Online Biomechanical Analysis

Is this foolish or is it genius?

All they ask the punter to do is provide 20 seconds of footage of them running in the frontal and sagittal planes (on CD by post or via free upload to youtube), answer a few questions and within 48 hours they will send them a full report. That'll be £35 please... kerching.

Anatomy & injury - Pictorial essays

I found these when looking for something else, but think they are great. Good to show patients whats going on.

Stretching Before a Run Does Not Prevent Injury

More than 70 million people worldwide run recreationally or competitively, and recently there has been controversy regarding whether runners should stretch before running, or not at all. This study included 2,729 runners who run 10 or more miles per week. Of these runners, 1,366 were randomized to a stretch group, and 1,363 were randomized to a non-stretch group before running. Runners in the stretch group stretched their quadriceps, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius/soleus muscle groups. The entire routine took 3 to 5 minutes and was performed immediately before running.

MRI required to prescribe Orthotics says Orthopaedic Surgeon
A runner /patient with a prominent navicular and os navicularis was informed by an orthopaedic surgeon that an orthotic could only be prescribed with an MRI (and only by using the MRI), and that only 'soft' insoles could be of benefit.

Anyone using the mini-tight rope/bunionectomy procedure?

I am curious as to how many foot surgeons are utilzing the mini-tight rope/bunionectomy procedure and what their results have been including patient satisfaction and post-operative results.

Haemachromatosis

A patient with osteomyelitis and diabetes is generally unwell and should have fever and most importantly uncontrolled high sugar level.

Of course X-Ray can be used as a first line investigation.

"Foot and Ankle Injection Techniques" provides the student and practising podiatrist with all they need to understand when, how and what to inject. To support the clinician and student, the text covers: changes in legislation; the full range of injectable drugs available to the practitioner; and, essential information on nerve physiology, drug action, equipment, patient selection, injection techniques and many other topics.

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Circular Callous

When to bear weight with Jones fr.

3 surgeries-still pain, cant walk, ??big toe fusion

Chronic Sesamoiditis - not sure where else to turn.

5th Metatarsal break treatment

Options for a falling PTTD

Best treatment for small plantar fibroma?

Ingrown toenail surgery aftercare

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