Our feet are the foundation of our entire body. And as someone who experienced a foot injury for an entire year, I can say first hand how debilitating it is to not only run, but to carry out all your daily tasks. So, in this episode functional podiatrist and owner of Naboso Technology Dr. Emily Splichal discusses the pillars to foot health and how runners can build stronger feet.
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and Importance of Foot Health
02:41
Dr. Emily's Approach as a Functional Podiatrist
07:09
The Role of Sensory Stimulation in Foot Health
10:26
Integrating Foot Awareness and Strength Training
15:15
Recommended Practices for Foot Stimulation
25:36
Building on Foundational Foot Health
26:50
Foot Strength and Sensory Stimulation
30:39
Achieving the Tripod Position
36:26
The Connection Between the Feet and the Pelvic Floor
42:33
Using the Neural Ball and Toe Spacers for Foot Recovery
49:01
Optimizing Power and Energy Release During Running
About Dr Emily
Dr Emily Splichal, aka the Movement Longevity Doctor, is a Functional Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/founder of Naboso. With over 23 years in the health & fitness industry, Dr Splichal has positioned herself as a global leader on the topics of postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration.
Her work has been featured in various outlets including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Rachael Ray Show and Meredith Viera Show, as well as on top podcasts including Ben Greenfield, DocJenFit, Mark Bell and Exercising Health.
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Our feet are the foundation of our entire body. And as someone who experienced a foot injury for an entire year, I can say first hand how debilitating it is to not only run, but to carry out all your daily tasks. So, in this episode functional podiatrist and owner of Naboso Technology Dr. Emily Splichal discusses the pillars to foot health and how runners can build stronger feet.
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and Importance of Foot Health
02:41
Dr. Emily's Approach as a Functional Podiatrist
07:09
The Role of Sensory Stimulation in Foot Health
10:26
Integrating Foot Awareness and Strength Training
15:15
Recommended Practices for Foot Stimulation
25:36
Building on Foundational Foot Health
26:50
Foot Strength and Sensory Stimulation
30:39
Achieving the Tripod Position
36:26
The Connection Between the Feet and the Pelvic Floor
42:33
Using the Neural Ball and Toe Spacers for Foot Recovery
49:01
Optimizing Power and Energy Release During Running
About Dr Emily
Dr Emily Splichal, aka the Movement Longevity Doctor, is a Functional Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/founder of Naboso. With over 23 years in the health & fitness industry, Dr Splichal has positioned herself as a global leader on the topics of postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration.
Her work has been featured in various outlets including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Rachael Ray Show and Meredith Viera Show, as well as on top podcasts including Ben Greenfield, DocJenFit, Mark Bell and Exercising Health.
Connect with Dr. Emily
Connect with Dr. Kat