Andrea welcomes Dr. Leada Malek, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and board-certified sports clinical specialist to discuss all things feet and ankles, a topic often overlooked in fitness. With extensive experience working with athletes at all levels, including professionals in sports and dance, Dr. Malek understands the complexities of the human body and power of movement as medicine. Andrea and Dr. Malek discuss the key tips and exercises that will help you achieve greater mobility and alleviate any foot and ankle issues you may be experiencing.

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The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:30 - Importance of Ankle and Foot Health
00:02:30 - Dr. Leada Malik's Expertise
00:03:35 - App Launch and Expertise
00:06:31 - Drink AG1
00:13:13 - Signs of Poor Ankle Mobility and Weakness in Feet
00:15:29 - Identifying the Weakest Link in Balance
00:17:16 - Signs of Weakness in Ankle and Feet during Movement
00:19:56 - Importance of the Big Toe in Foot Strength
00:27:04 - Importance of Range of Motion and Strength in Ankles and Knees
00:28:44 - Bent Knee Calf Stretch and Toe Mobility
00:30:44 - Effect of Static Stretching and Dynamic Warm-up
00:33:46 - Understanding the Foot as a Pulley System
00:42:01 - Stretching the Foot
00:44:02 - Intrinsic Foot Muscles
00:44:34 - The Science of Stretch
00:46:04 - Underrated Strength Exercises
00:53:49 - Strengthening and Mobility for Ankles and Feet
00:54:07 - No Issue Dooms You
00:54:29 - Empowerment and Hope
00:54:56 - Personal Experience and Openness
00:55:23 - Encouragement and Self-Reflection


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