EPI 201: Dr. Emily Splichal - Functional Podiatrist & Movement Specialist Shares How To Wake Up & Strengthen Your Feet.

May 27, 2025

Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist and movement specialist with over two decades in fitness. She discusses common foot care mistakes that people make and why they often overlook their feet. Emily emphasizes the transition to minimalist footwear and reveals the myth behind cushioned shoes. Listeners learn about daily routines to strengthen their feet and the importance of toe spacers for conditions like bunions. She also shares insights on how factors like aging and menopause affect foot health.

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ANECDOTE

Emily's Path to Podiatry

Emily Splichal shares her journey from competitive gymnastics to podiatry and human movement specialization.
Her passion for fitness and barefoot principles shaped her unique career combining medicine and movement science.

ADVICE

Smart Footwear Transition Tips

Transition gradually from supportive to minimal footwear to avoid foot pain.
Use exercises like short foot, balance drills, and forward leans to activate foot muscles.

INSIGHT

Feet as Sensory and Stabilizing Hubs

Feet contain thousands of nerves crucial for sensing ground and stabilizing movement.
Foot fascia connects deeply to the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and even the tongue supporting posture.

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