Episode 204: Lessons from the FIRST and ORIGINAL Barefoot Doctor

Dec 20, 2023

Lessons from the FIRST and ORIGINAL Barefoot Doctor

 – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 204 with Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon)

Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon), AKA The Barefoot Running Doctor, is the president of Team Doctors®, Treatment and Training Center Chicago, one of the most recognized treatment centers in the world.   He started training his athletes and patients barefoot in 1991, long before the barefoot running craze of 2010.

 

He is a much sought-after speaker both to the general public and at CME credentialed medical conferences. He has given over 1000 live presentations and lectured at over 70 medical conferences to over 50,000 doctors in more than 20 countries. He has been invited to speak at over 400 medical conferences and the keynote speaker at over 60 medical conferences.  He has lectured at over 75 medical conferences. 

After his groundbreaking lecture on the Integrated Spring-Mass Model at the World Congress of Sports and Exercise Medicine he was presented with an Honorary Fellowship Award by a member of the royal family, the Sultan of Pahang. This honorary fellowship was awarded for his distinguished research and contributions to the advancement of Sports and Exercise Medicine on an International level.

Dr. Stoxen is a #1 International Bestselling Author of the book, The Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He has lectured at more than 15 medical conferences on his Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, 7 lectures where he was the keynote speaker. Editors from over 30 peer review medical journals have asked Dr. Stoxen to publish his research on The Human Spring Approach to thoracic outlet syndrome specifically. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Orthopedic Science and Research. He is on the editorial board for over 40 peer review medical journals.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. James Stoxen about being the first and original doctor barefoot doctor. 

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How your feet protect against impacts, recycle energy, and open spaces for joints and tunnels in the body.

- Why incorrect stretching practices can lead to injuries especially for the neck and ribcage.

- How physical therapists and trainers must have a deep knowledge of the body and movement to provide effective care.

- Why understanding muscles, joints, biomechanics, and physiology is crucial to address chronic pain effectively.

- How overpronation can lead to various lower-body issues and injuries.

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