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 […]
Category: Sports Health for Foot & Ankle
Arlington Foot & Ankle is Recruiting Patients with Turf Toe
GOT TURF TOE? Turf Toe is a sprain of the big toe. It typically is the result of excessive upward bending of the big toe. It can also be caused by jamming the toe or repetitive injury when running and jumping. Dr. Pearl is offering patients an opportunity to come in and try a new […]
Virginia Podiatrist Talks With XC Camp
Doctor Ben Pearl, a Virginia podiatrist, discusses strategies for avoiding lower extremities sports injuries. He reviews the factors that lead to stress fractures in the feet and legs, knee injuries, iliotibial bands syndrome and plantar fasciitis. He also reviews training strategies after obtaining a injury and steps recuperate faster including epat and growth factors. See more
Doctor Pearl’s Sports Medicine talk With XC Camp
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY VA Podiatrist Volunteers at SUNY Cross Country Camp Ben Pearl, DPM spent last week at the State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz to help the coaching staff with lower extremity injuries during the cross country camp for high school students with aspirations of running on collegiate teams. Pearl, a former walk-on cross country runner at Indiana University, shared […]
Foot Orthotics for Runners
Runners and patients in general have the most problems with either an arch that is too high and rigid or an arch that is too flexible and flat. In the rigid high arch foot the ground reactive forces are not handled well. They are generally but not always supinators in their walking and running gait. […]
Dr. Pearl to Present Sports Injuries & Regenerative Medicine Wed June 28
Dr. Pearl to Present Sports Injuries & Regenerative Medicine Wed June 28 at Potomac River Running at Ballston Potomac River Running. It will be an opportunity to ask about your own lower extremity sports injuries as well as understand the fact and fiction surrounding regenerative medicine and various stem cell therapuies”.
“New treatments for Old injuries” – Run Seminar Event With Dr. Ben Pearl
On Monday, June 12 6:30PM Dr. Ben Pearl with local Triathlon group Team Z, at the Potomac River Running store In Arlington will discus “New treatments for Old injuries: how do you know when it’s time to visit a health professional and what you can do to help prevent injuries.” Dr. Pearl has lectured at The […]
Staying Active and on Your Feet to Combat Diabetes and Obesity
I saw another study come out posted by a friend and committed diabetes advocate Gary Hall Jr. He was able to excel in the Olympics despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The new study show that uncontrolled diabetes is likely responsible for 3 times more deaths than previously thought because of it being a […]
Aging And Athletes: How Exercise Can Make A Difference
Paul Langer, D.P.M. does a nice job of summarizing the adaptations of exercise as we age. Aerobic activity , flexibility and strength training are the three pillars of longevity and athletic success. View Paul Langer’s Article Here
Pre-Nike: Steve Prefontaine
Anyone who knows the Nike Story knows about the iconic athlete who made Nike before Michael Jordan; Steve Prefontaine. He embodied the free spirited competitor who is not afraid to take risks to win and not just place. Pre as he was nicknamed also became an advocate for fair pay leading a grassroots effort for […]