Walking on the toes as a child may be considered a normal phase of learning to walk, however in the child past 3 years old the absence of heel contact at initial contact is not normal. According to Williams et al. (2010) an average 7% of children present with a toe walking gait. Any child…
Tapping into Torsion | The Rotational Power of the Achilles Tendon
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 –…
NeuroRehabilitation with Naboso Technology
Balance impairment and gait instability are common symptoms in patients living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). From an increased fall risk to reduced independence, compromised dynamic stability can place a heavy emotional burden on these individuals. When developing a balance and fall reduction program for PD clients, research has shown that stimulation of the foot with…
Foot Strength & Arch Stiffness in Relation to Minimal Footwear
Earlier this week one of my master instructors shared an interesting article with me on the relationship between foot strength and stiffness in those who chronically wear minimal footwear. For those who study barefoot movement and integrated foot mechanics, the association between minimal shoes and stronger feet may seem like an obvious finding but I…
Enhancing Sensory Stimulation to Improve Balance in Multiple Sclerosis
Balance impairment is a common symptom in patients living with Multiple Sclerosis. From an increased fall risk to reduced independence, compromised dynamic stability can place a heavy emotional burden on these individuals. When developing a balance and fall reduction program for MS clients, research has shown that approaching it from a sensory perspective is the…
Beyond Biomechanics | Addressing Foot Pain with Sensory Stimulation
I want you to picture a human foot. Now picture a person standing barefoot, and then walking barefoot. Do you see the foot striking the ground and flexing under impact, only to re-stabilize and push off just a few milliseconds later? Often times when we think of human movement we can’t help but to be…
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…
The Evolution of Touch, Emotion and Barefoot Science
“Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes This is one of my favorite quotes. In fact I love any quote that has to do with learning, expanding oneself and seeking self-improvement. I have always held the belief that our ability to learn never stops, and…
How To Help Your Bunion Booty With Bunion Bootie
It’s Saturday morning and you are on your way to your favorite instructor “Toning Tony”‘s killer body conditioning class. Famous for his squat series at the end of class you continue to endure this weekly punishment as you are committed to get the “glutes of your 20s” back. You are in the middle of…
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…
