Ankle sprains are the most common lower extremity injury in athletic populations, representing up to 30% of all sports-related…
Category: Barefoot Science
Improving Body Schema through Tactile Remapping
“Body schema” is a spatial representation of the body in its environment. This neurological representation of our body in…
Sensory Stacking | The integration of tactile, visual and auditory input
The seemingly simple task of balancing on one leg or walking across the room is actually a complex,…
Balance & the Basal Ganglia | The Power of Eye Movement Exercises
Fall reduction, balance training and body awareness training are all key concepts for the baby boomer and the…
Somatosensory Development in Children
The somatosensory system is the part of the sensory system concerned with the conscious perception of touch, pressure, pain, temperature, position, movement,…
Walking Speed – A Predictor of Longevity
Walking. The most foundational and functional movement pattern we do every day. This subconscious movement pattern is often taken for…