New research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting revealed that having more weight throughout your lifetime was associated with an increased likelihood of developing a variety of different foot conditions. For their study, researchers examined 28 different weight measures over the course of 57 years to identify trajectories of weight in roughly […]
Cell Phone Use Changes Walking Patterns
Cell phones allow us to stay connected to the world when we’re on the go, but a new study suggests that using cell phones while walking alters our natural stride patterns, which could lead to injury. Walking And Talking The study, published in the Journal of Motor Behavior, decided to take a look at the impact […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Feet
The new year is here, and let’s strive to make 2017 a healthier year than 2016. Taking care of your whole body in the new year is important, but today we want to focus on one specific aspect of your health – your feet. Today, we share three tips for taking care of your feet […]
Contoured Orthotics Trump Shock-Absorbing Insoles
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 […]
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