Dr. Harry Hlavac, The FootGuru

Mill Valley, California

Dr. Hlavac, the Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, has a specialized non-invasive private practice in Mill Valley, Calif. He is the author of, The Foot Book: Advice For Athletes. His company is FootGuru, LLC.

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

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)
  • Glossary of Podiatric Biomechanics

Consultant / Medical Advisor

  • The Good Feet Stores, Inc.
  • Footmaxx Holdings Inc.
  • Biosports, Inc. President & CEO. Design and manufacture of biomechanical products
  • Nike Shoe Company
  • Spenco Medical Corporation

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Visit Dr. Harry Hlavac, as The FootGuru, at www.footguru.com, The FootGuru Blog and on Facebook.