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Pathomechanics of the Foot

By dr on April 2, 2013

Separating foot types into supinators or pronators may provide adequate assessment for treatment.  However, for a more specific treatment plan it would be advantageous to understand the possible abnormalities and pathomechanics of the forefoot and rearfoot (calcaneus).  More importantly, knowledge of these abnomalities/pathomechanics will also prevent deleterious treatment.

For example, providing medial calcaneal mobilizations/releases for the overpronator would be great if the patient has a compensated calcaneal varus.  But if the patient has a compensated forefoot varus the medial mobilization/release would likely worsen their injury. It may sound complicated, but once you understand these 3 foot abnormalities and pathomechanics it will make sense. Continue reading “Pathomechanics of the Foot”

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Keys to Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab

By dr on September 4, 2011

Achilles tendon ruptures can be a very frustrating rehab for both the patient and the clinician.  The patient has to wear a boot of shame for 4-8 weeks and are very limited in the amount of activity they can perform.  Clinicians are often frustrated since these surgeries require a very particular rehab protocol and are limited as to which interventions they can use.  Continue reading “Keys to Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab”

Posted in Professionals | Tagged Foot/Ankle, Prevention / Recovery | 2 Responses

How To Pick Your Kicks (Part 3 of 3)

By dr on June 1, 2011

Assessing your static and dynamic foot type can be difficult, but it seems simple when compared to the complexity and confusion associated with selecting the right shoes for your feet. Continue reading “How To Pick Your Kicks (Part 3 of 3)”

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How To Pick Your Kicks (Part 2 or 3)

By dr on June 1, 2011

In the last post we discussed how to assess your foot type in static positions.  Knowing your static foot type gives you a good place to start, but you really want to be choosing your footwear based on the dynamic support it can provide for your athletic activities. Continue reading “How To Pick Your Kicks (Part 2 or 3)”

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How To Pick Your Kicks (Part 1 of 3)

By dr on May 31, 2011

Shoe shopping can be a very complicated and confusing process.  Choosing the proper shoe can ensure injury protection and provide proper distribution of forces.  Whereas choosing the wrong shoe can lead to injuries and under performance.  To add to this problem, there are many stores out there with self-proclaimed “professionals” giving out the wrong advice. Continue reading “How To Pick Your Kicks (Part 1 of 3)”

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The Best Posterior Chain Stretch

By dr on May 29, 2011

Inflexibility of the hamstring muscle is often a prominent kink in most people’s posterior kinetic chain.  It’s the reason why we have to sit down to tie our shoes, can’t sit up-right with our legs straight out in front of us, and the reason why most of us would be very pathetic at martial arts.  Having a tight hamstring is a major concern as it can lead to increased risk of injury, decrease athletic performance, and cause pain and symptoms both proximally and distally (low back pain, achilles pain, etc.). Continue reading “The Best Posterior Chain Stretch”

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Aaron's life-long passion for athletics lead him to study Exercise Science and Athletic Training at the University of Tennessee before obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at NYU.