In the July issue of The O&P EDGE, I discussed the traditional phases of gait and major motions in the...
Read moreWe've all had them. In fact, my staff and I encounter them weekly, if not daily. You know-that patient who...
Read moreThe journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. —Lao Tzu One approach to understanding foot pathology is...
Read moreAdult-acquired flatfoot (AAF) is defined as a progressive deterioration of the static and dynamic structures that support the foot. Although...
Read moreAn old beekeeper once said, "A real beekeeper loves to go into the hive to see the bees at work."...
Read moreRemember the good old days? Remember when fitting a pair of therapeutic shoes did not come with the specter of...
Read moreHuman ambulation is a fascinating subject. Anthropologists claim that the evolution to upright bipedal locomotion was one of the most...
Read moreYears ago, the use of children's orthopedic shoes was a well-established, medically accepted, and oft-prescribed solution to pediatric foot problems....
Read moreOn a Tuesday morning some months ago, one of my long-term patients arrived with a bag of shoes in one...
Read more"Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your whole weight rests. It's a miracle, and the...
Read moreJohn Homer Thomas, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away on April 23. He was 69. Thomas was born on September 23,...
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