How Ankles and Feet Affect the Whole Body With Dr. Leada Malek

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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