Kevin A. Kirby, DPM

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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...

11/01/2023

Podiatry Today

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Reflections on Becoming a Sports Podiatrist

07/01/2023

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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

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Equinus: A Deformity or a Benefit?

02/01/2023

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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

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A Journey in Subtalar Joint Biomechanics

11/01/2022

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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

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Running Super Shoes: Truly Super, or Just Hype?

05/06/2022

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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

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Whatever Happened To Biomechanics In Podiatry?

10/25/2021

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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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A Closer Look At The Historic Description Of The Windlass Mechanism

07/01/2021

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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

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Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Pre-Made Orthoses And Custom Orthoses

11/26/2018

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

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

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