The Barefoot Advantage

Get access to our latest news by signing up for our newsletter.

Rehab and mechanoception

The Future of Ankle Rehab is Mechanoceptive

Ankle sprains are the most common lower extremity injury in athletic populations, representing up to 30% of all sports-related injuries. These injuries can result in long term disability, high econ...

Tips to Protect Your Peripheral Nerves

5 Tips to Protect Your Peripheral Nerves

As a Podiatrist, I frequently treat patients complaining of numbness in their feet and legs.   From the top of the foot to the lateral aspect of the heel, we typically associate loss of protective...

How to improve ankle mobility

3 Ways To Improve Ankle Mobility

Mobility or flexibility in our joints is a necessary part of how we move dynamically and transfer energy when we walk, squat or jump.  Any limitation in range of motion can lead to restricted move...

National Sock Day

Celebrate Sensory Socks on National Sock Day!

There seems to be a holiday for everything these days – so why not socks.     Started in 2016, National Sock Day was started by a sock company to celebrate the fun and fashion of one of our favorit...

Consistency on Foot Health

The Power of Consistency on Foot Health

One of my biggest words of advice to my patients is, daily consistent habits are the ones that have the greatest impact on overall health and well-being.   Whether this is brushing your teeth in t...

Top 5 Foot Myths

Top 5 Foot Myths Debunked by a Functional Podiatrist

With the advent of the internet came the power of information, especially in the health and wellness space.   With sites like WebMD and what I like to call “Dr Google” anyone can now search their s...