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. […]
Category: Sports Health for Foot & Ankle
Running Tips 101
Dr. Pearl and Shawn “Shoe Guy” Fenty discuss the 3 Pillars of Running. The Pillars are Biomechanics (alignment and proper support in running shoes), form and progression. https://youtu.be/9-Dkk88fILs
Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Ben Pearl: “Shoe Guy” Fenty
Join us on Fit Foot U this Thursday, December 3 at 7 pm for a conversation with Shawn Shoeguy Fenty “Shoe Guy” & Dr. Ben Pearl. Shawn is an avid duathlete and owner of Fleet Feet Adams Morgan. He will share his thoughts on running shoe selection, trends in the industry, and managing running throughout […]
Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Ben Pearl: Dr. Jay Spector
Check out Dr. Pearl and Dr. Jay Spector discussing running injuries such as shin splints and proper running techniques. Dr. Spector uses video analysis in his sports medicine practice located in Atlanta, GA. http://https://youtu.be/cJvq49bKZfE
Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Ben Pearl: Josh Gaines
Thursday September 24 at 7pm Dr. Ben Pearl will be starting a forum for answering questions on foot issues on Zoom called Fit Foot U. In addition we will be discussing recovery from injury back to an athletic lifestyle. Our first guest will be Josh Gaines, a former star defensive end for Penn State and […]
Functional Foot Medicine
Functional Foot Medicine has become a thought process championed by biomechanics experts and quickly being integrated into practices of astute doctors. The concept of connectivity with the foot and body is nothing new. Everyone has heard the song with the phrase the foot bone’s connected to the leg bone… The new dialogue concerns integrating motor […]
Dr. Ben Pearl Injecting Umbilical Cord Growth Factors
Ben Pearl, DPM recently affiliated with the nonprofit Veterans in Pain. The mission of the organization is to treat Veterans with chronic pain with some of the new regenerative medicine technologies. It is a certified resource for the Wounded Warrior Project. Dr. Pearl said he likes the commitment these individuals have shown and would like […]
How to Utilize Telemedicine
Due to the Covid19 crisis, telemedicine is now out of the box and is not going to disappear. Here is what you need to know about telemedicine: Medicare universally covers visits for existing patients. Most private insurance carriers are covering telemedicine visits during this critical time. This can easily be checked by contacting your insurance […]
Virtual Office Visits
Arlington Foot and Ankle is staying current with state and local governments to monitor the continuously changing landscape of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time, our office continues to be open for consultations/procedures. In addition to office visits, we are also offering Virtual Visits. Virtual visits are appropriate for a variety of care needs, including […]
Turf Toe Splint for Big Toe Arthritis
Ben Pearl, DPM came up with a concept of a turf toe splint which is now being refined in it’s final prototype version with CEO and president of OS 1st, David Higgins. Dr. Pearl was never totally satisfied with carbon fiber plates put into cleats and running shoes. Athletic taping Is helpful but Breaks down […]