Do you wear orthotics? Andy Bryant, a podiatrist, shares his expertise on foot health and what it means to get the foot to move more naturally. As he shifted from principles of traditional podiatry to functional podiatry, he provides insight into the changes the has made to his advice and how chronic dependence on orthotics is leading to less function in the foot. Furthermore, he briefly describes his process of transitioning out of orthotics. He dives into conventional shoes and how they affect posture and long-term foot structure. Could the conventional she be the cause of the increased prevalence of foot pathologies? Andy share is perspective, how the addresses bunions, the benefits of foot-ground contact on stability, and how to enhance foot function!

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with About Andy Bryant:

4:57 - From traditional to functional podiatrist- what would he not recommend now

6:15 - Why can orthotics be detrimental long term?

8:04 - how to transfer out of orthotics

11:29 - how does a heel lift affect the structure of the foot-ankle complex?

15:00 - How does the conventional shoe affect the structure of our body

18:47 - How toe spread affects running performance?

22:09 - What happens when you can’t move your toes?

25:10 - Could the conventional shoe be linked to increased prevalence of foot pathologies?

30:34 - Environmental influences on foot pathologies

32:08 - Addressing bunions that run in the family

38:19 - Regaining natural function progressively

38:54 - Does everyone need to change their shoes?

43:04 - How foot- ground contact affects balance?

48:19 - Big toe & stability

49:57 - Learn more with Andy

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