40 min
Foot Pain Insights With Dr. Greg Stilwell CMT 4 Me
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- Society & Culture
Finding the right shoes when you have CMT can be a major challenge. The CMTA presents CMT 4 Me, its official community podcast. Join hosts Chris and Liz O. as they share a conversation with podiatrist Dr. Greg Stilwell and his intern Brandin Irwin about how to navigate footwear choices with CMT and innovations that could change the game. When nerve damage in your feet causes weakness and deformities, comfort is elusive and stability hard to come by. Dr. Stilwell shares his expertise on managing CMT complications and demonstrates his innovative “Stand Strong Arch Support” designed to redistribute pressure points and provide a custom fit. Stay tuned for personal stories and a look into emerging 3D printing technology that may provide customized orthotics adapted to each person’s CMT progression.
Highlights:
Dr. Stilwell explains how growing up with family members with CMT led him to become a podiatrist. He provides an overview of CMT foot deformities.He demonstrates his innovative "Stand Strong Arch Support" product designed to redistribute pressure points on the foot.The conversation explores using 3D scanning and printing technology to create customized orthotics that adapt as CMT progresses.They share personal stories about the challenges of finding proper footwear with CMT and other nerve diseases.Dr. Stilwell expresses his dedication to continuing research and helping bring emerging technology to improve quality of life for the CMT community.
Stay connected with us! Follow CMT 4 Me to keep up with our monthly episodes spotlighting stories and advancements important to our community.
Join Our Conversation: We want to hear from you! If you're interested in sharing your CMT journey on the podcast, please fill out our interest form. You could be the voice that inspires others.
Explore More: Check out CMT 4 Me Raw and Unedited on YouTube for more in-depth conversations.
For more on CMT and the CMTA, please visit www.cmtausa.org and sign up for emails on our website.
CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, including board members, branch leaders, and CMTA team members. Have a story you’d like to share? Fill out our CMT 4 Me Podcast Interest Form: cmtausa.org/cmt4me. You may be our next guest on the new CMT 4 ME podcast! For more information on the CMTA, please visit our website: cmtausa.org
For more information about CMT and to support the CMTA, please visit www.cmtausa.org
Finding the right shoes when you have CMT can be a major challenge. The CMTA presents CMT 4 Me, its official community podcast. Join hosts Chris and Liz O. as they share a conversation with podiatrist Dr. Greg Stilwell and his intern Brandin Irwin about how to navigate footwear choices with CMT and innovations that could change the game. When nerve damage in your feet causes weakness and deformities, comfort is elusive and stability hard to come by. Dr. Stilwell shares his expertise on managing CMT complications and demonstrates his innovative “Stand Strong Arch Support” designed to redistribute pressure points and provide a custom fit. Stay tuned for personal stories and a look into emerging 3D printing technology that may provide customized orthotics adapted to each person’s CMT progression.
Highlights:
Dr. Stilwell explains how growing up with family members with CMT led him to become a podiatrist. He provides an overview of CMT foot deformities.He demonstrates his innovative "Stand Strong Arch Support" product designed to redistribute pressure points on the foot.The conversation explores using 3D scanning and printing technology to create customized orthotics that adapt as CMT progresses.They share personal stories about the challenges of finding proper footwear with CMT and other nerve diseases.Dr. Stilwell expresses his dedication to continuing research and helping bring emerging technology to improve quality of life for the CMT community.
Stay connected with us! Follow CMT 4 Me to keep up with our monthly episodes spotlighting stories and advancements important to our community.
Join Our Conversation: We want to hear from you! If you're interested in sharing your CMT journey on the podcast, please fill out our interest form. You could be the voice that inspires others.
Explore More: Check out CMT 4 Me Raw and Unedited on YouTube for more in-depth conversations.
For more on CMT and the CMTA, please visit www.cmtausa.org and sign up for emails on our website.
CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, including board members, branch leaders, and CMTA team members. Have a story you’d like to share? Fill out our CMT 4 Me Podcast Interest Form: cmtausa.org/cmt4me. You may be our next guest on the new CMT 4 ME podcast! For more information on the CMTA, please visit our website: cmtausa.org
For more information about CMT and to support the CMTA, please visit www.cmtausa.org
40 min