Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS

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Tales From The Frontlines Of Daily Shoe Battles
11/23/2009
   Shoe battles occur daily in my practice. Many of my patients want to wear certain types of shoes they feel are necessary to have the “style” to promote themselves in their workplace, to look attractive and also to feel good about...
   Shoe battles occur daily in my practice. Many of my patients want to wear certain types of shoes they feel are necessary to have the “style” to promote themselves in their workplace, to look attractive and also to feel good about...
   Shoe battles occur daily in...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
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Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Pre-Made Orthoses And Custom Orthoses
11/26/2018
In 1976, as a 19-year-old college distance-running athlete, I sought help from a local podiatrist for my recurrent running injuries. His treatment plan for me, custom foot orthoses, not only healed my running injuries but also impressed me so...
In 1976, as a 19-year-old college distance-running athlete, I sought help from a local podiatrist for my recurrent running injuries. His treatment plan for me, custom foot orthoses, not only healed my running injuries but also impressed me so...
In 1976, as a 19-year-old...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Prescribing Orthoses: Has Tissue Stress Theory Supplanted Root Theory?
03/20/2015
Although the biomechanical theories of Merton Root, DPM, have been accepted in academic circles for decades, this author suggests that the principles of tissue stress theory may help inform more effective orthotic prescriptions. Custom foot...
Although the biomechanical theories of Merton Root, DPM, have been accepted in academic circles for decades, this author suggests that the principles of tissue stress theory may help inform more effective orthotic prescriptions. Custom foot...
Although the biomechanical...
03/20/2015
Podiatry Today
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Why I Became A Podiatrist
07/22/2013
At least a few times a month, there are patients who seem to be interested in what prompted me to become a podiatrist. The typical question might be something like: “What made you want to become a podiatrist?” Another common question is:...
At least a few times a month, there are patients who seem to be interested in what prompted me to become a podiatrist. The typical question might be something like: “What made you want to become a podiatrist?” Another common question is:...
At least a few times a month,...
07/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Kevin Kirby, DPM
Blog
What is “Normal,” Anyway?
03/29/2022
Is "normal" an absolute or a range? Dr. Kirby proposes a paradigm shift from classic thinking about foot type.
Is "normal" an absolute or a range? Dr. Kirby proposes a paradigm shift from classic thinking about foot type.
Is "normal" an absolute or a...
03/29/2022
Podiatry Today
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Can Foot Orthoses Have An Impact For Knee Osteoarthritis?
09/24/2015
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
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Why The Term ‘First Ray Hypermobility’ Should Be Extinct
03/21/2017
Over 80 years ago, Dudley J. Morton, MD, first coined the term “hypermobility of the first metatarsal segment” in his classic book on functional disorders of the human foot.1 In his book, Morton described that “if the plantar ligaments of any...
Over 80 years ago, Dudley J. Morton, MD, first coined the term “hypermobility of the first metatarsal segment” in his classic book on functional disorders of the human foot.1 In his book, Morton described that “if the plantar ligaments of any...
Over 80 years ago, Dudley J....
03/21/2017
Podiatry Today
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Is Barefoot Running A Growing Trend Or A Passing Fad?
03/25/2010
   Barefoot running has gained in popularity ever since last year’s publication of the book Born to Run. This book details the story of the Mexico-based Tarahumara Indians, who, for centuries, have regularly run barefoot at distances...
   Barefoot running has gained in popularity ever since last year’s publication of the book Born to Run. This book details the story of the Mexico-based Tarahumara Indians, who, for centuries, have regularly run barefoot at distances...
   Barefoot running has gained...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
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Equinus: A Deformity or a Benefit?
02/01/2023
After 37 years of practice as a sports podiatrist, examining athletes from the recreational to professional levels, I have my suspicion that not all “equinus deformities” are such a bad thing.
After 37 years of practice as a sports podiatrist, examining athletes from the recreational to professional levels, I have my suspicion that not all “equinus deformities” are such a bad thing.
After 37 years of practice as a...
02/01/2023
Podiatry Today
Emerging Evidence On Footstrike Patterns In Running
05/26/2014
Given the popularity and perceptions associated with barefoot running and minimalist shoes, this author takes a closer look at the research on foot striking patterns in runners and finds that rearfoot striking is not only far more prevalent...
Given the popularity and perceptions associated with barefoot running and minimalist shoes, this author takes a closer look at the research on foot striking patterns in runners and finds that rearfoot striking is not only far more prevalent...
Given the popularity and...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today

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