HuMan Foot

An intensive course dedicated to those who want to deeply understand the role of the foot in human biomechanics. Through functional tests, postural analysis, and re-education strategies, you will learn to read and treat the foot as the origin of stability, efficiency, and injury prevention.

HuMan FOOT is much more than a course about the foot: it is a journey into the deep understanding of the human body, starting from its foundation. The foot, often overlooked, is in fact a fundamental sensor for balance, posture, and the efficiency of every movement.

During the course, we will analyze the anatomical structure, neurological functions, and fascial connections of the foot, to understand how it influences every single motor action — from walking to training, up to sports performance.

A central aspect of the course is the role of the foot as a sensory organ, capable of constantly perceiving and adapting to the surfaces it moves on. This sensory function directly affects movement quality, neuromuscular responsiveness, and injury prevention. Learning to stimulate and correctly interpret this information is essential to build more efficient and safer movement strategies.

Through a mix of theory and practice, you will explore specific tests, corrective exercises, and treatment strategies aimed at improving foot function and, consequently, the entire body system.

Intended for physiotherapists, podiatrists, coaches, trainers, and movement professionals, HuMan FOOT will provide you with concrete tools to read, assess, and intervene on one of the most important links in the kinetic chain.

HuMan Foot - Details:

When: Sun 16th - Mon 17th of November 2025

Timing: 9h-17h

Where: Barefoot Antwerp - Nationalestraat 151 - 2000 Antwerp

Cost: €387 (excl. VAT)

Teacher: Anton Ghys

Spots: Max 12

PQK: 24 points

HuMan Foot – Content Outline

I. Learning, the Brain & the HuMan Experience

• The social brain and relational learning

• Curiosity, safety, and movement as the foundations of learning

• Learners as co-creators of knowledge

• Practical: Reflective questions & guided dialogue

II. The Foot as the Keystone

• Seminar purpose and primary outcomes

• The foot’s pivotal role in human biomechanics

• Why the foot is often underestimated — and why it matters

• The foot as the source of stability, efficiency, and injury prevention

III. The Foot in Natural Movement

• Evolutionary context: the foot and primal locomotion

• Modern vs. ancestral foot use (shoes, surfaces, daily habits)

• Barefoot vs. shod movement: risks, benefits, and safe transitions

• Reintegrating natural foot use into daily life

• Terrain variability and environmental feedback

• Practical: Natural movement drills

IV. HuMan Foot Anatomy

• Anatomy as the gateway to biomechanics and physiology

• When the foot is still “human” — functional implications

• How foot dysfunction impacts the entire body

• Practical: Palpation, arch-type identification & structural mapping

V. Neurology & Sensory Integration

• The foot as a sensory organ

• Ground-reaction forces and sensory feedback

• Foot-brain communication for movement planning and execution

• Sensory input as a driver of posture and balance

VI. Fascial & Kinetic Chain Connections

• Myofascial lines linked to the foot

• How foot restrictions affect the entire kinetic chain

• Interplay between foot mechanics and core function

• Practical: Fascial tension drills

VII. Postural Assessment & Functional Testing

• Static posture and the foot-ground relationship

• Dynamic posture and compensatory patterns

• Practical: Hands-on assessment protocols & partner analysis

VIII. Common Foot Dysfunctions & Systemic Impact

• Key foot conditions and their wider effects

• How foot issues influence movement and posture

• Case examples linking movement compensations to foot issues

IX. Corrective Exercise & Movement Re-patterning

• Build intrinsic foot strength

• Reestablish foot–core coordination

• Improve load tolerance and movement efficiency

• Practical: Guided corrective drills and movement flows

X. Transitioning to Minimal & Barefoot Footwear

• How modern shoes restrict natural foot function and sensory feedback

• Understanding minimal vs. conventional footwear and their effects

• Preparing feet and body for barefoot or minimal shoe use

• Guidelines for a gradual, safe transition to natural movement

XI. Conclusion & Continuing the Journey

• Key takeaways: reframing the foot in professional practice

• Long-term strategies for foot-centered movement education

• Q&A, open discussion & certification

👣 Anton Ghys – Seminar Leader, HuMan FOOT

Anton Ghys is a movement specialist, educator, and physiotherapist with a deep passion for the foot as the foundation of human performance, posture, and injury prevention. With over a decade of experience in human biomechanics, Anton has dedicated his career to understanding how the foot influences the entire body — from subtle postural shifts to explosive athletic movements.

Blending knowledge from fields such as physiotherapy, functional movement, neurodevelopment, and manual therapy, Anton offers a multidisciplinary approach to assessing and treating movement dysfunctions. His teaching emphasizes the often-overlooked functions of the foot and how they shape our ability to move efficiently and safely in any environment.

Anton guides professionals on a journey to rediscover the foot not just as a structure, but as a dynamic sensory organ — key to stability, coordination, and longevity in movement. His seminars are known for their high-level content, hands-on learning, and immediately applicable tools for therapists, trainers, and coaches alike.

Whether working with elite athletes or rehabilitation clients, Anton’s approach is grounded, evidence-informed, and deeply connected to natural movement principles. His goal: to help professionals reconnect with the body's foundation and transform how they view human movement — from the ground up.

About HuMan

HuMan is an educational platform designed for health and movement professionals who want to go beyond traditional training. At the heart of our approach is the learner — every seminar is an immersive, interactive experience built to foster curiosity, connection, and practical application.

We see education as more than information delivery. Each HuMan seminar is crafted as a transformative learning journey that empowers participants to think critically, explore deeply, and create lasting change in their own practice. By combining science, movement, and reflective practice, HuMan nurtures knowledge that professionals can apply immediately — with a lifelong effect on their clients, communities, and careers.

The HuMan Foot seminar, for example, begins this journey by rethinking one of the body’s most fundamental structures — the foot — and its role in human movement, stability, and overall health.

“HuMan: More Than a Seminar — a Learning Experience.”