Power lies within the transverse plane. We have all heard this concept at one point or another throughout our education or training career. From the rotational moment of the trunk to generate power when throwing a javelin to the torque created from supination of the foot into the external rotational power of the glutes –…
Category: Foot Function & Fascial Lines Series
Feet, Fascia & Functional Movement Summit | London
Get ready for the first-ever Feet, Fascia and Functional Movement Summit coming to London on Sunday January 21, 2018! As part of the EBFA Global Mentorship this one-day event features the global leaders in fascial fitness and functional movement including: – Dr Robert Schleip (via teleconference) of Fascial Fitness – Gary Ward of Anatomy in Motion…
Protect Your Peripheral Nerves | Top 5 Supplements for Optimal Foot Function
We all know that keeping our feet strong is key to proper posture, optimal movement patterns and staying pain-free as we age. In my workshops I’m a huge advocate of Barefoot BabyBoomers and keeping barefoot stimulation a key part of our lifestyle. However to truly stay #barefootstrong as we age we need to…
From Primal to Bipedal | Why we need to get off the ground and walk more!
Before you start throwing stones at me assuming that I’m bashing or discrediting any of the primal movement programs out there – please hear me out. Anything I’m about to say does not mean I do not value the role primal movements and ground work has on restoring optimal movement patterns. However, where these…
Emotion Meet Motion at the 3rd Annual Barefoot Training Summit
For those who follow EBFA you know that recently I’ve been speaking a lot about INTEROCEPTION and the emotional side of movement and fitness. When it comes to movement and mental health, they are so deeply connected that we as an industry need to start focusing on this connection. We need to say goodbye to…
Now Available Naboso Barefoot Insoles : Advancing the Science of Proprioceptive Insoles
Imagine experiencing the same proprioceptive stimulation and neuromuscular control you do barefoot – but in your shoes! The concept of enhanced neuromuscular control in footwear was first introduced by the advance in minimal footwear. From Vibram FiveFingers to VivoBarefoot shoe companies and footwear are now allowing more and more natural foot function than ever…
Time To Stabilization & Athlete Injury Risk
A majority of my podiatry practice is built around treating athletes and chronic athletic injuries. From professional dancers to marathon runners all athletes – regardless of sport or art – require the same thing – rapid stabilization for optimal loading and energy transfer. Why is rapid stabilization so important? During dynamic movement such as…
Local Reflexive Stabilization & Movement Efficiency
Whether we consciously realize it or not we all want to move better, feel stronger and stay pain-free. We all seek the ability to do the activities we love – whether that be going for a long walk with a loved one or competing in an obstacle race. It is my mission to help professionals…
Myofascial Energy Transfer & Movement Efficiency
When we walk, run, jump or do any dynamic movement there is a fascinating interaction that occurs between the body and the ground. This interaction may only take a mere milliseconds but it provides the energy source needed for efficient human movement. Upon ground contact the body encounters impacts forces which are detected by the…
The Future of Proprioceptive Training | Small Nerve Stimulation
When you hear the words “proprioceptive training” what comes to mind? If you do a Google image search for these two words you will get hundreds of pictures demonstrating balance exercises on unstable surfaces. Despite the popularity of these unstable surfaces how effective are they for improving balance or proprioception? Surprisingly, not as good as…