In this month’s live community call, we wrapped up Part 4 of our ongoing case study on a soccer player recovering from a fibula injury. We dove deeper into the mechanics of the foot, knee, and pelvis—specifically exploring how internal rotation plays a critical role in force management proper gait/propulsion mechanics.
Even in sports where foot contacts tend to be heavily biased toward external rotation, a certain amount of internal rotation is still essential. We discussed why that matters, how it shows up in real movement, and how the absence of this capacity can influence both performance and injury risk, but more importantly how crucial it is when recovering from a nagging injury.
We were also joined by Jake, a BMX start coach, who helped us draw parallels between BMX racers and soccer players. Despite the differences between the sports, both share a strong external-rotation foot bias, influenced not just by the demands of the activity but also by the design of their footwear. That overlap led to a great conversation about shared mechanical constraints and how we can better prepare athletes across disciplines.
Hope you enjoyed this month’s discussion, and I’m looking forward to seeing you next month as we kick off a brand-new case study!
Ian
