The Importance of the Foot & Ankle Complex

Nearly all people with back pain have some type of foot and ankle dysfunction. This dysfunction impacts the hips, which in turn impacts the thoracic spine. Human are bipedal, and the foot and ankle complex is the conduit between the ground and the body. Understanding and appreciating what goes on at the foot and ankle complex will open up an entirely different paradigm on how you view movement and how you design corrective exercise strategies for your clients.

If you want more tips and strategies to help your clients who are experience back pain, join Chuck Wolf for his new online course, the Essential Guide to a Pain-Free Low Back: Progressive Reconditioning & Program Considerations.

You will explore the principles and concepts of human movement, assessment techniques, flexibility strategies and corrective exercise directly related to lower-back injury and pain.

Chuck Wolf, MS, is the director of Human Motion Associates in Orlando, Florida, where he consults with clients rehabilitating from injury. Chuck is one of the industry’s top educators and one of IDEA’s most popular presenters.