Dr. Emily Splichal
About Dr. Emily Splichal
Dr Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration.
All About the Ankle!
From dorsiflexion to plantarflexion, the ankle joint dictates how we load and transfer energy when we walk, run or jump.
Join functional podiatrist Dr. Emily as she explores the ankle joint complex and some of the most common compensation patterns observed in the client.
In this dynamic session, you’ll learn how to assess, mobilize and improve ankle joint function!
Objectives:
1 - To be able to describe the motions of the ankle joint in both the sagittal and transverse plane.
2 -To be able to describe common compensations for limited ankle mobility specifically observed in a squat and walking
3 - To demonstrate programming around ankle joint mobilization and stabilization with proprioceptive stimulation
4 - To be able to describe common compensations for limited ankle mobility specifically observed in a squat and walking To be able to demonstrate how to find neutral in the ankle joint for simple centration drills
