Fit Foot U: Ben Pearl interviews Biomechanics Innovator Simon Bartold
Dr. Simon Bartold reviews the evolution of sD print Shoes and Orthotics. , controversies with heel lift on the Achilles,, the Nike 4%,,, the Legend Benno Nigg & more.This Marathon...
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Fit Foot U: Dr Ben Pearl interviews Olympic Swimmer Gary Hall
Gary Hall discusses his Book "Winning Life's Gold Medal: 10 Valuable Life Lessons From the Olympic Games, swim coaching, competing and his experience following his son on his journey Listen...
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Fit Foot U: Dr. Ben Pearl w/ Dr. Emily Splichal- Sensory Socks & Neuropathy
Dr. Emily Splichal discusses using somatosensory socks to help with unstable walking and neuropathy. Differences in mechanoception (2 point discrimination) and proprioception are reviewed. Further research including improvement in circulation...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Dr. N. Chockalingam on Foot Biomechanics
Ben Pearl DPM and Dr. N. Chockalingam review the appropriate use of biomechanics technology and the importance of calibration of systems. Also, he expands on a research project he is...
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Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Pearl: Gary Hall, Jr. Telling it Like It Is
Conversation with Gary Hall, Jr., regarding his life as an athlete with diabetes. We spoke about health, challenges of chronic disease in sport, doping, harassment, and exclusion. We wrapped up...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Former Washington Capitals Athletic Trainer Greg Smith
Ben Pearl, DPM interviews Greg Smith, former Athletic Trainer for the Washington Capitals. Smith is the medical director for the new 3ICE 3V3 hockey league which is in it’s inaugural...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr. Ben Pearl: Research is Relevant with Dr Armstrong and Dr Najafi
Dr Ben Pearl hosts Dr. David Armstrong and Dr. Bijan Najafi with GW students and podiatry students reviewing important aspects of research: RCTs, leveled of evidence, evidence based medicine. Research...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr Pearl: Jason Berry on Tour de France, Training & Technique
Filmmaker, cyclist, journalist, Jason Berry shares his thoughts on this years Tour de France and his ground breaking documentary “Chasing Legends.” He also reviews training and the technical aspects of...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr Ben Pearl: Sports Chiro, Dr Ted Forcum: The Scene from Eugene: World T&F Meet
Sports Chiropractor, Dr Ted Forcum, discusses neurologic queuing and his routine for pre-tuning athletes to get there best performance. Also discussed are the balance between intrinsic foot strength, athletic footwear...
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Fit Foot U: Dr. Ted Forcum on Tuning & Recovery w/ Athletes @ Olympics
Chiropractor Ted Forcum has a long pedigree from the PGA, Western Hockey League to USA Track & Field. He shares his thoughts on PMSt (electromagnetic therapy),orthotic, & foot levelers ,recovering...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr. Pearl: Goalie Andrew Dykstra on Soccer Skills & Conditioning
Former DC United Goalie, Andrew Dykstra, on soccer skills and conditioning. Live demos of ball handling and tactical moves on the pitch are reviewed. Listen to Podcast
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Fit Foot U: Jim Kirkham Talks Coaching,Cutters, Little 5OO & life w/ Dr. Pearl
Behind the scenes with the longest running coach of the Cutter in the Little 500 from the movie Breaking Away. Listen to Podcast
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Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Pearl:Jim Kirkham on Coaching, Cutters, & Little 500
Jim Kirkham talks with Dr. Ben Pearl on Coaching, Cutters, & Little 500 Listen to Podcast
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Fit Foot U w/ Dr. Pearl: Insider’s look @ “Breaking Away” w/ Eddy Van Guyse
Ben Pearl, DPM interviews Eddie Van Guyse, former Little 500 racer and the villain in "Breaking Away." Eddie reveals his costume for his casting call with Peter Yates and the...
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Fit Foot U w/Dr Pearl: Jason Berry on Tour de France, Training & Technique
Filmmaker, cyclist, journalist, Jason Berry shares his thoughts on this years Tour de France and his ground breaking documentary “Chasing Legends.” He also reviews training and the technical aspects of...
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