A Comprehensive 4-Part In-Person Training Series for Practitioners
Foot and Spinal Mechanics
Additional Workshops:
Mastering Foot Mechanics
Advanced Foot & Limb Mechanics
Mastering Gait Analysis
Elevate your practice and empower your clients with our Gait & Biomechanics Masterclass, a transformative four-part workshop series designed for practitioners who want to gain a deep, practical understanding of the body’s mechanics—from the feet to the spine. This comprehensive in-person series offers progressive learning through four dynamic workshops, each building on the previous one, ensuring that you’re equipped with the tools and knowledge to assess, analyse, and optimise human movement effectively.
Whether you’re an experienced therapist, movement specialist, or health professional, the Gait and Biomechanics Masterclass delivers advanced insights and practical techniques to revolutionise your client care approach. This series is specifically designed with a client-centred focus, equipping you to teach clients how to self-mobilise their bodies, promoting long-term, sustainable improvements in their movement and recovery.
Workshop Three
Foot and Spinal Mechanics
Connecting the Foot to the Spine
This two-day practical workshop builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in the Mastering Foot Mechanics and Advanced Foot and Limb Mechanics workshops, expanding the focus to include the pelvis and spinal column. Participants will explore the intricate relationship between the foot, knee, pelvis, and spinal column—examining how they work together as part of the kinetic chain. The workshop will provide the theoretical and practical tools necessary to evaluate and improve the mobility and function of the entire spinal column, especially during gait.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the anatomy of the limb and spine, exploring how the foot, knee, pelvis, and spine are interconnected. Using a three-dimensional model, attendees will examine how foot mechanics affect the spinal column and overall posture. The workshop will provide a comprehensive approach, beginning with static resting positions and progressing to dynamic motion evaluations, allowing participants to optimise function holistically, from the feet to the head.
The practical component of the workshop expands on previous Functional Movement Assessments, focusing on the spinal mechanics and their relationship with the lower limbs and feet. Participants will assess their own spinal and pelvic mechanics as well as those of others, gaining insight into how the body’s interconnectedness affects gait, posture, and movement. By experiencing the changes themselves, participants will feel the subtle effects that shifts in foot and limb mechanics have on the entire kinetic chain.
As with the previous workshops, all theory and practical content will be available online before attending the in-person session. This enables participants to be fully prepared and ready to focus on hands-on practice during the workshop.
Key Learning Points:
Comprehensive understanding of the three-dimensional closed-chain biomechanics of the foot, pelvis, and spinal column
Evaluating foot, pelvis, and spinal mechanics in static stance and dynamic gait
Holistic approach to assessing and improving spinal and pelvic function in relation to foot mechanics
Movement-based interventions to optimize spinal alignment and function
Key Practical Points:
Mobilising the spine, pelvis, and lower limbs using advanced movement-based techniques
Conducting a Functional Movement Assessment to assess the interplay between the foot and spinal mechanics
Learning to evaluate the dynamic and static positioning of the spine, pelvis, and lower limbs
Self-assessment techniques for long-term spinal health and mobility
Key Takeaways:
Comprehensive understanding of the foot, pelvis, and spinal mechanics
Techniques to assess and treat spinal movement dysfunction
Closed-chain mobilisation techniques for the spine and pelvis
Practical assessment tools for improving posture and movement from the feet to the spine
Detailed Workshop Outline:
Day 1:
This day lays the theoretical foundation for understanding how the foot, pelvis, and spinal column are interconnected, and provides the practical underpinnings for assessing these areas during gait.
Spinal Anatomy, Pelvic Alignment, and Centre of Mass
Foot, Knee, Pelvis, and Spinal Interactions during Gait
Interconnectedness of the Lower Limb and Spinal Column Mechanics
Observing and Understanding Static Pelvic and Spinal Positions
Practical Session: Static Spinal and Pelvic Position Assessment
Observing and Understanding Dynamic Spinal Motion
Practical Session: Dynamic Spinal and Pelvic Motion Assessment
Introduction to Closed-Chain Mobilisation for the Spine and Pelvis
Day 2:
The second day focuses on practical application, using advanced closed-chain mobilisation techniques to improve function and alignment throughout the body.
