What is Footcheck?

Footcheck is a unique mat and workout based exercise programme that helps you to focus on your feet and ankles to help improve strength, mobility, appearance, posture and balance.

• Strength – to minimise the risk of injury and sprains.
• Mobility – to help improve foot function, adaptability and flexibility.
• Foot Posture – in helping to check alignment and symmetry in the body.
• Appearance - Who doesn’t want to have Nice Feet?

Do you or have you in the past suffered from:
Foot and leg cramps, aching and tired feet, corns and callous, flat feet, hammer toes, heel pain, bunions, tendon problems, sprained/twisted ankles, swollen ankles, foot deformities, haglunds bump, uneven wear of shoes, low back discomfort?

Something as common as uneven wearing down of shoes or problems in one foot only, can be a sign of incorrect foot and ankle alignment. What most people are unaware of is that many of these common ailments can be traced back to faulty posture. Poor body mechanics and incorrect foot alignment may result in problem feet. The foundation of good posture is in our feet!

If the foot is not functioning correctly, muscle fatigue and tiredness will result. When the foot is not stable (poor mechanics of foot and ankle/poor foot and ankle alignment) it cannot adapt to the surface it comes in contact with and thus cannot efficiently propel the body’s weight forward.

Good foot and ankle posture is vital for everyone in all ‘walks of life’, from our daily routines to our sporting activities. It is not only for athletes, footballers, dancers, golfers, models, the fashion world and those whose livelihood depends on strong mobile feet; it is for people of all ages, from the very young to the elderly throughout their lives to help maintain strength and balance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I used to take part in a lot of competitive sport but had to give up because I was constantly getting injured – twisting my ankles (going over on my ankles), ingrown toenails, my arches hurt, ruptured achilles tendon, knee pain - to mention but a few!!!

Having studied Podiatry and Science I realised that I had that type of foot that was injury-prone with potential foot deformities like bunions, hammer toes – a shock to a female who loves wearing heels.

I had a choice of accepting my situation or looking for a solution!!!

It was out of this that Footcheck evolved. I am now back enjoying sport and involved in coaching. I have strong feet and ankles and my feet don’t ache.

I am enjoying running and my foot problems have disappeared. I have seen numerous other benefits and applications. It has helped me and it has helped others and now I want it to help you!

Cera Nolan
B.Sc D. Pod. Med H Dip Ed, B.Sc Human Biol, Pilates