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The muscles of the foot can be divided into two distinct groups; extrinsic and intrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles arise from the anterior, posterior and lateral compartments of the leg. They are mainly responsible for actions such as eversion, inversion, plantarflexion and dorsiflexion of the foot. The intrinsic muscles are located within the foot and are responsible for the fine motor actions of the foot, for example movement of individual digits.... Take care of your feet!

The key to good posture is the position of the spine. The spine has three natural curves - at your neck, mid/upper back, and lower back. Correct posture should maintain these curves, but not increase them. Your head should be above your shoulders, and the top of your shoulder should be over the hips. In an ideal posture, the line of gravity should pass through specific points of the body. This can simply be observed or evaluated using a plumb line to assess the midline of the... body. This line should pass through the lobe of the ear, the shoulder joint, the hip joint, though the greater trochanter of the femur, then slightly anterior to the midline of the knee joint and lastly anterior to the lateral malleolus. When viewed from either the front or the back, the vertical line passing through the body's center of gravity should theoretically bisect the body into two equal halves, with the bodyweight distributed evenly between the two feet. In the lordotic posture, the headline runs down posteriorly to lumbar vertebral bodies, passing near the intervertebral facet joints, which results in extensory overloading within the facets. The headline is also anterior to the knee joint axis, which leads to the overloading of the anterior knee compartment. #posturepro #posture #health #fitness

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Yoga poses to loosen your tight hips and lower back. Do this everyday! #yoga

Is your child sensitive to loud noises, bright light, or tight clothing’s? Ever notice your child exhibiting one the following symptoms? Picky eating or low appetite Tantrums or aggression... Delayed crawling Crawling on one side of the body Difficulty reading or writing Wetting the bed Sitting on their knees in a W formation Excessively shy or non-verbal These can be a sign of retained reflexes and brain imbalance. This self-paced online course provides simple tools for testing primitive reflexes and movement patterns in children but can also be applied to any adults. You will learn how to test brain development and apply exercises to "rewire" the brain and improve the foundation of human development and health. Included in this online course: Learn about the 10 primitive reflexes Understand their role in child development Learn about health conditions associated with poor primitive reflexes Learn how to test primitive reflexes Understand how to reintegrate these reflexes Bonus: PDF to test for brain imbalances and retained reflexes Published studies Videos showing you how to test the reflex and integrate them Get listed on our website You can get it on PRESALE NOW for only $97 here education.posturepro.co/products/reflexes-brain-development !!!

The plank trains the brain to be able to manage your core muscles effectively and is also great for injury prevention Ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3806175/

Cool stretches for the lower back!

Benefits of walking!

When we are angry there is an increase in the secretion of cortisol in the body, the stress hormone, and a decrease of serotonin, the happiness hormone. This change impacts the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) & Hippocampus. The suppressed activity of PFC leads to the inability to take the right decisions, and the suppressed activity in the hippocampus and as a result weakens the short-term memory and prevents the formation of new memories properly.... Decreased level of Serotonin causes the feeling of anger/pain which leads to either aggression or depression. EFFECTS OF ANGER ON CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH Heart Beat Increases Blood Pressure Increases Arterial Tension Increases Blood Glucose Level Increases Blood Fatty Acid Level Increases All these changes (if occur excessively) lead towards the clogging of blood vessels which eventually results in an attack or stroke. EFFECTS OF ANGER ON IMMUNE SYSTEM Thyroid Function Decreases Number of Natural Killer (NK cells) Cells Decreases Number of Virus-Infected Cells Increases Cancer Chances Increases EFFECTS OF ANGER ON DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Blood Flow Decreases Metabolism Decreases Dry Mouth Increases EFFECTS OF ANGER ON BONE HEALTH Bone Density Decreases EFFECTS OF ANGER ON EYE HEALTH Intraocular Pressure Increases Eye Sight Decreases Ref: https://www.drabdulsamad.com/anger-effects-brain-body/

