Austin Plantar Fasciitis Specialists
Author austinPosted on Several times a week people come into my office complaining about either a custom orthotics or an over-the-counter shoe insert. Usually, the story goes that they spent a considerable amount … Read More “Everybody Sells Orthotics but Few Adjust Them”
Author austinPosted on On the outside chance that you don’t follow the MDDI (Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry) Journal, I would like to tell you about something that I recently saw that was … Read More “The Challenge of Designing High Tech Shoe Modifications”
Author austinPosted on If you are the one in 13 people who have a flexible foot that bends in the middle– what we professionals call a “midtarsal break”– then according to physical anthropologist … Read More “Are You a Throwback?”
Author austinPosted on In Podiatric Medical School we were taught that about 20% of low back pain was caused by foot problems – specifically excessive foot pronation. An article in September 17, 2013, … Read More “Could Flat Feet Be Causing Your Back Pain?”
Author austinPosted on Often the answer is no. Many people purchase shoe inserts from Dr. Scholl’s or even from Costco. And if you have a minor foot problem these can often do the … Read More “FAQ: Do I really need expensive custom orthotics?”
Author austinPosted on Well, not exactly on a piggy — but on the foot! What does lipstick have to do with feet anyway? After an examination of your foot and watching you walk … Read More “Lipstick on a Piggy???”