Today we had the privilege of speaking with Paul Thompson, who is a podiatrist of over 10 years and the owner of the Barefoot movement, which is exactly as it sounds: being barefoot as much as possible and moving while barefoot. We discuss the difference between using insoles and other options like lifting shoes, and Paul explains why some of these options are better than others. For a big portion of Paul’s life, he has pushed wearing orthotics, but now he says all orthotics do is act as a brace, so there’s a much better way. Are lifting shoes a good option? 7:08Gait assessment 19:27Trying to fix the problem 24:51How Paul feels about orthotics 32:563 top foot exercises Paul recommends 36:34Dealing with bunions and crowded feet 45:00“Toe Yoga, just trying to get a connection between the intrinsic muscles in your feet, so in your toes, to articulate. So big toe up in the air, little toe down with your foot flat on the ground, so you’re trying to push your little toes on the ground with your big toe up, and then hold that for a second, and then switch to the big toe pushing into the ground and little toes up.” 37:16

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