Ep. 141 - Kevin Kirby, DPM - Biomechanics/Innovation/Author/Sports Medicine

Dean's Chat hosts Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey are joined by Dr. Kevin Kirby, a foremost authority in podiatric biomechanics and sports medicine. Today's discussion highlights Dr. Kirby's career as a thought leader, innovator, author, and lecturer.    The discussion involving subtalar join axis is a classic, as Dr. Kirby was formulating theories as a fellow at the California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM) that were not initially accepted or acknowledged by his faculty mentors.  A true leader, Dr. Kirby is thoughtful and humble!    Dr. Kevin Kirby grew up in Sacramento, went to C.K. McClatchy High School, did his undergraduate degree at UC Davis, and went to podiatric medical school at the California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM) in San Francisco. He did his podiatric surgical residency at the Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital and then completed a year of Biomechanics Fellowship training at CCPM where he also received his MS degree. Dr. Kirby has been in podiatry practice in Sacramento since 1985. In addition, Dr. Kirby is also an accomplished athlete with a personal best in the marathon of 2:28.  In addition to over 32 years of podiatric practice in Sacramento, Dr. Kirby has distinguished himself as one of the leading podiatric authorities in the world in foot and lower extremity biomechanics, foot orthotic therapy and the sports podiatry. He has written four books that are being used by podiatrists and other health professionals in nine different countries, with all four of his books also having been translated into Spanish language editions. He has authored or co-authored six book chapters and 28 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has lectured internationally as an invited and keynote speaker at scientific seminars on 44 separate occasions over the past 23 years, has invented and developed foot orthotic techniques that are used worldwide in foot orthotic therapy and has created new theories and clinical tests in foot and lower extremity biomechanics that are now being taught in podiatric medical schools around the world. He holds the title of Adjunct Associate Professor in Biomechanics at the California School of Podiatric Medicine and still lectures at national and international seminars on a regular basis.  Enjoy! http://www.kirbypodiatry.com/ https://deanschat.com/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/