334 Unlocking Podiatric Knowledge Through Passion-Driven Research with...

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Tyson E. Franklin hosts Dr. Ben Pearl, a sports podiatrist from Arlington Foot and Ankle in Virginia. They discuss the importance of conducting personal research in areas of podiatry that interest you, no matter what it is, and they encourage practitioners to share their findings to benefit the profession. Your research does not need to be peer-reviewed; it's about sharing information you've learnt on a topic that interests you. You will discover others will be interested in your findings, and if you share this in written format to start, it could lead to speaking opportunities later. Dr Pearl shares his experience developing a successful turf toe splint and why he also did research in the area of soccer boots and cleats. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 Guest Introduction: Dr. Ben Pearl 00:16 Previous Episode Recap 00:36 New Episode Focus: Writing, Research, and Understanding 01:29 Developing a Turf Toe Splint 03:01 Research and Niche Development 03:46 Importance of Sharing Knowledge 04:43 Challenges in Soccer Cleat Research 05:49 Personal Experiences and Research Motivation 06:37 Becoming an Authority Through Writing 10:08 Clinical Case Series and Research Value 16:33 Confirmation Bias and Open-Mindedness 22:37 Podiatry and Gait Analysis 23:55 Promoting Podiatry Through Media 29:06 Upcoming Events and Projects 42:00 Final Thoughts and Contact Information If you'd like to contact Dr Ben Pearl, his email address is abenpearl@gmail.com, or you can find him on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about this episode, please email me at tyson@podiatrylegends.com, or if you're ever looking for a future speaker, MC, or interviewer for an upcoming event. Schedule A Time to Talk with Me If you have questions about your podiatry business, team, personal goals and career direction, organise a time to talk with me. I’m here to help in any way I can. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. I recommend following the link below to my calendar and scheduling a free 30-minute Zoom call. I guarantee that after we talk, you will have far more clarity on what is best for you, your business and your career. My SCHEDULE – https://calendly.com/tysonfranklin/podmeeting30 FACEBOOK GROUP Podiatry Business Owners Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub MY BOOK is available on AMAZON. It’s No Secret…There’s Money in Podiatry – https://amzn.to/3JhO9cz