Recovery. We constantly hear it from our trainers and therapists. “Recovery is the most important aspect of a workout”. This is true, however did you know that what makes recovery effective is the specificity of our recovery program. That means, that yes, there is actually a wrong way to recover. So let’s talk foot recovery. With our feet carrying the…
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Combatting Foot Pain & Numbness in Cyclists
We often think of foot pain with impact-related activities such as running or jumping, however one non-impact activity that is often associated with foot symptoms is cycling. Numbness or pain in the feet is a problem many cyclists have to deal with, especially when on longer rides. Often associated with nerve compression and swelling of feet,…
Balance & the Basal Ganglia | The Power of Eye Movement Exercises
Fall reduction, balance training and body awareness training are all key concepts for the baby boomer and the client living with a chronic neurological condition such as MS, Parkinson’s or neuropathy. Being able to balance on one leg is not only a skill but a necessity when it comes to walking. In fact, it was the…
Walking Speed – A Predictor of Longevity
Walking. The most foundational and functional movement pattern we do every day. This subconscious movement pattern is often taken for granted however the implications of poor walking metrics is actually a huge predictor of vitality and longevity. In fact a 2009 publication by Fritz et al. referred to gait as the 6th vital sign. Walking Speed, the Sixth Vital Sign According…
Can you feel your feet?
Can you feel your feet? Often taken for granted, our feet’ sensation is necessary for optimal movement, balance, and performance. Over 20 million adults in the United States live with decreased foot sensation, also known as peripheral neuropathy. From diabetes to multiple sclerosis and autoimmune disease, this peripheral loss of sensation contributes to over…
What’s Missing in Footwear Innovations
Air max, wave technology, carbon fiber plates – every year the billion dollar footwear market continues to grow exponentially due to new innovations and design by industry leaders such as Nike, Adidas and Reebok. One of the most disruptive innovations for the footwear industry was back in 2008 during the barefoot running boom when shoes…
Gravisensing | Gravity as the Sensory Driver to Movement
One of the most sensory complex movements we do every day is walking, with the sensory stimulus and driver of that movement pattern being gravity. This omnipresent weight on our shoulders not only reminds our nervous system that we are on planet Earth but it also helps establish what is called body awareness. Body awareness, or our sense…
How Foot Awareness Enhances Weight Transfer & Power in Golf
It is well known that weight transfer during a golf swing is necessary for optimizing power output. With the foot as the only contact point with the ground, this weight transfer is greatly linked to pressure distribution in the feet and an awareness of that pressure distribution. The Sensory Side of Foot Function The human foot…
Textured Insoles & Foot Stimulation Increase Brain Activation
As the founder of Naboso Textured Insoles and being a barefoot science educator I am very passionate about the benefits barefoot sensory stimulation can have on movement optimization and longevity. I am constantly reading the latest research in this field and am excited to share any studies that further validate the benefits of both barefoot…
Naboso + Parkinson’s with Karl Sterling
Last week we sat down with one of our favorite neurorehab specialists, Karl Sterling, to better understand why he loves Naboso Insoles for his Parkinson’s clients. Karl Sterling is the Creator of Parkinson’s Regeneration Training and a good friend of EBFA Global. If you have ever seen the before / after videos that “wow”…