The Pod of Inquiry The Podcast for Podiatrists

 The Pod of Inquiry is excited to share a special episode featuring Dr. Stephen Barrett's lecture to the Izmir Neurosurgery group in Turkey on Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and the Phoenix ...

Join us for a captivating discussion with Dr. Karen Anderson on the intriguing topic of Scratch-Collapse Reflex testing. Dr. Anderson, a renowned expert in this testing, will delve into the science behind this reflex test, exploring its applications, implications, and potential benefits. The episode promises to be an informative and engaging exploration for anyone interested in peripheral nerve pathology and testing with neurologic...

Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of peripheral nerve surgery for pain relief with renowned expert Dr. Ivan Ducic on the latest episode of Pod of Inquiry!

Dr. Ducic, a highly respected MD specializing in pain management, joins host Dr. Barrett for an in-depth discussion on cutting-edge techniques used to alleviate chronic pain through peripheral nerve procedures.

In this informative episode, you'll discover:

• The in...

Prepare to blast off on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Methylene Blue and Nitric Oxide on the next episode of Pod of Inquiry when I interview Beth Shirley—one of the true experts! Buckle up as we ex...

Ready to delve into the cutting edge of nerve pain relief? In our next episode of Pod of Inquiry, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo, DPM, a renowned foot and ankle surgeon specializing in...

This episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What is PAD and how common is it? Learn the key symptoms, risk factors, and potential complications of PAD.
• Unpacking the causes: Dive into the underlying mechanisms that contribute to PAD development.
• Diagnosis and treatment options: Dr. Evans will discuss the various methods for diagnosing PAD and explore the latest advancements in ...

Get ready for a fascinating exploration of a vital topic on our next episode: peripheral arterial disease (PAD). We're thrilled to welcome Dr. John Evans, DPM, a leading expert in podiatry and vascular health, who'll be shedding light on this often, over-looked condition.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What is PAD and how common is it? Learn the key symptoms, risk factors, and potential complications of PAD.
• Unpacking the c...

Do you have any interest in bone grafting? The conversation I have with Dr. Greg Steiner on this episode is fascinating as he gives incredible insight into the physiology of bone and tenets of bone grafting—AND why cadaveric bone is so BAD. Join us for this one and you’ll learn not only some really cool things for your surgical armamentarium but maybe something that will save you misery when you have to get that tooth pulled or any...

This week’s episode is with Beth Shirley, RPh and CCN who is an expert in pretty much all things Nitric Oxide. In this conversation we discuss some of the very interesting nuances of Nitric Oxide and why it is so important for you to supplement yourself and your patients to restore physiological levels of this ever so important molecule. I know we have covered this topic before on the show, but this episode adds onto that content i...

We hope that everyone is starting to bring in the New Year at full throttle. In this week’s conversation with Dr. Edouard Mills, an endocrinologist from the Imperial College of London, we discuss an exciting (pun intended) neuropeptide known as Kisspeptin, which is a substance that we all make and that creates sexual desire.

This fascinating peptide is almost unknown in the mainstream medical world, but also may play a huge role in...

I’ve had so many requests to have this incredible gentleman back on the show that I had to do a reprise of his episode with us—and I promise we will have him back to discuss much more! We invite you to join us for a special reprise episode of the Pod of Inquiry Podcast featuring Sandip Biswal, M.D., discussing S1R MRI/PET scanning. This is sure to be an interesting and informative show that will leave you with new understanding on ...

This is a reprise episode from Season 1. However, if you are not implementing this diagnostic technique—or you are a patient suffering from drop foot, you will want to hear this one over and over. Here is your holiday gift! Give someone this life-changing gift while at the same time supercharging your diagnostic acumen? If that sounds like a great idea, then listen to this week’s episode of the Pod of Inquiry. This definitive diagn...

This week’s episode is a rebroadcast of a lecture Dr. Stephen L. Barrett presented on Ozonotherapy and Peripheral Neuropathy at the American Academy of Ozonotherapy meeting in Dallas, Texas in May of 2023. This is an invaluable opportunity for healthcare providers to learn about ozone therapy and its application to peripheral neuropathy treatment. Dr. Barrett has decades of experience in researching, teaching, and applying ozonothe...

Dr. Artinder Nagra and Dr. Stephen Barrett discuss Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) on this episode of the Pod of Inquiry. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about this debilitating condition and how it affects those who suffer from it. On this episode, you'll hear from two leading experts in the field as they discuss its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and potential future research directions for improving patient ...