Mark N. Charrette, DC is a well-known lecturer throughout the United States and abroad, and has spoken on spinal and extremity adjusting for over 15 years, having conducted over 120 seminars worldwide.
Dr. Charrette received a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University (summa cum laude) in 1976, where he was an all-American swimmer in NCAA competition. His articles have appeared in numerous chiropractic publications, including Chiropractic Economics, Chiropractic Products and Success Express.
He is a 1980 summa cum laude graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. With a practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Charrette is currently a member of the team of speakers enlisted in the chiropractic education seminars to take place in 2002, commemorating Foot Levelers' 50 years in business and benefiting six chiropractic colleges.
Previous Articles
Focus on Indicators When Adjusting the Lower Extremity
November 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 11)
Arch Collapse Is Inevitable - But Here's How You Can Help
March 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 03)
Lead Patients to the Fountain (and Foundation) of Youth
December 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 12)
Forward Head Carriage and the Feet: What's the Connection? (Pt. 2)
September 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 15)
Forward Head Carriage and the Feet: What's the Connection? (Part 1)
August 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 14)
A Whole-Body Approach to Chronic Tension Headaches
July 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 13)
Shoulder Rehab: The Gait Connection
May 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 10)
Every Shoe Tells a Story
October 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 20)
Lower-Extremity Overuse Injuries: Primer on Causes and Corrections
August 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 16)
A Simple Exam Protocol to Assess Lower-Extremity Imbalance
July 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 14)
Addressing the Modern-Day Need for Orthotic Support
Pain Underfoot: Metatarsalgia
September 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 18)
Resolving Medial Arch Suspicions: The Navicular Drop Test
August 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 15)
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Elusive, But Easily Managed
June 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 11)
Risk Factors for Heel Problems
April 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 08)
Asymmetrical Pronation: Effect on Adjustments
March 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 05)
Foot Challenges for an Aging Population
January 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 01)
Hip Joint Health and Postural Support
November 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 22)
Why Foot Flexibility and Smooth Gait Matter
September 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 18)
A Stabilizing Muscle Group That Requires Your Support
August 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 15)
Idiopathic Scoliosis: How Chiropractic Can Help
June 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 12)
Treatment Strategies to Support the Dysfunctional Pelvic Complex
May 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 09)
Confronting Stress Fractures From the Bottom Up
March 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 06)
Foot Stiffness and the High-Arched Foot
February 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 03)
Help Your Patients Take a Stand Against Work-Related Foot Problems
December 16, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 26)
Where to Start With Traumatic Fibromyalgia? Take the Lead
October 21, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 22)
Enhancing Muscle Function With Postural Support
September 9, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 19)
Removing the Underlying Cause of Joint Damage
July 15, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 15)
Appropriate Care for a Common Knee Condition: Osgood-Schlatter
June 3, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 12)
The Foot in Motion: What Can Go Wrong?
April 22, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 09)
Children's Feet Require Your Special Attention
March 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 06)
Balance Strategies to Improve Health
January 29, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 03)
The Excessively Supinated Foot: Assessment and Treatment
December 16, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 26)
Diabetic Ulcerations and Foot Care
November 4, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 23)
Consider the Pedal Foundation When Evaluating Low Back Pain
August 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 18)
Treating Piriformis Syndrome
July 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 14)
The Impact of Flat Feet
April 22, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 09)
Treating Leg-Length Inequality
March 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 06)
Excessive Pronation and Knee Ligament Injuries
January 29, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 03)
When to Consider Orthotics: Research-Based Recommendations
December 16, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 26)
The Why, When and How of Orthotic Reassessment
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Combating Joint Degeneration With Orthotics
August 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 18)
A Three-Step Process for Enhancing Golf Performance
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Supporting the Kinetic Chain
April 22, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 09)
Lumbosacral Strain/Sprain and Orthotic Support
March 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 06)
Why Support the Three Arches of the Foot?
January 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 03)
How to Help Your Female Patients Understand the Need for Orthotics
December 16, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 26)
Educating Older Patients About Good Health
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
Orthotic Support for Functional Scoliosis
August 26, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 18)
Protecting Runners With Orthotic Support
July 1, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 14)
Care Options for Plantar Fasciitis
April 22, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 09)
Bunion Formation and Orthotic Support
March 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 06)
Orthotic Support for the Unlevel Pelvis
January 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 03)
Lateral Knee Pain and Orthotic Support
December 16, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 26)
Treatment Options for Shin Splints
October 21, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 22)
Managing Acute Ankle Sprains
August 26, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 18)
Sports-Related Hip Injuries and Orthotic Support
July 1, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 14)
Spinal Care Starts With the Feet
May 6, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 10)
Gait Cycle Evaluation as a Component of Chiropractic Care
March 11, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 06)
Thirteen Ways Orthotics Can Help Your Patients
January 15, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 02)
Musculoskeletal Problems and Orthotic Support
December 17, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 26)
What to Do While Waiting for Orthotics
October 22, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 22)
Repetitive Stress and Orthotic Support
August 27, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 18)
Hamstring Injuries Benefit From Orthotic Support
July 2, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 14)
Treatment Options for Childhood Flatfoot
May 7, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 10)
Knee Problems? Check the Feet
March 12, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 06)
Guidelines for Choosing Orthotics
January 15, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 02)
Lower Extremity Subluxations and Supportive Orthotics
December 3, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 25)
Neurological Benefits of Orthotics
October 12, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 21)
Postural Imbalance and Orthotic Support
August 15, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 17)
Diabetes and Foot Problems
June 20, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 13)
Orthotics and DJD Prevention
April 24, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
Foot Moisture Control and Orthotic Support
February 27, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 05)
Helping Patients Adapt to Orthotics
January 1, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 01)
Childhood Foot Concerns and Orthotic Support
December 2, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 25)
What to Do About Calluses?
October 10, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 21)
Fatigue and Foot Function
August 14, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 17)
Are Your Patients Shoe Savvy?
June 18, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 13)
Shoe Wear Patterns: Important Clues
April 23, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 09)
Restoring Equilibrium With Orthotic Support
February 26, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 05)
Don't Confuse Asymptomatic With Nonsubluxated
January 1, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
Foot Pronation and Posture
October 21, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 22)
Walking and Spinal Health
July 29, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 16)
Structural Imbalance and Postural Support
May 6, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 10)
Excess Body Weight and Orthotic Support
February 12, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 04)
Four Ways to Improve Orthotic Function
January 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
Extremity Adjusting Techniques
December 14, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 26)
Extremity Adjusting Techniques
June 4, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 12)
Extremity Adjusting Techniques Excessive Foot Pronation, Part II
May 21, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 11)
Orthotics and Improved Balance in Elderly Patients
November 30, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 25)
How the Feet Contribute to Postural Distortions
October 21, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 22)
Clinical Rationales for Orthotics
September 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 18)
Screen Your Patients to Determine Orthotic Need
July 29, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 16)
Unlevel Shoulders: What's the Foot's Role?
May 20, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 11)
Walking and Orthotic Support
March 25, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 07)
Orthotic Support for Athletic Patients
January 28, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
Abnormal Q Angle and Orthotic Support
November 17, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 24)
Orthotic Support for Women's Special Needs
September 24, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 20)
Do Children Need Corrective Footwear?
June 2, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
Magnets and Orthotics: An Attractive Combination
April 7, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 08)
The Annual Orthotics Exam
February 10, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
