A Comprehensive 4-Part In-Person Training Series for Practitioners
Mastering Foot Mechanics
Additional workshops :
Advanced Foot & Limb Mechanics
Foot and Spinal 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 One
Mastering Foot Mechanics
Unlock the Foundation of Movement
This two-day, hands-on workshop offers both theoretical and practical knowledge to evaluate and improve the function and mobility of the foot. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of foot anatomy, delve into the three-dimensional nature of foot movement, and develop the ability to assess and explain foot motion during gait.
A key feature of this workshop is the combination of theory and practice, allowing participants to apply their learning in real-time. Through a detailed exploration of foot mechanics using a three-dimensional model, attendees will be guided in evaluating both static and dynamic foot function. The process of foot evaluation will start with assessing the foot in its resting static position, followed by an in-depth look at its dynamic function during movement. This will lead to developing interventions to optimise both static and dynamic foot performance.
The practical component will feature a Functional Movement Assessment, enabling participants to assess their own and others’ foot mechanics. This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding of how foot movement affects the entire body and allow them to feel subtle changes that improve functionality. A key aim is for participants to experience these changes in their own feet and body, gaining the confidence to apply these techniques with clients immediately.
In preparation for the workshop, all theory and practical content will be available online to establish a solid foundation. This allows participants to focus fully on the practical elements during the in-person sessions.
Key Learning Points:
In-depth exploration of closed-chain biomechanics of the foot
Evaluating foot mechanics in both static stance and dynamic function
Establishing a systematic process to assess and improve foot function
Learning movement-based interventions for treating common foot pathologies
Key Practical Points:
Mobilising the foot in three dimensions using movement-based techniques
Implementing a Functional Movement Assessment for process-driven outcomes
Understanding static foot positioning and dynamic function
Learning to self-assess foot mechanics for long-term health benefits
Key Takeaways:
In-depth foot anatomy and function
Static and dynamic foot assessments
Practical techniques to mobilise the foot in 3D
Immediate tools to implement with clients
Detailed Workshop Outline:
Day 1:
This day lays the foundation for understanding foot mechanics, covering key concepts and theories that will inform the practical work.
Foot Anatomy, Arches, and Centre of Mass
Segments of the Foot and Planes of Motion
Foot Function during Walking Gait
Phases of Gait and Foot Motion
Observing and Understanding Static Foot Positions
Practical Session: Static Foot Position Assessment
Observing and Understanding Dynamic Foot Motion
Practical Session: Dynamic Foot Motion Assessment
Introduction to Closed-Chain Foot Mobilisation
Day 2:
Entirely practical, this day focuses on applying the concepts of closed-chain mobilisation through hands-on learning and process-driven assessments.
Practical Session: Foot Pronation
Practical Session: Foot Supination
Practical Session: Initial Contact Phase
Practical Session: Mid-Stance Phase
This workshop provides an immersive learning experience, equipping participants with the tools and confidence to evaluate and improve foot mechanics for themselves and their clients. The goal is to leave attendees ready to integrate these techniques into their practice immediately.
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
Workshops Feedback & Comments
‘ I enjoyed the topic and presentation, presented by Riccardo. He did a good job and made sure all participates understood content, going over topics a number of times to make sure we all understood and were comfortable moving on’
Keith 2 /6/24
‘I was very engaged throughout this workshop even though a lot of fairly complex topics were introduced from a perspective I had not previously considered’
Jennifer 30/8/24
Loved Riccardo's modality - awareness of and working with tendons to rebalance the body - starting with the feet. Issues since my teens including twisted toes and jammed metatarsals - I could feel the difference in the problem foot after a demo treatment at the workshop!
Robert 30/8/24
I can directly use this information in both my Reflexology and massage modalities.
Jill 30/8/24
More of Riccardo please - much more. Love what he has to offer, even though the workshop was a tiny start to his modality!
Anthony 30/8/24
‘Riccardo is a very passionate teacher, delivers a great course on the foot mechanic. most enjoyable infos on a very important part of the body. thank you’
Susan 2/6/24
“1 very well organise polite and good communicator”
Channing 2/6/24
The modality that Riccardo has/is developing has huge potential for pain and health. I'm very excited about it!
Lisa 30/8 /24
Thank you Riccardo, my knee pain and shin pain has gone and my foot straightened without effort. Much appreciated
Carol 30/8 /24