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351 | The 4 Pillars to Improve Foot Health and Preventing Pain with Functional Podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal
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Stretching and strengthening may not be enough for Foot Health. Dr. Emily Splichal dives into the missing piece: sensory awareness! Describing the 4 pillars of foot health, she provides insight into the importance of sensory input through the feet, potential causes of neuropathy, and tools you can use to gain awareness in the feet. With a simple test to gauge your risk of falls, she provides simple methods to improve your foot proprioception and, ultimately, balance! From flat feet to high arches, she covers all our bases! Let's dive in!
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What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Emily Splichal:
6:00 - The 4 pillars of the feet
9:12 - Why is it important for our feet to “feel”
11:40 - Sensory Conditions: Neuropathy
12:30 - How to gain awareness in the feet?
16:00 - Can’t walk barefoot? Here’s what you can do!
18:40 - Foot proprioception and its affect on balance
21:00 - Why single leg balance is so important
22:00 - How foot type affects single leg stability
25:25 - Orthotics have a time and place!
29:50 - Is it possible to get out of an orthotic?
34:20 - Higher arch foot type: Does foot shape equate function
38:46 - High Arches - do you need to strengthen the arch?
41:33 - Exercises for strengthening the foot
49:45 - Learn more with Dr. Emily!
To learn more about this episode and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/351
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!
370 episodes
Manage episode 411295972 series 2658173
Stretching and strengthening may not be enough for Foot Health. Dr. Emily Splichal dives into the missing piece: sensory awareness! Describing the 4 pillars of foot health, she provides insight into the importance of sensory input through the feet, potential causes of neuropathy, and tools you can use to gain awareness in the feet. With a simple test to gauge your risk of falls, she provides simple methods to improve your foot proprioception and, ultimately, balance! From flat feet to high arches, she covers all our bases! Let's dive in!
Naboso Discount Code:
Increase your foot proprioception and sense of environment with NABOSO, brought to you by a functional podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal. Stimulate your foot's sensory nerves and create safety within the body to ease pain and symptoms. Go check out their foot recovery socks with our 15% off coupon using code 'OPTIMAL'.
LMNT Discount Code:
Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! Get Your Free Gift Here!
What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Emily Splichal:
6:00 - The 4 pillars of the feet
9:12 - Why is it important for our feet to “feel”
11:40 - Sensory Conditions: Neuropathy
12:30 - How to gain awareness in the feet?
16:00 - Can’t walk barefoot? Here’s what you can do!
18:40 - Foot proprioception and its affect on balance
21:00 - Why single leg balance is so important
22:00 - How foot type affects single leg stability
25:25 - Orthotics have a time and place!
29:50 - Is it possible to get out of an orthotic?
34:20 - Higher arch foot type: Does foot shape equate function
38:46 - High Arches - do you need to strengthen the arch?
41:33 - Exercises for strengthening the foot
49:45 - Learn more with Dr. Emily!
To learn more about this episode and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/351
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!
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