Program
ADVANCED FOOT ANATOMY (15%)
Module delivered by a specialist podiatrist
Advanced foot anatomy and biomechanics - DVMPG analysis
Tensegrity and the structural principles of the human body
Study of runner profiles and foot morphotypes
Foot analysis using mechanical and digital tools
Dynamic gait analysis: analysis and interpretation of gait parameters, including eversion angle, ground contact time, and pressure distribution
EXISTING COMFORT SOLUTIONS (15%)
Socks: importance, specific features, and construction
Insoles: linking movement preferences to the appropriate insole selection
Accessories and protective products
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS: CUSTOM INSOLE MOLDING & SHOEFITTING (60%)
Custom insole molding techniques
Insole grinding and finishing
Shoe modifications and Shoefitting
Lacing techniques
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS (10%)
Learning Objectives
- Master advanced foot anatomy and foot morphotypes.
- Understand common running injuries and pathologies, and provide appropriate solutions.
- Be able to interpret data from both static and dynamic analysis tools.
- Produce 100% custom insoles and perform insole grinding and finishing.
- Identify runner profiles and movement preferences, and match them with the most appropriate comfort solutions.
- Understand and apply Shoefitting solutions, including shoe modifications.
Prerequisites
- Be able to offer custom insole solutions in-store.
- Have a mechanical or digital foot measurement system.
- Have successfully completed the Running Red Training.
