As a biomechanics coach, I value an athlete’s ability to move on their feet. Our body is often compartmentalized into various sections. Arms, torso, and legs, or biceps and triceps. However, our body is an ... Continue Reading
4 Common Foot Injuries That Plague Athletes
I love feet. They are a truly fascinating part of the body. In the foot, there are 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments and muscles. The irony lies in the fact that the rest of the lower extremity ... Continue Reading
2 Essential Foot Functions to Upgrade Your Training
The feet are complex beasts that powerfully support many movements in training and day-to-day life. The plethora of joints, muscles, tendons, and fascia in your feet are engineered to provide two functions ... Continue Reading
Why There’s No Such Thing as Flat Feet
It is likely you or someone you know, be it a family member, friend, or client, has been struck down with a case of flat feet. "Flat feet" is a term used to explain anything from plantar fascia pain, ... Continue Reading
Impact Forces: Simple Exercises to Strengthen Your Feet, Part 3
In part one of this series I showed you what impact forces are and why they are important. In part two I explained how impact forces relate to common lower leg injuries, and how you can prevent these ... Continue Reading
The Dangers of Wearing High Heels (for Athletes)
Today I am directing my article to all of you athletes out there who like to wear high heels. And I’m going to get right to the point right now: Stop wearing them. I know you probably don’t ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Prevent and Heal Foot Injuries
“Your feet are your foundation.” We hear it all the time, but what does that mean? Let’s address three basic questions about healthy feet: What are some common foot issues in athletes? How do ... Continue Reading
Walk This Way: 8 Articles on Looking After Your Feet
Our feet are important. They are the base for almost everything we do. Yet most of us pay little attention to their care and maintenance. In the foot, there are 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments ... Continue Reading
Understanding and Caring for Your Feet
Our feet are the most overused, disrespected, and misunderstood parts of our bodies. Our feet are the first shock absorbers, whether we are walking, running, or jumping, and they must convey power to the ... Continue Reading
Causes and Treatment for Fallen Arches
Of the many body parts we benignly neglect, our feet may be the most taken for granted. They get us where we need to go, supporting a lot of weight given their size relative to the rest of our bodies. They ... Continue Reading
