Don’t Fear The Knife
Foot Surgery for Runners is no Longer the Last Resort Paula Radcliffe first noticed pain from a bunion (see photo below) after she won the 2005 world championships marathon. …
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Treating ITBS
ITBS remains one of the main causes of knee pain in runners. Use this three-phase treatment plan to reduce inflammation and strengthen the area in question. Phase 1: REDUCE …
Treating and Recovering from Achilles Injury
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and one of the more difficult injuries to treat in a runner. As a sports medicine podiatrist there are …
Women and Stress Fractures
by Dr Brian Fullem, D.P.M. Men and women obviously differ physiologically, and those differences can leave women more susceptible to certain running injuries. There are things you can do …
A Stress Fracture Primer – How to Sidestep and Manage this Frustrating Injury
By Brian Fullem, D.P.M. The words “stress fracture” strike fear into all runners. The diagnosis usually means no running for at least four to six weeks. What exactly is …
Taping Your Foot For Plantar Fasciitis
By Brian Fullem, D.P.M. Supplies needed: 1″ tape, 1.5″ or 2″ tape, and pre-tape spray if possible. If you have pre-spray, then spray the bottom and sides of your …
Plantar Fascia Ruptures in Athletes
by Amol Saxena, DPM, PAMF and Brian Fullem, DPM Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto, California Abstract: Objective: To educate sports medicine practitioners as to …
Stretching and Strengthening Exercises for Iliotibial Band Syndrome
In the May 2004 issue of Running Times Magazine, Brian Fullem examined the causes of iliotibial band syndrome in runners and considered various treatment options. The photos that follow …
Beating the Band — New Treatment for IT Band Syndrome Yields Results
By Brian Fullem, D.P.M. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) can be a debilitating injury to a runner. The IT band, as it is more commonly known, can become so painful …
How To Detect And Treat Running Injuries
Many runners will consult a podiatrist for their initial physician visit for lower extremity injuries. Diagnosing and treating the most common running injuries requires finding the cause of the …
