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Not All Runners Benefit from "Super Shoes": VA Podiatrist
Super shoes were originally designed for elite athletes chasing record-setting marathon times. The combination of a stiff carbon plate, rocker shape, and high-rebound foam creates a type of “cantilever effect” that propels you forward, says Ben Pearl, DPM a fellow at the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. But the health expert recommends that runners consider their specific needs before choosing to wear the specialized sneakers.
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| Dr. Ben Pearl |
Dr. Pearl says that runners with excessive ankle pronation or heavier body weight may want to steer clear of super shoes, since they’re less stable than traditional models and the lightweight materials tend to wear down much quicker than those used in traditional shoes. “A runner who compresses the midsole more will go through that critical foam much faster," says Pearl. "Once the midsole bottoms out or wears down asymmetrically, the runner is going to end up being more susceptible to injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, or runner's knee.”
Source: Hannah Singleton, Men's Health [10/20/25]
Holyoke Medical Center Welcomes 2 MA Podiatrists
Holyoke Medical Center recently welcomed podiatrists Chinenye Wachuku-Miranda, DPM, MBA, MEng and Mujtaba Qureshi, DPM to their Springfield, Massachusetts Podiatry Center. Dr. Wachuku-Miranda is Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
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| (L-R) Drs. Chinenye Wachuku-Miranda and Mujtaba Qureshi |
Dr. Qureshi is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board qualified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Top Experts Convene at Richard O. Schuster DPM Biomechanics Seminar
Leaders in biomechanics, pediatrics, and sports medicine from across the nation gathered in New York City to present their research and expertise in an intensive, hybrid, non-commercial and purely academic two-day conference held on October 24th and 26th at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine/Touro University. Conceived by its scientific chairman Joseph C. D’Amico DPM, DSc, co-directed by Samantha Landau DPM, MPH, this seminar was funded for the 13th year by a grateful patient who continues extolling the principles of NYCPM alumnus and Professor Emeritus Richard O. Schuster, DPM.
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| Faculty of Richard O. Schuster DPM Biomechanics Seminar |
5 Ways to Keep Politics Out of Your Medical Practice
Here are five ways to keep political discussions from disrupting your medical practice.
1. Establish expectations in your employee handbook
A clearly written employee handbook gives staff a roadmap for appropriate behavior — including what conversations belong at work. As Physicians Practice explains, a strong handbook “is more than just listing policies and procedure, it’s a critical tool for reducing legal risks — particularly those involving employee lawsuits.”
Include a section that addresses respectful communication and discourages political debate during work hours or in patient areas. Make it clear that maintaining a neutral, professional environment helps ensure patients and staff feel comfortable, regardless of personal beliefs.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [10/22/25]
Most business owners spend a good bit of time on their succession plans. But not all. You may have neglected planning the succession of your family business, assuming it can be passed on like a brokerage account or classic car. Bad idea, advised Connecticut attorney Marissa Dungey, a partner in Dungey Dougherty.
“It can be difficult for founders to let go,” Dungey acknowledged. But, “if they don’t, a business will often lose value and may even collapse in the wake of the founder’s death.” If your family members can’t realistically be expected to carry on the business, she said, “It’s advisable to plan for the sale while the founder is alive and can provide the hands-on transition that’s important for the continued success of the business that will maximize the sale price.”
RE: Explanation of RVUs and Proper Payment (Joseph Borreggine, DPM)
I think our problem is multifactorial.
1. Our payor mix is probably slightly worse as we get more under/uninsured patients as we tend to be the limb salvage teams at most large medical centers; compared to some Ortho specialties like sports/joints with almost 100% elective paid for surgeries.
2. There are DPMs willing to accept much lower rates for a job at a medical facility. No podiatrist should accept less than high 40s to low 50s/RVUs now. We unfortunately have guys willingly accepting mid 30s per RVU, which drives down the averages.
3. I believe there are likely a lot of providers working part time, (or fresh out of residency) who are factored into the MGMA calculations with an already low (n) which really drives down the averages. This gives administration (who need to make their money) a reason to not pay us what we rightfully earned.
At our current facility, podiatry makes roughly 10-15$ per RVU less and is comparable to other medical providers in the mid 40-mid 50$/RVU range with orthopedic surgery making well into the high 60s per RVU. I find it discriminatory but seeing how every specialty is provided different dollar per RVU amounts, I’m not sure there is much we can do. The RVU system at its core is supposed to equilibrate the work from one specialist to another. Unfortunately, administrators have decided that there needs to be more discrepancy and have varying RVU rates, which defeats the purpose of the RVU system.
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RE: The Passing of Irwin Mann, DPM
Dr. Irwin Mann was an old friend who helped promote podiatry and teach foot surgery as a past resident of Kern Hospital and its residency program in the early 1960-1980s. The profession can only thank him and the early podiatrists who went out of their way to teach foot surgery. He will be missed.
Steven J Berlin, DPM
I am deeply saddened at the loss of Irwin Mann. He was a mentor to dozens of us and strongly influenced me to apply for a residency at Civic Hospital.
He was a force for good in podiatry. May his memory be a blessing.
Joel Feder, DPM, (Retired), Sarasota FL
RE: The Passing of Irwin Mann, DPM
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Irwin Mann, DPM. He was the residency director at Kern Hospital during my time there as a resident in the 1970s. I will never forget the time they staged a simulated "code blue" in the middle of the night. I happened to be the junior resident on call.
I had a hollow feeling in the pit of my stomach, heart racing, and a cold sweat on my forehead when I ran into the patient room, only to find Dr. Mann and a couple others standing there waiting to grill me on what to do to save the patient's life. That moment was the first time I ever felt like a real doctor.
Rest in peace Dr. Mann.
Stefan Feldman, Spring Hill, TN
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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| Music for your feet? Stereo stilettos? |
Source: Jacob Matthew via Virtual Shoe Museum
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