Are Bunions genetic? How does functional podiatry differ from traditional podiatry? Dr. Emily walks the path of bunions, plantar fasciitis, and other foot conditions through the lens of functional podiatry, She begins by explaining the importance of educating individuals about orthotics and the general foot types. Then, she explains how foot structure is not necessarily related to symptoms and whether or not your foot condition is genetic. By discussing the importance of spending more time barefoot and exposing the feet to different structures to optimize neurological feedback, she dives into how the nervous system manifests in the feet, how training function is beneficial, and the role emotions play in feet’ health. Let’s get your feet functional!

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What You Will Learn in this Interview with Dr. Emily:

3:08 - What is a functional podiatrist?

4:57 - What is a functional podiatrist?

6:44  - How to educate individuals out of orthotics

8:44 - Dr. Emily’s Foot Self-assessment

10:06 - Three types of feet: a starting place

11:11 - Disregarding the term “flat feet”

13:32 - Are your foot issues genetic?

16:11- Dr. Emily’s advice on preventing bunions when familial

19:02 - Treating function, structure, or both for bunions

22:34 - Toe & Spacers Naboso Technology for foot health

24:58 - Sensory ability with feet

27:52 - Barefoot Strong Book

30:43 - How emotions play a role in foot health

35:57 - Nervous system manifestations in the feet

36:56 - Learn more with Dr Emily

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To learn more about Dr. Emily and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/183

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