Chapter 1: Introduction to the General Principles
This chapter concerns some general information about the book and some general rules that govern my practice. They include:
1.Utilizing this Book in Developing Plan B
2.Purpose of Book
3.General Book Topics
4.What classifies as Podiatric Biomechanics
5.Is This a Book about Orthotic Devices or a Specific Theory?
6.Biomechanics in a Nutshell
7.The Author’s Personal History
8.More About Rules
9.Phases of Rehabilitation
10.Keep it Simple (whenever possible)
11.Slight Changes at the Foot can make Big Differences
12.Sources of Pain
13.Rule of 3
14.Occam’s Razor
15.Treat Asymmetry
16.How Much Correction? And Where Do We Start?
17.Standard Biomechanical Treatment
Utilizing this Book in Developing Plan B
Welcome to Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist which is the accumulation of my 42 years of being a practicing podiatrist in the fields of biomechanics, sports medicine, and general lower extremity rehabilitation. I have been privileged to practice in a multi-discipline center with orthopedists, sports medicine MDs, physiatrists, physical therapists, and dance medicine specialists. I also trained under top biomechanical specialists and focused on the mechanics of injuries, which help in overall rehabilitation, cause reversal, and hopefully prevention of recurring injuries. I went into practice with one of the top orthopedists in the world Dr. James Garrick in the field of rehabilitation of injuries which continued my early training. I have learned that the mechanics of any injury or pain syndrome can be either complex or rather quite simple. I hope I can give the reader the tools for either beginning a practice based on mechanics or improving the ones they already have. Please feel free to use any of the information for developing office handouts (see Chapter 18 in Book 4), EHR templates, or just reference. I have questions throughout the book with answers at the end of the book for self-study. I have a podiatry blog calleddrblakeshealingsole.com wh 
