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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 56 MIN

Putting Your Best Foot Forward with Dr. Emily Splichal

from Confessions of a Group X Instructor · host Ellen Elisabeth de Werd

Putting Your Best Foot Forward – A Deep Dive into Foot Health for Fitness ProsYour feet are your foundation—literally. In this episode with Dr. Emily Splichal, we’re stepping into the world of foot health and why it’s crucial for athletes, trainers, and fitness professionals alike. Whether you're leading group classes, training clients, or pounding the pavement, taking care of your feet isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re covering common foot issues, injury prevention, smart footwear choices, and practical care tips to keep you moving pain-free and performing at your best.Topics Covered:👣 General Foot HealthWhy foot health is a game-changer for fitness professionalsThe most common foot problems in active populationsHow ignoring your feet can derail performance and long-term health🩹 Injury Prevention & TreatmentEarly warning signs of overuse injuries in the feetWhat to do about plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and more🦶 Footcare Tips for Active LifestylesDaily habits to keep your feet strong and injury-freeSimple mobility and stretching routines to support foot healthBarefoot training and minimalist shoes—helpful trend or risky move?🧘 Special ConsiderationsTailoring footcare for Yoga instructors, HIIT trainers, and runnersWhether you're teaching back-to-back classes or just want to keep up with your own training, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply right away.Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the mind behind Barefoot Strong, EBFA Global and Naboso Technology. With a spirit to challenge conformity, Dr. Splichal has taken her conventional Podiatric Medical degree and combined it with years of experience and expertise in human movement, functional medicine and sensory science.Dr. Splichal believes that our experiences in this world are built around sensory stimulation and our ability to process, perceive, and integrate this information effectively. Since 2012, Dr. Splichal has been traveling the world to share her unique approach to human movement, foot function, and barefoot science. Having taught in 40 countries and to over 25,000 professionals, Dr. Splichal has quickly become a global leader in barefoot training and sensory rehabilitation.Degrees/Certifications: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Master's Human Movement (MS), NASM-CES, NASM-PES, NSCA-CPT@dremilydpm and @naboso_technology Naboso's website is http://www.naboso.comThis is Dr Emily's practice website: http://www.thefunctionalfootdoc.comThis is Dr Emily's educational platform: http://www.ebfaglobal.com🎁 SAVE 20% of with code: WARRIOR20

Putting Your Best Foot Forward – A Deep Dive into Foot Health for Fitness ProsYour feet are your foundation—literally. In this episode with Dr. Emily Splichal, we’re stepping into the world of foot health and why it’s crucial for athletes, trainers, and fitness professionals alike. Whether you're leading group classes, training clients, or pounding the pavement, taking care of your feet isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re covering common foot issues, injury prevention, smart footwear choices, and practical care tips to keep you moving pain-free and performing at your best.Topics Covered:👣 General Foot HealthWhy foot health is a game-changer for fitness professionalsThe most common foot problems in active populationsHow ignoring your feet can derail performance and long-term health🩹 Injury Prevention & TreatmentEarly warning signs of overuse injuries in the feetWhat to do about plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and more🦶 Footcare Tips for Active LifestylesDaily habits to keep your feet strong and injury-freeSimple mobility and stretching routines to support foot healthBarefoot training and minimalist shoes—helpful trend or risky move?🧘 Special ConsiderationsTailoring footcare for Yoga instructors, HIIT trainers, and runnersWhether you're teaching back-to-back classes or just want to keep up with your own training, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply right away.Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the mind behind Barefoot Strong, EBFA Global and Naboso Technology. With a spirit to challenge conformity, Dr. Splichal has taken her conventional Podiatric Medical degree and combined it with years of experience and expertise in human movement, functional medicine and sensory science.Dr. Splichal believes that our experiences in this world are built around sensory stimulation and our ability to process, perceive, and integrate this information effectively. Since 2012, Dr. Splichal has been traveling the world to share her unique approach to human movement, foot function, and barefoot science. Having taught in 40 countries and to over 25,000 professionals, Dr. Splichal has quickly become a global leader in barefoot training and sensory rehabilitation.Degrees/Certifications: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Master's Human Movement (MS), NASM-CES, NASM-PES, NSCA-CPT@dremilydpm and @naboso_technology Naboso's website is http://www.naboso.comThis is Dr Emily's practice website: http://www.thefunctionalfootdoc.comThis is Dr Emily's educational platform: http://www.ebfaglobal.com🎁 SAVE 20% of with code: WARRIOR20

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