47: Getting Over Over-Pronation (Ankle & Foot Function)

In celebration of Til's upcoming "Leg Knee & Foot" online course, he and Whitney geek out on conditions, anatomy, function, and biomechanics of the ankle and foot. Topics include:  How the structure of the foot/ankle complex determines function Are we over over-pronation yet?  Plantar fasciitis/fasciosis, bunions, hammertoes, and other things you wouldn’t have thought of as ankle issues. Episode Outline: Structure of the foot/ankle complex Medial side deltoid ligament complex Lateral side ATF, CF, PTF How does structure govern function Distal tibiofibular joint & talocrural joint form mortise & tenon Primary supporting ligaments Mechanics of the region: Talocrural motions: dorsiflexion & plantarflexion Type I and type II limitations Subtalar motions: inversion & eversion Pronation and supination (definitions and confusion) Phases of gait Some common issues/problems Valgus and varus angulations (toes and calcaneal region) “Overpronation” Bunions & hammertoes Plantar fasciitis Tendon overuse (Achilles tendon etc.) Trauma: sprains breaks Nerve entrapments mimicking soft-tissue pathology (i.e. tarsal tunnel syndrome, Baxter’s neuropathy, etc.) Resources and references discussed in this episode: Til Luchau’s “Principles: Leg Knee & Foot” live-online course (join live thru mid-September ‘21, or later by recording)  Trail Guide to Movement: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com Whitney Lowe’s site: AcademyOfClinicalMassage.com  Til Luchau’s site: Advanced-Trainings.com  Podcast anatomy image from Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Volume 1. Used under license from Primal Pictures. Til Luchau’s “Principles: Leg Knee & Foot” live-online course (join live thru mid-September, or later by recording)  Whitney Lowe’s site: AcademyOfClinicalMassage.com  Til Luchau’s site: Advanced-Trainings.com  Sponsor Offers:  Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.  ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.  Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.  About Whitney Lowe  | About Til Luchau  |  Email Us: [email protected] (The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)