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Foot Pain & Potential Issues with the Feet — Anatomy for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce potential issues and conditions of the feet.

Objective

Learn common types of issues with the feet and potential causal factors.

Description

Explain how postural imbalance is linked to symptoms related to the feet. Discuss arch development and flat feet. Explain the relationship between the state of the arch and plantar fasciitis. Note other types of issues related to the feet.

Vocabulary

bunion, flat feet/collapsed arches, hallus valgus, hallux limitus, hammertoe, overpronation (of foot), pes planus, plantar fasciitis, sesamoiditis

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