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  1. Brandon Maggen
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    Podiatry career - good option?

    Hi Pod-BD I cannot imagine there any professions that don't come with issues/ concerns/ problems. Ask enough people enough of the right questions...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Surgery or not?

    Hi LL Thank you. And I agree with all. Of concern is that in this case, it's just about impossible to differentiate between purely neuropathic...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, May 6, 2014 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Surgery or not?

    Need advice from the Pod surgeons please. Have just consulted a 64 yr old male, T2DM (12 yr onset, fluctuant control - last HbA1c 8mmol/L),...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, May 5, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    VideoGait analyses in athletes

    Hi Your questions are relevant and as you've seen, there is no one answer of what works. I think that the 'protocols' we use are directly...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Brandon Maggen
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    Clarifying biomechanics?

    Hi Jason Thanks for starting this thread - an overtly difficult aspect to grasp and once you're close to understanding these concepts, a pt...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Oppurtunities in SA or Emigrate to greater oppurtunity

    Its fascinating Dave that in your process of thought going forward, I too have a hard decision ahead of me whether or not to emigrate. One of my...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Employment in South Africa
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    Oppurtunities in SA or Emigrate to greater oppurtunity

    Hi David I practice in Cape Town and have done so for many years. You of course may know SA is stunning in so many respects and sadly also...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Employment in South Africa
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    Thrombosis in the foot

    Hi Nick Just yesterday I had a very similar pt. Presented with focal pain and marked dorsal and plantar swelling over-lying the 2nd MPJ of her...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    GP ignorance - case studies please

    Hi Phil Although no studies, I did have a good laugh. Thanks Phil. Clearly a good laugh (and a picture :bash:) is all I needed!...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, May 18, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Brandon Maggen
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    GP ignorance - case studies please

    Hi all Some time ago 10 year old Thomas was successfully managed with the use of orthotics for Sever's and general biomechanical issues. I have...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, May 8, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Brandon Maggen
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    Milling machine options for foot orthotic fabrication

    Re: Milling machine oprtions Thanks Steven I will look into all you have suggested and filter what I'm told/ read. I have always rated Delcam...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Brandon Maggen
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    Milling machine options for foot orthotic fabrication

    Hi All Was wondering what the general consensus is in various parts of the world regarding 3d scanning and CNC designed orthotics. From...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Apr 20, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Brandon Maggen
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    Digital gait analysis? Which one to get

    Also check out Dartfish I use it with success for all the reasons you cited as motivations to explore the various options. Good luck Brandon
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Brandon Maggen
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    Dr. Title for Chiropractors in Australia!

    There is absolutley no doubt that the title 'Dr' raises public perception, clearly from this thread, around the world. In South Africa,...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: Australia
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    Why Is Podiatry not a post-medicine Speciality

    It seems that the majority of patients would rather go to the person who is best able to manage their complaint. In foot-care it is the...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Why Is Podiatry not a post-medicine Speciality

    Thanks Steven, David, Bill and Mark. I can certainly understand the need for autonomy and independence within our profession and agree with...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Why Is Podiatry not a post-medicine Speciality

    It has always bugged me and still I have no clarity. Why is podiatry a stand alone discipline and not a post medicine speciality (e.g....
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 14, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  18. Brandon Maggen
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    Piriformis Syndrome

    THANK YOU for all the replies. It really helped understanding differing view points from colleagues. Pt has since been for Chiropractics and...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Piriformis Syndrome

    Hi If internal rotation of the femur contributes to the Piriformis stretching and or spasming - in turn compressing the sciatic nerve and...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Jan 19, 2011, 30 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Brandon Maggen
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    Suprapatella Pain following half marathon

    Hi Kevin Thanks for the reply. On his follow up I am going to specifically rule out Plica syndrome. In the mean time I have advised him on...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Brandon Maggen
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    Suprapatella Pain following half marathon

