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of Altra Shoes, describes how traditional shoe selection concepts of pronation, supination, and stabilization are outdated.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.
Category: Foot injury
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]