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Understanding Mechanisms of Injury
This article teaches coaches how to better understand the mechanisms of injury and why they occur. ...more
For Coaches ,For Interest &Ankles & Feet
October 08, 2026•9 min read
Wedges Are a Tool, Not a Trick
Wedges aren't a trick—they change the conditions. Learn when a pressure, position, or loading problem calls for one, the four foot-ankle setups that matter most, and the find-hold-move-load progressio... ...more
foot training ,arches human performance &Ankles & Feet
October 08, 2026•11 min read
Finding the Limiter in the Foot-Ankle Complex
Six mechanical principles, one chain. Why the output you're missing at the top of the foot-ankle complex usually has its limiter sitting lower. ...more
For Coaches ,Fascia foot training &Ankles & Feet
August 04, 2026•8 min read
Foundations for Observing the Foot and the Ankle
The foot is easy to see and hard to read. A three-question framework for reading the whole contact: where force enters, how it's managed, and when it's expressed. ...more
For Coaches ,foot training &Ankles & Feet
July 10, 2026•6 min read
Understanding Foot and Ankle Function: A Comprehensive Guide for Athletes
Explore how arch height influences ankle stability, the key drivers behind foot and lower-leg injuries, and how body position and base of support (BOS) impact foot mechanics and overall movement effic... ...more
foot training ,foot anatomy &Ankles & Feet
October 06, 2025
Beginners Guide to Training the Foot and Lower Leg
Training the foot and lower leg should be looked at no different than any other part of the body. Check out how I implement with my athletes ...more
For Athletes ,foot training &Ankles & Feet
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Understanding Mechanisms of Injury
This article teaches coaches how to better understand the mechanisms of injury and why they occur. ...more
For Coaches ,For Interest &Ankles & Feet
October 08, 2026•9 min read
Wedges Are a Tool, Not a Trick
Wedges aren't a trick—they change the conditions. Learn when a pressure, position, or loading problem calls for one, the four foot-ankle setups that matter most, and the find-hold-move-load progressio... ...more
foot training ,arches human performance &Ankles & Feet
October 08, 2026•11 min read
Finding the Limiter in the Foot-Ankle Complex
Six mechanical principles, one chain. Why the output you're missing at the top of the foot-ankle complex usually has its limiter sitting lower. ...more
For Coaches ,Fascia foot training &Ankles & Feet
August 04, 2026•8 min read
Foundations for Observing the Foot and the Ankle
The foot is easy to see and hard to read. A three-question framework for reading the whole contact: where force enters, how it's managed, and when it's expressed. ...more
For Coaches ,foot training &Ankles & Feet
July 10, 2026•6 min read
Understanding Foot and Ankle Function: A Comprehensive Guide for Athletes
Explore how arch height influences ankle stability, the key drivers behind foot and lower-leg injuries, and how body position and base of support (BOS) impact foot mechanics and overall movement effic... ...more
foot training ,foot anatomy &Ankles & Feet
October 06, 2025
Beginners Guide to Training the Foot and Lower Leg
Training the foot and lower leg should be looked at no different than any other part of the body. Check out how I implement with my athletes ...more
For Athletes ,foot training &Ankles & Feet
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