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  1. SarahR
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    Patient with painful cysts/bumps

    No photos. The lesions were pretty well all resolved other than the small mobile bump on the tendon mentioned above. He hasn't been able to...
    Post by: SarahR, Jul 17, 2017 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Patient with painful cysts/bumps

    I have a 58 year old male patient who started developing focal lesions that swell up over night and resolve over 4-5 days. He reports it feels...
    Thread by: SarahR, Jul 17, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. SarahR
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    Childrens insoles

    I may only have 7 short years of clinical practice treating the short term symptoms, mid term repetitive strain injuries and the long term fixed...
    Post by: SarahR, May 16, 2013 in forum: Pediatrics
  4. SarahR
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    Prolotherapy Help

    I am interested in initiating a discussion regarding prolotherapy for cartilage damage. If you employ this modality, please share your...
    Thread by: SarahR, May 13, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. SarahR
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    Should the USA and Australia merge to form one country?

    In Canada we have a horrible mix of d/m/y and m/d/y. Would be nice to have the correct one (d/m/y IMO). FYI most Americans are not as...
    Post by: SarahR, May 7, 2013 in forum: Break Room
  6. SarahR
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    "Slime" in water jars

    I worked in research labs and a forensic lab during high school and university. Even sterilized buffered water or saline will grow mold or...
    Post by: SarahR, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. SarahR
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    Dr Craig Payne's Secret "IGNORE LIST" on The Podiatry Arena Revealed by Kevin Kirby DPM

    Thanks for this post Dennis. I needed something to take my mind off the fact that my post surgical regional nerve block has worn off and the...
    Post by: SarahR, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. SarahR
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    Is it time to quit?

    Any services provided for free or at a lower cost simply reinforce an idea that foot care should be free or is low value. It is not sound...
    Post by: SarahR, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: Practice Management
  9. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    I was not there personally, but here is my understanding of where we are now based on meetings and discussions with those colleagues who were...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: Canada
  10. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    It's not the "increase in (number of practicing) DPMs" that will be a detriment to the profession. It the reality of legislative changes. We...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Canada
  11. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    You are trained to a different scope of practice. Take away the better. The better is my issue. It is disrespectful to say you are "better"...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Canada
  12. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    Your comparison demonstrates a very poor understanding of the political situation in Ontario under which we currently practice. It is rather...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Canada
  13. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    This is not a turf war, but a valid and necessary move to remove the barriers imposed on our own domestically trained foot health care providers...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Canada
  14. SarahR
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    Artificial sweetners and blood sugars

    Our bodies don't know how to handle these artificial chemicals, as we did not evolve with them in our diet. They cause a biochemical storm and...
    Post by: SarahR, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  15. SarahR
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    I want a new job

    Try a new hobby first; might be enough to stop the itch without relocating and giving up what you've built. S
    Post by: SarahR, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Break Room
  16. SarahR
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    Do Foot Orthoses Weaken Feet/Legs?

    I'm sick of hearing it too. Even the guys and gals doing the fitting at some SHOE STORES try to get me to cast off my own orthotics! I'll ask...
    Post by: SarahR, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. SarahR
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    Foot orthotics did not slow progression of hallux valgus

    I am using Foot Mobilisation Therapy in combination with orthotics to slow progression in people who have advanced beyond the 12-13 degree range....
    Post by: SarahR, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. SarahR
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    Adidas also being sued over minimalist running claims

    For some reason I suspect he means stress fracture rather than compound fracture... One would not need professional examination to know they had a...
    Post by: SarahR, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. SarahR
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    How Far Have We Come in Podiatric Biomechanics?

