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How To Fix Your Feet, Eyes & Jaw (& Why You Should!): The Mind-Blowing Science of Posture and Its Implications For Your Health With Annette Verpillot

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What Are Sensory Receptors in the Foot?

The foot really is the point of contact with the ground. It allows us to sense and interact with our environment. And those sensory receptors in the skin are called mechanoreceptors. They send information to the brain about partial sways, if I may, about balance, about gait. So using proprioceptive drills or even your therapeutic insoles can kind of create stimulation that we might have acquired over time.

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