Rethinking the Foot: Foot Function, Footwear & Kinetic Chain Correction

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/15/2026 10:20 am
End Date: 08/15/2026 12:00 pm
Location: Celebration 14-15

Speakers in this session...

  • Emily Schilling

    Emily Schilling DC

    Dr. Schilling holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master’s in Functional Nutrition from Parker University. As both a practicing clinician and educator, she has taught Gait Happens courses including FGA Level 1 and Rock This Way.

    Her clinical focus on lower extremity biomechanics and gait analysis stems from her personal experience as a competitive triathlete and Ironman finisher. After dealing with her own running injuries, she developed expertise in movement assessment and targeted interventions to address the root causes of foot/gait related injuries. Dr. Schilling combines evidence-based treatment protocols with real-world athletic performance knowledge to help fellow practitioners better serve their active patients.

    Sessions...

    Rethinking the Foot: Foot Function, Footwear & Kinetic Chain Correction
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/15/2026 10:20 am
    End Date: 08/15/2026 12:00 pm
    Location: Celebration 14-15
    Session details

    Hours of Credit – 2 Hours

    State Board Category – Examination Procedures

    Course Description:

    Explore the foundational role of the foot in athletic performance, injury prevention, and full-body biomechanics. Chiropractors will learn how to assess and correct gait and running mechanics, optimize footwear selection, and implement foot and toe strengthening strategies to improve balance and stability. Emphasis is placed on real-world application in community sporting events, equipping the doctor to address common kinetic chain dysfunctions and support athletes in reducing pain and enhancing performance from the ground up.

    Learning Objectives: 

    1. Evaluate gait and running mechanics to identify foot-driven dysfunctions impacting the kinetic chain
    2. Apply evidence-informed strategies for footwear selection, barefoot training, and foot strengthening
    3. Implement practical interventions to improve balance and reduce knee, hip, and shoulder pain through foot correction

    Sponsor: FCA Sports Council

Hours of Credit – 2 Hours

State Board Category – Examination Procedures

Course Description:

Explore the foundational role of the foot in athletic performance, injury prevention, and full-body biomechanics. Chiropractors will learn how to assess and correct gait and running mechanics, optimize footwear selection, and implement foot and toe strengthening strategies to improve balance and stability. Emphasis is placed on real-world application in community sporting events, equipping the doctor to address common kinetic chain dysfunctions and support athletes in reducing pain and enhancing performance from the ground up.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Evaluate gait and running mechanics to identify foot-driven dysfunctions impacting the kinetic chain
  2. Apply evidence-informed strategies for footwear selection, barefoot training, and foot strengthening
  3. Implement practical interventions to improve balance and reduce knee, hip, and shoulder pain through foot correction

Sponsor: FCA Sports Council