Dr Emily Splichal DPM - Center for Functional & Regenerative Medicine

07/28/2026

We’ve been told that more cushion equals better movement.

But what if we’ve been optimizing for comfort while sacrificing connection?

Every layer of foam between your foot and the ground dampens not only impact—it can also reduce the sensory information traveling from your feet to your brain. Your feet are packed with thousands of mechanoreceptors that constantly inform your nervous system about balance, stability, and how to prepare your body for movement.

When that sensory input is reduced, your body may rely more heavily on vision and less on the rich feedback from the ground. Over time, this can influence movement quality, postural control, and how efficiently your myofascial system responds to load.

The goal isn’t to eliminate cushioning. Cushion has its place depending on the activity, surface, and individual needs.

The goal is to maintain the conversation between your feet and your brain.

Movement longevity isn’t just about protecting your body from the ground—it’s about staying connected to it.

Feel more. Move better. Age stronger.

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07/26/2026

Every step you take begins with an **isometric contraction**.

Before your foot even touches the ground, your nervous system pre-activates muscles throughout the lower limb. These subtle isometric contractions don’t create movement—they create **stiffness**. That stiffness allows your myofascial system to absorb and temporarily store the energy entering your body with each foot strike.

Think of your fascia like a spring.

The more resilient and elastic the system, the more efficiently it can capture that incoming force as **potential energy** rather than allowing it to dissipate as excessive vibration.

That stored energy is then released during push-off, making your movement smoother, more efficient, and less metabolically demanding.

When this muscle tuning response is delayed or the fascial system loses its elasticity, your body becomes less efficient at storing energy. Instead, more vibration travels through bones, joints, and soft tissues—contributing to overload and overuse injuries.

Movement longevity isn’t about avoiding force—it’s about building a body that can **store, manage, and return energy efficiently.**

Train your nervous system. Build fascial resilience. Improve your body’s ability to harness the energy of every step.

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07/22/2026

Education has never been about standing on a stage.

It’s about changing the way people see the human body.

Every lecture I give, every podcast I record, every book I write, and every course I create has one purpose: to help people think differently about movement, healing, and longevity.

Knowledge has the power to change clinical decisions, coaching strategies, and ultimately, lives.

I don’t teach because I have all the answers. I teach because I believe that when we stay curious, challenge old paradigms, and continue learning, we become better practitioners, better leaders, and better humans.

Teaching isn’t my job.

It’s my purpose.

Photos from Sportec in Tokyo in partnership with .jp

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Education has never been about standing on a stage.

It’s about changing the way people see the human body.

Every lecture I give, every podcast I record, every book I write, and every course I create has one purpose: to help people think differently about movement, healing, and longevity.

Knowledge has the power to change clinical decisions, coaching strategies, and ultimately, lives.

I don’t teach because I have all the answers. I teach because I believe that when we stay curious, challenge old paradigms, and continue learning, we become better practitioners, better leaders, and better humans.

If one idea changes the way someone treats a patient, coaches an athlete, or understands their own body, then every hour spent teaching has been worth it.

Teaching isn’t my job.

It’s my purpose.

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07/20/2026

Your body can’t heal without energy.

Every stage of tissue repair—from collagen synthesis and cell proliferation to remodeling—requires ATP, the energy currency of your cells.

No ATP. No repair.

That’s why supporting your mitochondria is so important, especially if you’re dealing with chronic tendon, ligament, fascia, or muscle injuries. Healthy mitochondria provide the energy needed for cells to rebuild stronger, more resilient tissue.

If healing has stalled, don’t just ask, “What’s wrong with the tissue?”

Ask, “Does my body have the energy to heal?”

Support your mitochondria. Support your recovery.

Book your virtual consultation today! www.theregenerativefootdoc.com

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07/17/2026

The foot is not a passive structure - it is a dynamic myofascial complex which is necessary to optimizing energy transfer and athletic performance.

Learn more about this hot topic in this below webinar I gave for Naboso Technology

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07/17/2026

Do orthotics make your feet weaker? 👣

It’s one of the most common questions I get—and the answer is - they can!

Like any medical intervention, orthotics should be prescribed based on the individual. Some foot types simply need additional support to reduce tissue overload, improve alignment, or manage pain. The key is understanding when they’re appropriate and how they’re used.

What I never want is for an orthotic to become a substitute for a stronger, more functional foot.

That’s why whenever I prescribe orthotics, they’re paired with a foot strengthening program. My goal is to support the foot while simultaneously improving its function.

In fact, research has shown that combining foot orthoses with the Short Foot Exercise can improve the strength of the medial longitudinal arch more effectively than orthotics alone.

The goal is creating a foot that is stronger, more resilient, and better able to support efficient movement over time.

Support when you need it. Strengthen whenever you can.

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07/15/2026

When conservative care isn’t enough, regenerative medicine may help support your body’s natural healing process. But which option is right for you?

🩸 PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
PRP is created from your own blood and is rich in platelets and growth factors that help stimulate your body’s repair response. It’s an excellent option for many patients with chronic plantar fasciitis who still have good healing potential.

🧬 Wharton’s Jelly
Derived from donated umbilical cord tissue, Wharton’s Jelly contains an extracellular matrix rich in structural proteins, hyaluronic acid, and signaling molecules that create a regenerative environment. It may be considered for more chronic, degenerative cases or when the body’s healing response needs additional support.

The key? Neither injection works in isolation.

For the best outcomes, I combine regenerative injections with:
✔️ Shockwave therapy to prime the tissue
✔️ Peptide therapy such as BPC 157 / TB 500
✔️ Mitochondrial optimisation
✔️ Progressive tissue loading

Healing plantar fasciitis isn’t about masking pain—it’s about restoring tissue health and improving how your foot functions with every step.

Which treatment is best depends on your tissue quality, age, activity level, and overall healing capacity.

schedule your virtual consultation today at www.theregenerativefootdoc.com

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07/09/2026

Not all plantar fasciitis is the same—and that’s where so many treatment plans go wrong.

An **acute plantar fascia injury** should not be treated the same way as **chronic plantar fascial degeneration**.

In the early stages, the focus is calming irritation, protecting the tissue, and allowing the body to move through the inflammatory phase appropriately.

But when heel pain has been present for months, the problem often isn’t inflammation anymore—it’s a loss of tissue quality, collagen organization, and load tolerance. That’s when simply resting, stretching, or repeatedly taking anti-inflammatories often isn’t enough.

This is the foundation of my approach to **Functional & Regenerative Podiatry**. I don’t just diagnose *plantar fasciitis*—I determine **what stage of healing your tissue is in** and match the treatment accordingly.

The right treatment at the wrong time is still the wrong treatment.

Your plantar fascia deserves a treatment plan based on biology—not just a diagnosis.

To book a virtual consultation please visit www.theregenerativefootdoc.com

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07/06/2026

Your big toe may be the most important joint for walking longevity.

With every step, your big toe helps create a stable lever that allows your arch to stiffen, your fascia to store elastic energy, and your body to propel forward efficiently.

When the big toe loses mobility or strength, that energy has to come from somewhere else—often leading to compensation, reduced efficiency, and increased stress on the feet, knees, hips, and back.

Healthy walking isn’t just about strong legs—it’s about a strong, mobile, and functional big toe.

Prioritize:
✓ Big toe mobility
✓ Big toe strength
✓ Foot awareness
✓ Daily movement

Because every great stride begins with your big toe.

Move well. Move for life.

To learn more please visit www.thefunctionalfootdoc.com

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