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Chronic Achilles tendonitis – treatment with Spring Plates

What’s a Spring Plate got to do with Achilles tendinitis?  Quite a bit, actually.  A Spring Plate changes the gait cycle enough to ‘unload’ the Achilles tendon during gait.  Let’s take a little closer look.

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Understanding the anatomy of the foot and ankle

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How does a heel lift change the function of the foot and ankle? This article explores the effect of a heel lift on foot and ankle function.

Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease (CMT) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes foot drop and lateral ankle instability. It's a rare case when I see someone with an inherited neuromuscular condition respond to over-the-counter (OTC) bracing. Inherited neuromuscular conditions like CMT usually require the use of custom made prescription braces like an ankle foot orthotic (AFO). But every once in a while - you just never know.

How do you diagnose a peroneal tendon tear? This article explores the diagnosis and treatment options for peroneus brevis tendon tears.