Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching Sports Injury Prevention at Any Age, With Dr. Bob Weil
Oct 22, 2026
Dr. Bob Weil, a sports podiatrist, radio host, and author with five decades of experience, explores lifelong athletic health. They discuss foot mechanics, balance, pickleball safety, injury prevention, early sports specialization, and training for stability. The conversation also turns to youth athletes’ mental health, sports psychology, smarter fueling, stress reduction, and collaboration among health professionals.
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Foot Health Shapes Athletic Movement
- Foot mechanics can contribute to persistent problems affecting the ankles, knees, hips, and back.
- Bob Weil connects pickleball injury prevention with two overlooked foundations: stronger feet and ankles, plus better balance.
Orthotics Supported An Olympic Champion
- Bob Weil fitted young figure skater Evan Lysacek with orthotics before Lysacek became the 2010 Olympic gold medalist.
- He also uses orthotics or soft devices in dance footwear when foot demands require support.
Build Fall Prevention Into Senior Sports
- Older athletes should prioritize fall prevention, appropriate footwear, and evaluation of their foot mechanics.
- Bob Weil identifies ankle injuries as the most common sports injury across athletic populations.
