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Why Foot Pain Keeps Coming Back: The Missing Link No One Is Assessing exercises foot pain global movement missing link motor control stabilisation Jan 09, 2026

One of the most common frustrations for both clients and clinicians is persistent foot pain that fails to resolve despite “doing all the right things.” Exercises are completed, orthotics are worn, footwear is changed, and yet symptoms linger or recur.

This pattern is not a failure of effort. More o...

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Tracy Smith

Injury & Rehab Podiatrist - Primary, Secondary and Adult Educator

I am unique - I live and breathe natural foot function BUT the reality is we live in a world where we have to wear shoes, so I use bespoke insoles (not conventional orthotics) to mimic each individual's ideal foot function to engrain this movement in the CNS 🧠👣 💪.

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