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.

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I've Fallen and I CAN Get Up
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Tight Hip Flexors and Painful Arthritis: The Surprising Connection
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The Ideal Stretching Routine for Managing Plantar Fasciitis
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Does a Torn Rotator Cuff Always Require Surgery?
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A Novel Exercise & Stretches for High Blood Pressure
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Five Simple Exercises to Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia)
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How to Predict Knee Injuries (and Prevent Them)
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