Lesson 1: The Science
The laws of physiology and why foot function must be understood as adaptive, not fixed.
The Critical Connection Course
Learn about latest advancements in gait-related neuromuscular mechanics and the new therapeutic paradigm for foot-related pathologies.
The Course consists of four 30-minute video-on-demand lessons, slide decks, course books, and monograph.
Contributing Authors
Roy Gardiner, Sam Dubé, MD; PhD, Scott Bautch, D.C., DACBOH, CCST, CCSP; Bruce Comstock, DC; Tim Wakefield, DC, DC, DACBSP, CPCO, CCST, CSCS; Birger Baastrup, DC
Course foundation
The course framework is built around the same core scientific model used throughout BarefootScience.ai: the foot is a sensory, muscular, skeletal, vascular, fascial, and neurological system that adapts to the information and demands it repeatedly receives.
Core lessons
Lesson 2: Optimal Foot and Lower Limb Function
Optimal foot mechanics, gait preparation, and the role of the Windlass Mechanism, sesamoids, and cuboid pulley system.
Lesson 3: Gait-related Pathologies
Pathology patterns, attenuated sensory input, and the conventional baseline problem in foot assessment.
Lesson 4: Neuromuscular Pathology Treatment Options
Clinical protocols, stimulated alignment control, progression, contraindications, and practical application.
Intended audiences
- Healthcare professionals exploring therapeutic foot and lower-limb kinetic chain rehabilitation.
- Practitioners working with gait, balance, injury prevention, and lower-limb mechanics.
- Coaches, performance specialists, and elite athletes interested in performance enhancement and injury prevention.
- Educated consumers and weekend warriors who want a deeper understanding of the science behind optimal body function.