Everything we've learned over the past 4 years covered in the span of 6 hours.
(All prices charged in USD)

The foot is a wonderfully impressive structure of the human body...

And yet for so many is misunderstood, mistreated and eventually becomes problematic. Our goal with TFC Seminars is to deliver a practical understanding of the importance of our feet, why they become problematic, how to restore them, how to strengthen them, and how to maintain function long term through optimal footwear and lifestyle choices. The Seminar online course has lifetime access so you can go through them at your own pace whenever you have the time.

What's included?

5 videos 2 files

Block 1: Introduction

Why feet matter

Sensor to guide optimal movement
Foundation
Linchpin bodypart
Low hanging fruit for performance
Effect on gait
Under constant attack

Predictor of injury

A glimpse into hip function
Where posture starts......and ends
Compensatory movement
Stability indicator

Treatment vs. Prevention

Palliative “sick care” system
Root cause approach
Fixing the movement not the body-part

The footwear problem

Modern shoes: Not built for human feet
Myths, big footwear company marketing
Rigid, narrow toebox, heel lift, cushioning, support
Fashion vs. Function
Switching to “human” shoes
Look for: Flexible, flat, thin, wide (protect your foot, that’s it)
Demo: Toga, finger interlace, splay, toe activation

Pain Science

What is pain?
Poorly understood
Proper use of the signal
A guide when building tissue tolerance
Demo: Movement - foot & hip warmup

Block 2: Feet

Foot core

Muscles
Role
Demo: Foot scan (foot posture, toe alignment, arch, calluses), hip torque

Current treatment

Treating symptoms not the cause further stiffens and weakens the foot
Neckbrace for the feet
Isolation vs integration
S.A.I.D principle
Lack of quality research to support use

Restoration

Hardware
Joint mobility = muscle activity
Foot, ankle
Role of tissue work: reset muscles, get to the joint

Demo

Lacrosse plantar release
Midfoot articulation
Calf reset
DF mobs: kneeling, squat, mod pistol (cossack)
PF sit on heels, anterior shin reset/cleanup
Big toe active mobs
Sit on heels, kneel to squat

Reintegration

Start using your feet
Use the new mobility/muscle function
Spend time barefoot
Rewire hip/foot connection
Demo: short foot (aka doming), 5 sec holds, partner ball tosses

Block 3: Hips

Hip dysfunction

Root cause of problems downstream
Imbalances from time spent in chairs
Loss of mobility = loss of stability
Effects on low back, knee, ankle, foot
Creates patterned quad dominance
Positional inhibition of key muscles

Key points

Pelvic position + joint mobility
Hip stabilizers protect your ankle
Hip mobility: use it or lose it
Demo: FABER Ax: 2 first widths from floor, symmetry, pelvic position correct
Move & Mobilize Demo

Squat

Position vs. Movement
Tempo squat

"Foot and hip pain improving"

The seminar is my first time receiving the information provided. I am not in health care or a trainer, I am homemaker and very active. Using the simple principles, knowledge and exercises I have felt improvement in my foot and hip pain. The simplicity in the information and seminar teaching was helpful for a first timer.