Erin Futrell
Physical therapist and associate professor of physical therapy at Springfield College who researches foot intrinsic function and minimalist footwear effects, and directs the Foot Intrinsic Testing and Training (FiTT) Lab.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h
Episode 264: The Most Important Barefoot Study Ever Done
Erin Futrell, PT and physical therapy professor who runs the FiTT Lab studying foot function. She discusses a trial showing minimalist shoes improved balance and lowered fall risk in older adults. Practical topics include a 16-week gradual transition plan, reasons calf pain occurs, stride changes with minimal shoes, and how footwear affects the whole kinetic chain.
