheral neuropathy, where the sensory function of the feet are severely compromised, do show gait changes. They don't necessarily exhibit a "swaying gait. However, they will take smaller steps, use a wider base of gait and show more foot abduction during gait in order to give themselves more stability.

Circulation boosters, good or bad?
Short term peripheral circ boost can be obtained pharmacologically. Nicotinamide is sometimes prescribed for that. Do you want long term or short term action? Anything that demonstrably achieved vasodilation is going to help isn't it? If this is achieved by electrical stimulation then why not? I think saying that if it worked then surgeons would promote it is very naive how many orthopaedic surgeons actively promote soft tissue rehab via physiotherapy?

Fatigue affects gait characteristics

Runners rarely run to the point of maximum fatigue or exhaustion. However, no studies have investigated how the level of exertion associated with a typical running session influences running mechanics. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects that running in an exerted state had on the kinematics and joint timing within the lower extremity of uninjured, recreational runners.

MBT rocker sole footwear, for hallux limitus?

I have had quite a lot of clinical experience with MBTs and I have found them to be very good for the treatment of hallux limitus and especially in the case of post operative treatment for sugical fusion of the first MPJ where dorsal pressure can occur with orthotics. I have found that they are mainly problematic when there is hypermobility present, especially in the knees.

Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

I have successfully used, what I call, the "multiple puncture technique" for treating mosaic verrucae. Under local anesthesis, take a 18 gauge hypodermic needle and punch through the skin to the subcutaneous fat about 100 times to the worst of the "mother lesions" of the mosaic verrucae.

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