Did you know it is estimated that by the age of 70 the average person has walked approximately 26,000 miles?! Upright balance mechanically depends on the gravitational torque produced by the forces of gravity and reaction of the ground. In this context, the foot behaves like a sensory system for postural regulation whose objective is to maintain a state of stability within a changing and constraining environment. ... From a clinical point of view, the application of additional tactile cues may have therapeutic benefits in relation to fall prevention, or to improve specific types of chronic pain. Ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30639034/ Shop proprioceptive Insole: https://shop.posturepro.co/collections/frontpage

Primitive reflexes are movement patterns that reside in the brainstem and allow a baby to make body movements. When these movements are done in the right proportion and in a proper sequence they contribute to the integration of primitive reflexes giving place to higher neurological organization and function. such as self-regulated behavior, learning memory, logic, attention span, ability to categorize etc Here is an analogy to help you understand. Let’s pretend that the bra...in is a building with a phone relay in its center (thalamus). Over the years the electric connections are used then replaced by newer ones. However, if certain connections are not removed because they have not been used enough, the phone relay will have connections from 1950 that make the whole system inefficient. When Primitive reflexes are not integrated with children or adults they force a person to function on a survival level and lead to many roadblocks and difficulties. In this video we are testing the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) which is essential for a sense of balance, proprioception, vision perception and muscle tone. Here are the symptoms of an active reflex in an adult: Poor posture Weak muscle tone Occulomotor dysfunctions Vestibular related problems such as tendency to get car sick Poor sense of time Poor sequencial skills Poor organizational skills Dislike of sporting activities A positive test, is when you see a movement of flexion and extension of the trunk when the head moves forwards or backward, as seen on the video on the left. Here is what we did -we corrected her foot with Proprioceptive Insoles, and used the #posturepromethod and #braincoachcertification to integrate the reflex. This all took place in under 25 minutes. #changinglives

You become what you wear.

Shoes kill you feet!

Effects of sleep deprivation on the body.

The body's information Superhighway!

The most common patterns of sacral misalignment.

Your brain on yoga! Ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27060939/

Next time you step out of the shower, take notice of how your footsteps look and compare them with those for each gait type found in the table below. occurs when the foot experiences a normal, healthy amount of pronation. In a healthy movement, more of the toe area will be used when pushing off than in unhealthy movement. For neutral pronation, the weight distributes fairly evenly among all of the toes with a slight emphasis on the big toe and second toe whi...ch are better adapted to handle more of the load. is considered as the gait which one tends to push off almost completely from the big toe and second toe. As a result, the shock from the foots impact will not spread evenly throughout the foot and the ankle has trouble stabilizing the rest of the body. An unnatural angle forms between the foot and ankle, causing the foot to splay out abnormally. (or supination) occurs when the foot impacts the ground and there is insufficient inward roll in the foots motion. The weight of the body cannot all be transferred to the big toe, forcing the outside of the foot and the smaller toes, which cannot handle the stress as well, to take the majority of the weight instead. #feet #health #fitness

An imbalance with the feet creates an imbalance with the jaw and an imbalance with the jaw can also create an imbalance with the feet!

Pronation vs Supination

Shoulder Joint:Anatomy, Movement & Muscle involvement

Your feet are an integral part of your everyday life, and as such they experience a lot of wear and tear. In fact, its estimated that youll likely have walked 75,000 miles by the age of 50. Now imagine taking all of those steps with unbalanced feet. Here is a breakdown of the different foot problems that you may have.

An illustration of the muscle affected by pronation and supination.

Illustration of the differences between a posterior, neutral, and anterior pelvic tilt.

! The spine houses and protects the central nervous system. The central nervous system is what facilitates proper communication between the body and the brain. A misalignment in the spinal column, also known as a vertebral subluxation, can interfere with this crucial function and disrupt the signals the brain is trying to pass down to the body.

