The foot can tell you more about movement than you may realize. Foot posture influences how we absorb force, transfer energy, maintain balance, and organize movement from the ground up. Yet foot posture is often assessed too narrowly, focusing only on arch height or static alignment. The Foot Posture Specialist certification trains movement professionals to assess, interpret, and integrate foot posture into whole-body movement strategy. This course moves beyond arch height and static alignment. You’ll learn how foot posture influences balance, gait mechanics, pelvic control, and long-term movement resilience. Continuing Education Credits: ACE 0.8, NASM 0.8, AFAA 0.8, BOC 3.75, APTA 3 What You’ll Learn FOUNDATIONAL SCIENCE Foot anatomy, biomechanics, and joint coupling Sensory contributions to foot posture Relationship between foot posture and gait ASSESSMENT & ANALYSIS Open-chain and closed-chain foot assessment Identifying compensations and dysfunction Using sensory stimulation to reveal movement strategy PRACTICAL APPLICATION Correction strategies for alignment and stability Integrating foot work into client programming Foot posture protocols for balance, gait, and per In-Person Course Information For those signing up for the in-person Foot Posture Specialist course, please see the course details below: Course Type: Foot Posture Specialist Course (In Person)Date: December 5, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ESTLocation: Nesfield Performance, 7832 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
