When we think about the structure of our feet, we often focus on major elements such as the arches, the heels, and the big toe. These components are certainly crucial for our mobility and balance, but an often-overlooked part of the equation is the role played by the less
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Overcoming Complex Rehab Challenges: A Step-by-Step Guide for Health Professionals
Mar 14, 2025
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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
Feb 14, 2025
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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.
Jan 10, 2025
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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 🦶👣😒
Dec 13, 2024
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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...
Flexibility and Mobility for Injury Prevention – Insights from Barefoot Science
Nov 15, 2024
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Introduction
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 ...
The Importance of Proper Footwear and Shoe Anatomy for Optimal Foot Health and Movement - The Foundations👟👞👟
Sep 06, 2024
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Introduction
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 ...
Why We Need to Look at Barefoot Science for Bunion Management
Aug 09, 2024
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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...
The Flaws of One-Size-Fits-All Rehab - A Dynamic Neuromuscular Perspective
Jul 12, 2024
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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...
Understanding the Planes of Motion and Common Gait Compensations 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Jun 14, 2024
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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...
Two types of tight Gastrocs - Physiological tighteness Vs Neurological tightness
May 08, 2024
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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...
The Calcaneus -A Closer Look at Heel Strike Motion 🦶💪🧠
Apr 03, 2024
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The Calcaneus: A Closer Look at heel strike motion
I have used this text as my main source of referencing and pictures - Michaud, T.C., 2011. Human locomotion: the conservative management of gait-related disorders. Newton Biomechanics.
As the largest bone in the foot and the initial point o...