Research in the rapidly expanding field of regenerative medicine has found promising uses for amnion tissue in the form of amnion injections to heal foot and ankle injuries. Amnion tissue contains proteins that have anti-inflammatory proteins and growth factors. The cells have little immunogenic activity which means there is no issue with rejection. I battled my […]
Category: Foot Pain
Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: 3D Printing and Diabetes
Dr. Pearl discusses diabetes research grants that Dr. Armstrong is involved in. Yong Li, engineer and founder of OLT Footcare, reviews 3D Print orthotics and future innovations for diabetics. Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Diabetes Awareness: Dr. David Armstrong and OLT 3-D Orthotic Printing
Golden Harper Debunks Conventional Running Myths
Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Golden Harper, running expert and creator of Altra Shoes, describes how traditional shoe selection concepts of pronation, supination, and stabilization are outdated. He believes one of the important characteristics for choosing running shoes is based on keeping a centered upper body over a more naturally flowing gait.
Golden Harpers Secrets to Running with Bad Knees
Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Golden Harpers Secrets to Running with Bad Knees Golden Harper reviews some secrets of running with arthritic knees with Dr. Ben Pearl.
Vernon Davis on Health and Wellness
Vernon shares his thoughts on staying healthy inside and outside the NFL. He discusses the mentality it took to overcome obstacles to become a better team player on and off the field. Vernon also breaks down his current diet and health regime.
Golden Harper on Strong, Flat Arches
Dr. Pearl and running expert/Altra Creator, Golden Harper, describes how a strong, flat arch can perform very well in many competitive and elite runners.
Splints & Bracing 101
Virtual Workshop: Tips and Tricks for Fitting, Utilizing Compression Socks, Sleeves and Splints on 1/14 at 6:30 pm EST. OS1st President Dave Higgins in conjunction with Dr. Ben Pearl will be hosting a virtual workshop from the OS1st showroom. There will be a discussion on protocols for measuring and fitting splints, compressive socks and fabrics. […]
Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Pearl: Dr. Jay Spector
Check out Dr. Pearl and Dr. Jay Spector as they discuss running injuries such as shin splints and proper running techniques. Dr. Spector uses video analysis in his sports medicine practice located in Atlanta, GA. https://youtu.be/cJvq49bKZfE
Ganglion Cysts more than the “Pimple Popper”
Those that troll the Internet are certainly aware of “the pimple popper.” These videos have garnered more than a cult following. Popping pimples may work for skin acne but dealing with a ganglion cyst in the foot is more complicated. We weight bear on our foot subjecting it to shearing forces in addition to […]
Bunion Surgery for Cross over Toe
This was a double Osteotomy and hammertoe correction to help a patient with Rheumatoid arthritis and her cross over toe. We provide surgical solutions that are safe, convenient and affordable. Schedule Appointment