    Hi I have an interesting patient who presents with the following: 35 year old, 85kg, runner. Complains of pain suprapatella bilaterally...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Nov 1, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. Brandon Maggen
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    First year podiatric teaching of corn, callous cutting and nail care

    Hey Dennis If I remember right, we used wax on all manner of plaster and it worked. It was the tension and feel of the foot that was key in...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Oct 11, 2010 in forum: Teaching and Learning
  23. Brandon Maggen
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    Articles search- Help needed

    Hi Jeff Many thanks. I will definitely source this article. Regards Brandon
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Articles search- Help needed

    Myself and three other of my colleagues have a golden opportunity to promote Podiatry at a large sports medicine congress in Cape Town. In that...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 27, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. Brandon Maggen
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    4th Clinical Sports Medicince Conference

    Myself and three other of my colleagues have a golden opportunity to promote Podiatry at a large sports medicine congress in Cape Town. In that...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 27, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Conferences
  26. Brandon Maggen
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    1st MTPJ OA in 14yr old

    Hi Walsh This is a difficult case as the correction of the rear foot and the kinetic wedge are al standard and viable options in this case....
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    UK podiatry degree is not even worth a bachelors in USA

    Hi all This thread reads to me of a USA vs rest-of-world pod education tussle. Every pod outside of the US is envious as to how far in fact...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Subluxed Hallux ?? 15month old

    Hi All Recently saw a very active, otherwise completely healthy (and happy) 15 month old boy, who presented with a +-20 degree adducted hallux...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Mar 7, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Pediatrics
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    Printable exercise sheets

    Hi Poppet I could be a friend - for a bucket of KFC! I agree with Ian- the net has much but copyright and the like and not having exactly...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  30. Brandon Maggen
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    Missed diagnosis?

    Hi Faye Thank you for your reply. And you are absolutely right, if all else fails, investigate more. The interesting thing with this patient...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Missed diagnosis?

    Hi An interesting case recently 'unfolded' under my care. 28 year old marathon runner/ cricketer. 6/12 onset of left knee pain. Physio...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Oct 27, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Brandon Maggen
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    Caster Semenya: Women and Men's Track Star?

    Hi Bill I am sad to say that not only have they not apologised, they in fact will never. This is how it goes. Caster will forever carry...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Brandon Maggen
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    Caster Semenya: Women and Men's Track Star?

    Hi all I couldn't agree with Kevin more! And Craig! And the rest of the contributors. Here in South Africa there is generally, based on the...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Brandon Maggen
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    Help with an interesting case

    Hi Robert I never knew before but, daily I try actively, to apply my newly learned Suttons Law. Thanks Eric for letting me know there was a Mr...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Brandon Maggen
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    What is going on in South Africa

    Hi Jo-Pod, Andrew, JaY, Ives, Chrisdel......... I have been a member of P-A for a little while and have observed and learnt much. I have...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: South Africa
  36. Brandon Maggen
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    foot pain, 15 yr old dancer

    Hi Lin In considering the differences between your 15 year old and her contempories (to which I'll assume the majority don't have a similar...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Andrew Jardine

    Hi Andrew Great to see you on line here at Podiatry Arena! Welcome. I was looking forward to seeing you this year in Jhb at the SAPA congress...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  38. Brandon Maggen
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    3 MTP joint synovitis

    Hi Have you tried a Vertical Stress test of both the 3rd and 4th digits? If you have more than +- 2mm vertical displacement, a plantar plate...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. Brandon Maggen
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    4th MTP Extreme Pain

    Hi Sally Thank you for your thoughts so far. Yes, she has gone 4 weeks with progressivively worsening pain. She has tried OTC NSAIDs with...
    Post by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. Brandon Maggen
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    4th MTP Extreme Pain

    Hi Any ideas as to what I'm missing or should look for in this interesting and challenging patient. 26 year old healthy female with acute...
    Thread by: Brandon Maggen, Jul 9, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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