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  1. Ian Harvey
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    Severs - hypersensitivity

    Hi, Have you considered pain referral from gastrosoleus? In the absence of any imaging evidence I suggest it is worth considering this....
    Post by: Ian Harvey, May 8, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  2. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    Simon says: Sounds reasonable, but I suspect that most practitioners would be certain that something is palpable, and that treating the...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    From Simon: Don't know! Maybe someone can shed some light? Regards, Ian.
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    From Simon: From: Myofascial trigger points: the current evidence. Leesa K. Huguenin. Travell and Simons define trigger points as the...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    Sounds like the neuroma contained the nerves which "witnessed" the actual pain, and the witness has been killed. Now the patient might still have...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    Hi Simon. I agree that "trigger points" is a term that is used a bit loosely. and perhaps I should use another term. Perhaps it is more accurate...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Ian Harvey
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    Neuroma treatments??

    I use positional release techniques followed by PNF for "neuromas" (which have been diagnosed as such by someone else). If this isn't successful I...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Ian Harvey
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    Non-L.A. pain relief sought for spikes and low-pain thresholders

    I have also used the L.A dribbling technique, which I found slower than the ethyl chloride, but seemed to work eventually. Problem is you need to...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jan 21, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Ian Harvey
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    Non-L.A. pain relief sought for spikes and low-pain thresholders

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloroethane...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jan 21, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. Ian Harvey
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    A forum for foot Health professionals

    On balance, I agree that a small charge is a good idea. Craig shouldn't have to worry about financing this thing which benefits all of us....
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  12. Ian Harvey
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    A forum for foot Health professionals

    Whether Craig makes a fortune via the arena or not is IMHO irrelevant. He provides a valuable service to our community which must be payed for in...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  13. Ian Harvey
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    Non-L.A. pain relief sought for spikes and low-pain thresholders

    I occassionally use ethyl chloride spray to cool and numb the sulcus before attacking it with sharp things. You need to be quite quick to remove...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. Ian Harvey
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    Walking Poles

    Can't add any scientific info to this thread, but I have some clients who use poles for confidence and stability. These are unstable older people...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. Ian Harvey
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    Student - Odd Case (Peroneal Tendon)

    Hi Rick. There doesn't appear to be a history of actual damage, so perhaps it is a peroneal referral pain issue. The area affected and the...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. Ian Harvey
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    Any Advice/opinions on lateral foot pain

    http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/phalens_test_for_lumbar_stenosis Found this by googling Palen's test for foot. I find that many cases of...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Oct 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  17. Ian Harvey
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    Palmoplantar Psoriasis

    Prices vary. I believe that some charge £50 or more on top of the usual charge. I just add £15 on top at present. Ian.
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  18. Ian Harvey
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    Palmoplantar Psoriasis

    No prob. It can be slightly messy during debridement (a bit of blood) but the glue appears to bond with the fluids, as well as the tissue to form...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  19. Ian Harvey
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    Palmoplantar Psoriasis

    I also have a client with severe fissures in the plantar foot. Her dermatologist has not yet given a diagnosis, but I am treating the deep,...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  20. Ian Harvey
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    Past ruptured achilles tendon

    Forgive my ignorance, but if he had compartment syndrome would his muscles be "tight all the time", or more likely mainly during exertion??? Ian.
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. Ian Harvey
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    Forefoot Equinus...and calcaneal pain.

    Is the pain on compressing an oedematous calc specific to the point beneath the finger or thumb, and is it only at that point, or is it a more...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Ian Harvey
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    Forefoot Equinus...and calcaneal pain.

    Craig said I agree, and always check gastrocs and soleus whenever a case of PF presents. Even if you can't find a definite trigger point, you...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. Ian Harvey
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    Rotational Force FEA, cats and toast

    Catfoot said Are you psychic catfoot??? That's how it "volunteered" to advance the cause of science!
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  24. Ian Harvey
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    Rotational Force FEA, cats and toast

    Ian said Robert said Not sure that New Scientist supports or refutes the anti-jam/anti-butter hypothesis, but I may have met the...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  25. Ian Harvey
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    Rotational Force FEA, cats and toast

    Good points Robert. It raises the possibilities of anti-jam or anti-butter forces which science has ignored up to now. My own experiment (on the...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  26. Ian Harvey
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    Rotational Force FEA, cats and toast

    Well spotted Robert. Actually, I have no friends other than Podiatry Arena. Thought I should investigate further. Unfortunately, the cat...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  27. Ian Harvey
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    Rotational Force FEA, cats and toast

    Depends on the relative rotational directions of the toast and the cat. If one rotates clockwise, and the other anti-clockwise, then the cat will...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  28. Ian Harvey
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    Mobilisations, foot and leg massage and falls

    Thank you for your help Craig. I do indeed have that paper, and now a few others. If any others are found I would be grateful for future...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Mobilisations, foot and leg massage and falls

    I am undertaking an MSc in Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics, and have reached the research methods module. My research proposal is concerning the...
    Thread by: Ian Harvey, Sep 10, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Ian Harvey
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    Significance of hip rotators

    Thanks for your reply Eric, I had looked for a full text paper on this research earlier, but the link didn't work, and I couldn't get it by...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. Ian Harvey
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    Significance of hip rotators

    Hi Eric, Eric says"Yes I agree that the forward momentum and inertia of the trunk would resist the moment from the leg. The question, is this...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Ian Harvey
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    Significance of hip rotators

    If the rearfoot inversion moment decreased by 57%, then , on the face of it, this seems significant. I can't judge the relative contributions...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Ian Harvey
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    Hip musculature and position and its effect on foot pronation

    Dawn, I agree it seems challenging to correct a bony or ligamentous problem which is causing internal or external positioning of the femur....
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Mar 17, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Ian Harvey
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    Hip musculature and position and its effect on foot pronation

    Hi Sam, Craig and Robert, I have just recently been thinking about hip position and would appreciate some feedback from colleagues. It seems...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Mar 14, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Ian Harvey
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    Leg length discrepency how do you measure clincally?

    Thanks Howard, Just been stalking round my clinic with strange simulated gaits to test your theory, and I think it stands up under my stringent...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. Ian Harvey
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    Leg length discrepency how do you measure clincally?

    Howard said:- As far as assessment goes...try looking at arm swing. The arm that swings more is most often (never always) on the shorter of the...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. Ian Harvey
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    Pain sub 5th mpj of bare-foot karate dude

    Mark, Barefoot dancers often use something called a "foot thong" to protect the plantar feet. Dancers obviously can do considerable amounts of...
    Post by: Ian Harvey, Feb 19, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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