Our feet work hard. They help us run for miles over concrete and grass, they ground us when we’re deadlifting and they keep us balanced when we’re doing yoga. When they’re imbalanced or weakened, it’s not long before the whole body becomes affected. For those of us who run long distances, faulty foot muscles can be a real issue; plantar fasciitis is one of the most common running-related injuries and one that often stems from poor ankle mobility and lack of arch support.

So, how should we be training our feet and ankles to stay strong, and how can we spot when muscular imbalances at the bottom of the body are causing issues further up?