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Category Archives: shortfoot

The Heel and the Knee

When assessing the lower leg, it has become common place to examine the foot.  The pliable and separable toes receive much of the attention.  The heel, strange and seemingly uninteresting, gets neglected.   Considering the calcaneous is a starting point… Read more ›

Jul 24, 2018
Christine
abduction, acl, ankles, arches, calf, foot, hamstrings, hip extension, hips, knees, lunge, pain, Physical, relax, shins, shortfoot, tension, tibia

Balance Training Ideas

Balance is a movement intelligence.  It relies on systemic interdependence — that your parts work well enough and that the body can efficiently execute interpretations from the brain.  Creating feet that grip and then utilizing them in skill-based, eyes closed situations bridges… Read more ›

Nov 12, 2017
Christine
balance, feet, flat feet, hip extension, knees, motor learning, Physical, play, problem solving, shortfoot, stability

Using the Ground as a Constant

featured photo credit:  @movnat instagram (Carlos Condit)   The ground is a safe, secure place.  It is not something to be avoided or stepped lightly onto.  It can easily absorb our falls and placements and pressures.  If we become afraid… Read more ›

May 02, 2016
Christine
balance, coordination, core, frc, grips, hips, movement, Physical, reflexes, shortfoot, shoulder, stability, technique, tension

Utilizing Shortfoot (Arch Collapse, pt 2)

In part one of this series, we focused on HOW to create an arch or shortfoot position. Here’s how you can pattern it into your motor subconscious: 1.  Single Leg Balance Sequence Create shortfoot and hold throughout the duration.  … Read more ›

Jul 20, 2015
Christine
arches, balance, feet, flat feet, Physical, shortfoot

Creating Shortfoot (Arch Collapse, pt 1)

The feet are the first inputs to the brain.  They’ve got proprioceptors all over the place.    They allow for adaptation, unlock the knee and hip, and promote anticipation before reaction.  Shoes kill these gifts.  Be barefoot when you train… Read more ›

Jul 18, 2015
Christine
arches, feet, flat feet, Physical, shortfoot

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