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The Stabilisation Academy

The Stabilisation Academy

Hosted by: Injury and Rehab Podiatrist - Tracy Smith

👣 Beyond Podiatry:Innovative Education for Health Professionals 📚 Advancing Skills & Empowering Client Education for Better Client Outcomes 🧠 DNS This is an educational channel dedicated to Balance, Stability,...

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Episodes

The Achilles Illusion: It's Not the Glutes—It's the Ground - The Foot’s Story in Achilles Pain: What You’re Probably Missing

We’ve been taught to look at glutes, hips, even the core… But in many stubborn Achilles cases, the real dysfunction is right underfoot. In this short episode, I share: • Real clinical cases where the foot—not the...
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Before You Load It, Can They Control It?

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The Heel Pain Puzzle: Why Your Diagnosis Might Be Off

Ever had a patient say: "My orthotics didn’t help at all…” That’s your cue to reassess the diagnosis—not the foot. In this episode, I walk through: ✅ Two real heel pain cases that weren’t plantar fasciitis ✅ My top...
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Navigating Complex Rehab Cases: A Practical Approach

Have you ever had a rehab case where nothing seems to work? Where progress is slow, and it feels like you’re chasing symptoms rather than solving the root issue?
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Mastering Gait Assessment—Simplifying the Process for Better Outcomes

Today, we’re tackling a crucial yet often overcomplicated topic—gait assessment. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by analyzing movement or worried you’re missing key issues, this episode is for you.
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The Ripple Effect of Foot Dysfunction - through a DNS and Fascial Manipulation lens

Understanding the Ripple Effect: How Foot Dysfunction Impacts the Entire Body through the lens of DNS and Fascial Manipulation. Foot dysfunction doesn’t just stay in the foot—it creates compensations that impact the...
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We have to Stop Killing our Feet !

We need to have a serious conversation about something that’s affecting not just our feet but our overall health: shoes. Yes, shoes. The very thing we wear every single day is, quite frankly, killing our feet—and it’s...
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Flexibility & Mobility – Tools for Health Professionals

In our latest podcast episode on Spotify and Apple, we cover the essential aspects of flexibility and mobility, discussing practical approaches for integrating barefoot science and dynamic warm-ups into your clinical...
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The Hidden Heroes of Balance: Why Your Minor Toes Matter

When you think about balance, most people focus on their core or maybe their feet, but what about your toes? Not just the big one—the smaller, lesser-known digits that are key to your stability and movement. Today,...
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The Importance of Proper Footwear and Shoe Anatomy for Optimal Foot Health and Movement - The Foundations

Proper footwear is essential in managing and preventing foot issues, particularly for health professionals. The anatomy of a shoe and ensuring the right fit can significantly impact foot health, especially when...
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Exploring Barefoot Science in Bunion Management

Bunions, medically known as hallux abductus or hallux abductovalgus, are a prevalent foot deformity causing significant discomfort and mobility issues. They appear as a bony bump at the base of the big toe, resulting...
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The Flaws of One-Size-Fits-All Rehab - A Dynamic Neuromuscular Perspective

In the realm of rehabilitation, a one-size-fits-all approach is often seen as a convenient solution. However, this method falls short in addressing the unique needs of each individual. Research from dynamic...
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