A brief intro to our Foot Mechanics and Gait Cycle For full course recordings and notes check out our website: education.posturepro.co

Tight jaw? Do this every day!

Bad posture increases the wear and tear of all joints because they are not moving in the way they are designed to. This breaks down the cartilage and weakens ligaments leading to increased risk of injury and inflammation. So what does proper posture look like? Use the "wall test" to find out:... 1) Stand so that the back of your head, your shoulder blades and your buttocks touch the wall, and your heels are 2 to 4 inches from the wall. 2) Put a flat hand behind the small of your back. You should be able to just barely slide your hand between your lower back and the wall for a correct lower back curve. 3) If there's too much space behind your lower back, draw your belly button toward your spine. This flattens the curve in your back and gently brings your lower back closer to the wall. 4) If there's too little space behind your lower back, arch your back just enough so that your hand can slide behind you. Walk away from the wall while holding a proper posture. Then return to the wall to check whether you kept a correct posture. If your posture returned to its original state, then your feet may be the culprit!

Our feet are our point of contact with the ground. They allow us to sense and interact with our environment. Muscle spindles and mechanoreceptors in the foot send information to the brain about postural sway, balance, and gait. To understand more about the different types of somatosensory feedback coming from the feet, check out this article by Frederic J.F. Viseux. ... It goes into great detail describing the different ways the feet can capture information and send it to the brain. Its a great resource for explaining the role feet play for good posture. Ref: Viseux, F.J.J. (2020). The sensory role of the sole of the foot: Review and update on clinical perspectives. Neurophysiologie Clinique. doi:10.1016/j.neucli.2019.12.003

Foot alignment equals hip and ankle stability!

There are various methods to improve joint position sense, postural stability, and threshold to detection of motion after chronic ankle sprains. Many clinicians incorporate devices such as foam pads and wobble boards to improve sensory input to the central nervous system. Although effective, sometimes these approaches lack variability in stress, speed and intensity which are needed to stimulate the incorporation of stronger replacement collagen, and why we start mobilization... after addressing foot asymmetries with the postural insoles. Here’s a simple exercise that can be incorporated to challenge the neuromuscular system at the highest level with no equipment needed so the patient/client can get plenty of reps when not at the clinic. Win-win! Start with small hops and rest as needed. Progress by challenging yourself to make a full rotation in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction then reverse before resting to work on the endurance of both medial and lateral stabilizers. Enjoy!

Give your toes, heels and ankles some feel-good TLC. Do this everyday!

Excessive pronation and supination disrupt the bodys natural alignment and cause excessive impact when the foot strikes the ground. This can be very detrimental to joint health. :... -> inward rotation of the tibia -> inward rotation of the femur -> lower pelvis : -> outwards rotation of the tibia -> outwards rotation of the femur -> higher pelvis : shin splints bunions heel pain plantar fasciitis Iliotibial band syndrome chronic lower back pain stress fractures in the foot or lower leg and patellofemoral pain syndrome. You can prevent overpronation and supination by improving foot proprioception and wearing proper footwear. #feet #shoes

Having proper alignment goes beyond maintaining a good posture it can also help prevent long-term pain. Misalignment may impair your range of motion, and severe issues can affect your quality of life. There may be signs that your spine is misaligned, along with pain around several joints in the body.

For the pelvis to effectively absorb the forces imposed upon it, the hips must be aligned and functioning properly. Its not the gross motions creating dysfunction within the hip but rather the ground force reaction starting with the feet. Any alteration in a joint function creates dysfunctional joint movement. The consequence of a misaligned pelvis compresses the lumbosacral plexus resulting in a decrease in muscular lower body strength.

This image shows three principal types of body posture in the sagittal plane: forward posture, kyphotic posture, and flat-back posture. Each of them can disturb the physiological loading of the musculoskeletal system in a specific way, which may lead to a functional disorder.

