Heel pain is one of the most common complaints in clinical practice. And let’s face it—“plantar fasciitis” often rolls off the tongue as the default diagnosis. But here’s the reality check: not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis, and misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective treatments, chronic pain, and...

Overcoming Complex Rehab Challenges: A Step-by-Step Guide for Health Professionals

As health professionals in  practice, we’ve all had those cases—the ones that keep us up at night, where progress feels slow, and we’re left questioning our approach. Managing complex rehab cases can be overwhelming,...

The 5-Minute Gait Assessment Checklist Every Health Professional Needs

As a health professional, analyzing gait is a cornerstone of understanding your client’s movement patterns, identifying dysfunctions, and tailoring interventions. While a comprehensive gait analysis can take time, a quick 5-minu...

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Role of Thought Leadership in Health and Movement Professions and Rehab.

Health and movement professionals face a unique challenge. The field of foot and ankle rehabilitation is vast, intricate, and constantly evolving. The pressure to stay updated while providing...

Why Calf Raises Are NOT the Answer for Running and Walking

When we talk about training for efficient gait—whether it's walking or running—one exercise seems to dominate every health professional's program: calf raises. But are calf raises truly addressing the needs of functional gait? Or are we per...

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Flexibility and mobility are essential components of optimal movement and injury prevention. For health professionals, it’s crucial to understand the distinct roles they play, particularly when incorporating practices such as barefoot science. This blog explores the relationship between ...

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Proper footwear is essential in managing and preventing foot issues, particularly for health professionals. The anatomy of a shoe and ensuring the right fit can significantly impact foot health, especially when dealing with modern surfaces like concrete and asphalt. This blog explores ...

The Problem with Bunions and Conventional management and Footwear

Bunions, medically known as hallux abductus or hallux abductovalgus, are a prevalent foot deformity causing significant discomfort and mobility issues. They appear as a bony bump at the base of the big toe, resulting from the misalig...

In the realm of rehabilitation, a one-size-fits-all approach is often seen as a convenient solution. However, this method falls short in addressing the unique needs of each individual. Research from dynamic neuromuscular perspectives, as highlighted in works by Dr. Pavel Kolar, The Stecco family , T...

Walking and running are fundamental human movements that involve complex interactions between muscles, joints, and neural control mechanisms. Understanding these movements through the lens of the planes of motion can provide valuable insights into common gait compensations and how they affect overal...

This Episode delves into the difference between the two different types of soft tissue tightness , and because we are are lower extremity focussed I will be using the gastrocs as an example.

How many of your clients have persistant tight calf muscles and hamstrings ?? I would say majority of them d...