Dr. Jackson Tisdell, podiatrist, talks to Dr. Justin Trosclair, DC on A Doctor's Perspective Podcast.

Podiatry isn't all cutting nails anymore. Dr. Jackson Tisdell is part of Kinetic Therapies teaching others about strength and conditioning for feet and ankle problems.

Did you know that a podiatrist can specialize in helping people become stronger and mobile?

Build strength and educate so they don’t need much long term care.

Since Australian podiatrist can’t do intensive surgeries, he has chosen to focus heavily on rehab, biomechanics, orthotics and strength.

What were some of the benefits of being a trained Strength and Conditioning Coach before even starting podiatry school?

Books and courses are great but it’s the practical application and hands on experience that makes a good s&c coach.

Hip and Core Muscle stability are key components he looks at, not just the foot and ankle complaints. Go up the chain to address the underlying problem.

Top 3 Conditions Dr. Tisdell Podiatrist treats

* Plantar Fascitis* Heel Pain* Bunion Pain* Forefoot pain (1st MPTJ, Morton’s neuromas)* Stress fractures of the foot

Does pain equate to injury and does that change how you approach treatment, including chronic pain?

Rest your injury in most cases is just bad advice: movement is essential. Especially for an Achilles injury, load and strengthening is best.

Myth buster on orthotics.

Orthotics do not realign the foot to neutral, the spine or change structural biomechanics. Orthotics are a way to redistribute loads and reduce tissue stress.

Dr. Tisdell is big fan of creating videos and he explains his thoughts on quality, quantity and motivation behind spending the time and effort to records more of them.

Create value with your content and don’t be a pushy salesperson. The trust will build and you will be seen as the expert they can turn to when their need arises.

Mentoring for new grads: He has over 30 videos on linkedin for new podiatrists and he is hoping to hit 100.

Being that chiropractors and physical therapists do treat feet conditions, when should they stop and refer over to a podiatrist?

If you have to make up an answer or you feel uncertain and are questioning yourself, that is a solid reason to refer the patient on.

Kinetic Therapies

What is Kinetic Therapies, who is it for and what type of education exercise and conditioning courses will they offer?

The podiatry lessons are geared for practical tips and implementation for your patients, not just lectures on research and PPT’s.

Time management and scheduling are his keys to a home life -work balance.

App called Forest. They plant a tree if you stick to your goal of not opening your phone for a user specified amount of time.

More information and contact Dr. Tisdell jacksontisdell@gmail.com also on Linkedin

Books: Tyson Franklin (and his podcast)