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Hi everyone! Podiatrist new to the forum

Hi all, I just wanted to say hi and thanks to everyone in Podiatry Arena. I graduated in 2014 but have only now started working in my chosen profession which at times proves stressful as I feel there is so much I don’t know and need to know. It will come with time and experience I’m sure so I am holding tight until then. Continue reading

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Presenting Patients for Clinical Advice

One of the common problems for those seeking clinical advice for their patients here on Podiatry Arena is that, within their postings, there is inadequate clinical information presented and/or their presentation is in such an unorganized manner that is makes it difficult, if not impossible, for us to help. Continue reading

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Podiatry Arena is Moving

Podiatry Arena started in August 2004 and has been running on the vBulletin platform since then. Time for a change Continue reading

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Started putting my courses online

I’ve been running and teaching the Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camps for a long time and done lots over the years. The feed back continues to be great and it has altered how a lot of podiatrists practice. That is most gratifying for me personally as a teacher. Continue reading

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Survey on the Importance of the Intrinsic Muscles

International survey to explore Podiatrists opinion regarding Intrinsic foot muscles. Quote: Podiatrists are invited to participate in an international survey to help determine opinions regarding the significance of intrinsic foot muscle strength in relation to foot pathology Continue reading

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“An Intent to Deceive”

Dear Colleagues Many of you will have read various threads over the last few years about my little adventure with the health regulator in the UK that oversees the podiatric profession – the Health and Care Professions Council. This little drama with the authorities has been played out in in several courts in London and Lancashire and has unravelled into quite an extraordinary story. You will be aware that the legal proceedings are now complete and only the verdict remains to be delivered – sometime in the next few weeks. Continue reading

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Exchanges in Bouncing Balls and in Running

This short article is from my Facebook page that I thought may be helpful also for the members of Podiatry Arena. https://www.facebook.com/kevinakirbydpm/ Quote: Originally Posted by Kevin A. Kirby, DPM Potential and Kinetic Energy Exchanges in Bouncing Balls and in Running Running is a relatively energy-efficient locomotor activity due to the ability of the muscles and tendons within our feet and lower extremity to store and then release elastic strain energy during… Continue reading

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Exchanges in Bouncing Balls and in Running

This short article is from my Facebook page that I thought may be helpful also for the members of Podiatry Arena. Continue reading

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Barefoot walking initial contact variations

Dear Podiatry Arena Friends, I am wondering about barefoot (unshod) walking initial contact variations. Does anyone know of any studies looking at this Continue reading

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Heel Sole Differentials

Ever struggle to recommend a trainer to a patient because you are not sure what the heel sole differential is and you are concerned about it being too low or too high? It can be difficult to tell in many trainer designs what the heel sole differential (or drop height ) is. Also, the last and drop height differ between ladies and gents!! Having not posted on Podiatry Arena for some time, this could be information that is completely out of date and that everyone already uses. Continue reading

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