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Dr. Harry Hlavac

Dr. Hlavac, the Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, has a private practice in Mill Valley, Calif. He is the author of two books, The Foot Book: Advice For Athletes and the forthcoming The Foot Book: Good Feet For Life.

Societies

  • N.A.P. National Academies of Practice “Distinguished Practitioner”
  • Q.M.E. Qualified Medical Examiner, “Podiatry”/State of CA
  • A.B.P.O. Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
  • F.A.C.F.O. Fellow, American College of Foot Orthopedists
  • F.A.A.P.S.M. Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Orthopedics

Awards, Fellowships, Scholarships, Certifications

  • Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society
  • American College of Foot Roentgenologists Award
  • American College of Podiatric Medicine Award
  • Zacharie Scholarship in Podiatry, 1963-1967
  • CA Bureau of Medical Quality Assurance, Certified for Ankle Surgery, 1985
  • American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, Board Certified

Professional Organization

  • American Academy of Foot Orthopedics, Fellow
  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Fellow
    (past President)
  • American and California Podiatric Medical Associations
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Member
  • American Medical Athletic Association (AMAA)
  • American Running and Fitness Association, Board of Advisors
  • Olympic Scientific Congress, Delegate
  • Redwood Empire Podiatry Society (past President)
  • Canadian Sports Medicine Academy

Author

  • The Foot Book: Advice for Athletes, World Publications, 1977 (two editions in English & Japanese)
  • Numerous professional, biomechanical and sports medical lectures and publications (available upon request)

Co Author

  • The 8-Point Metascan Analysis: Manual for gait analysis and construction of custom Footmaxx orthotic devices

Consultant / Medical Advisor

  • The Good Feet Stores, Inc.(current)
  • Footmaxx Holdings Inc. (1998-99)
  • Biosports, Inc. President & CEO. Design and manufacture of biomechanical products (1983-91)
  • Nike Shoe Company (1977-82)
  • Spenco Medical Corporation (1978-79)

Inventor / Patents

  • The Footspring™ slip-on foot support to relieve plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
  • Biopedal, patented. Adjustable bicycle pedal for balanced performance on bicycle and rehabilitation equipment
  • Heel Cup with Wedge, patented. Trade Names: “Sports Wedge,” “Gait Wedge,” and “Hlavac Heel.”

Teaching Appointments

  • Clinical Professor, Department of Biomechanics, California
  • Sports Medicine Clinic, CCPM, Director, Founder, 1975-78
  • Associate Professor of Biomechanics, CCPM, 1972-86
  • Clinical Instructor, CCPM, Private Office Clerkship Program, 1972-86
  • Assistant Professor of Biomechanics, CCPM, 1970-72
  • Assistant Professor of Podiatry, Pennsylvania CPM, 1969-70
  • Instructor in Podiatry, PCPM, 1967-68

Projects

  • The Dynamic Foot: Textbook on foot function including CD ROM on weightbearing biomechanics

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