From the Foot to the Hip Webinar Series: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis, IT Band and Hip Anatomy, Injuries, and Healing – Part 1

Individual price $150 or $199 for both Parts 1 and 2 of this exciting webinar series!

Join Anatomy Trains in partnership with Fascia Training Academy for an exciting two part webinar series with Anatomy Trains author Tom Myers and special guests focusing on understanding plantar fasciitis, the IT band and hip — from common injuries to strategies for healing. 

This series of two exciting online lectures with Q & A will be held live via Zoom webinar over one weekend. Take one or sign up for both at a discount!

NEW! You will have lifetime access to the recording! 

Saturday, July 26, 2025

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Part 1: Plantar Fascia with Tom Myers, Dr. Michael Thomas, and Tom Corbisiero, DPT

Lecture from Dr. Michael Thomas:

Understanding the plantar fascia is essential for professionals who work with clients experiencing foot pain, impaired mobility, or overuse injuries. This presentation will equip physical therapists, manual therapists, personal trainers, and coaches with the knowledge to identify early signs of plantar fasciitis, understand its biomechanical causes, and apply effective conservative treatments. Attendees will learn how early intervention can prevent chronic pain and traumatic rupture, helping clients stay active and pain-free.

Practical application from Tom Corbisiero, DPT:

Plantar fascia dysfunctions—ranging from plantar fasciitis to chronic inflammation and even traumatic ruptures—are a leading cause of foot pain and movement limitations in active individuals. In this engaging presentation, we’ll explore the full spectrum of plantar fascia conditions, examining the underlying physiology, biomechanical stressors, and common mechanisms of injury that impact performance and recovery. Designed for manual therapists, personal trainers, coaches, fitness professionals, and physical therapists, this session covers advanced treatment approaches like shockwave, laser, and instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques, along with targeted exercise interventions to restore mobility, improve load tolerance, and prevent recurrence—empowering you to keep your clients strong, pain-free, and on the move.

Part 2: The IT Band with Tom Myers, Srino Bharam, MD, MBA, and Alex Leto, DPT takes place Sunday, July 27, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT. 

This series is available as a bundle at a discount or you may sign up individually for each session.

Individual price: $150 per session

Bundle price: $200 

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By signing up for this product, you are getting access ONLY to the July 26 webinar

About the presenters:

Dr. Michael Thomas is a distinguished podiatric surgeon with a patient-centered philosophy that emphasizes individualized care. His approach is simple: he treats every patient as if they were a friend or family member. This mindset drives his commitment to creating personalized care plans that align with each patient’s unique goals and expectations. Through shared decision-making and a multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Thomas ensures the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Thomas attended New Jersey Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Minors in both Business and History.  He then completed a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Thomas earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed both his Internship and Podiatric Residency at Inspira Health Network, where he gained extensive experience in various specialties. To further refine his expertise, Dr. Thomas completed an additional one year Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship where he focused on Deformity Correction and Orthoplastics at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics – International Center for Limb Lengthening at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.

His clinical focus areas include sports medicine, minimally invasive surgery (including bunion surgery), trauma, foot and ankle reconstruction, joint arthrodesis and arthroplasty, deformity correction, limb salvage, arthroscopy, external fixation, and total ankle replacements. He is also a strong advocate for conservative management therapies and treating infections of bone, joint, and soft tissue structures in the foot and ankle.  Dr. Thomas has authored several publications in scientific journals and has been a speaker at local, state, and national conferences.  Dr. Thomas is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery as well as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Thomas was inspired to pursue medicine because he believes that good health is essential to living a full life. He is passionate about helping patients overcome illness, injury, and chronic conditions to maintain their independence and quality of life. As a dedicated physician, he strives to keep people on their feet, advocating for their health and helping them be better everyday. While he is not caring for patients at Alliance Orthopedics, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hiking, traveling and staying active!

Dr. Thomas’s areas of expertise:

• Treating sports and athletic injuries of the foot and ankle

• Performing minimally invasive surgeries, including arthroscopic procedures and bunion correction.

• Managing foot and ankle trauma, such as fractures and sprains

• Reconstructing damaged or deformed feet and ankles, including Charcot foot

• Correcting deformities in the foot and ankle to improve function and appearance

• Treating arthritic conditions in the foot and ankle, including joint fusions or replacements

• Saving limbs through advanced surgical techniques

• Using small cameras (arthroscopy) for less invasive foot and ankle surgery

• Stabilizing complex fractures with external devices

• Replacing damaged ankle joints with artificial ones

• Offering non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle issues

• Treating infections in the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot and ankle

Tom Corbisiero PT, DPT is a highly trained Physical Therapist at Alliance Orthopedics in East Brunswick, New Jersey. He specializes in rehabilitation of all musculoskeletal conditions, focusing on decreasing painful symptoms and educating patients on how to navigate their current goals and make modifications to their lifestyle when dealing with pain.

Tom attended North Carolina State University, where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management with a course concentration in exercise science and programming. From there, Tom attended Stockton University, where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Fieldwork experiences include work in outpatient Sports Physical Therapy clinics focusing on rehabilitation conditions ranging from surgical cases to challenging pain syndromes. His treatment style stems from finding the root cause of your pain and addressing it with various manual techniques, corrective exercises, and patient education. As a former athlete, he understands the demands of sport and how to physically prepare the body for returning to play. 

Tom is certified by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and the American Red Cross Adult First Aid and CPR.