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410 | Foot Health Q&A | Bunions, Toe Spacers, Plantar Fasciitis and More!

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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, co-hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore essential foot health topics, focusing on bunions and plantar fasciitis. They discuss the benefits of toe spacers, the importance of foot strength and stability, and how exercise can potentially reverse bunions. They emphasize understanding foot health's role in overall body function and offer practical advice for managing foot conditions. The more we learn about the feet, the more we understand how it impacts our functional independence and health optimization journey. This episode is a must-listen for women looking to enhance their foot health and overall well-being.

Pelvic Floor Foundations:

Want a stronger pelvic floor but don’t know where to start? Our Pelvic Floor Foundations Course guides you step-by-step. Podcast listeners get a discount with code OPTIMAL10. Learn more and sign up today!

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Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women’s health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout!

We think you’ll love:

Pelvic Floor Foundations

Plantar Fasciitis Guide

Jen’s Instagram

Dom’s Instagram

YouTube Channel

For full show notes and resources, please visit: https://jen.health/podcast/410

What You Will Learn:

3:05 Discussion on foot health's complexity and its significance in daily life.

6:24 Study findings on how toe spacers can help improve bunions and toe alignment.

7:52 Discussion on foot structure and how traditional footwear affects foot health.

9:49 Addressing the possibility of calming and potentially reversing bunions through exercises.

12:14 Critique of the belief that bunions cannot be changed and encouraging proactive care.

14:39 Beginning the discussion on plantar fasciitis and its underlying causes.

16:46 Emphasis on the necessity of movement in the healing process for plantar fasciitis.

19:10 Techniques for strengthening the foot, including heel raises and toe elevation.

20:15 Importance of analyzing walking patterns and their effects on foot health.

22:25 Advice...

  continue reading

424 episodes

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Content provided by Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni, Dr Jen Fraboni, and Dr Dom Fraboni. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni, Dr Jen Fraboni, and Dr Dom Fraboni or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, co-hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore essential foot health topics, focusing on bunions and plantar fasciitis. They discuss the benefits of toe spacers, the importance of foot strength and stability, and how exercise can potentially reverse bunions. They emphasize understanding foot health's role in overall body function and offer practical advice for managing foot conditions. The more we learn about the feet, the more we understand how it impacts our functional independence and health optimization journey. This episode is a must-listen for women looking to enhance their foot health and overall well-being.

Pelvic Floor Foundations:

Want a stronger pelvic floor but don’t know where to start? Our Pelvic Floor Foundations Course guides you step-by-step. Podcast listeners get a discount with code OPTIMAL10. Learn more and sign up today!

Needed Discount:

Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women’s health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout!

We think you’ll love:

Pelvic Floor Foundations

Plantar Fasciitis Guide

Jen’s Instagram

Dom’s Instagram

YouTube Channel

For full show notes and resources, please visit: https://jen.health/podcast/410

What You Will Learn:

3:05 Discussion on foot health's complexity and its significance in daily life.

6:24 Study findings on how toe spacers can help improve bunions and toe alignment.

7:52 Discussion on foot structure and how traditional footwear affects foot health.

9:49 Addressing the possibility of calming and potentially reversing bunions through exercises.

12:14 Critique of the belief that bunions cannot be changed and encouraging proactive care.

14:39 Beginning the discussion on plantar fasciitis and its underlying causes.

16:46 Emphasis on the necessity of movement in the healing process for plantar fasciitis.

19:10 Techniques for strengthening the foot, including heel raises and toe elevation.

20:15 Importance of analyzing walking patterns and their effects on foot health.

22:25 Advice...

  continue reading

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