Thread by @Barefoot_Will_

The foot is a multi-planar moving structure.

In this twisted plate visual, you can see how how forces are absorbed & transferred through the foot.

The arch untwists to absorb shock & then twists up to become rigid once weight is offloaded.

(slow- mo video below)

Here’s a slow-mo video of the Twisted Plate mechanism in action, while running

Why is this important?

Modern shoes are taking this mechanism away.

There are 3 main ways that modern shoes prevent this crucial, multi-planar movement:

1. Single-plane movement restriction
2. Shunting of the biomechanics of the 3 arches
3. Reduction of big toe independence

1. Modern shoes keep your feet restricted to a single plane of movement.

Your shoes should be able to ‘twist’

However, due to the construction of the sole of most shoes, flexibility is restricted to allow a single plane of flexion/extension at the front 1/3 of the shoe

2. Modern shoes have Arch Supports, which block the arches’ ability to cycle through pronation & supination

The arch support is a physical ‘block’ preventing natural foot biomechanics

3. Modern Shoes have a narrow, pointed toe box

This restricts movement within the toes (mostly the Big Toe)

The Big Toe is responsible for maintaining a strong, resilient medial arch

When independent functionality of the big toe is lost, the twisted plate mechanism is lost

Pronation is a necessary aspect of this twisted plate mechanism

Pronation is a ‘compression & rebound’ reaction

However, OVER-Pronation is an extremely common problem

Over-pronation dysfunction stems from the 3 reasons listed above

When you restrict the natural biomechanics of the feet,
the muscles within the feet become very weak.

The solution?

-Re-Train your feet to move how they were designed

-Place your feet within an environment (shoes) in which natural biomechanics are not restricted

Re-Training the feet is my area of expertise

Since 2016 I’ve worked with 100s of clients & patients in PT clinics & through online coaching

I take them through a process of re-training their foundation to function as it was intended

The results have been life changing

You may have never though about “training your feet”

But you should! They’re the foundation of your entire body!

Sick of dealing with foot problems?

Frustrated with band-aid gimmicks?

Want to attack the root cause of your pain or lack of mobility?

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