Visitors to the 2011 Activate Expo over the weekend were left impressed and enlightened following Podiatrist Bronwyn Cooper’s presentation on the four different categories of footwear and how to choose the suitable one for each individual.
Cooper of Sydney's Dr Foot Solutions, held the audience captive with her presentation “The Truth about Sport and Walking Shoes” on Centre Stage on both days of the Expo, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
She explained there are currently four distinctive categories of sports shoes on the market which are—'Minimalist', 'Supportive', 'Neutral or less supportive' and 'Therapeutic'.
- 'Minimalist’— a type of footwear that does not provide any support;
- ‘Supportive’— provides full support to the foot and restrict foot function;
- ‘Neutral or less supportive’— only has a support to the foot to a certain extend;
- ‘Therapeutic’— offers physiological benefits like improved posture and circulation, and are normally fitted by healthcare practitioners.
However, according to Cooper, not all of them would help improve musculoskeletal function as most restrict the runner or walker from utilising the full function of their feet and do not allow neurological feedback. She further explained how the proper way of planting the feet would not only optimise better foot function but also build strong feet.
“The ultimate goal for all should be to build strong feet” said Cooper. “As strong feet are the base of support for everything up [through the body].”
The crowd was captivated and enlightened that the well-being and conditions of their feet in reality, are more important than shoes.
“I’ve always had a lot of problems with my feet like flat feet, bunions and weak ankles,” said one visitor. “I had never understood why my comfy shoes were not working for me.”
“But Bronwyn has explained so clearly that I must get my feet stronger rather than relying on [passive] support.”
“I’m so glad I came to the presentation.”
“The ultimate goal for all should be to build strong feet” said Cooper. “As strong feet are the base of support for everything up [through the body].”
The crowd was captivated and enlightened that the well-being and conditions of their feet in reality, are more important than shoes.
“I’ve always had a lot of problems with my feet like flat feet, bunions and weak ankles,” said one visitor. “I had never understood why my comfy shoes were not working for me.”
“But Bronwyn has explained so clearly that I must get my feet stronger rather than relying on [passive] support.”
“I’m so glad I came to the presentation.”
For more information or arrange an interview or comment from Bronwyn Cooper, please contact:
Bronwyn Cooper
Podiatrist/ Footgear Clinician
0415 448 259 or walkbetter@drfootsolutions.com.au
DR FOOT SOLUTIONS PODIATRY/ FOOTGEAR CLINICS.
18 OCTOBER 2011.
Podiatrist/ Footgear Clinician
0415 448 259 or walkbetter@drfootsolutions.com.au
DR FOOT SOLUTIONS PODIATRY/ FOOTGEAR CLINICS.
18 OCTOBER 2011.
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