When it comes to orthotic inserts, new findings suggest that contoured orthotics may be more successful at lowering a person’s risk of stress fractures while walking or running compared to shock-absorbing insoles. For their study, researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 11 trials involving contoured orthotics and seven studies of shock-absorbing insoles, involving a total of […]
Could Running Sounds Predict Injury Likelihood?
We’ve taken a look at a number of different studies that pitted forefoot strike running patterns vs. rearfoot strike patterns, and barefoot vs. shod runners in an effort to get a better understanding of the safest running techniques, but what if the sound you make when you run could help predict your injury likelihood? Researchers […]
5 Tips For Keeping Your Feet Warm This Winter
Keeping your feet warm is essential during the winter months, especially if you’re going to be outdoors for a while. That being said, because your feet are the farthest away from your heart of any body part, they don’t always get great circulation, which can make it difficult for them to stay warm. Today, we […]
5 Tips For Helping Someone With A Broken Ankle
Your feet are essential in helping you get from one place to another, so it’s easy to see how activities can be hindered if you suffer a severe injury to your feet and ankles. Severe ankle sprains can happen at any point throughout the year, but most Minnesotans don’t yet have their “winter legs” beneath […]
Few Winter Boots Pass Ice Slip Test
Just because winter boots are expensive doesn’t mean they are great on ice. In fact, the vast majority of boots aren’t great on ice, according to a new study out of Canada. In an effort to understand how boots performed on ice and which ones can help prevent foot, ankle and slip-and-fall injuries, researchers at […]
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