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 […]
Less Is More When It Comes To Newest Running Study
The latest findings from a study published in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal found that running with less cushioning on your feet may actually help reduce injury rates. For their study, researchers tracked the running habits of 29 frequent runners. Some of the runners wore a minimalist-style shoe, while others wore […]
Ankles and Calves Key To Maintaining Running Times As We Age
We all tend to slow down as we age, but many people aren’t okay with that fact. One group of people that don’t like to slow down are runners and fitness fanatics. You can continue to exercise five days a week, but as we age, you’ll likely notice that your mile times will slightly taper […]
Barefoot Vs. Shoe Running – Do What Feels Comfortable
New findings on the long term benefits and drawbacks of habitual barefootedness and habitual shoe-wearing found that neither technique offered significant benefits over the other. In a review of previous studies on the benefits and drawbacks of both walking and running techniques, researchers analyzed more than 15 different studies comprised of more than 8,000 individuals. […]
Obesity Linked To Flat Feet in Children
A new study out of King George’s Medical University suggests that over 90 percent of overweight or obese children express symptoms of flat feet. The study based out of India examined nearly 400 children under the age of 12. 386 children were divided into two groups based on their body-mass index. Researchers uncovered that flat feet […]
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