Excessive pronation and supination disrupt the body's natural alignment and cause excessive impact when the foot strikes the ground. This can be very detrimental to joint health. :... -> inward rotation of the tibia -> inward rotation of the femur -> lower pelvis : -> outwards rotation of the tibia -> outwards rotation of the femur -> higher pelvis : shin splints bunions heel pain plantar fasciitis Iliotibial band syndrome chronic lower back pain stress fractures in the foot or lower leg and patellofemoral pain syndrome. You can prevent overpronation and supination by improving foot proprioception and wearing proper footwear. #feet #shoes

1. The normal foot. Provides shock absorption, stability and optimal propulsion duding gait. 2. The supinated foot. The foot does not pronate enough at the toe-off stage.Your body weight rolls onto the outer edges of your feet when walking. This results in all of the work being done by the outer edge of the foot and smaller toes, placing extra stress of the foot. Common injuries are ankle, stress on the knee and hip and back pain.... 3. The pronated foot. the ankle rolls too far downward and inward with each step. It continues to roll when the toes should be starting to push off. As a result, the big toe and second toe do all of the push-off and the foot twists more with each step. This foot can no longer provide adequate shock absorption, stability or propulsion and can cause ligament and muscle generated pain throughout the entire body.

A flat foot causes the pelvis on the same side to drop. A supinated foot causes the pelvis on the opposite side to rise up. Squatting or walking with uneven feet affects all movement and overuses all of your joints, leading to inflammation. You can fix this by changing your postural habits from the ground up, and it starts with your feet!

Illustration of how your shoes mess up your feet! #feet #shoes

The cerebellum is the part of the brain that is responsible or performing functions like balance, posture, and coordination of movement. Even though the cerebellum is smaller in size, it contains more neurons than the entire brain itself!

The shoes you wear changes the weight distribution on your feet!

Poor posture causes temporary or chronic back, shoulder and neck pain. When you deviate from normal anatomic posture, unnecessary stress and strain are placed on the normal curves of your spine causing these curves to slowly change. Over time these minor alternations make your spine more vulnerable to injury. ... Common outcomes of poor posture results in rounded shoulders, flat back, forward head positioning, improper muscular tension, and upper and lower back pain. Proper posture is achieved by understanding how we learned how to move in the first place to reverse postural adaptation. And all of it starts with your brain, not your muscle!

Conventional shoes change the shape of your feet! #shoes #feet

Shoes kill your feet! #shoes #feet

The functional human foot has been designed to provide: 1. Stability 2. Shock absorption 3. Propulsion 4. Protection (sensory feedback)... If the foot fails to provide one or more of the above it is no longer operating as designed and is not fit for purpose. The human footprint provides insight into all aspects of foot function. To learn more about ankle and foot mechanics checkout our new online course education.posturepro.co/prod/ankle-mechanics-and-gait-cycle #feet #health

The movements of the foot. The foot is the "root" between the body and the earth. Flexion and extension at the ankle are referred to as dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.... The ankle also facilitates side-to-side movements of the foot known as inversion (rolling the sole of the foot to face medially) and eversion (rolling the sole of the foot to face laterally). The Ankle Mechanics and Gait online course address the importance of how your feet affect your posture in the gait continuum. It focuses on identifying foot imbalances first to avoid injury, and second to improve the movement of the ankle, knee, hip, and spine. ! How the Feet Affect the Mechanics of the Knee and Hip Foot and Posture Analysis Strengthen Your Arches Learn more: https://education.posturepro.co//foot-mechanics-and-gait-c

The shape of your spine reveals the way you have adapted to the stresses of gravity. Bad posture prevents you from: -> maintaining the alignment of your bodys segments in any position.... ->makes it harder to anticipate change to allow engagement in voluntary, goal directed movements. ->and affects your reaction to unexpected perturbations which leads to disturbances in balance. #posture #health #life

Some words of wisdom from Charles about how your posture can affect your longevity. #fitness #strength

Dopaminergic pathways in your brain! This neurotransmitter plays a major role in the motivational component of reward-motivated behavior and also boosts mood, motivation, and attention. #brain #health

