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Back to Basics: Why Foundational Movement is the Missing Link in Rehab dns dynamic neuromuscular stabilization foundations functional centration motor control May 09, 2025

In the world of musculoskeletal rehab, there’s often an urgency to jump straight into strength-building. Load the calf. Activate the glutes. Prescribe the resistance band. But here’s the problem: if your client doesn’t have foundational movement control, all you’re doing is reinforcing dysfunctional...

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Toes, Toes Toes !!! 🦶💪👣 and how footwear changes their function. 1st mpj cns footwear hallux abducto valgus motor control subcortical Mar 04, 2024

Fashion has alot to answer for ! 

We have been stuffing our tootsies into ill fitting shoes - and marketing them as Good for your feet or Podiatry/ Physio  endorsed . 

The fact is -  We need ALL our toes - especially the 1st one - to be able to spread before heel strike - AND THIS IS A NORMAL PHYS...

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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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