Episode #38. Unlocking whole body alignment through better foot function with Rachel Tyler
Have you ever thought about how much your feet impact the movement of the rest of your body?💡
In this week’s episode of the ‘Make Movement Matter’ podcast, I’m chatting with biomechanics specialist Rachel Tyler, who’s here to show you why sore feet, back pain, or even tight hips might actually start with your toes! 🦶
Rachel unpacks the fascinating links between foot mechanics, posture, and overall health, sharing practical tips to improve how you walk, stand, and move. Whether you’re in search of how to unlock pain-free movement or you’re curious about the benefits of going barefoot, this episode will leave you stepping (!) into a new mindset about your body.
Don’t miss it—your feet (and the rest of you) will thank you! 👣✨
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Biomechanics and Rachel’s Personal Journey
05:58 Understanding Movement Systems
12:03 Assessing Foot Issues and Body Alignment
17:47 Glute Activation and Walking Mechanics
35:47 The Importance of Toe Movement
41:34 Understanding Gait and Movement Patterns
47:00 Mobility vs. Flexibility
56:32 Strengthening the Ankles
About this week’s guests:
Rachel Tyler
Rachel Tyler is a movement coach with over 15 years of experience, specialising in gait therapy. She has helped hundreds of individuals enhance their posture and restore natural, comfortable movement through muscle testing and personalised coaching. Rachel’s approach combines body awareness, a deep understanding of movement mechanics, and practical strategies to help clients achieve greater mobility, alleviate discomfort, and improve overall well-being.
Connect here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@racheltylermovement
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/racheltylermovement
Website: https://racheltyler.com
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Wendy (50) founded Reclaim Movement after a running injury at 40 turned into 4 years of chronic pain. In her search for answers and to reclaim her own movement again she discovered natural movement. The philosophy of training real life practical movements to be able to keep using them as we age, coupled with the benefit of using strengthening and mobilising whole-body movement patterns that are underused in today’s modern world made her realise she had found a way to move for life.
Wendy’s aim is to help people embrace a movement-rich life, at any age, to improve mobility, strength and confidence to keep moving well and doing the things they love for as long as they want.
MovNat Level 1 certified & Functional Range Conditioning certified, she coaches online group classes live & by replay in the Reclaim Movement membership as well as online and in-person private coaching in Oxford.
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