PODCAST: Bc. Edita Prošková: Physiotherapist, podiatry specialist and barefoot enthusiast

Physiotherapist Bc. Edita Prošková chatted with us about why she focuses specifically on feet, why barefoot shoes aren’t just a trend, and when it’s time to see a physiotherapist.

Edita Prošková is a physiotherapist and podiatry specialist who, in her practice in Roudnice nad Labem, focuses on foot care for both children and adults. She deals with flat feet, bunions, heel spurs and other musculoskeletal issues linked to how the feet function. Alongside working with patients, she makes custom orthopaedic insoles, uses taping and exercises with sensorimotor aids.

Edita is a well-known advocate of barefoot footwear and a natural approach to movement. She regularly runs talks and workshops on healthy development of children’s feet and how footwear can contribute to deformities. She educates parents and professionals alike, and isn’t afraid to speak openly about myths around foot care.

In this podcast, we don’t focus on one single topic. Instead, we talk about her journey into physiotherapy, what sets her apart, when there’s still time to address problems (and when there isn’t), how barefoot shoes work, what’s true about “health shoes”, and what Edita’s professional goals are.

In today’s episode, you’ll also learn:

• 00:00 Introduction and welcome
• 01:41 The path into physiotherapy and early practice
• 04:30 Social media, podcasts and outreach
• 06:33 The most common patient issues
• 08:46 Prevention and the role of parents
• 12:31 How physiotherapy has evolved and changes in approach
• 19:50 Diagnosing flat feet and common myths
• 20:49 Barefoot shoes – definition, benefits and limitations
• 25:17 Children’s footwear and personal experience
• 27:53 “Health shoes” – definition, certification and marketing
• 30:49 What Edita enjoys about her work, further training and career goals

Podcast links:

• Edita Prošková on Facebook
• Edita Prošková on Instagram
• naBOSo on Instagram

Download the podcast as an mp3 (23 MB)

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