Thomas Michaud, DC

Dr. Thomas Michaud is the author of Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders and several other books available on Amazon. Dr. Michaud is a 1982 graduate of Western States Chiropractic College and practices in Newton, Mass., where he has treated thousands of recreational and elite runners. His first textbook, Foot Orthoses and Other Forms of Conservative Foot Care (published in 1993), was eventually translated into four languages and is used in physical therapy, chiropractic, pedorthic and podiatry schools worldwide.

Previous Articles

Stationary Bike Riding for Management of Parkinson’s Disease
July 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 7)
Bowed Legs and Knee Arthritis
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 5)
I've Fallen and I CAN Get Up
May 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 5)
Prevent Hip Fractures by Addressing a Subtle Evolutionary Adaptation
March 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 3)
Anti-Inflammatories and OA: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
Exercising the Multifidi: Why Isometric Contractions Are Essential
April 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Tight Hip Flexors and Painful Arthritis: The Surprising Connection
February 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
The Ideal Stretching Routine for Managing Plantar Fasciitis
November 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 11)
Does a Torn Rotator Cuff Always Require Surgery?
May 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 05)
A Novel Exercise & Stretches for High Blood Pressure
January 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
Five Simple Exercises to Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia)
May 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 05)
How to Predict Knee Injuries (and Prevent Them)
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
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