Barefoot Running

We briefly mentioned last week about the potential hazards and dangers of barefoot running. I thought that I would just add a few more interesting things about it. A study published in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness said that barefoot runners had less impact than runners in shoes. On the flip side to this, there has been no documented studies that show running with sneakers can cause foot problems or lead you to an injury. But if you can think about some of the stuff that I had posted last wee I will not recommmend doing it.  This is because it can lead to stepping on something, lacerations, increase in pain, and blisters just to mention a few.

Happy Running/Walking, but of course with sneakers on :)

Chad J. Friedman, DPM

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Plantar Fasciitis and Jeremy Maclin

It appears that another NFL player is suffering from one of the most common foot conditions that we treat, plantar fasciitis. Jeremy Maclin has not been limited yet in his activity and is still practicing with the team. Expect him to play this weekend in a must win divisional game for the Philadelphia Eagles. He will most likely have a lot of physical therapy, strappings, ice, and anti-inflammatory medicine to calm this down. For more information on Plantar Fasciitis, please visit at webpage listed below.

Thank you,

Chad Friedman, DPM
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Eli Manning Stress Reaction

Well it looks like Eli Manning suffered another setback with his Plantar Fasciits. Apparently he must have been compensating too much from the condition and has developed a stress reaction to the cuboid bone in his foot. Now what is a stress reaction? A stress reaction is changes that is occurring within the bone. Could be from overuse or trauma. What is important is that if left untreated, this can lead to a stress fracture in the foot. A stress fracture in the foot, and depending on the bone in the foot, can definitely put an end to a season. And with not that many weeks left in the season, it can end his. Treatment for both is to stay off the foot and offload it. This again can be done via a Camboot, cast, ice, rest, and crutches. He also has shoe gear modification as well. Will keep you posted on his progress.

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Lecture

Dr Chad Friedman recently gave a lecture at St Albans Church in Newtown Square. The lecture was presented to St Anastasia's members. The lecture presented was on general foot health and included bunion, hammertoes, neuromas, heel pain, arthritis, fractures, diabetes, and wound care. For more information please visit out site for educational videos

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Eli Manning with Plantar Fasciitis

Eli Manning did not have a good game yesterday. Could it be that his plantar fasciitis is acting up again and not completely be calmed down? Sure its possible. But remember there have documented studies that show that this can be healed 90% of the time with conservative treatment options. He is still getting the continued care he needs to help this area heal. Remember this includes strappings, anti-inflammatory medicine, ice, inserts or orthotics, injections, and physical therapy. Cleats can also be a culprit because because of the quality of the cleat. These can also lead to many foot problems. This is why we recommend inserts in them. http://www.podiatrycarespecialists.com/