Kevin A. Kirby, DPM

Forum
Reflections on Four Decades of Being a Podiatrist
11/01/2023
In this last in the series of Forum articles which I have written for Podiatry Today over the past 15 years, I wanted to share a few of the factors that have affected and motivated me over the past 40 years since I graduated from podiatry...
In this last in the series of Forum articles which I have written for Podiatry Today over the past 15 years, I wanted to share a few of the factors that have affected and motivated me over the past 40 years since I graduated from podiatry...
In this last in the series of...
11/01/2023
Podiatry Today
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Reflections on Becoming a Sports Podiatrist
07/01/2023
Reflecting back on my 38 years of building a busy sports podiatry practice, the seeds of which started with my own running injuries, it may be helpful to offer some observations and advice to other podiatrists who who wish to take a similar...
Reflecting back on my 38 years of building a busy sports podiatry practice, the seeds of which started with my own running injuries, it may be helpful to offer some observations and advice to other podiatrists who who wish to take a similar...
Reflecting back on my 38 years...
07/01/2023
Podiatry Today
Forum
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
Forum
A Journey in Subtalar Joint Biomechanics
11/01/2022
My hope is that other young podiatrists will have the fire lit inside of them in the coming years to research the complexities of foot and lower extremity biomechanics. Their profession and their patients will definitely all benefit.
My hope is that other young podiatrists will have the fire lit inside of them in the coming years to research the complexities of foot and lower extremity biomechanics. Their profession and their patients will definitely all benefit.
My hope is that other young...
11/01/2022
Podiatry Today
Feature
Running Super Shoes: Truly Super, or Just Hype?
05/06/2022
Just as technology evolves over time in every aspect of our lives, shoe technology is no exception. However, what do we know about the true effects of innovative materials and construction in running shoes?
Just as technology evolves over time in every aspect of our lives, shoe technology is no exception. However, what do we know about the true effects of innovative materials and construction in running shoes?
Just as technology evolves over...
05/06/2022
Podiatry Today
Forum
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
Forum
A Closer Look At The Historic Description Of The Windlass Mechanism
07/01/2021
Two-thirds of a century ago, in 1954, an orthopedic surgeon from Birmingham, United Kingdom, John H. Hicks, published one of my favorite research articles on foot biomechanics.1 In his research on the biomechanical function of the plantar...
Two-thirds of a century ago, in 1954, an orthopedic surgeon from Birmingham, United Kingdom, John H. Hicks, published one of my favorite research articles on foot biomechanics.1 In his research on the biomechanical function of the plantar...
Two-thirds of a century ago,...
07/01/2021
Podiatry Today
Forum
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

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