The propulsion phase is an essential phase of the gait cycle. This illustration shows how the foot affects the kinetic chain and ultimately the gait cycle. Learn more on how to fix this here bit.ly/AnkleAndGait

Proprioception is key

? In 1947, the Posture Committee of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons defined posture as follows: The correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension. Posture is usually defined as the relative arrangement of the parts of the body. Good posture is that state of muscular and skeletal balance which protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or progressive deformity, irrespective of the attitud...e (erect, lying, squatting, or stooping) in which these structures are working or resting. Under such conditions the muscles will function most efficiently and the optimum positions are afforded for the thoracic and abdominal organs. Poor posture is a faulty relationship of the various parts of the body which produces increased strain on the supporting structures and in which there is less efficient balance of the body over its base of support. The body works in exactly the same way. -> If a body segment deviates from its natural position, another segment must deviate in the opposite direction to maintain equilibrium. #fitness #health #posture

Compensation mechanisms to maintain horizontal gaze.

The position of your feet affects the position of your knees and hips. #posture #feet #fitness

When you think about what it takes to perform a quality squat with proper squat form, chances are you think about your butt, thighs, and knees. But if youre not seeing improvement in your squat game or have a tough time getting low, you might want to spend some time thinking about your feet.... Doing ankle mobility exercises will help but won't fix the cause of the problem. ankles cant hinge enough during a squat, youll most likely notice you'll have to limit how deep you go with your squat, and if you're not getting low enough, you wont be getting the full benefits of a squat in the first place. Doing ankle mobility exercises will help but wont fix the cause of the problem. If youre looking to improve your squat and improve your foot posture check out our new webinar education.posturepro.co/prod/ankle-mechanics-and-gait-cycle

Here are some fantastic results in just three weeks with scoliosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. The curve is usually "S"- or "C"-shaped. In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over time. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some children develop spine deformities that continue to get more severe as they grow. Severe scoliosis can be disabling.... ->In the picture on the left, notice how there is abnormal an curvature on the thoracic and lumbar spine. AFter wearing the propriocetive insole for 3 weeks, and doing some eye exercises we were able to improve t-spine mobility and flexibility ->After working with our method for 3 weeks, notice now on the picture on the right how his spine looks straighter? @posturepro offers brain-based solutions, if you look at the system that integrates into the spine, you can then be much more successful in managing scoliosis symptoms and muscle imbalances Do you have pain? We can help: https://bit.y-online-consult #posture #scoliosis #health #posturepro

Different stages of foot deformities caused by improper footwear. Stage 1 Visually, a bunion at this stage is considered mild. There may be a small bump at the side of the 1st MTP joint and the big toe will be slightly turned towards the second toe, although not touching it.... Stage 2 Big toe further deviates from the MTP joint. At this stage, the 1st toe may be touching the 2nd toe beside it. Stage 3 The bony protrusion at the base of the big toe is significant because at this stage, the base of the 1st toe has developed a bone spur. The 1st toe also starts to rotate on its axis away from the mid-line of the body. Stage 4 The 1st MTP joint has dislocated and the 1st toe will under ride or override the 2nd toe. At this stage, the 2nd toe will also present with a hammer toe deformity. #feet #shoes #fitness

How the brain controls movement. Multisensory signals from the visual, vestibular, auditory, somatosensory (proprioceptive), and visceral receptors act on various sites in the central nervous system. These signals provide cognitive and emotional references to the cerebral cortex and limbic system, so that the subject may elicit either voluntary movements or emotional motor behavior depending on the context. ... In each case, automatic process of postural control, such regulation of postural muscle tone and basic postural reflexes, by the brainstem and spinal cord is required. On the other hand, cognitive postural control is particularly important when the subject learns motor skills and behaves in unfamiliar circumstance. See text for detail explanation. Reference: https://www.e-jmd.org/journal/view.php