Your Ultimate Footwear Guide
Footwear dramatically influences how the nervous system receives sensory input from the ground. Shoes can either enhance perception and movement efficiency — or dull sensation and reinforce compensations.
This course helps professionals move beyond brand trends and marketing claims to evaluate footwear based on how it influences posture, gait, and sensory awareness.
What You’ll Learn:
- How footwear affects sensory input and motor control
- Key features that influence foot posture and movement
- How different shoes alter gait mechanics
- Practical considerations for footwear selection across activities
Course Outline
- Questions When Choosing Footwear
- The Anatomy of a Shoe
- Meet the Minimal Shoe
- Super Shoes, Rocker Shoes, Recovery Sandal
- Supportive Shoes, Heel Toe Drop, Insoles
- Dr. Emily's Favorite Shoes for...
- Footwear Q&A
Recommended Products to Enhance Your Experience
The recommended products for this course include Activation Insoles, Neuro Insoles, Duo Insoles and Form Insoles.
These essential tools allow you to feel the sensory change as you learn it, physically anchoring complex neurological concepts into your own body. By integrating these tools into your practice, they become extensions of your coaching—providing the precise tactile feedback and "sensory stacking" your clients need to succeed.