Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS

Orthotics Q&A
Can Orthoses Help Patients With Low Back Pain?
05/19/2016
These expert panelists delve into the relationship between custom orthoses and low back pain, sharing key pearls on examining these patients and how to determine whether orthoses can be beneficial. Q: In your clinical experience, have you...
These expert panelists delve into the relationship between custom orthoses and low back pain, sharing key pearls on examining these patients and how to determine whether orthoses can be beneficial. Q: In your clinical experience, have you...
These expert panelists delve...
05/19/2016
Podiatry Today
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Raising Awareness Of The Challenges With Foot Orthosis Research
07/24/2018
In this era of evidence-based medicine, the number of published papers on foot orthoses has been increasing every year so podiatrists now have a body of high-quality studies that clearly show foot orthoses are effective at producing positive...
In this era of evidence-based medicine, the number of published papers on foot orthoses has been increasing every year so podiatrists now have a body of high-quality studies that clearly show foot orthoses are effective at producing positive...
In this era of evidence-based...
07/24/2018
Podiatry Today
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Podiatry Seminar Content: Science Or Infomercials?
07/28/2011
Over my 26 years of podiatric practice, I have had the pleasure of attending many fine podiatric medical and surgical seminars, both as a seminar registrant and a speaker. Having this many years of podiatry seminars under my belt, I have made...
Over my 26 years of podiatric practice, I have had the pleasure of attending many fine podiatric medical and surgical seminars, both as a seminar registrant and a speaker. Having this many years of podiatry seminars under my belt, I have made...
Over my 26 years of podiatric...
07/28/2011
Podiatry Today
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What is a “Normal” Foot?
03/21/2022
What is our definition of "normal" when it comes to the human foot? Is there really such a thing? In this article, the author ponders this question and proposes an alternate way of thinking.
What is our definition of "normal" when it comes to the human foot? Is there really such a thing? In this article, the author ponders this question and proposes an alternate way of thinking.
What is our definition of...
03/21/2022
Podiatry Today
Point-Counterpoint: Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: Is Fasciotomy Ever Necessary?
10/24/2011
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, says there is still a very important role for plantar fasciotomy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy, citing high success rates and minimal complications. Although fasciotomy can be successful...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, says there is still a very important role for plantar fasciotomy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy, citing high success rates and minimal complications. Although fasciotomy can be successful...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA,...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
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What Is A ‘Normal’ Foot?
03/23/2015
Podiatrists commonly use the terms “normal” and “abnormal” to describe foot structure and foot function. We might look at a set of plain film radiographs and note that one foot has a hallux valgus angle that we call “normal” while the...
Podiatrists commonly use the terms “normal” and “abnormal” to describe foot structure and foot function. We might look at a set of plain film radiographs and note that one foot has a hallux valgus angle that we call “normal” while the...
Podiatrists commonly use the...
03/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Keys To Orthotic Modifications For Patients Who Work On Their Feet
09/25/2014
Patients who work on their feet have specific orthotic needs that clinicians may be able to address with appropriate modifications. These expert panelists discuss modifications for those who stand in place for long time periods, those who...
Patients who work on their feet have specific orthotic needs that clinicians may be able to address with appropriate modifications. These expert panelists discuss modifications for those who stand in place for long time periods, those who...
Patients who work on their feet...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
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Never Say Never: When Designing Orthoses To Pronate The Foot Is A Good Thing
03/25/2019
Back in my podiatry student days, we learned that the purposes of custom foot orthoses were to “make the foot function in the subtalar joint (STJ) neutral position” and “prevent compensation for foot deformities.” We also learned that the...
Back in my podiatry student days, we learned that the purposes of custom foot orthoses were to “make the foot function in the subtalar joint (STJ) neutral position” and “prevent compensation for foot deformities.” We also learned that the...
Back in my podiatry student...
03/25/2019
Podiatry Today
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For DPMs, It’s A Wonderful Life
11/22/2011
Every year during the Christmas holidays, I make a point of taking the time during those busy days to sit for a few hours to watch my favorite holiday movie, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life.
Every year during the Christmas holidays, I make a point of taking the time during those busy days to sit for a few hours to watch my favorite holiday movie, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life.
Every year during the Christmas...
11/22/2011
Podiatry Today
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Whatever Happened To Biomechanics In Podiatry?
10/25/2021
Recently, I have noticed much discussion on the lack of knowledge in foot and lower extremity biomechanics and custom foot orthosis therapy in newly trained podiatrists within our country. Although this seems like a serious matter to many...
Recently, I have noticed much discussion on the lack of knowledge in foot and lower extremity biomechanics and custom foot orthosis therapy in newly trained podiatrists within our country. Although this seems like a serious matter to many...
Recently, I have noticed much...
10/25/2021
Podiatry Today

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