The Dumbest Natural Movement Research EVER

 – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 169 with Sarah Ridge

Sarah Ridge is an assistant professor of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Brigham Young University. Her expertise is in biomechanics, specifically biomechanics of lower extremities during activities such as walking, running, jumping, and landing. To perform research in this area, she uses a variety of kinematic and kinetic measurement tools including 2d and 3d video motion analysis, force plates and other custom force transducers, and inertial measurement units. Recent research projects include gaining understanding about the movement of the foot and the role of foot muscles, the effect of footwear on lower extremity mechanics, and the use of inertial measurement units to quantify athletic activity. Dr. Ridge teaches Biomechanics and is involved in the research series in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She appreciates collaboration with other faculty, students, and clinicians from a variety of areas.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Sarah Ridge about the dumbest natural movement research EVER.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How using both sides of your body makes you more adaptable when out in public.

- Why you might want to pay attention to how you tie your shoes.

- How Dr. Ridges research isn’t stupid, but it should be obvious.

- Why your feet will get stronger when used properly.

- How wearing minimalist shoes has been scientifically proven to make your foot muscles bigger.

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