    I graduated in 2006 and was taught most of what you were taught!! Everything I use I learned in continuing education workshops (including yours...
    Post by: SarahR, May 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. SarahR
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    Gait and Menstrual Cycle: Ovulating Women Use Sexier Gaits and Walk Slowly Ahead of Men

    Women have also been found to tend to wear higher heels and shorter skirts while fertile. Similar behavior is seen in some feetile female animals;...
    Post by: SarahR, May 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Request for Ability to Delete Contributions from Certain Posters on Podiatry Arena

    I am tired of the people who try and make their "discovery" or method the preferred and accepted way of treating patients. It is quite off putting...
    Post by: SarahR, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  22. SarahR
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    Podiatry Vision 2030: The Limited-License Orthopedic Surgeon

    I unfortunately see members of the profession in my own province Ontario heading down this slippery path. Many view the Podiatry profession to be...
    Post by: SarahR, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: USA
  23. SarahR
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    Pursuing Podiatry Course

    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine or D.P.M. Degree designation is only available from an accredited school in the United States. They do not recognize...
    Post by: SarahR, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: Introductions
  24. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    We have access to greater scope of practice in Ontario when compared to the UK and most other provinces, including some authorized acts not...
    Post by: SarahR, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: Canada
  25. SarahR
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    Patients are casualties in an Ontario turf war between chiropodists, orthopedic surgeons and podiatr

    "There is no turf war here The article Foot wars (March 12) refers to a "turf war" among foot specialists that is placing those with diabetes in...
    Post by: SarahR, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: Canada
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    New graduate feedback

    I often tell my new patients that their feedback is necessary for me to best help them. If something isn't working for them, I need to know so I...
    Post by: SarahR, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  27. SarahR
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    PhD @ Podiatry schools in Canada

    There is no information available online because there are no programs to find. :-(
    Post by: SarahR, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: Canada
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    PhD @ Podiatry schools in Canada

    The masters referred to above is not podiatry specific. It is a clinical science or community health science masters program. Canada is a dead...
    Post by: SarahR, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: Canada
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    Dr. Title for Chiropractors in Australia!

    What is so magical and mystical about medical school? How is it more deserving of title than other similar professions with similar restricted...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: Australia
  30. SarahR
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    'Foot doctor' orthotics

    This is a Canadian company, how did they get on a cruse.... Another crap lab/clinic/orthotics road show jumping on the orthotic cash cow. We have...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  31. SarahR
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    Foot manipulations courses in UK

    I took Ted Jedynak's FMT level 1&2 last fall. I will be taking level 3 this spring. I am having great results with my cases, including both long...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
  32. SarahR
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    Dr. Title for Chiropractors in Australia!

    We have similar issues in Canada, however desiring the use of the doctor title is NOT about elevating one's own ego. It is about credibility in...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Australia
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    Toronto Recognition for a UK Podiatrist

    I am in Ontario. As far as I know all established UK BSc Podiatry courses are recognized by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Some of my...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: Canada
  34. SarahR
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    Rothbarts therapy cost

    Omg I have a Rothbarts foot! Fortunately it is responding nicely to SALRE based orthotics I had made by my lab, so I won't have to spend $20k...
    Post by: SarahR, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. SarahR
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    OESH Shoes' Company Says "Ditch Your Orthotics"

    Anyone have any links to or PDF for positive clinical outcome studies? I'm presenting and hopefully convincing my physio colleagues (many of whom...
    Post by: SarahR, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. SarahR
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    "Open" Podiatrists

    With our extensive scope of practice and unique position, I often feel more pressure to represent my profession well; perhaps this is part of it....
    Post by: SarahR, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  37. SarahR
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    Barcodes and food

    Fabulous Mark! I hate it when people say "we can't change things". We can control what we put in our shopping carts and mouths.
    Post by: SarahR, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: Break Room
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    Things you never want to hear from podiatry patients

    At least those can have a heel counter! Flip flops are my personal fav... "I didn't know you wanted me to bring my shoes to my orthotic...
    Post by: SarahR, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    Things you never want to hear from podiatry patients

    "The nurse at the wart clinic couldn't tell me if there was any wart left on my toe. Is there any wart left there?" Not quite as bad as...
    Post by: SarahR, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  40. SarahR
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    Minimalist Shoes - Chinese style

    A colleague has a patient with bound feet, many of these women are still alive. The practice continued in rural places even after it lost favor....
    Post by: SarahR, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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