Practical Session: Pronation and Supination of the Foot and Impact on Spinal Alignment
Practical Session: Initial Contact and Mid-Stance Phases of the Foot and Impact on Spinal Alignment
Practical Session: Spinal Motion during Gait Phases
Practical Session: Full-Body Functional Movement Assessment
This Foot and Spinal Mechanics workshop provides an immersive learning experience that equips participants with the tools to evaluate and improve the mechanics of the foot, pelvis, and spine. By the end, attendees will be ready to apply these advanced techniques to their clients, improving posture, movement efficiency, and overall spinal health.
Why ?
This series is designed to help practitioners elevate their ability to assess and treat movement dysfunctions by offering a practical, hands-on approach to biomechanics. By the end of this series, you will be fully equipped to implement these advanced techniques with your clients, improving their movement patterns, reducing pain, and promoting long-term functional health. Each workshop builds on the last, providing a structured, progressive learning experience that you can apply immediately in your practice.
Why should you attend?
Human movement is complex, and dysfunctions in one area of the body can have a cascading effect on the rest of the kinetic chain. Whether your clients struggle with foot pain, knee issues, or spinal misalignment, being able to assess and address these problems holistically is critical. This series offers an in-depth, hands-on approach that will provide you with immediate, actionable skills to help clients improve their movement patterns, prevent injury, and enhance their overall functional health. You’ll stand out as a practitioner who not only understands the intricacies of movement but can effectively treat it.
Who is this for?
This series is designed for health professionals, physical therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, movement therapists, and bodywork practitioners who want to enhance their ability to assess and treat movement dysfunctions. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise or broaden your knowledge in biomechanics, this series will give you the skills you need to offer more comprehensive care to your clients.
So What:
By attending this series, you’re not just learning theory—you’re acquiring practical, hands-on skills that can be immediately implemented into your practice. You’ll gain confidence in your ability to assess foot, limb, pelvic, and spinal mechanics, diagnose gait dysfunctions, and develop tailored interventions for your clients. As a practitioner, this will set you apart, allowing you to offer more effective, comprehensive care that addresses the root cause of movement problems, rather than just the symptoms. The result? Better outcomes for your clients and a stronger reputation for you as a movement expert.
How will it benefit your practice?
This series is designed to provide a structured, step-by-step learning experience that builds your understanding of the body’s functional biomechanics. Each workshop offers a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that by the end, you will have a thorough, process-driven approach to assessing and improving your clients’ movement and learn about how you move too.. You’ll leave with the tools to diagnose movement dysfunctions confidently and provide interventions that create lasting improvements. From gait analysis to closed-chain mobilisation techniques, you’ll gain skills that can and will transform your approach to client care.
The Gait and Biomechanics Masterclass Series offers an exclusive feature not currently available in courses in Australia:
2-Day In-Person Learning: Focused on hands-on practice and real-time application.
Online Pre-Learning: Access all theory and practical components online, available before the in-person sessions for self-paced learning. What’s more, you’ll have unlimited post-course access to these resources.
Workbook: A detailed resource to follow along and reinforce key concepts.
Post-Course Support: Receive two 30-minute Zoom sessions for personalised support after the course. These sessions will answer any questions and guide you in learning how to help your own body through self-mobilisation and enhanced movement techniques.
Gait&Bio Community Access: Join a dedicated online community where you can ask questions and upload movement videos for feedback and additional learning.
This unique, blended approach ensures participants receive continuous engagement and support, maximising their learning experience in gait and biomechanics.
designed to support you every step of the way, with a focus on helping you thoroughly learn the material